Solent - Monday 25 February 2008

[Chris]

Originally Posted by lucky ribster

i may be looking for a lift ??.

andy

Andy, if you can make it to Hythe you are welcome to a lift.

Chris

[AndyB007]

Originally Posted by lucky ribster

i may be looking for a lift ??.

andy

Also have plenty of space if you fancy it - Ocean Quay Marina, Southampton

Andy

[grimesrfg]

Originally Posted by AndyB007

I suggest you post your proposed launch site and time and see if that fits in with anyone else.

Thanks Andy.. looks like I'm in then! I think I'll launch from Hythe around 10am... I've only got Google Earth to go so it looks ok but does anybody know if it's the norm to tie up at the entrance to the marina to allow walking back and parking the car? Otherwise I need to find a place easy to launch for one where I can get it in the water easily and also tie up to park.

Also, why is nobody launching at Calshot directly... something I should know?!

Anybody wishing to join up with me (don't worry, new to RIBS but not to the sea!) is more than welcome.

Rob.

[Neil Harvey]

Originally Posted by grimesrfg

Thanks Andy.. looks like I'm in then! I think I'll launch from Hythe around 10am... I've only got Google Earth to go so it looks ok but does anybody know if it's the norm to tie up at the entrance to the marina to allow walking back and parking the car? Otherwise I need to find a place easy to launch for one where I can get it in the water easily and also tie up to park.

Also, why is nobody launching at Calshot directly... something I should know?!

Anybody wishing to join up with me (don't worry, new to RIBS but not to the sea!) is more than welcome.

Rob.

I think I am right in saying nowhere to tie up at Calshot.

I also think Chris or someone recently said it is possible to tie up somewhere at Hythe to go sort trailer etc, but not directly by slip.

[Biggles]

Hi Rob,

Looking forward to meeting up with you.

just got back myself from falling over on snow. Gonna sort the boat now and then pop back on RIBNET to see what the final plans are tonight.

I will be off calshot for 1030 hrs to meet up with AndyB007. I shall be leaving my house at 0900 hrs and arriving at Warsash at 0950 hrs if anyone wants to meet up. Then its a leisurely sort the boat and car out for the meet at 1030 hrs.

Looks like a decent weather forecast so I'm game for going anywhere (Within reason).

Nick.

[grimesrfg]

Originally Posted by Biggles

Hi Rob,

Looking forward to meeting up with you.

just got back myself from falling over on snow. Gonna sort the boat now and then pop back on RIBNET to see what the final plans are tonight.

I will be off calshot for 1030 hrs to meet up with AndyB007. I shall be leaving my house at 0900 hrs and arriving at Warsash at 0950 hrs if anyone wants to meet up. Then its a leisurely sort the boat and car out for the meet at 1030 hrs.

Looks like a decent weather forecast so I'm game for going anywhere (Within reason).

Nick.

Hi Nick, yes, looking forward to the day out! Which would you recommend Hythe or Warsash for launching... ? I'll be on my own and the slipway at Warsash doesn't seem very steep and thus the idea of launching at Hythe... driving wise it also seemed more straight forward to go to Hythe (coming from Twickenham), however, any advice would be much appreciated. Rob.

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by grimesrfg

Hi Nick, yes, looking forward to the day out! Which would you recommend Hythe or Warsash for launching... ? I'll be on my own and the slipway at Warsash doesn't seem very steep and thus the idea of launching at Hythe... driving wise it also seemed more straight forward to go to Hythe (coming from Twickenham), however, any advice would be much appreciated. Rob.

Rob,

I've never done Hythe. If you use it any chance you can do a little write up for RIBNET.

As you say Warsash has its own problems. Shallow ramp being the worst bit. But it is managable with two people even if a bit of a struggle. Parking is good and the walkway to tie on to is handy.

As I said I would be interested in hearing about Hythe.

See you in the morning.

regards Nick.

We will as usual be on channel 77.

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by Andy Moore

How many boats are you up to???

Andy,

Approx 5 boats I count. Are you meeting up with us ?

Nick.

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by Chris

Is there a plan yet?

Chris

Anybody got any ideas before I decide on a route ?

