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20 July 2014, 09:10
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Whisper
I see you are going through the Caledonian Canal in one day?
Is this right?
It took us two FULL days and we only squeaked through in that time, and that was in a very fast rib.
See:
The Caledonian Canal 2006
But the best of luck anyway.
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20 July 2014, 09:14
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: N Wales Chester
Boat name: Mr Smith
Make: Humber
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Wow, go guys, best of luck
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20 July 2014, 09:26
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Country: Ireland
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Whisper
I see you are going through the Caledonian Canal in one day?
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Looks that way - but not quite the way you did. He must be planning to get in the first "lift" of the day at Fort William and make best speed for 'Ness. He may be planning to moor on the upside of the 'Ness locks for the night and take the first drop out to sea in the morning. Inverness is a lovely town - good food and drink and nice residents, in my experience...
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20 July 2014, 10:14
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OK, but as I said "best of luck".
Lets hope it all works out for them. 
I, personally, would not bet on that. I am doubtful about the locks and other users.
But lets see how it goes.
I am sure whisper will keep us all FULLY INFORMED as to progress. 
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20 July 2014, 10:25
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Country: UK - England
Town: Margate / Ramsgate
Boat name: Bumbl
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Engine: Yanmar diesel
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Awesom Alex, see you in Ramsgate.
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20 July 2014, 13:24
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The plan is to get to the first lock at the first lift, it will be an early start for sure
Team Black Hawk haven't booked any accommodation for this trip so we are under no pressure to get anywhere. If we get suck anywhere we'll sleep on the deck or we'll have a tent if b&b's are full...
The only place I'm worried about is st Mary's but we do have a back up plan for that. I may make a few calls this afternoon.
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20 July 2014, 13:24
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Originally Posted by Daniel
Awesom Alex, see you in Ramsgate.
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Look foreword to it dude
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20 July 2014, 20:45
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Country: UK - England
Town: Warwickshire
Boat name: Impulse
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 140
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,020
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Originally Posted by Trevor G
What - not even for me or Rick?
We'll be sleeping in the cabin for 2 weeks!
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It sounds like an amazing trip. Fingers crossed the weather is kind and the boats behave have a great time and don't forget to charge the go pro!
Sent from my iPhone using RIB Net
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21 July 2014, 15:54
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Member
Country: Germany
Town: StPetersburg Russia
Boat name: Ocean Devil
Make: Scorpion 8.6m
Length: 8m +
Engine: Yanmar 315hp
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This is the point of no return - Black Hawk is ready to go .
In the early morning I will leave Berlin , will go from the very east to Netherland , Belgium , France - will take the Eurotunnel and suppose to be in SH on Wednesday morning after 1250km where I will meet with Alex & Biffer .
*Alex - looking at the weather forecast we will better leave some gear in SH but take plenty of beer with us 
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21 July 2014, 16:03
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Country: UK - England
Town: Portsmouth(ish)
Boat name: Wings
Make: Ribeye
Length: 6m +
Engine: Yamaha F115 AETL
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Good luck guys! I hope all goes well and you have loads of fun! Don't forget to take lots of piccies!!
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(Or dive, or ref rugby, or.......)
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21 July 2014, 16:03
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Country: UK - England
Town: Portsmouth
Boat name: Cinsirrah III
Make: Oceans
Length: 8m +
Engine: Twin D3 160 Diesels
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Have an amazing trip guys and stay safe.
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21 July 2014, 17:03
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Town: West Sussex
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Nice trip guys and best of luck.
However it is not Round Britain as you are taking the so called short cut.
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21 July 2014, 17:07
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Country: UK - England
Town: Lancs
Boat name: Beretta
Make: Ballistic
Length: 6m +
Engine: 175hp e-tec
MMSI: 235035778
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Good luck guys!
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21 July 2014, 18:15
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: blackpool
Boat name: Fast Forward
Make: Scorpion
Length: 8m +
Engine: 315 Yanmar
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 385
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Originally Posted by Bushrider
This is the point of no return - Black Hawk is ready to go .
In the early morning I will leave Berlin , will go from the very east to Netherland , Belgium , France - will take the Eurotunnel and suppose to be in SH on Wednesday morning after 1250km where I will meet with Alex & Biffer .
*Alex - looking at the weather forecast we will better leave some gear in SH but take plenty of beer with us
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Looking good Jurgen,Ross & I are looking forward to inspecting the modifications,have a safe journey, see you in the pub in Dun Laogghaire
Mike T.
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21 July 2014, 19:22
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: brierley hill
Boat name: rocknrolla
Make: osprey
Length: 7m +
Engine: outboard
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 713
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushrider
This is the point of no return - Black Hawk is ready to go .
In the early morning I will leave Berlin , will go from the very east to Netherland , Belgium , France - will take the Eurotunnel and suppose to be in SH on Wednesday morning after 1250km where I will meet with Alex & Biffer .
*Alex - looking at the weather forecast we will better leave some gear in SH but take plenty of beer with us
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Good luck Looey like the G wagon 
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21 July 2014, 20:05
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Country: UK - England
Boat name: Hysucat
Make: Hysucat
Length: 8m +
Engine: Twin Suzuki 175's
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Have fun. When you finish let me know how much fuel you used, then I can start saving so I can have a go
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22 July 2014, 10:33
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: blackpool
Boat name: Fast Forward
Make: Scorpion
Length: 8m +
Engine: 315 Yanmar
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Seems to be a change of route,now Milford Haven to Conwy then Bangor NI via Peel IOM,take care down Menai Straights and remember speed restrictions off Port Dinorwic
Mike T
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22 July 2014, 10:35
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Lancs
Boat name: Beretta
Make: Ballistic
Length: 6m +
Engine: 175hp e-tec
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Ohh when are you coming through Conwy?
Found the dates, and you wont be in Conwy when I am about :'(
The Provisional route and dates are:
24th July - Southampton to Plymouth
25th July - Plymouth to Scillies
26th July - Scillies to Milford Haven (Neyland Marina)
27th July - Milford Haven to Dun Laoghaire
28th July - Dun Laoghaire to Bangor (Northern Ireland)
28th July - Bangor to Oban
29th July - Oban to Inverness
30th July - Inverness to Arbroath
31st July - Arbroath to Whitby
1st August - Whitby to Lowestoft
2nd August - Lowestoft to Ramsgate
3rd August - Ramsgate to Southampton
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22 July 2014, 10:38
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RIBnet supporter
Country: UK - England
Town: Poole
Boat name: Black Adder+BabyBlue
Make: Shearwater + Avon
Length: 8m +
Engine: TDi Diesel + Merc 60
MMSI: 235026679
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Originally Posted by M.Thornton
Seems to be a change of route,now Milford Haven to Conwy then Bangor NI via Peel IOM,take care down Menai Straights and remember speed restrictions off Port Dinorwic
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Ah - I think that is just plan "B" if there is a strong Easterly rather than the prevailing breeze from the west.
As far as I know the plan is still Milford Haven to Dun Laoghaire then on to Bangor the next day.
Trev
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22 July 2014, 19:16
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Dorset
Boat name: BlueTube
Make: XS500
Length: 5m +
Engine: Mercury Opti 75hp
MMSI: 235098668
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Are you doing a fuel stop at Portland? If so what sort of time do you expect to be there?? Planning launching there Thursday would be cool to tag along for a few miles :-)
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