Priory Bay picnic 2010-July 10 & 11 - Page 4

Nos4r2 · 03 July 2010, 22:51

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Isn't it a beach I can nose the boat up on ? I do it down here no worries and step out into a foot or so of water ....

Yes. It's actually steep enough and soft enough at Bembridge you can run the bow into the sand and step onto dry land then reverse off with no issues.However, we'll probably have to leave the boats out a few yards so they are afloat most of the night as we'll be going in on a rising tide.

It'll either be that or not being afloat 'til 11am.

Oh, and what Neil said about Priory Bay too.

Avocet · 04 July 2010, 00:31

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Avocet ( if he has enough petrol ........

)

Pete

I've enough petrol (now!) to get to St Vaast and back to Poole. The problem was that having done that I didn't (quite) have enough to then get to Yarmouth again.

500m makes all the difference when you're in a boat. Thanks again to Hilda Maud.

RJH · 04 July 2010, 08:22

If the weather turns out to be as good as it looks, the family are getting interested in the picnic. The only problem is that, from recollection, there are no toilets close by so the girls are not so sure. Anyone know if there are any within walking distance that can be used?

Downhilldai · 04 July 2010, 11:25

bucket & chuck it

RJH · 04 July 2010, 12:51

Yes, I have floated (

) that idea but didn't get a good response!

Hightower · 04 July 2010, 13:07

Have a swim in the Sea when you need a wee

Nos4r2 · 04 July 2010, 13:31

There's loos in Bembridge at the junction of Embankment road and Station road-about 50 yards from the harbour.

PeterM · 04 July 2010, 14:08

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Yes. It's actually steep enough and soft enough at Bembridge you can run the bow into the sand and step onto dry land then reverse off with no issues.However, we'll probably have to leave the boats out a few yards so they are afloat most of the night as we'll be going in on a rising tide.

It'll either be that or not being afloat 'til 11am.

Oh, and what Neil said about Priory Bay too.

Cheers Nos , the plan is getting clearer. I'm wondering if I can 'borrow' the Shearwater pontoon..........

Just one minor point - which bay is Priory bay though ?( Lat & long & I can look it up ....)

Nos4r2 · 04 July 2010, 15:03

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Cheers Nos , the plan is getting clearer. I'm wondering if I can 'borrow' the Shearwater pontoon..........

Just one minor point - which bay is Priory bay though ?( Lat & long & I can look it up ....)

This one

http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=50.70...17&r=0&src=msl

Nasher · 05 July 2010, 08:01

Will there be anyone else turning up on Sunday then?
Apart from us and possibly JK.
And I’m presuming if you’re still there it will be Bembridge Beach rather than Priory Bay?

It’s a real bugger we can’t do Saturday as I’ve been looking forward to it, but with Mrs Nasher and Little Nasher away, and Middle Nasher at a Paintball party on Saturday it’s the usual case of fitting in around the kids active social lifes

I am planning on bringing the Smaller Nashers SIB as well, so Middle Nasher and his Mate can tear around in that off the beach.
Anyone fancy SIB racing?

We’ll be launching from the Camber if anyone wants to run over with us.

Nasher.

Trevor G · 05 July 2010, 09:28

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Originally Posted by Nasher

Anyone fancy SIB racing?

We'll have our sib as well so I'm sure Katie will give the little Nashers a run for their money! - and she'll do water taxi runs at a very reasonable rate (like a pat on the head!).

Shaz · 06 July 2010, 22:25

Looks like you might even get swimming weather as well - damn those hens !

Hightower · 07 July 2010, 00:54

Tickets for this years British GP haven't been forthcoming, so I could well be joining you guys for the Saturday.

Nos4r2 · 07 July 2010, 01:27

Damn, but also quite cool

PeterM · 07 July 2010, 18:26

Kids now revealed some last minutes 'things' they want to do instead ! .....

I'm working on solutions but may not be an overnight stay now

stingray · 09 July 2010, 07:29

will pop round to say hello some time

Zippy · 09 July 2010, 08:34

we are dog sitting for some friends this weekend so Saturday is out. Depending on the weather, we may pop out on Sunday for a quick blast!

Weather tomorrow looks outstanding so i hope you all have an amazing time!!

adrian c · 09 July 2010, 08:37

will pop round with stingray

Nasher · 09 July 2010, 17:29

So just to be sure.

If we rock up on Sunday morning, proably before 10am, then theres a good chance some peeps will still be on Bembridge beach to say hello to?

Getting more Pi**ed as the hours go by that we can't do Saturday

Nasher.

Shaz · 09 July 2010, 18:58

Have fun guys..... look forward to the pictures (well, some of them, please censor the really drunken ones!) ... wishing I could come & play ! Maybe next time ...