Poole - Ventnor for lunch: Sunday 18 May

Avocet · 16 May 2014, 12:59

Mrs A and I are planning to leave Poole (Parkstone Bay Marina, just by Baiter) around 11.00am to head over to Ventnor with a view to having lunch sitting outside The Spyglass in what should be warm sunshine. Anyone who wants to accompany us/meet us there shortly after midday is more than welcome.

David

mark241 · 16 May 2014, 19:42

Hi David,
That hits the spot with us - Rebecca, I and Paradiddle would like to join you.

Cheers
Mark

Avocet · 16 May 2014, 19:56

Hi Mark

Sounds good. Are you launching at Baiter? If so, we'll see you just off; otherwise let us know where to meet. VHF Ch08

mark241 · 16 May 2014, 20:22

Hi David,
We will be Central Solent, either launching from the Itchen, or (if we can manage to find anywhere with a B&B space tomorrow night) overnighting and leaving from Cowes. I assume you will be going around St. Catherines ? If not, yes we could RV, else we would see you there...

Mark

whisper · 16 May 2014, 20:30

I'm not out until the 25th..... And I'm going insane sat here

Avocet · 16 May 2014, 22:45

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Originally Posted by mark241

Hi David,
We will be Central Solent, either launching from the Itchen, or (if we can manage to find anywhere with a B&B space tomorrow night) overnighting and leaving from Cowes. I assume you will be going around St. Catherines ? If not, yes we could RV, else we would see you there...

Mark

Assume you're going clockwise round the Island then.....That being so, we're going the other way and we'll see you at Ventnor around 12.15. Will download your MMSI but will PM my mobile to you tonight. See ya Sunday!

David

Avocet · 16 May 2014, 22:46

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Originally Posted by whisper

I'm not out until the 25th..... And I'm going insane sat here

Drive down and come as pax!

Nos4r2 · 16 May 2014, 22:55

If you're heading past Middle Poole Patch keep an eye out for us-hopefully will be taking the Ballistic out for it's first run of the year.

Avocet · 16 May 2014, 23:58

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

If you're heading past Middle Poole Patch keep an eye out for us-hopefully will be taking the Ballistic out for it's first run of the year.

The tides are such that we'll probably cut across and head out down the main channel; failing that, we will go around the North Channel. Will keep an eye out but will be on Ch08 if you see us and not vice versa!

All the best for the run!

David

Maximus · 17 May 2014, 09:23

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Originally Posted by Avocet

The tides are such that we'll probably cut across and head out down the main channel; failing that, we will go around the North Channel. Will keep an eye out but will be on Ch08 if you see us and not vice versa!

All the best for the run!

David

Yep all the best Nos!

Looks like a decent day for it Boys....have a good un!

Nos4r2 · 17 May 2014, 11:52

Cheers guys-just off to do the final odds and bits on the boat for tomorrow

whisper · 17 May 2014, 15:13

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Originally Posted by Avocet

Drive down and come as pax!

Big family day tomorrow so i'll be down next weekend, lots of ribs out on the 25th

Have a great time though

Low Flyer · 17 May 2014, 15:20

Just had a spin to Priory Bay. Great conditions.

Neil Harvey · 17 May 2014, 18:08

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Originally Posted by whisper

Big family day tomorrow so i'll be down next weekend, lots of ribs out on the 25th

Have a great time though

Yep, trying to get some maintenance done today and tomorrow to be out next weekend. Really wish no could keep it at home, 220 mile round trip each time to do work...

Andre · 18 May 2014, 17:55

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Originally Posted by whisper

Big family day tomorrow so i'll be down next weekend, lots of ribs out on the 25th

Have a great time though

Hi Alex

What is happening on the 25th as we are planning to go out and have a BBQ on Saturday 24th at Newtown Creek.

whisper · 18 May 2014, 18:00

Floating picnic on the 25th not 100% sure though , could be priory bay?

Where do you BBQ?

whisper · 18 May 2014, 18:01

Sorry just retread your post, Newtown creek.

cgf10 · 18 May 2014, 18:47

I couldn't make this trip as I had other things going on but I've never stopped at Ventnor - is it possible to moor in the small harbour or do you take a mooring on the outside ?

Simon666 · 20 May 2014, 21:54

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Originally Posted by cgf10

I couldn't make this trip as I had other things going on but I've never stopped at Ventnor - is it possible to moor in the small harbour or do you take a mooring on the outside ?

Hi
I was wondering the same.
I was looking at Ventnor on Google Street View. Pretty little town. Looks like a nice little beach for the kiddies, and some pubs on the front for the grown-ups!
The harbour website says visitors are welcome but it dries completely.
Would you anchor off the beach?

Simon.

Trevor G · 20 May 2014, 23:10

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Originally Posted by cgf10

I've never stopped at Ventnor - is it possible to moor in the small harbour or do you take a mooring on the outside ?

Best bet is mooring at the new (to 2014) visitor pontoon in the harbour. There is a sand bar at the harbour entrance so you can only get in and out a few hours each side of high tide, but worth the effort if the tides are right.
Trev