sib / rib trip to france in november - Page 2

CJL · 10 November 2005, 18:39

Evening all,

Just a few things;

Dave and Harry are you still planning on joining us?

Either way we will be down at Lymington at 0900 on Saturday and the worst case scenario is we go to somewhere like Poole or Weymouth instead.

Chris
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Roy Smith · 10 November 2005, 18:45

I did Portsmouth to Cherbourg with BIBOA in May of 2003 in a 560 Avon with a 100 yamaha f/stroke even flat claim it took three and half hours on the way back and we had to stop mid way to refuel,on the way we hit fog and it added an hour, its a lot to ask at this time of year to do it in a day.
But good luck and a safe journey.

CJL · 10 November 2005, 19:06

Yeah we will.

Don't forget that if we start at 0900, 3hrs 30mins later we will be in Cherbourg, lunch 1hr thats 1330. Add another 3hrs 30 mins thats 1630. A bit dark but not the end of the world!

C

simmons0 · 10 November 2005, 21:35

Forcasts im looking at are predicting F5's for saturday morning so it could be tough going to do it in the time scale.

On consideration we are not keen to spend such a long time at sea, along with the towing all the way from coventry and back, could work out 16 hours travelling for an hour in cherboug so we'll leave you to it this weekend.
D&H

dgpw · 11 November 2005, 15:13

Detailed forcast for Sat

06:00 15knots W, 09:00 10 - 15 knots W, 12:00 10 knots WSW, 15:00 10 knots WSW, 18:00 5 knots WNW, 21:00 10 knots WNW, 00:00 5-10 knots NNW

Surface presure 1013 for the whole day

Wave height 1 - 2 m West decreasing

That gives a force 2-3 W sat am, a force 2 W pm and a force 1-2 NW overnight

We should be running accross the waves in both directions. If the sea state is long there will be no problem.

Jackwabbit · 11 November 2005, 15:39

Current sea conditions at Brighton 15:30 today 11/11/05.

looking at that I’m glad I’m doing something else tomorrow, good luck to anyone going.

CJL · 12 November 2005, 22:52

Wow.

Best day out all year.

No waves, very little wind and a very very good day had by all!

CJL

CJL · 12 November 2005, 22:55

and the last one......

(believe it or not all the photos came from a camera phone! Once again thanks to CND for the pics)

CJL

(PS might have a few videos later in the week to post)

The Jackeens · 12 November 2005, 23:48

Well done you guys!

Great shots!

Us

Jackwabbit · 13 November 2005, 10:09

Congratulations!

Who would have believed it could be so calm after looking at the sea conditions on Friday; looks like you had a good time & booked that window in the weather with the right person.
How long did the crossing take? & how much fuel did you use?

simmons0 · 13 November 2005, 10:12

Congratulations to the intrepid mariners. A daytrip to Cherbourg in mid November is fantastic. Look forward to seeing some video, regards, David and Harry.

CJL · 13 November 2005, 16:28

Well.............................

we didn't actually make it to France

, but we could of!

The second boat that we borrowed was coded and therefore its not insured to operate outside of its coded range and there was no way I was going to go with just one boat.

Had we had the original boat we would have gone no questions asked!

Chris

hard1 · 13 November 2005, 23:42

Surely coding only kicks in if fare paying passengers on-board not private use and the insurance can be extended for foreign use? I am ready to be corrected on this though......

dgpw · 14 November 2005, 08:51

A coded boat is a coded boat, insurance companys love not to have to pay out, If they have a bit of papper that says 20 miles or 3 miles they have a good reason not to pay.

Very annoying that the other boat did not make it. O well we have a good day. Weather was as predicted.

Hope that it is a good winter of boating. Far less crouded.

CND · 14 November 2005, 09:46

The Weather prediction was fantastic! Just as expected! Great Advice Dgpw

thanks again dave, you get it spot on every time

Pete7 · 14 November 2005, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard1

Surely coding only kicks in if fare paying passengers on-board not private use and the insurance can be extended for foreign use? I am ready to be corrected on this though......

Correct, indeed had to do just this to go to the Channel Islands during the summer. Extra £50 I think. The code or one of the FAQ does cover it,

Peter

dgpw · 14 November 2005, 15:26

interesting about the coding, was not our boat anyway, I would rather not borrow a rib and take it to france. Would not mind in a yacht but not a rib. It is different somhow if it is your boat.

Under the Thumb · 15 November 2005, 19:45

The brave souls needed all the safety gear they could buy for the channel crossing.

But it was the best day of the year. Thanks Chris Chris and Dave

dgpw · 16 November 2005, 15:26

gimp helmets!

CJL · 16 November 2005, 17:06

and your hair is soooooo lovely.............................

At least Chris and I have the decency to cover up our bad hair styles!!