SIB Expedition 2003 - Orkney - Page 10

Keith Hart · 30 March 2003, 15:01

Angle of Vision
by
Robert Rendall

But John, have you seen the world, said he,
Trains and tramcars and sixty-seaters,
Cities in lands across the sea -
Giotto's tower and the dome of ST. Peters?

No, but I've seen the arc of the earth,
From the Birsay shore, like the edge of a planet,
And the lifeboat plunge through the Pentland Firth
To a cosmic tide with the men that man it

And so will you. You intrepid Orkney Expeditioneers. You too will sail between the islands of Orkney. You too will see the sun set over these beautiful and isolated islands. You too will see seas and lands that most RIBsters will only ever dream of seeing. You too will feel the clean sharp wind and spray of the islands in your face. For you are an Orkney Expeditioneer. However be warned. Once you too have been, you too will have felt the magic of the islands and you too will have to return someday.....

Keith Hart

Keith Hart · 16 May 2003, 13:57

Hello folks

Well the time to book accommodation has arrived. Magellan Alpha and Cyanide are all booked up. Those on the mailing list will already have received a pdf file of available accommodation.

If there is anyone else who is seriously considering comming along then please contact me asap.

Thanks

Keith Hart

Keith Hart · 17 May 2003, 06:47

I've just looked at the inshore forecast for The Pentland Firth for today (Sat 17/05/03).

I don't think I'd take Quicksilver across this morning!

Valid for 6 hours from 0600 GMT Saturday
Wind: E, Force 7 to 11 possibly 12 ( 36 - 76 mph)
Weather Moderate rain
Sea State Rough
Visibility 4 miles

Keith (off to the river Severn with Bill) Hart

Keith Hart · 03 June 2003, 15:27

Here is where the Circumnavigation crews will be staying whilst on Westray: http://www.thebarnwestray.com/rooms.html Have you booked your accommodation yet?

Keith (you know you want to) Hart

Rozi · 15 July 2003, 12:12

Hi guys,
I'm 99% sure I'm coming on the trip (I've even booked time off from work). My dad's put us both up for it, but there's no mention on the website. Can you just confirm that Rozi and Alan Simpson are going on the cruise? Alan's Scuba diving in Corsica so I can't even ask him about it...

Cheers,
Rozi

Brian · 15 July 2003, 12:42

Rozi
We will be coming up, past Glasgow-ish, and on our way to John O'Groats for the Orkneys Expedition.
Do you want to join us on the last leg going past Kyle of Lochalsh and Cape Wrath, or will you trail to JOG and launch there?

Keith Hart · 26 July 2003, 08:35

Hey folks, looks like Orkney is now a real trendy place to go...

Keith (not long now) Hart

crazyhorse · 26 July 2003, 19:02

Have a great time Kieth,we will be thinking of you.

Keith Hart · 26 July 2003, 22:00

Hi CH (alias Spidey),

If this goes ok, next year the IoM!

Keith Hart

crazyhorse · 26 July 2003, 22:20

We can do what we were talking about next yr if you fancy it?.

Mums the word till nearer the time.

Have a real good do .

Richard B · 26 July 2003, 22:27

Quote:

Originally posted by crazyhorse
Mums the word till nearer the time.

On here... are you joking?

Keith Hart · 27 July 2003, 13:14

Hi folks

New photos have been uploaded to the 'boats' and 'crews' pages on the Orkney Expedition website.

I'm having emails bounced fro Andy Mickelwright and Wavehumper. So chaps if you are reading this can you email me please with some pictures.

Thanks

Keith Hart

Keith Hart · 27 July 2003, 13:27

Hi folks

Here is a list of definites so far:

Circumnavigation:

Cyanide - Brian Elliott, Keith Hart, Karen Hart
Magellan Alpha - Mike Garside, Di Garside

Orkney Expedition:

Cyanide - Brian Elliott, John Kennett, Natalie Hart, Noel Loughrey
Magellan Alpha - Mike Garside, Di Garside
Caprice - David Manning, Matt Brown
Zodiac Pro - Alan Simpson, Rosey Simpson, Frances Simpson
Quicksilver - Keith Hart, Karen Hart
Awesome - Andy Mickelwright, and family (not sure how many)

Yet to confirm as definite:

Tumbling Dice - Stuart Hopkins
Boat not known - Alan McKewan
Boat not confirmed - Daniel Hawkes

On list but have not sent registration form back:
Graeme Cooper
Allen Corlett
Andy Reid
Michael Albury

So folks there you have it. Can you PLEASE, PLEASE, help me to convert any 'yet to confirms' or 'On list but have not sent registration form back', into definites for going or not going.

If you have any change of circumstances regarding the trip please let me know. I shall be checking with Brian (chief navigator) very soon for the expected time of departure from JoG to Orkney on Monday 18th of August. Remember Cyanide and Magellan Alpha will be arriving in JoG on the evening of the 16th. Everyone else is expected to arrive at JoG during the 17th for a get together and briefing from Brian.

Regards

Keith (cracking the whip) Hart

narked · 27 July 2003, 18:46

Marvellous, really great habit I'm getting into here...

As the relevant people already know, it's doubtful as to whether I'll be going to Orkney or not.

Matt (slightly pissed off at having to pull out of ANOTHER cruise) Brown

Daniel · 29 July 2003, 22:27

I've been so damn busy with life in general i've not kept abrest of this whole thing but the time IS booked off work (no-one knows that, i book the holiday here you know!)

I'm going to be driving up on the 16th, so who wants to join me (travel and SIB crew) - any of the unconfirmed...

Allen Corlett
Andy Reid
Michael Albury

???

I'm also trying to press-gang my mate 'Tappie' to come but that might not happen.

Current plan is to borrow Graeme's SIB and... well you all know the rest. I'm (hoping) either MagA or Cyanide will have room for me and SIB when the going gets tough???

There you go, consider your selfs updated bouys and gals.

Keith Hart · 05 August 2003, 22:35

The countdown begins.....

7 day time and the circumnavigation begins.

Keith (all the way round) Hart

Ian · 05 August 2003, 22:50

Keith,
Hope you have a safe and successful circumnavigation & Orkney adventure. I trust you will be posting pic's, in your usual high quality, when time allows so we can all see.
Best wishes
Ian

narked · 05 August 2003, 22:56

And don't forget the sun lotion Keith!

Richard B · 05 August 2003, 23:14

Have an excellent time, I wish you smooth seas and a safe passage around. I really wish I could come, but circumstances are only allowing me to grab the odd day here and there.

Looking forward to the pictures!

Keith Hart · 06 August 2003, 07:10

Thanks folks

I've purchased a new digital camera especially for the trip so you can be sure of a 'few' pics.

Keith (round Britania) Hart