Ribbing to Paris - Page 15

Erin · 14 February 2011, 12:47

martini · 14 February 2011, 14:25

Erin · 14 February 2011, 17:05

Somewhere about 50 secs into this video there's a shot of the fuel pump. Looks like Gasole and Essence to me, but I 've replayed it so many times trying to be certain that my eyes have gone blurry.
frenchy video

And here's confirmation of petrol in Port De L'Ilon
another bit of info

And another write up of a Seine trip clicky

Channel Ribs · 14 February 2011, 17:14

I am sure you have been through YBW with a fine-toothed comb, and this is four years old info, but:

"In May Le Havre's pumps had broken down. Honfleur does not supply fuel. Fortunately we had enough to get to Rouen which is the first fuelling point up the river. Euros 1.40/litre in May.

Next stop is PK121 at Port de l'ilon. Euoros 1.36/litre.

Travelling at slow speed we then had enough to get to Paris and back to the Rouen stop. Incidentally Rouen is not open on a Sunday.

Remember it is 223 miles from Honfleur to Paris. Calculate your usage carefully and follow the Navicarte. Have fun it is a great trip. Don't miss out on Monet's house & garden at Vernon/Giverny."

Avocet · 14 February 2011, 17:17

Try this site:

http://www.port-ilon.fr/index.php?page=port

It confirms both diesel and petrol

(OK: I'm several minutes slower than you and mines in French .....)

Erin · 14 February 2011, 17:41

Looks like Roeun port de plaisance doesn't have fuel yet

no fuel here but I will email them anyway.

GJ0KYZ · 14 February 2011, 18:27

Le Havre sells 95 and 98 octane petrol 24hrs a day; I phoned the marina to confirm this last week. I think we must make plans for road-side fill ups as there's no guarentee that the Port d'Ilon will be open or able to supply 1,000 litres of petrol. I'll be taking 4x25 litre cans and a trolley. Any road-side refuelling will take ages; we must take this into account.

gotchiguy · 15 February 2011, 18:40

GD broached the idea of being able to play shorebased support crew last night...... Couple of those 100 litre tanks in the back of the car and a siphon pump could sort out the problem quite easily.....

GJ0KYZ · 15 February 2011, 19:05

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

GD broached the idea of being able to play shorebased support crew last night...... Couple of those 100 litre tanks in the back of the car and a siphon pump could sort out the problem quite easily.....

Blimey, that's very generous of him. The easiest thing to do would be to meet somewhere en route and take our jerry cans to the nearest garage for us. That way, no one would have to buy any big tanks or mess around sucking petrol.

gotchiguy · 15 February 2011, 19:12

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Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

Blimey, that's very generous of him. The easiest thing to do would be to meet somewhere en route and take our jerry cans to the nearest garage for us. That way, no one would have to buy any big tanks or mess around sucking petrol.

It sure isn't a definite but he did mention the possibility of it. We would of course be attending but apparently there is something called GCSEs only a couple of weeks after it. It is only 4 hours to Paris from Dinard so we could potentially meet anywhere/do anything. We'd only really have to meet once wouldn't we. If the three of us came we GD and myself could hitch a lift while GM did went on ahead and spent the afternoon in Paris as we approached? Then we could organise fuel as necessary. Just an idea though, of course

GJ0KYZ · 15 February 2011, 19:56

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

It sure isn't a definite but he did mention the possibility of it. We would of course be attending but apparently there is something called GCSEs only a couple of weeks after it. It is only 4 hours to Paris from Dinard so we could potentially meet anywhere/do anything. We'd only really have to meet once wouldn't we. If the three of us came we GD and myself could hitch a lift while GM did went on ahead and spent the afternoon in Paris as we approached? Then we could organise fuel as necessary. Just an idea though, of course

Well, as I said that's a very kind provisional offer that could end up saving the day. The availability of fuel is critical on this trip and any help getting it would be appreciated by all of us. Tell GD that I'll pilot him to MStM by way of a thank you.

gotchiguy · 15 February 2011, 19:59

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Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

Well, as I said that's a very kind provisional offer that could end up saving the day. The availability of fuel is critical on this trip and any help getting it would be appreciated by all of us. Tell GD that I'll pilot him to MStM by way of a thank you.

GD thanks you for the offer but is apprehensive

We'll see what happens, but we would love to try and help out in any way we can, if it wasn't 'cos of GCSEs I'm sure we'll be joining you. Assuming Into the Red goes into the water at Easter we will definitely be around we could join you for a pre or post dinner/lunch on Jersey or Le Havre I guess

. I will do my best to encourage him anyway

Channel Ribs · 15 February 2011, 20:27

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I look forward to an unbeatable price from the malteaser

And how does Mr Tini find Mr Teaser's unbeatable price?

BTW I have even-money that this is going to be the biggest thread RIB.net has ever seen, by the time the pics have been posted.

GJ0KYZ · 15 February 2011, 20:36

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BTW I have even-money that this is going to be the biggest thread RIB.net has ever seen, by the time the pics have been posted.

I was thinking the same thing but we need 10,000+ hits before it overtakes the one on p.3 or 4. Here's a photo of my lastest fold to maintain interest and encourage more thread visits:

gotchiguy · 15 February 2011, 21:11

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BTW I have even-money that this is going to be the biggest thread RIB.net has ever seen, by the time the pics have been posted.

Not being pessimistic but GD has a fiver on it not happening at all and although I took it I must say I fear he may be right

Erin · 15 February 2011, 21:16

It's only the weather that will stop us. Spend that fiver wisely

Avocet · 15 February 2011, 21:21

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It's only the weather that will stop us.

That's my problem: even if I get the necessary pass out from Mrs A, what are the chances of there being good weather windows on the Friday for the Channel crossing to Alderney, the Saturday for the crossing to Honfleur and similar windows a week or eight days later for the return? In April!

Bad weather on the outward trip could be got around by a direct trip Poole -Le Havre on the Saturday and the same on the return - but solo in a single boat?

Avocet · 15 February 2011, 21:25

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Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

I was thinking the same thing but we need 10,000+ hits before it overtakes the one on p.3 or 4. Here's a photo of my lastest fold to maintain interest and encourage more thread visits

Why a Loggerhead Turtle? Surely the Eiffel Tower would be more appropriate ..... with Monet's garden, Sacre Coeur and Rouen Cathedral to follow as encores

willk · 15 February 2011, 21:51

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Why a Loggerhead Turtle?

Because they get confused, exhausted, cold, caught up in contrary currents and wash up on the South coast of Ireland...

Avocet · 15 February 2011, 22:02

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Because they get confused, exhausted, cold, caught up in contrary currents and wash up on the South coast of Ireland...

Well, if that happens: you can buy me a whiskey! Slangevar