Solent Cruise 19th Sept 2004 - Page 7

jackeen · 20 September 2004, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

I can't imagine JK laughing, he seemed like such a nice bloke.

timboli · 20 September 2004, 16:53

We found it a bit bumpy from Cowes to Calshot in the dark,but Tim fell asleep

(well it was late)so it cant have been too bad although runaground Sue got soaked.

Nick Hearne · 20 September 2004, 17:08

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Originally Posted by timboli

We found it a bit bumpy from Cowes to Calshot in the dark,but Tim fell asleep

(well it was late)so it cant have been too bad although runaground Sue got soaked.

Great day thanks!
So who did make it to the pub?
Nick

simmons0 · 20 September 2004, 18:29

Thank you all for a great day.
Ryde back to calshot took up about 3 times longer than usual, very steep cresting waves right on the nose all the way back. I can safely say we didnt stuff it all day but we did come very close once or twice

myndit · 20 September 2004, 19:10

What can I say that has not already been said?

Great day out, good company, lots of ribs and smiley people.

Weather was fine for me but I did not have any passengers to look after so just had loads of fun whilst spitting out the spray...

Here's to the next one

Doug (minus family this time...)

Andre · 20 September 2004, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

Andre

I guess you went round the Owers and not thro' the Looe Channel. It can't have been nice out there. What were the seas like, size and lengthways?
Off Southsea we had 3-4ft about 20-25ft apart. I was very glad to have a higher bow than yours, even in that. The boat took it much better than the driver did.
I can't imagine JK laughing, he seemed like such a nice bloke.

As it was HW we decided to take the short route via the Looe Channel and that is where we encounted the worst conditions. I would say that the waves were more or less 6-8 feet high. A funny feeling when you are on the top of a wave and it is still rising. You get the feeling that you are not moving forward at all until you look at the land and see that you are moving and then sudden acceleration and down you go.
as for the laughing well we all had a good laugh at the end and we are all nice blokes

Aren't we?

The Jackeens · 20 September 2004, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Andre

As it was HW we decided to take the short route via the Looe Channel and that is where we encounted the worst conditions. I would say that the waves were more or less 6-8 feet high. A funny feeling when you are on the top of a wave and it is still rising. You get the feeling that you are not moving forward at all untill you look at the land and see that you are moving and then sudden acceleration and down you go.

Brings back a few memories

Still..everyone came home safe

missus

Andre · 20 September 2004, 19:34

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Brings back a few memories

Still..everyone came home safe

missus

I bet it does

timboli · 20 September 2004, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

Great day thanks!
So who did make it to the pub?
Nick

Ray Bradman,his wife and his sister arrived by road,daniel and dillon by boat.

The Jackeens · 20 September 2004, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Andre

I bet it does

Your post was vivid Andre...I remember on JS sitting on top of some biggish waves hoping they'd sink a little before we'd have to go over

I think the worst waves we've been on on Zeb were on Chi Bar

missus scaredy cat

John Kennett · 20 September 2004, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

What were the seas like, size and lengthways?

Like Andre said, they were 6-8 ft high. They were steep as well, and closely spaced so that as soon as we were heading downhill it was time to go back up again!

It was only for a few hundred metres in the tide race that it was this bad (or good?) so it was no big deal to get through. Very glad not to have been going into the wind though which would have been much less fun.

Out of curiosity I had a look at the archive data on Chimet which is only a few miles away, and was a bit surprised to see that the wind was 25-30 knots which is the top end of a force 6

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Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

I can't imagine JK laughing, he seemed like such a nice bloke.

I did giggle a bit

-- not as much as when we were doing 70mph in Leviathan though!

John

Hightower · 20 September 2004, 21:04

My sister and I had loads of fun yesterday even if Kohaku didn't! Those nasty "little" waves caused use quite a few problems on the way to Ryde and has now made my mind up to install a deck mounted bilge pump. Doug (Myndit) didn't have any problems with the chop!!

Nice to see everyone and would have liked to have met with JK. Whiteshoes and family in all their Pirate gear was spot on.

Just leaves me to show a couple of pic's.

Andy

Louise · 20 September 2004, 23:26

Richard and I had a fabulous day on Sunday - thank you all for making it happen. It was great to meet up with people who have just been 'names' 'til now and, of course, to see old friends again. We're glad you all seem to have had a good day and got home safely (if a bit wet!). We much appreciated the helpful calls, voicemails, texts, PMs and posts which let us know that people had returned safely.

Thank you for entering into the spirit of the day with costumes, flags, 'weapons', etc. 'Best dressed pirate' award will be announced in a few days, along with the overall Treasure Hunt winners and a few other awards. I'd like (again) to thank Peter J and MeMe who both donated prizes but were not able to join in the fun. Peter J and crew - thanks for trying to get to us! Looking forward to meeting soon.

We were also pleased to meet up with forum members who could not join in the Treasure Hunt but came to say hello - Tim Griffin, Jonny Fuller, Ray Bradman, Andy 'Hightower'.

Finally, a reminder to those who have not yet handed in their Treasure Hunt answers - I'll be sending out a PM shortly with the address to send them to!

Looking forward to the next one?

Richard B · 20 September 2004, 23:41

The fleet assembles at Calshot
1. Martin (Noddy) and Ann in Martann
2. Andre, John Kennett and Phil Chitty in Seahawk 2
3. Mark Halliday and family in Renegade
4. Admiral Kennett inspects his fleet
5. Daniel and Dylan in Bumblebee chatting with Harry in TomBuoy

Richard B · 20 September 2004, 23:51

The fleet continues to grow!
1. Nick Hearne and family in Rosie Rib
2. Neal and crew in Dragon Khan
3. RichL and crew in Jaguar Child
4. Harry and Dave (Simmonds0) in TomBuoy
5. Doug (Myndit) in Ribbit

Richard B · 20 September 2004, 23:57

The pirate fleet heads for Yarmouth.
1. Neal leaves Calshot
2. RichL heading down the Solent
3. Neal's crew gives us a wave
4. Tim Griffin leaves Yarmouth as we arrive. Is it something I said...?
5. The fleet moored at Yarmouth

Richard B · 21 September 2004, 00:03

The pirate fleet invades Yarmouth
1. Bumblebee, Martann, Ribbit, Dragon Khan and Jaguar Child
2. Rosie Rib and Renegade
3. Whiteshoes and crew in The Wheatsheaf
4. Halliday and Timboli clans lunching together
5. Whiteshoes and pirate crew leave Yarmouth in Caprisante

Richard B · 21 September 2004, 00:06

Pub pics.
1. Look busy - here comes the boss! And t'other boss!! (John Kennett and Jonny Fuller)
2. Phil Chitty and Andre

Louise · 21 September 2004, 07:38

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Originally Posted by Noddy

I took a few pics especially of the main body entering Yarmouth Harbour. Unfortunately cant seem to upload them on here?

Hi Martyn. Take a look this: http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=256 and if you still can't get it to work, PM me and I'll try to help. Looking forward to seeing your pics.

Louise · 21 September 2004, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Rich L

My kids were very miffed when we had to leave early as they had answered every question at Yarmouth including the pictures.

Hi Rich. If you PM me your address I'll make sure your treasure hunters don't go unrewarded.