Poole to Cherbourg in September.

[cgf10]

I can do either of these dates.

[Trimix]

Any date is fine for me.

[Mudbug]

I would be interested in joning trip over to France, coming out of Christchurch, and possibly someone else who would come along. Its a trip I have wanted to do, but like others prefer first time in convoy with others.

dates for me are flexible, but prefer calm waters...............

will keep eye on the forum,

[andyjcox1]

Hi mudbug, the more the merrier in my book and like you hoping for good weather (force 4 or less ideally)

More details to come soon as will need to book accommodation and arrange rendezvous.

Andy

[cgf10]

This is shaping up to a nice size cruise. Lets hope the weather is calm and allows us to go.

[Trimix]

For those who expressed an interest in comming along as crew - I would be glad to take one or two of you.

I could do with some experienced crew as my other potential crew mates are as clueless as me

[andyjcox1]

Hi all,

I am now back from my holidays and eager to sort out a few details if anyone is still interested in a trip to Cherbourg from Poole and surrounds on sat 20th sept, returning Sunday 21st.

Andy

[Trimix]

Hi, Im still interested, depending on the weather of course

What is the distance from Poole to Cherbourg ?

[andyjcox1]

Hi Trimix,

Sounds good and all weather dependant.

It is approx 60nm Poole to Cherbourg.

Andy

[Trimix]

Ive been trying to get an idea of fuel consumption recently. On the weekend just gone, in flat conditions, I was using about 1.6 ltrs per nm.

Should take just over half a tank full then. So that gives me plenty in reserve for safety.

[andyjcox1]

Hi all,

I am still hoping to go to Cherbourg for the weekend 20th Sept - 21st Sept, and thought that some sort of plan should be forming so here goes.....

I have a 6m Ribeye, and plan to be me plus 1-3 crew (confirming soon)

I am hoping to book up the B&B by the end of the of the day Sunday to ensure they have spaces. Currently they do, and I am waiting for confirmation we can cancel short notice is the weather is bad.

I plan to stay here Hôtel Cherbourg - Hôtel Chantereyne sur le port de plaisance Ã* Cherbourg, hôtel avec vue sur Marina which overlooks the Chantereyne Marina.

Standard rooms are £63 per night, Twin rooms are £68 per night.

I was thinking along the lines of:

Review the weather forecast Thursday, if less than a force 4-5 for the whole weekend, its a go. if more than a 5 at any point, then cancel.

Launch at 8:30-9:00 am Saturday at Cobbs, launch and be leaving Cobbs quay by 9:30am

Trimx, CGf10 - would you launch from Poole too and do those times work?

Mudbug, if still interested, would you come over to Poole, or we could meet mid Poole bay about 10:15am

I will need to refuel mid channel but I plan on taking 60ltrs of fuel in 3x20ltr cans in case. My inboard fuel tank is 70ltrs.

60nm/4hr trip at 25knts to Cherbourg, arrive about 15:00 local time.

Go in convoy, Comms on Ch 08

B&B is walking distance from Marina

Have a well earned few beers at the Eldorado pub: Bar l'Eldorado à Cherbourg | Véritable brasserie - Torréfacteur - Pub - Billards

Refuel, leave Cherbourg on Sunday around 11:00am local time, back in Poole for 14:00-15:00 local time.

More than happy to change this to suit, its only a starter for one

Cheers, Andy

[SteveHall]

Have a good trip! Wish I could come along! I will be interested in the write up after..

[Trimix]

Good plan.

That all works for me. I will take some spare fuel as well (couple of 10 ltr cans) - but have 2x100 ltr inboard tanks - so should do the trip on 120 ltrs.

Im happy launching from Cobbs and will get down there the night before.

I have three spaces (so they all get a comfy seat), a few mates have expressed an interest so far, but if they cant make it Id happily take anyone who fancies a go

[cgf10]

Just re-organising home life and in negotiations with the Leader of the Opposition but I expect I'll be ok for this. We have a small cabin so will sleep aboard.

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by andyjcox1

Hi all,

I am still hoping to go to Cherbourg for the weekend 20th Sept - 21st Sept, and thought that some sort of plan should be forming so here goes.....

Refuel, leave Cherbourg on Sunday around 11:00am local time, back in Poole for 14:00-15:00 local time.

More than happy to change this to suit, its only a starter for one

Cheers, Andy

Hi Andy
I'm hoping to be up for this but starting in Southampton.
There may well be a few other boats starting from Bembridge - so our best plan would be to leave at roughly the same time, but stay as two groups and meet up either mid channel or in Cherbourg - we should be able to have radio contact once South of the IOW so can possibly help each other in case of any problems.
Trev

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by andyjcox1

Have a well earned few beers at the Eldorado pub: Bar l'Eldorado à Cherbourg | Véritable brasserie - Torréfacteur - Pub - Billards

Don't miss the moules frite or the best pizza you've had at "La Pizza"

[cgf10]

Ok, I can confirm Superfly with two crew will be coming along.

[andyjcox1]

Hi all,

Weather is looking ok for the weekend so far (hopefully that has not just jinxed it), I have just booked up for myself plus 1 crew at the hotel chantereyne.

If you could confirm your boat name, where you are going from, and I can consolidate a list. Trevor, could you add details for those from bembridge that you mentioned. So far I have:

Andyjcox - blue ocean - poole
Trimix - ? - poole
Cgf10 - blue ray - poole
Trevor g - ? - Southampton
Ribs from bembridge ?
Mud bug? - ? - Christchurch


There will be two groups, one from poole and one from the Solent.

I suggest we keep in radio contact between the two on ch. 08 and arrange a time/place to meet for drinks/ food once in Cherbourg but happy to go with the flow if preferred.

Cheers, Andy

[Ian M]

I cannot even bring myself to read this thread, I am so jealous.
Have a great time, damn you

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by andyjcox1

Trevor, could you add details for those from bembridge that you mentioned. So far I have:

Andyjcox - blue ocean - poole
Trimix - ? - poole
Cgf10 - blue ray - poole
Trevor g - ? - Southampton
Ribs from bembridge ?
Mud bug? - ? - Christchurch

Hi Andy
My boat (Trevor G) - is Blue Ray 8.6m Shearwater
Cgf10 is in Superfly (I think) - also a 8.6 Shearwater.

It looks like there is just one other boat thinking of coming from our end now - but even this is still unclear (they are maybe thinking of doing the last boat show weekend instead).
I'll update this as soon as they decide!
Trev