Solent end of summer blast - Sunday 7 October 2007

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by bedajim

I've only paid when I've been with you

And I've only paid that much when I've been with you.

Your not going this time are you ?

[slimtim]

Nasher,

Are you still coming on this trip? If so, would it be possible to pass the fantastic Hightower produced "RIB build of the year" trophy over to you for presentation to the 2007 winner?

I'm off to Canada for a year so won't have another chance to hand it over (although I could post it) and this will be my last RIBnet cruise for a long time

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by Biggles

And I've only paid that much when I've been with you.

Your not going this time are you ?

Bring your money

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by slimtim

Nasher,

Are you still coming on this trip? If so, would it be possible to pass the fantastic Hightower produced "RIB build of the year" trophy over to you for presentation to the 2007 winner?

I'm off to Canada for a year so won't have another chance to hand it over (although I could post it) and this will be my last RIBnet cruise for a long time

Tim

Hi, yes we are still planning on coming, if not we can sort something else out.

Nasher.

[bogib]

Will try to squeeze in quick trip to UK on 6th and back 7th as on 5th we are celebrating formally opening of our new facilities and my race plans for 6th beeing put off the table so Saturday free and off to USA on 9th.

Will confirm over the weekend

Bogi

[Pete7]

Paul and Kathleen on Merlin will also be coming along for a swaray too

[Zippy]

Bugger Bugger Bugger!!

I am off to Israel on the Sunday morning so i think the chances of me getting a pass are slim!

Will see what i can do!!

[Jimbo]

OK, so current attendees potentially include:

Chichester

Big Humber Thing - John (lurcher) + about 11 others!
Zerstorer? - Nick (Biggles)
Nashers Revenge - Nasher, Lady Nasher, Middle Nasher, Little Nasher
Blue Venom?? Where are you launching? - Andy (Hightower)

Portsmouth

Evolution - Tim (Tim M), Ju
UPSC 1 - Rich (laser), Jimmy, Rew
Old Spice - Pete (Pete7), Viv, Andrew, and Sooz
Dominator - Matt (Nos4r2), Liz (Sixy the Red)
Mini Nauti Buoy - Richard (Nauti Buoy)
Merlin - Paul + Kath (The Jackeens)

Southampton

Eighth Child - Peter J, plus newly 7 year old enjoying birthday treat
Titch II - John (Johnwin)
Intrepid/Jaws - Ben (Benc) + Graham (Gray)




Cowesish

HotShot - Tim (slimtim)

Lymington

Farfetched - Bruce (brucehawkser) + Crew


Unknown Launching Site

Mistoffelees - Tony (JABS) and Ros
Darwin - Andy (AndyB007)
Danny Boy - Chris (Chris)
Jigsaw - (bedajim)
Zonneschijn II - Neil (Neil Harvey)
ViperMax - Chris (Hugh Jardon) + Crew

Please drop me a pm if any of the above is incorrect, or if there are amendments/additions.

The October gig is usually a well supported cruise, so if you're humming and haaing, then go for it, it's always fun!

A full cruising plan with semi-solid timings, rv points, suggested VHF Channel, volunteer contacts at each muster point, and suggestions for lunch/mooring arrangements will be published in due course.

Can I take this opportunity to remind everyone that this is not an organised event (especially as the likes of me and Tim are involved ), it is purely an informal cruise, with a vague plan of who will be where and when. It is not connected with RibNet, or the owners of RibNet, this is purely the medium used to set the event up.

That said, good spirit invariably prevails at these events, and it's a great way to explore new ports, meet new people, and have a great day on the water, safe in the knowledge that if anything should go wrong, there is a fair chance someone will help out! Not me though, I'll be too busy towing lurcher back...

See you all on the 7th, praying for good weather, and looking forward to a good turnout!

[LeewayComposite]

you can add me to the list leaving from cowesish

can someone pm me time and location to meet

[LURCHER]

Happy to arrange a Chichester departure safety in numbers etc let me know your preferred departure slot plus or minus 30 mins . We will leave from HISC suggest rv off lifeboat station to asses bar conditions .

[LURCHER]

Just saw th last bit ! Thanks Jimbo hopefully will not be needed this time but who knows .
It will be SKYEHOUND not big humber thing !

[AndyB007]

Originally Posted by Jimbo

OK, so current attendees potentially include:
Unknown Launching Site
Darwin - Andy (AndyB007)

Launching from Southampton - will RV at either Calshot or Portsmouth depending on time in the water.

Andy

[Milo72]

Weather permitting of course, I intend launching at Lymington on sat. arvo and heading to S'ton for the night so will join in from there and head back to Lym on Sun aft/eve.
Not sure how many we'll be yet... depends who I can get to come along for the over nighter...

[Hightower]

Jimbo,

I can't make it I'm afraid as I'll be working that day

The Blue Venom project could be water bourne by then, however with seat backs, upholstery and grabrails a little way off, she won't be Solent ready untill next month now. I'm hoping to pull a load of wires and cables though the hull this weekend with some fibreglassing tomorrow if the weather holds.

Have a great day out and share your photo's please.

[Nasher]

Weather permitting this year we'll be launching at the Camber, so will RV at the lightship.

Nasher

[slimtim]

I like being "cowesish", its kinda freestyle

I'll be there with my camera for some wave jumping at the needles and will post a gallery on my website after the cruise for all to view.

[Nick Hearne]

Any room for a hard boat?
We are going out from Drivers that day any way & a pub lunch sounds good, will be me & SHMBO + 3 little girls!

Nick

[landlord]

Tempted to brint Aros up from Plymouth for the weekend. Anyone recommend some where to launch and then leave the trailer and car over night ?

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by landlord

Tempted to brint Aros up from Plymouth for the weekend. Anyone recommend some where to launch and then leave the trailer and car over night ?

I've left mine here overnight before, boat on the pontoon trailer behind a locked barrier + wheel clamp +cctv I think. You keep a wheel clamp key and they take one incase they need to move it. Free car park 20 m away for the car in the day

You pay for a launch at the puplic slip 50 m away and over night for boat and trailer was less than £20
We took the car to the travel lodge over night

http://www.warsashmarine.com/

[Tim M]

Lurcher, yes, I will book tables.

Unfortunalty the kings head is known for its slow service; I have always booked in the past and we all know how long it takes to get fed.

Jimbo, are you coming?