Redbay Boats Ardbeg Cruise 2017

[willk]

This year the company celebrates 40 years of boatbuilding with an early trip to Ardbeg on Saturday 27th May. Open to Redbay craft, departing Red Bay for lunch at Ardbeg, likely stop on Rathlin on the return leg for a "refuel " and finishing back at Cushendall with (allegedly) a Suzuki UK sponsored BBQ and later drinks until silly o'clock at the boat club...
It is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure:

1. The vessel has the correct insurance cover
2. All crew have the proper waterproof clothing and safety gear... lifejackets to be worn at all times
3. That kill switches are worn at all times
4. That the vessel has sufficient fuel to complete the trip
5. That s/he has the appropriate navigational information to complete the trip unassisted.

Redbay Boats carry no responsibility for any crew or their craft and that said responsibility falls onthe owner/skipper of each vessel.

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[willk]

Obviously this trip is somewhat weather dependent. I intend to try for this one but I'd be making the passage around Malin Head to attend so we'll see.

Any other "Redbaynetters" joining?

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by willk

Obviously this trip is somewhat weather dependent.

long range forecasting has never been one of Tom's fortes

Originally Posted by willk

Any other "Redbaynetters" joining?

For me its been too long since my last visit - so most definitely



Courtesy of Donegaldan

[Ribochet]

240 Miles, Five Islands,Two Days; That's a Red Bay RIB Cruise!



Taken at the ramp on Iona 2010 - happy days

[freespirit3]

Wish we could have joined, missed the last one, but we will be on our way with family for our North wales holiday, obviously stormforce will be with us.
Have a great day, might get to join you one day
Have recently thrown some new life back into our boat, new tubes, new elephants trunk and the removal of old graphics and the anti foul.
Really pleased with it, just joined Dan Gurney and rib net crew for the Bardsey rib cruise for Macmillan cancer, as you would expect the boat performed exceptionally well in lumpy water
Have a great day

[freespirit3]

Shots as it was and now

[freespirit3]

Really pleased

[willk]

The 6.1m/Suzuki 140 is a great combo....

"May the Stormforce be with you"

[Dan Gurney]

Originally Posted by freespirit3

Wish we could have joined, missed the last one, but we will be on our way with family for our North wales holiday, obviously stormforce will be with us.
Have a great day, might get to join you one day
Have recently thrown some new life back into our boat, new tubes, new elephants trunk and the removal of old graphics and the anti foul.
Really pleased with it, just joined Dan Gurney and rib net crew for the Bardsey rib cruise for Macmillan cancer, as you would expect the boat performed exceptionally well in lumpy water
Have a great day

Need some higher res pics! Getting rid of antifoul is always good news; nasty stuff!

[freespirit3]

New tubes

No antifoul

Graphics didn't match the graphite grey tubes so had to go

Shame the new logos on the tubes were bit high, would have prepared them to be close to the d strake, but it was too late when i got the pictures.

Boats so much cleaner now, really pleased with the new look

[Dan Gurney]

Originally Posted by freespirit3

New tubes

No antifoul

Graphics didn't match the graphite grey tubes so had to go

Shame the new logos on the tubes were bit high, would have prepared them to be close to the d strake, but it was too late when i got the pictures.

Boats so much cleaner now, really pleased with the new look

Tidy

[willk]

Just a heads up for those planning to attend this event - please give Leona at HQ a bell and confirm numbers. I got a smack for just assuming they'd know we were going....

The long range WX watching will begin next week - nail biting stuff

[Ribochet]

Hot off the press from Redbay Boats

Unfortunately we have had to cancel our trip to Ardbeg this Saturday the 27th of May!
A new date will be announced shortly.

Bummer

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

Hot off the press from Redbay Boats

Unfortunately we have had to cancel our trip to Ardbeg this Saturday the 27th of May!
A new date will be announced shortly.

Bummer

Bummer indeed Joe but I think the forecast WX is a bit daunting even for the Redbay posse!!
Cheers
B [emoji106]

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by jambo

Bummer indeed Joe but I think the forecast WX is a bit daunting even for the Redbay posse!!
Cheers
B [emoji106]

Yes Billy
The words "Ardbeg, Redbay and good weather" are never used in the same sentence.
In over 15 years I can only remember one "smooth" passage.
Regards
J

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by jambo

Bummer indeed Joe but I think the forecast WX is a bit daunting even for the Redbay posse!!
Cheers
B [emoji106]

The difference that 24 hrs can make

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Ribochet

The difference that 24 hrs can make



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Yep that's forecasts for you!! I think you will get a little rain though. If it's a go have a good one and be safe. [emoji106]

[Ribochet]

A new date for the annual Ardbeg trip which was postponed due to a family bereavement

Redbay Boats are running their 40th anniversary Ardbeg trip on the Saturday the 26th of August, their aim is to get 40 Redbay ribs over to Islay for the day!

Same terms and conditions as laid out by willk in OP1

To confirm your attendance please e-mail info@redbayboats.com

[freespirit3]

Fingers crossed for good weather, we are hoping to join, by chance we are on holiday closeby near to Oban so will make a nice trip down the coast,

[willk]

New thread started here:

http://www.rib.net/forum/f18/redbay-...7-a-76460.html