Solent end of summer blast - Sunday 7 October 2007 - Page 5

Johnwin · 03 October 2007, 08:37

Plan A is to launch from Hythe around 10.00, RV at Calshot at 11.00 I think Chris (Danny Boy) may be launching at Hythe also.

Weather forecast is looking good at the moment

Peter J · 03 October 2007, 13:30

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Originally Posted by AndyB007

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Eighth Child - Peter J
Titch II - John (Johnwin)
Intrepid/Jaws - Ben (Benc) + Graham (Gray)

Folks

Where abouts in Southampton are you leaving from and at what time? If you're interested in meeting up I'm planning to leave Ocean Quay at 9:30 and head for Portsmouth.

Andy

I am not 100% on coming yet. It's my nipper's birthday and whilst he is not having his party that day I am not sure how well me buggering off and maybe taking all his siblings with me is going to down with her indoors.

I was waiting to see what the weather was going to be like before broaching the subject because if it was going to blowing a hooley then no point discussing it. The weather looks nice so I'll mention it tonight.

I wouldn't go all the way to Portsmouth just to come back again though. I would suggest meeting the main group and Cowes and maybe the Southampton lot meeting at Calshot before that?

Biggles · 03 October 2007, 15:43

Anyone know if the new osprey's are going to be out on Sunday ?

I'm not sure if its the right time of the season yet but its been a long time a coming

Milo72 · 03 October 2007, 16:01

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Originally Posted by AndyB007

To:
Eighth Child - Peter J
Titch II - John (Johnwin)
Intrepid/Jaws - Ben (Benc) + Graham (Gray)

Folks

Where abouts in Southampton are you leaving from and at what time? If you're interested in meeting up I'm planning to leave Ocean Quay at 9:30 and head for Portsmouth.

Andy

Andy,

I'm hoping to stop overnight in Ocean Village whilst on the town in S'ton so will be leaving there around that time [ish, depending on the head!]
07971 25 85 15 buzz me if you want to hook up...

Milo

Tim M · 03 October 2007, 18:22

Great to see so many people who will be coming! I'll post a summery of everything once again at some point tomorrow.

Top banana · 03 October 2007, 20:01

sorry folks but close fammily bereavment means ill have to miss this cruise.
hope you all have a great day.

Hightower · 03 October 2007, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Anyone know if the new osprey's are going to be out on Sunday ?

I'm not sure if its the right time of the season yet but its been a long time a coming

Got a Tow rope

Biggles · 04 October 2007, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Got a Tow rope

The Jackeens · 04 October 2007, 19:14

Hi guys,

Been away for a few weeks, think P7 has put us on the list but just in case we'll be coming along..

Anyone know the way there .....

paul and Kathleen

Milo72 · 04 October 2007, 20:41

Change of plans for us... Launch Lymington Sunday a.m. then head east til we bump into someone!

Zippy · 04 October 2007, 23:33

my plans have changed a bit but i am leaving at some silly hour on monday am.

we will be out on saturday but sunday is a no go.. for all of you a have not seen in ages....hello.................for the rest. paul will buy you a drink on my behalf!

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seriously. see you all soon cos charlie b will be on the water all winter and assuming i am around, it will be used most weekends!!

Simon Hawkins · 05 October 2007, 10:22

Hello All

I will be out on the lifeboat Sunday morning. Have to go to Coastguard first thing but may see some of you when we come back from lee on Solent. If you see us then come and say hello. Will be off the boat by 1pm so will come and say hello to you in one of the pubs in Cowes.

Simon

Peter J · 05 October 2007, 13:04

I am not going to be able to come on this one. Her indoors has other birthday celebration plans for the 7 year old. Bummer.

I was wanting to check that Paul had come back safely from the dark side!

I hope to be out and about tomorrow instead, if anyone is around give me a wave!

Peter.

bedajim · 05 October 2007, 16:56

Hi

Anyone going to launch from calshot

slimtim · 06 October 2007, 00:00

if sunday is anything like it was today then it'll be perfect ribbing! Was beautiful down here today.

AndyB007 · 06 October 2007, 06:33

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Originally Posted by AndyB007

If you're interested in meeting up I'm planning to leave Ocean Quay at 9:30 and head for Portsmouth.

Andy

Slight change of plan - we'll be heading to RV at Calshot not Portsmouth. Weather is looking very good (too good?!!). See you all Sunday.

Andy

Biggles · 06 October 2007, 08:23

Is there an RV and time for lunch ? Or have I missed that bit ?

Nick R.

Nos4r2 · 06 October 2007, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Tim M

I'm glad there are so many people interested

The plan will be something similar to the following:

Portsmouth people: gather by the lightship from 1015 ready to leave by 1030.
Head to Calshot to meet those coming from other areas of the Solent at 1100.
If the weather is nice: Head to Cowes, for flasks of coffee/something stronger on the quay in the glorious sunshine. Proceed to Yarmouth, arriving aprox 1200.
If the weather isn't nice: Proceed slowly to Yarmouth.

Have lunch at the Kings Head (this may take a while!). Leave Yarmouth at aprox 1430, head for the needles for blasting around and lots of photos!
Head for Portsmouth at aprox 1530, returning by about 1630.

Of course, the above is open to suggestion/amendment! As usual, this will be a casual, fun cruise, not a race, so should be suitable for all sizes of boat as long as the weather is OK.

I think this sounds about right. Everyone OK with it?

Neil Harvey · 06 October 2007, 10:41

Tim's plan suits me, I'll RV at Calshot, leaving Drivers at about 1015

Tim M · 06 October 2007, 10:57

Hi guys. Plan is still as above. I'll write a nice tidy list later as I'm still drunk from a very heavy pub crawl last night. Looks like me and Ju will be hitching a lift as I couldn't get a thermostat in time.

Never mind. At least we have nice weather at the moment! Remember to bring refreshments for Cowes!