Solent 20th December

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Avocet

Nasher, why not come with us?

On the basis that you can't then assuming RV at 10.28 in Yarmouth, I reckon Cowes about 12.47 (depending on sea state).

Say, in the pub by 1.00 pm.

I'd be good to see you again.

David

Guys I will be down at around 10.00 to Hythe so Would probably be out and about by 11 at the latest. I'll listen out for you on ch77.

whats with the 10.28 RV is this some sort of military op.

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by Avocet

Nasher, why not come with us?

On the basis that you can't then assuming RV at 10.28 in Yarmouth, I reckon Cowes about 12.47 (depending on sea state).

Say, in the pub by 1.00 pm.

I'd be good to see you again.

David

David, Hi.
I'd love to, but I've got things to do Saturday morning, although I may be able to get out for a quick blast by lunchtime.
Don't go upsetting any jobsworths this time out

Nasher.

[Pete7]

Chris, whilst your down this end of the woods call in for a cuppa afterwards if you want.

Pete 07768 288763

[Avocet]

Originally Posted by Nasher

Don't go upsetting any jobsworths this time out

Nasher.

Cowes harbourmaster is a bit of a soft target, I hear

So, what have we got?

DEFINITES:

David Grimalkin Poole
Chris Time Bandit Hythe
Paul Storm Breaker Itchen

PROBABLES/LATE JOINERS

David Viking Poole
Nasher Nashers Revenge Meet at Cowes

POSSIBLES

Roy Cookie Jar ?
Bruce Farfetched Lymington

Any others?

Meet in Yarmouth between 10.30 and 11.00 with a view to leaving once all definites are there and no later than 11.00? Monitor 16 and 77.

Weather:

Saturday:
Predominantly cloudy, breezy (wind Wly 20mph in Poole Bay) and mild, with occasional drizzle near to the Bristol Channel and over the moors. Dry and generally brighter across eastern Devon and Dorset. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

[Avocet]

I'm still up for it - although the wind forecast has increased slightly.

If others are still go then I suggest meet Yarmouth as previous post and decide then.

Hope to see you in Yarmouth. If not, I'll call at Lymington to see Luke!

David

[Roy Smith]

O to be in retail
I cant make it as i have salesman off sick
Roy

[Avocet]

Sorry Roy

There's always next time

[Neil Harvey]

Hi All,

Wish i could join you, but flying back tomorrow morning. Enjoy.

I hope to be out before xmas, maybe mon or tues. but we will see.

have a good one.

[Avocet]

Neil

Sorry you can't make it.

I'm around this weekend then Xmas eve through til 5 Jan, so give a shout if you're out and about!

David

[Chris]

Just about to set off.

Should be fun !

[Avocet]

You're running ahead of me so won't read this till you get back.

I'm setting off in 10 mins. See you in Yarmouth!

David

[Avocet]

Now THAT is what RIBs are for!

Great trip in great company and safely home just as darkness fell (hugged the coast all the way). Lunch was surprisingly good, too.

Hopefully Paul has got some photos (my camera was unfortunately out of battery!).

Hope he, Ian and Chris also all had safe journeys back. Great day; thanks guys.

David

[Paul Beaurain]

Hi
Good company and some interesting conditions made a great Saturday trip.
David- good to hear you got back OK. It must have been really dark when you arrived...
We had the normal good service from Soton Dry Stack and were lifted out washed down and on our way home by 16.00.
Ian - thanks for making it a great day also.
Taking photos - fell off the priority list as the conditions worsened (of St Catherines). But Ian did attempt some with his mobile phone. lets see what comes out.
Will PM you gus aand swap email addesses/mobile no's
Xheers Paul

[Paul Beaurain]

Arrived West Cowes for a drink/food

[Chris]

Thanks for a great day chaps.

Really good to put names to faces and Stormbreaker looks like a very capable RIB. I am sorry it got so warm in there and you broke out into a sweat Ian it must have been awful for you . I am gutted I could not get the video camera working as I would have got some excellent footage in that swell off St Catherines.

I made the trip back into Hythe and was out and on my way by 4.30.

Heres to the next day out

I will make sure I have filled up with oil before I set off next time!

[Ian Sharlot]

Originally Posted by Chris

I am sorry it got so warm in there and you broke out into a sweat Ian it must have been awful for you .

Thanks to you all for a great day out and yes Chris, it was terrible on board Storm breaker, I only wished I'd taken my shorts and a t-shirt

Paul, A big thanks for inviting me along with you and the chance to take the helm of Storm beaker. She is an incredible rib! What more can I say.

I did get some pictures, however, not the best as they were taken though the windscreen (It seem so unsociable to open to door and let the heat out )

[Ian Sharlot]

And one more to show how flat calm it was around St Catherines and then in Cowes for a drink.

[Ian Sharlot]

Originally Posted by Ian Sharlot

And one more to show how flat calm it was around St Catherines and then in Cowes for a drink.

And now with the pictures

[matt h]

wow, looks fantastic out there,will be there next time!!

[Avocet]

On Monday, I received an unexpected Notice of Intended Prosecution for doing 39 mph in a 30 zone on that Saturday on my way down to the marina (running late and then unable to launch anyway because of the unexpectedly low tide). I hadn't seen any speed trap, so it was a complete surprise. Happy Christmas Mr Plod!