Scillies for Lunch This Christmas

[roycruse]

Are you serious about camping - i can do the camping thing too - i just would like to remind you that its december.

[randski]

How far is it from PZ to the Scillies?

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by roycruse

Are you serious about camping - i can do the camping thing too - i just would like to remind you that its december.

Yeah, I'll do it! The only prob is the walk from Hugh Town to the Garrison camp site is all but vertical! As for December, the Scillies have the mildest climate in the UK. It'll be like Gran Canaria there at that time of year. As for distance Bob, that'll depend on whether you'll need to make a detour via Wolf Rock lighthouse to make an effluent collection!

[randski]

Originally Posted by Mollulnan

As for distance Bob, that'll depend on whether you'll need to make a detour via Wolf Rock lighthouse to make an effluent collection!

Ok, how far without collecting the shi*e?
Would like to be up for the trip, depending on the day(s) have some work comitments, also not got that much experience, this is my first Rib and have never been out of sight of land .

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by randski

Ok, how far without collecting the shi*e?
Would like to be up for the trip, depending on the day(s) have some work comitments, also not got that much experience, this is my first Rib and have never been out of sight of land .

It's 35m from PZ to St Marys Bob. You don't actually lose sight of land. You see the Scillies before you lose sight of Lands End. Guys I know regularly go straight out from Falmouth but that doubles the length of the trip, which is fine in the summer. I know a nutter of a vet whom launched his 5m Rib with a 90 Honda in the morning on his own from Mylor then rang his missus from the St Martins Hotel around lunchtime. He'd made no plans to go, it was the first she knew of it. He was back in Mylor by early eve! Likewise I know the guy that owns Riders Landrover. He took his 40ft Cranchi over got caught in an Easterly swell coming back and said "Never again". He is a pretty experienced boater.

[Mollers]

What do we have in terms of paper or electronic charts? I've only ever gone in using paper charts, but that was on a 70ft ketch with a BT Global Challenge Skipper navigating. Shallow water shouldn't be an issue in the Ribs although seeing the bottom is a bit scarey at speed. At very low water it pays to stick to the channels. In Hugh Town we can probably tie up agains't the harbour wall at that time of year, which will be easier than moorings. I've done it with a sib and is was not a prob.

[roycruse]

I have Garmin 178C with bluechart MEU463S - I also carry backup Garmin Foretrex 101 which will have all the necessary waypoints in before we leave.

[randski]

Thanks for that Chris.
If it doesn't clash with work we will be up for the blast...
Us S'West boys, being more than well 'ard.

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by randski

Thanks for that Chris.
If it doesn't clash with work we will be up for the blast...
Us S'West boys, being more than well 'ard.

That'll be great Bob.

[roycruse]

Until someone invents a nautical version of one of these



I dont believe paper charts are viable on an open 6m RIB.

[roycruse]

Quite fancy going out via the seven stones - and comming back via wolf rock.

Is there actually anything to see at the seven stones - ive seen it on many map but cant really find much about it - other than dive sites but only pictures ive seen are underwater.

[roycruse]

Originally Posted by randski

Thanks for that Chris.
If it doesn't clash with work we will be up for the blast...
Us S'West boys, being more than well 'ard.

Thats the spirit !!!

There are more RIBnutters in Cornwall than I thought I honestly thought no one would be up for this at this time of year - now we potentially have 3 boats.

Available / Preferential days would be useful from all parties. That way if the weather looks good for more than one day that week we can choose the day that suits most people.

I'm up for any day - I will need help launching if its wed/thu/fri - but other than that ill be going even if its just me.

[Steve Waters]

You guys are crazy, I love it?!! just sorry I've not got that much get up and go...........

[randski]

Originally Posted by roycruse

Available / Preferential days would be useful from all parties.

The only days I can't do are the Tue + Wed (27th & 28th) any other day is good.

[Mollers]

I'm OK for any day other than Xmas day, I'll check with Groomie which days suit him.

[Shaggy]

I’m ok on any day apart from Xmass day and New years Eve/Day.
Chris I’ve got a Garmin GPSmap 168 Sounder with PZ to Scillies charts, but it needs and external GPS antenna (currently on my RIB) and a 12v supply.

If you haven’t got a GSP antenna Ill bring my it anyway as a backup for Roy’s, it fits the same power cable.

I’m going to do a passage plan, which will be a good exercise for me as I’m 1/2 through my Yacht master theory, assuming you have a compass on your RIB

If you haven’t got a GPS antenna, with Roy’s permission it would make sense to use the handheld on your boat so we can chart the passage and separate the GSP’s in case of emergency!

Well if anything it will give you all something to laugh at as it blows over the side

Camping could be interesting count me in Brrrr, but a hotel room sounds even better 

Shaggy

[Mollers]

I've got a Garmin 188/238, your map should be OK in it. I've even got a wireless on there so we can speak to each other.

[Shaggy]

Originally Posted by Mollulnan

I've got a Garmin 188/238, your map should be OK in it. I've even got a wireless on there so we can speak to each other.

Dont you have any charts?

The 168C has built in memory and the unlocks work for my GPS only, the charts are keyed to the serial number of the GPS.

Shaggy

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Dont you have any charts?

The 168C has built in memory and the unlocks work for my GPS only, the charts are keyed to the serial number of the GPS.

Shaggy

Yeah, but they only work in the computer which is attached to my neck! The only thing I ever really use is the Trackplotter at night or the stars. Left at the Manacles and follow the Big Dipper. I did think that when I struggled to find Kynance Cove last year that I out to buy one, I'l get a Bluechart before we go and give the old sextant a service! You thought that I was joking when I said to follow the Scillonian. I'm from the Dell Trotter school of navigation.

[Mollers]

Have a look at the "Well 'ard Solent" thread for a laugh.