[AndyB007]

Rob,

I used to launch at Calshot and found it very easy. It's wide and steep enough to leave the trailer on the car (but then it was a company car!) but it only lapped at the rear wheels - guess this will depend on boat and trailer.

You CAN tie up on the jetty - it is discouraged as the jetty is supposedly off limits but plenty do it and I never had a problem there (but it has been two years since I used it so things might have changed).

As with most things in life I guess it'll be down to who's there on the day. It won't be busy on a Monday morning and the weather forecast isn't brilliant; overcast and blowing up later on. But then all you need is a 'jobsworth' who can make life difficult (and I have met one at Calshot!!).

I've launched solo at the little slipway in Hamble where it is very easy due to complete shelter from currents etc. and a good pontoon for mooring up. It's a bit tight to get to and parking is a bit of a pain (leaving car and trailer just up the hill).

See you tomorrow.

Andy

[AndyB007]

Originally Posted by Biggles

Anybody got any ideas before I decide on a route ?

Lead us on oh mighty one! My only vote would be more time on the fluid stuff than consuming it!!

BTW, did you know the Lightship has gone (temporarily) just in case you were thinking of a stop there!

See you in the morning.

Andy

[Chris]

Originally Posted by grimesrfg

Thanks Andy.. looks like I'm in then! I think I'll launch from Hythe around 10am... I've only got Google Earth to go so it looks ok but does anybody know if it's the norm to tie up at the entrance to the marina to allow walking back and parking the car? Otherwise I need to find a place easy to launch for one where I can get it in the water easily and also tie up to park.

Rob.

Rob I find Hythe much easier than Warsash, especially if you are on your own the slip is concrete and can accomodate 2 cars easily and once you have launched then its easy to pop over and moor on the pontoon outside the marine. Its a good idea if you call them on ch.80 to confirm.

With spring tides the harbour does dry out however tomorrow with high tide being at 1.15ish you should have over a meter of water from about 9.30am as you head out from the slip. Just make sure to head straight round to the marina as it gets deeper as you go round. If you head to far towards the long pier it gets shallower. Recovering won't be a problem either anytime up until about 5.30

I was aiming to get down for about 10.00 however having seen the weather forecast for tomorrow I think I may be giving it a miss If I'm going to take a day off work I want good weather for it.

Chris

[grimesrfg]

Originally Posted by Chris

Rob I find Hythe much easier than Warsash, especially if you are on your own the slip is concrete and can accomodate 2 cars easily and once you have launched then its easy to pop over and moor on the pontoon outside the marine. Its a good idea if you call them on ch.80 to confirm.

With spring tides the harbour does dry out however tomorrow with high tide being at 1.15ish you should have over a meter of water from about 9.30am as you head out from the slip. Just make sure to head straight round to the marina as it gets deeper as you go round. If you head to far towards the long pier it gets shallower. Recovering won't be a problem either anytime up until about 5.30

I was aiming to get down for about 10.00 however having seen the weather forecast for tomorrow I think I may be giving it a miss If I'm going to take a day off work I want good weather for it.

Chris

Thanks for that Chris. I think I'll go from Hythe so and can always use Calshot as a backup. Should be there around 9:30am if you change your mind! Rob.

[lucky ribster]

thanks for the offers chris and andyb007

what time are going to leave andyb007 as i have a small job to do at 9.00
and would be looking to get to southampton for 10.00-10.15 but i dont want to hold you up if i run any later.
(pm sent)

cheers andy

[Hightower]

So come on Nick, what are we all doing tomorrow? Times and places? Still trying to decide on a launch place.

Andy

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by Hightower

So come on Nick, what are we all doing tomorrow? Times and places? Still trying to decide on a launch place.

Andy

I'm going to leave that till the morning when we meet up and then we can have a RIBNET conflab

[Hightower]

Got a website for tides, easytide's not working for me.

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by Hightower

Got a website for tides, easytide's not working for me.

This is all I use.

http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/Easytide...ictionLength=2

Working just now

[Hightower]

Well it ain't working for me.

Havener should be comming along for the ride as well. See you down the slip at about 10

Andy

[Chris]

On my way down to hythe should be in the water by 10 ish