Oban/ West Coast Spring Bank 2013

Pikey Dave · 05 September 2012, 16:01

Having been fired up by the success of the lads (& lasses) trip to Oban, we've decided to re-visit our old stomping ground next Spring Bank. Unfortunately we can't make the ERR due to having to sick to school holidays. So, anyone fancy it?

dougcrock · 06 September 2012, 09:38

we organise a 7 day trip around the last week april 1st week may usually based at Dunstaffange Marina Oban
havent got dates yet but keep you posted
detail of this years one here
BIBOA - British Inflatable Boat Owners Association - Home - Lochs, rocks & woks in a (very) sunny*Scotland
doug

Jeff · 06 September 2012, 16:57

I will be up in Oban for the long weekend ( never long enough) so would hope to catch up with all at least one day

No blazing saddles I hope
,,, Optibomb equipped tho !
Jeff

demondesmond · 14 September 2012, 09:48

Is anyone welcome?..............we've wanted to try a bit further up the west coast for some time (that's not a euphemism for something). We are considering Easdale but Mrs Desmond works in a school.

Des

Portnahaven · 14 September 2012, 10:00

I`m up for that.

Pikey Dave · 17 September 2012, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by demondesmond

Is anyone welcome?..............we've wanted to try a bit further up the west coast for some time (that's not a euphemism for something). We are considering Easdale but Mrs Desmond works in a school.

Des

The more the merrier. No school talk though:nono:

dougcrock · 18 September 2012, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by demondesmond

Is anyone welcome?..............we've wanted to try a bit further up the west coast for some time (that's not a euphemism for something). We are considering Easdale but Mrs Desmond works in a school.

Des

hi Des the scotrib event is open to every one but i do try to limit numbers as it is hard to get in some of the smaller places etc it is not an "organised" event i go cruises and every one follows

demondesmond · 18 September 2012, 14:35

Cheers all, Will be keeping an eye on all the above and any other West coast trips that anyone is doing so grateful for any info.

Next years planning starts now...........

Des

dougcrock · 01 November 2012, 12:58

we are going on our cruise 3rd may 2013 until about 8th may
we are based at dunstaffanage marina oban
hw oban 1250hrs BST
briefing 1000hrs 4th may for first full day cruise
see previous years posting for more details
http://www.rib.net/forum/f18/oban-cr...may-45511.html
May 2011 cruise kyleakin skye
clyde cruise from 20th 28th may 2009

and see gallery for photos

jambo · 01 November 2012, 13:28

Doug once again it starts the same wend as the EER 2013. You never know we might merge again as we did this year.

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dougcrock · 01 November 2012, 14:00

No the EER start the same weekend as us.

Unfortunatly the EER was on the last day of our cruises in Oban and we were moving to the clyde for the next phase
maybe meet up some time

jambo · 01 November 2012, 14:38

I thought there was 1 or 2 lingering in Tober when we got there for lunch on Sat like La Bamba

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dougcrock · 01 November 2012, 14:41

and Trevor in sea rider i think that was all
some went round Mull to clyde others towed
same set up this year

jambo · 01 November 2012, 18:25

Yep thats right had a blether with them both as I waited on pontoon for Wilk to finish his pint and nosebag

mick · 01 November 2012, 18:28

How tricky is it to go through the narrows into loch Etive under the bridge

jambo · 01 November 2012, 18:44

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Originally Posted by mick

How tricky is it to go through the narrows into loch Etive under the bridge

Hi Mick here's a link to a previous thread where those who know tell them that dosen't HOW.
Hope it helps but as puffin says get your hands on a Cruising Guide or ask Kerny for a copy of all the stuff I sent him this year

http://www.rib.net/forum/f18/loch-etive-this-friday-onwards-41889.html?highlight=loch+etive

dougcrock · 02 November 2012, 11:22

follow the boat in front
pass under the 2nd 3rd upright straight ahead for 100m head to north shore then you can go all way up to head of loch

Bern Hanreck · 02 November 2012, 14:28

Hiya Jambo ! No you weren't hallucinating . We did have a few quick words with yerself & young Willk !

As Dougie said....." follow the boat in front " but always make sure she's bigger than you !

Hope to be up again with Dougie & Scotribs next May !

jambo · 02 November 2012, 15:16

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Originally Posted by Bern Hanreck

Hiya Jambo ! No you weren't hallucinating . We did have a few quick words with yerself & young Willk !

As Dougie said....." follow the boat in front " but always make sure she's bigger than you !

Hope to be up again with Dougie & Scotribs next May !

Great to know I wasn't having a senior moment!! Hope u make it up and we meet up again. Cheers
B

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9D280 · 02 November 2012, 15:21

If you trust your GPS, Draw straight lines between these:

56.4553, -5.39513
56.45578, -5.39108
56.45615, -5.38821

These coordinates were recorded using a Garmin GPS12 which has no WAAS capability, and therefore may have larger error margians than you may be used to. USE WITH DUE CAUTION!!!!!

Or, Keep to the Connel (Oban) side of the gap. (and if it's mid falling tide, mind the canoes!)