Port Meirion - North West Ribsters - 16th October

Jono Garton · 12 September 2005, 09:08

HI

Anyone fancy the 16th october ?

Meet at my office in Pwllheli and launch at the best slip in North Wales cruise east up the channel towards Porthmadog and then across to Port Meirion Village - http://www.portmeirion-village.com a quick picture stop (we have a very small tidal window).

Porthmadog for Breakfast and the a cruise around cardigan bay stopping off at St Patricks Causway (Sarn Badrig) for a little walk on the low tide?

All welcome, no matter what boat or experience

If anyones intersted in St Paddy Causway-

Sarn Badrig is the most northerly and abrupt of three "reefs" that stretch out into Cardigan Bay. It is probably called Sarn Badrig or St. Patrick's Causeway because it heads out from the coast towards Ireland, running almost parallel to the Llyn Peninsula. The reef is about 11 miles long and runs south west from Mochras/Shell Island. At low tide some of the reef comes out 1.5m above the water.

Jono · 12 September 2005, 09:14

MeMe · 12 September 2005, 09:52

..........for that one - sounds good. I will no doubt bring along anothe boat.

Keep us posted Jono and well done for the initiative

Rich L · 12 September 2005, 10:05

I'd like to come, most likely with boat.

I'll also make it a personal crusade to talk Ian into coming.

(in which case I may ride with him)

Thanks mate.

Rich

petersgc · 12 September 2005, 13:59

If its breakfast at Portmadoc - what time are you launching?..

Peter C

Jono Garton · 12 September 2005, 18:36

Will have to launch at 7am ish to cath the 8ish tide (you can only get to Port Meirion on a very high water.

I can sort boat storage and B&B available at Greenwood Heights.

deetox · 12 September 2005, 18:45

Sounds great.
If it's a very early start I may not make it with the boat,
but if B J's going, maybe I can pitch in with some fuel and hitch a lift
with Ian??
.... at least I wont have to leave the trailer unattended in a dodgy place

Ribster Rache · 12 September 2005, 18:59

This sounded like a good trip but it's a shame you couldn't organise it as a Saturday event.

Jono · 12 September 2005, 19:46

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Originally Posted by deetox

.... at least I wont have to leave the trailer unattended in a dodgy place

Yeah... but where ya gonna park ya mota?

Jono Garton · 12 September 2005, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Ribster Rache

This sounded like a good trip but it's a shame you couldn't organise it as a Saturday event.

Tides are wrong sorry

We could have another cruise on Saturday??? Whos up for Ireland

simmons0 · 12 September 2005, 20:29

We're thinking of coming to join you NW ribbers for the weekend, will let you know in a few days when we've decided for sure.

Harry

Jono Garton · 12 September 2005, 20:33

Would be good to see you guys again!

fred bolton · 12 September 2005, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Jono Garton

Will have to launch at 7am ish

WHAT

fred bolton · 12 September 2005, 21:05

I'm up for both days however a bunch of 10 female teachers (Jane and 9 others) have taken over our place in Wales for that weekend no doubt discussing how to spend their 17 weeks holiday per year

and what a cushy life they have only working 9.00 till 3.00

So I need :-

1. Somewhere to stay Friday night and somewhere to stay and park the rib Saturday night

2. I'm up for Ireland but not in my rib I don't fancy bouncing about in mine for several hours prefer to travel in a beast that cuts through the waves. Any offers

3. Sunday I'll be taking my rib so anyone who want's to crew will be very welcome

Nice one Jono

Jono Garton · 12 September 2005, 22:54

Looks Like A Weekend Of It Then !

10 TEACHERS ! Fred Party At Yours Friday Night, I Promise Ill Be In Bed By 9am Or Ill Go Home.

Would Any One Be Up For Camping On Shell Island On Saturday Night? Or Is October Getting A Bit Cold?

Jono · 13 September 2005, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Jono Garton

....Is October Getting A Bit Cold?

Wuss...

MeMe · 13 September 2005, 12:02

.........the Sunday but not the Sat. Will defo be there Sun as all trips away have been put on hold until November. Plus and perhaps most importantly, the dragon says I can go

fred bolton · 13 September 2005, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono Garton

Looks Like A Weekend Of It Then !

10 TEACHERS ! Fred Party At Yours Friday Night, I Promise Ill Be In Bed By 9am Or Ill Go Home.

Would Any One Be Up For Camping On Shell Island On Saturday Night? Or Is October Getting A Bit Cold?

Yeah I'm up for a spot of camping.

re party looks like it but I'm barred

fred bolton · 13 September 2005, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeMe

.........the Sunday but not the Sat. Will defo be there Sun as all trips away have been put on hold until November. Plus and perhaps most importantly, the dragon says I can go

Yes but who is going to lift your anchor

Phil Davies · 13 September 2005, 15:52

Yeah, brill idea Jono, count me in mate. Bloody fantastic, can't wait. All business trips postponed for that one, no probs. Make it a 3am launch if you like coz I won't sleep the night before anyway.............oh shit, forgot I had a flower arranging class booked that morning, no way I can get out of that, girlfriend would kill me. Shame it wasn't the week before or the one after, but hey, isn't that always the case with a Ribnet cruise?