Saturday 29th March

[Spud]

Two guys new to Ribs, both recently completed PB2 and now looking to take Rib out for first time in the Solent on Saturday morning. If anyone is out on Saturday and is willing to give some useful local advice it would be much apperciated!!
Thanks Spud

[Mike Garside]

Can't help, I'm sorry to say, Spud.

But you do seem to be approaching the knowledge gaining experience the right way. Self study and getting other enthusiasts to help you learn is the way to go.

I'm sure you are not going to be the sort that needs legislation to ensure you become sensible mariners.

Good luck to you both!

[Aging Youth]

Hi Spud,

I Cannot make Saturday, but will be able to do Sunday, maybe run out to Needles, them lunch somewhere? Anyone else out over W/end?

Regards

[Scubakid]

Hi

Give me a call 07836 318612 and I will see what can be arranged

John

Just looked at your post and you are not too far from me so we may be able to meet up on the way and "drag" in company

[thewavehumper]

I am up for it It would be good to see you again

07774401963 call when you are near Soton (if that's wheree you are launching and I'll meet you on the Slipway or Motorway turnoff

[Spud]

Just a quick thankyou to the guys who have replied to this post. Aging Youth thanks for the offer but Sunday is a no go for me, a certain Rugby match takes precedent on that day, hopefully we will link up though soon. Im going to be out with Scuba Kid who has kindly offered his services as a local guide for us on Saturday, launching from Lymington i believe. Hopefully Wavehumper will be able to join us to. I will put a post on letting anyone who is interested know how we got after the weekend.
Thanks Spud

[Ribald]

will you be at Twickenham a week tomorrow?

[Andy]

I will be out Saturday. Call Sign "Sting" ... will fly the new RIBnet pennant ...... just in case we catch each others wake!

[Spud]

Yes i certainly will be at Twickenham next Saturday. There isnt a coach left in Gloucestershire for that day, should be a good day out.

[Spud]

I will look out for you Andy, you have the exact same set up as me, Ribtec 585 Yam115. Hopefully we will link up, i believe we will be having lunch at the Folly, ive heard alot about the Pub but never been there before.
Spud

[Andy]

Spud, did not see you!! Hardly suprising really as the surface viz was non existent. I went round the Island ... well the GPS said we went round the island, I could not see much of it.

However the sea was like a mirror and there was enough viz to see other shipping. Awesome day!

[Spud]

Well Saturday was a great first day out with my Rib, thanks in part to John aka 'scubakid'. The sea state was mirror calm as andy said and the fog was pretty thick for most of the day. we launched from Lymington and then made our way out past the Needles and around the back of the Island for a while. We then turned back and had a play before heading up the river Medina for lunch at The Folly, first of many such visits i reckon. The Crew Pot was enough for all of us twice over, suffice to say i was well stuffed upon leaving. After leaving we then headed to a few launch sites suggested by Scubakid for future reference and generally had some fun launching ourselves over some Ferry and Motor Boat wakes. After 5 hrs out i was totally knackered and ready for my bed, but unfortunately had to then drive all the way back to Glos via Upavon to drop Scubakid off. I had a really good day though and cant wait to get out again, once again John thanks for the help and advice. Andy hopefully we will link up soon and the same goes to you to Stu.

[Scubakid]

First Thanks "spud" for a fun daty out Iwill send you the info soon as I have been mad busy but here for all are some pics.

John

This is of "Spud" and RIB at the Folly.

[Scubakid]

and here is one of the "crew" getting kitted up

John