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29 July 2014, 00:18
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Shelter from rough waters maybe?
Strong westerly tomorrow, sticking to the lee side would be a little flatter.
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29 July 2014, 07:47
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Snigger .... 
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29 July 2014, 10:00
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Hi wilk
Were you in the pub spying on our route planning?
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Wish I had been! Hope this went well for you (I'd have stayed away from Rathlin as you'll hit the McDonnell Race - depending on tides) but other than that - Primo 
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29 July 2014, 10:01
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A Full Service would suit you Sir, be a change from your usual Quick Polish... 
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29 July 2014, 20:05
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8pm tue:
"Duma" is in dunbeg just W of fort william - early start tomorrow lads?
It also doesn't look like the targa "watershed" has caught them yet but she's N of Belfast & still steaming N - that's gonna be a long trip tonight !
Keep us posted on the Caledonian lads.
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29 July 2014, 21:33
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The Corryvrecken! The second biggest whirlpool in the world and I squealed like a girl....
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29 July 2014, 21:42
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Sorry dude, the video uploads aren't working on the forum at the mo - HQ are working on it. Glad you enjoyed my favourite stretch of water - happy out!
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29 July 2014, 21:42
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Those Targas are brilliant, closest thing that incorporate live aboard and luxury to the lifeboats in my eyes. Love one. Yes the big big ribs are cool but over about 9-10m and with the weight of cabins and interior the inflatable bit becomes a fender.
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29 July 2014, 21:50
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Those Targas are brilliant, closest thing that incorporate live aboard and luxury to the lifeboats in my eyes. Love one. Yes the big big ribs are cool but over about 9-10m and with the weight of cabins and interior the inflatable bit becomes a fender.
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1. There's bu@@er all luxury on a Targa - they're cramped and the (caravan) seating is pants. The accommodation is coffin-like and the helm is in the middle of the galley, or vice-versa.
2. They're not that hot in a "bit of a sea".
3. It takes the output of a minor Arabian State to keep one underway.
4. They're a DAY behind the RIBs 
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29 July 2014, 22:02
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Go easy on him Willk.... He doesn't need the helm the Cardinal Mark virtually never moves. The Arabian State needn't get excited about fuel sales - he virtually never goes out. and he used the phrase
"Live aboard and luxury of the lifeboats"
Now I haven't been on a Shannon. But I've been on a few 1980's 1990s lifeboats that were in service. If I was drowning I'd be over the moon that one had come to save me. Would I want to spend a week on holiday on one? Would I sh**e
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29 July 2014, 22:04
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Sorry dude, the video uploads aren't working on the forum at the mo - HQ are working on it. Glad you enjoyed my favourite stretch of water - happy out!
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May be this will wet your appetite???    
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29 July 2014, 22:08
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...and he used the phrase
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TBH, I had no idea what he meant by that? I kinda assumed he was p1$$ed up again...
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29 July 2014, 22:08
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Mmmm Jura, lurvly.
(Btw - been on a targa and in a sea, do me)
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29 July 2014, 22:29
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C'mere, you lot neglected to mention that you called into Redbay Boats today? WTF!?! Talk about "need to know" 
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29 July 2014, 23:13
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Round Britain 4 Macmillan
I said to the boss man say hi to the willk
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29 July 2014, 23:16
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Today's leg.... 
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30 July 2014, 01:13
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Looks like Huw and Mike have made in to Croabhaven tonight, just 20 miles short of Oban. An amazing effort - 275 miles - one heck of a long run from Wexford this morning.
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30 July 2014, 07:38
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Town: Margate / Ramsgate
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Yer but the ribs are off fort william already (7.30am) so they've some catching to do still !
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30 July 2014, 07:43
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Just going into the first lock!
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30 July 2014, 07:46
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If I'd know you were going, I'd have arranged a wee surprise for you 
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