Saturday, March 14th - Solent Blast

benc · 07 February 2009, 23:03

A few of us are planning on getting out for a blast on the 14th of march.

The rough plan it to head from the itchen, down to poole and then back to and up to cowes maybe making some stops elsewhere (lymington/mudeford/yarmouth) for a curry/pub grub at the anchor.

Any one else up for coming?

PeterM · 08 February 2009, 12:22

I should be up for this . Main boat back in the water end of Feb so this can be a good 1st 'proper' run of the year for it.

Tides look good to get in & out of Mudeford for me too ! Hope the weather improves by then to something a bit warmer .

Pete

Nasher · 08 February 2009, 12:49

I'll drop it in the diary and decide nearer the time.

Nasher

PeterM · 12 February 2009, 15:05

Been to yard to sort out getting the boat back in in good time for this. I may also be after any crew/ passengers so I hope to post on the 'crew' thread that I thought of !

PeterM · 01 March 2009, 14:40

More takers for this ?

Hightower · 01 March 2009, 17:55

I was hoping to make it, but recent unemployment is stopping me from lining Gordon's pockets for a while

If things change then, YES....I'm up for it!

Avocet · 01 March 2009, 18:50

Poole Quay isn't much of a trip for me (barely a mile!) but the tides for getting back into the marina are good to be able to accompany you at least part of the way back - say to Yarmouth or Cowes if its there for lunch. I'll need to be back in the Marina by 5.00 or wait until 7.45. So count me in.

Neil Harvey · 01 March 2009, 18:59

Depending on what time you're planning on leaving Drivers Ben, might be up for this as well as I fancy the run to Poole again... but won't be able to get down there until at least 10.30 so may not happen...

David - when are the speed limits back in force in Poole harbour?

Avocet · 01 March 2009, 19:34

You made good time back to Enfield!

Speed limits come back in on 1 April so you're still OK in March.

benc · 01 March 2009, 20:04

Im not going to leave too early, will aim to get to the yard around about 10 ish, but then i need to get petrol etc... hopefully we will have a tow vehicle so I can get my boat down to the Jet garage or the BP one to fill up... so should leave plenty of time for you neil

the bandit · 02 March 2009, 16:53

Don't know you guys but if the weather is good would like to join you.
Are you based at Drivers.

benc · 02 March 2009, 16:57

I'm based at drivers (you've probably seen my boat in there) and I believe Neil is too

Tim M · 04 March 2009, 12:43

I might be up for this providing the weather is pleasant.

Steve_B · 04 March 2009, 14:03

I have not been into Poole this season with the limit off yet, so will plan on joining you off Christchurch for a quick blast across the bay.
If you can, let me have an approx time for this, on the day is ok.
Steve

PeterM · 11 March 2009, 17:11

Anyone/ all still up for this - Staurday could be rather breezy out there ? Sunday could be more enjoyable ?

benc · 11 March 2009, 17:33

Saturday, is the only day I can do really, doesnt look all that windy on saturday, but I agree sunday does look better.

Might change the plans and go down to the needles for a play, and yarmouth for a drink, and back to cowes for food or something like that

Neil Harvey · 11 March 2009, 18:24

If i can get there, Saturday is the only day I can do too

brucehawsker · 11 March 2009, 20:14

Saturday might work for us too. We'll decide on Friday. Boat just been repaired

Andre · 12 March 2009, 10:00

Saturday looks good for me as well

what time are you meeting?

PeterM · 12 March 2009, 11:14

So - is it reasonable to suggest If I am at Hurst at 11.30 you will be around that area - either heading to Needles / Poole/ Mudeford ?

Does this allow everyone to get to boat/ fuel etc in good time ?

Can always stop at Yarmouth / Mudeford / Poole for food/ drink around 12.30 ( depending on where people end up ) and be back home in good time ( and tide for me )

Pete