Sibfest 1/6/ 2013 Durdle Door

[matt h]

im in, just havent decided where to launch yet!!

[xs 400]

[QUOTE=lockieboi;541491]i'm sad to say that I'm not going to make it due to ongoing outboard problems.

Hopefully the next one.

sorry to hear that!

[bingosucks]

Yerp good for us ,coming down fri hopefully meet mike and co friday night for a beer at pebblebank !.. could be a slight change of plan i may use the generic chinese 3m as i have a leak in the excell airdeck, only problem with this is the wifey and daughter wouldn t come as its a bit small for 4, but either way i shoyld be on the water

[xs 400]

I have decided not to camp as I haven't managed to fit a tow bar to my wife's car so I can tow the boat and the caravan.
I only live 25 miles from Portland so will travel down on the day.

[bingosucks]

Originally Posted by xs 400

I have decided not to camp as I haven't managed to fit a tow bar to my wife's car so I can tow the boat and the caravan.
I only live 25 miles from Portland so will travel down on the day.

lucky bugger

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by xs 400

So with 4 days to go ......................who's in

last role call their was interest from;

Bingosucks excel465 sib 15hp mariner camping
TrevorLawson valiant 450 60hp merc camping
xs400 xs 4m 30hp Yam camping
lockeiboi Prowave 380sib 15hp Johnson camping?
matth sr4 sib tba
peterm avon 4m 50hp yam
grahampollard ribcraft 6.8m 150hp opti
Avocet ribcraft 7.5 250hp suzi


weather predicting sunshine!, 17 c , wind NNW 13mph gusting 28mph at the mo

Hi Guys
As per Avocet's post, I'm hoping to be up for this.
I'm going to aim to launch at Poole late morning - probably at Baiter Slip as last time.
Will be in the 4.7 Searider "Baby Blue"

[xs 400]

so with 24hrs to go her is the weather


North west 11 kt dropping to 8kts. what do we think ?
Avocet is this looking doable for small ribs and a sib?

we only have 3 launching at Portland.

Xs 400
TrevorLawson
Bingosucks

Be great if we could get a few more launching Portland

GrahamPollard
Peter m
matt h are you up for that?

The big boys coming from Poole do you fancy meeting us at Portland like last year and going across together?

Shall I book lunch at "Lulworth Cove Inn"

Lulworth Cove Inn, Pub Restaurant & Rooms in Main Road, Wareham

how many for? and for what time?

[PeterM]

Sorry Mike...children duty Sat afternoon now... and maybe some sail rti pics in the morning....

[whisper]

Sorry dudes but I won't be able to make this one but I will be out to see the round the island race

[Avocet]

With winds sticking N or NW between now and Saturday, there's little room for any fetch to build in the waves so sea state should be fine inshore for small RIBS and SIBS.

I'm currently waiting to hear from Oscarguitar and Long John (PMs to each) as to whether they are still available (probably hear later this evening). Tides preclude Oscarguitar and us launching until just after midday but, assuming that Trevor G will be launching at Baiter, it should be an easy RV with him since it's only 300m away. RV with Long John will be about ten mins later off the RMYC.

If we come over to Portland, we won't be there until after 1.30 pm which would mean rather a late lunch at Lulworth. Unless you're really nervous about doing the crossing without a larger boat (and it's pretty easy: you can virtually see Lulworth from the harbour entrance in good vis), I suggest that we RV directly at Lulworth at around 1.15 - 1.30 (you would have time to call in at Durdle Door on the way if you're launching at 11.00). That would get us to the pub for around 2.00. They do food all day so timing isn't critical and I wouldn't think that booking would be necessary that late.

Suggest Ch08 for comms. and looking forward to it.

David

[Avocet]

Originally Posted by matt h

im in, just havent decided where to launch yet!!

We've currently got four from Poole. Let us know if you want to join us!

David

[matt h]

Cheers David. I'm probably launching from Fawley and either watch the sailing and annoy fellow Rib-nobber as there is a free lunch or head round the coast a bit!

[xs 400]

thanks avocet, I think as long as the forecast stays the same I am happy to come over in a group of 3. if their were more that would be even better.
aiming for 1.30 sounds good.

sorry to hear Peterm and whisper wont be there catch you again soon!

Bingosucks excel465 sib 15hp mariner Portland
TrevorLawson valiant 450 60hp merc Portland
xs400 xs 4m 30hp Yam Portland
matth sr4 Yam 40hp ?
Avocet ribcraft 7.5 250hp suzi Poole
Oscarguitar cobra 8.6m 275hp verado Poole
TrevorG avon searider 4.7 dt75hp Poole

not heard from grahampollard ribcraft 6.8m 150hp opti

anyone I've missed?

[Avocet]

The following from Poole have now confirmed as well:

LongJohn - "Seadrive" - Capelli Tempest 470 - Suzi 70hp

Non-Ribnet - "Serenity" - 7.5m? - Evinrude 200hp

Five, therefore, now from Poole since I assume that MattH is not now joining us (although welcome to join at Poole Harbour Entrance around 12.30 if 'heading round the coast a bit' includes Lulworth!).

[TRevor Lawson]

Hi Mike, aiming to meet you at slip, hope to be there about 9.30 as you say if weather stays as is we should be ok i am on my own ,is your son comming with you?

please can you text me (07951 609383 ) if there is a change of plan ie not going as don't want a wasted trip, plan to leave about 5.30am but will check phone before i set off.

[bingosucks]

[QUOTE=xs 400;539353]

Originally Posted by TRevor Lawson

Thats good news Mikedid you find any where to park vehicles and trailers? also whats post code of slip for sat nav?


post code of the Hotel Aqua next to slip is DT5 1BD

you may be VERY lucky and find parking on the road.
there is pay and display next to slip. (small)
I have found a free car park 300m away where divers leave car and trailer.(make sure you have trailer wheel lock)
you could negotiate a fee with clarks boatyard next door for the day.

just to confirm were on (though a little worried about being outgunned )
sadly it will be the 3m chinese as i haven`t been able to `sea test ` the repairs to the excell but she can haul ass if not too choppy

is the plan to meet up for 10.30 (it takes me about half an hour to setup)

little bit nervous as this is a big step up from the rivers but should be great fun

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by TRevor Lawson

Hi Mike, aiming to meet you at slip, hope to be there about 9.30 as you say if weather stays as is we should be ok i am on my own ,is your son comming with you?

please can you text me (07951 609383 ) if there is a change of plan ie not going as don't want a wasted trip, plan to leave about 5.30am but will check phone before i set off.

hi Trev, have an extra hour, get there 10.30, be in the water 11.00

will text if any issues

hopefully son Ollie will be with me.

[xs 400]

[QUOTE=bingosucks;542139]

Originally Posted by xs 400

just to confirm were on (though a little worried about being outgunned )
sadly it will be the 3m chinese as i haven`t been able to `sea test ` the repairs to the excell but she can haul ass if not too choppy

is the plan to meet up for 10.30 (it takes me about half an hour to setup)

little bit nervous as this is a big step up from the rivers but should be great fun

don't worry about being out gunned, we will stick together.


we plan to meet at 10.30 on the water by 11.00. I will pm you

[xs 400]

[QUOTE=xs 400;530342]its going to be beautiful! I guarantee it!


QUOTE]

[bingosucks]

Looking out to sea now..head pounding from the bickering brats and i think my pick up has melted but you know what that looks like durdle door as flat as a pancake