Solent Spin 12/13 March - Page 10

Action Man · 10 March 2005, 08:33

as said above we start the cruise today.........................hang on im only half packed better go

see you all saturday,

Kathleen and Paul talk to you later and see you tonight

Aging Youth · 10 March 2005, 08:42

Hi Guys & Doll's

I am verry sorry but myself and Froglover will not be able to make this shake down cruise due to the Electrical Gremlin striking again

I hope you all have a great time and look forward to hearing all about it at the next Solent Gathering in the Churchillian.

Now I need to find a good marine electrician! Any volunteers, beer tokens can always be provided

Please PM me with details or phone me on my mobile 07761 864043

Best wishes
A very Sad

Ribomaniatic · 10 March 2005, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucehawsker

Yeah, count us in. We are at last getting sorted. Where would it be best to meet you given we come out of Lymington?

What's happening about Ribex and the Solent stand, the Ribex site is v. vague. <wink>

Swifty · 10 March 2005, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aging Youth

Hi Guys & Doll's

I am verry sorry but myself and Froglover will not be able to make this shake down cruise due to the Electrical Gremlin striking again

I hope you all have a great time and look forward to hearing all about it at the next Solent Gathering in the Churchillian.

Now I need to find a good marine electrician! Any volunteers, beer tokens can always be provided

Please PM me with details or phone me on my mobile 07761 864043

Best wishes
A very Sad

Whatsup wiv it?

Daniel · 10 March 2005, 11:16

Kevin if i can do anything to help... I'm affraid i don't have two spare seats or you'd be invited as you know.

Searider · 10 March 2005, 11:37

Will be at Calshot at 1130.

Probably in Scorpion BUT, if anyone is seriously interested purchasing my 5.4m Searider - see boats for sale - I might be persuaded to bring that along as well!

Regards

Duncan

Cookee · 10 March 2005, 11:38

Hi there AY did you ever sort out the problem with the Hotel at Ribex last year?

Nasher · 10 March 2005, 12:02

Hi all

Having not been involved in this thread since the first couple of pages I’ve attempted to catch up.

Unfortunately Saturday has not been possible for us since the beginning, but we’ll be out on Sunday if the weather holds.

I’m not wimping out on the weather, its just I’m very careful not to push the kids too far. They enjoy the boat so much at the moment, and I don’t want to put them off at all. Its difficult, as I like the weather/sea to be a bit rougher to increase the fun, but they are only 8 and 6, and could easily be frightened and put off for life. Don’t even mention going out without them at the moment as I’d get lynched when I get home.

Hopefully I’ll see some of you on Sunday, otherwise I’ll hear all about it on Monday at the Churchillian from anyone that’s coming.

Nasher.

The Jackeens · 10 March 2005, 19:16

Good decision Nash. See you on Sunday & Monday night at Church.

Kev you are both very welcome to jump on a boat?

Ian Austin, Action Man and g/f have arrived safely from Plymouth

Us

Aging Youth · 11 March 2005, 08:43

Hi everyone,

My thanks to you all for the kind offers of a lift. However, as much as I would love to come with you I need to sort the boat out. For those of you who have asked the Electrical gremlin keeps dropping out the GPS & Fuel Flow Unit. Cuts out for no reason then reboots itself when it feel's like it & resets itself. This Navman unit was new in early 2004 (can't find the reciept). I have checked all conections they all seem ok.

Daniel Enjoy your weekend I'll catch up with you later. Bruce thank's for the offer have sent you a PM.

Cookee I did try to resolve this issue however, the 2 Hotels concerend were most un co-operative and without involing solicitors would have got very messy & expensive.

I put it down as one of life's experiences. Not much help to you I know hope you will understand

Good luck with the comming season give my regards to Kitten.

I hope the weather is kind for you all to have a great time on the water this w/end.

Cheers
Kev

Cookee · 11 March 2005, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aging Youth

Cookee I did try to resolve this issue however, the 2 Hotels concerend were most un co-operative and without involing solicitors would have got very messy & expensive.

I put it down as one of life's experiences. Not much help to you I know hope you will understand

Good luck with the comming season give my regards to Kitten.

Cheers
Kev

Thanks for the update and the best wishes Kev - I'll say hi to Kitten for you!

The Jackeens · 11 March 2005, 08:55

Solent Shakedown 12/13 March

Boats and Contacts

(Here's a draft list of craft involved. Please liaise with your contact person asap to advise them of your launch arrangements and to check on others in your group. Then they can use Chn 77 for comms - or mobiles.)

Saturday 12

East Solent Group: Muster at The Lightship Portsmouth at 10.30 : 16 boats

Andy & Ricky (thorper) (tornado)
(Banzai)
(Bonza 2 )
(Explosion)
(Falcon 1)
(Juno)
(Keymar)
(Kohaku)
(Nautibuoy)
(Old Spice)
(Pacman)
(Plane Animal!)
(Renegade)
(Tombuoy)
(Xanthus)
(Zebedee)

(Paul 'jackeen' is the main contact on 07790 551442 )

Mid Solent Group : Muster at Calshot from So'ton/Cowes 11.30 : 12 boats

Couz (RIB)
Craig’s Da (Revenger)
(Bumblebee)
King C and his RIB
LeewayComposite RIB
MikeCC and RIB
(Searider)
(Top Banana)
(Wake up call)
(Zapcatters x 2)
(Zippy)

(Daniel -DJL- and Slimtim will be the main contacts for this group. Dan on 07950 704563. Slimtim on email or private message)

'West Solent Group' muster at the 'Platform' marker outside Lymington 12.00 4 boats
N.B. This group may prefer to muster at Calshot with the 11.30 group?

(Farfetched)
Julian (Lyas) & crew (scorp)
(K4+)
(Northern Exposure)

(CJL and CND will be the main contacts for this group on 07968 351721 or CND 07780 534239 for morning arrangements

)

Sunday Launchers in addition ; 7 extra boats. Calshot meet 12.00. Blast down as far as the Needles depending on conditions

Photos

) refreshments Cowes. Comms Chn 77 or use above mobile contacts

Andy Stevens' tohatsu
(Bloody thing by wife)
(Dragon Khan)
Jon Brooks and friends POOLE
(Rough Quest 11) (?)
(Scooby Doo)
(Solentis)

Please advise of any alterations/ errors/omissions etc. by pm or on here.

Saturday looks breezy but still a NW emphasis so hugging mainland might be better.
(If anyone else is out there and suddenly fancies a spin...just send a pm or post on here or give us a bell on the day/s...)

Many thanks

Us

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Simon Hawkins · 11 March 2005, 09:20

I wont be coming by water as my new boat hasnt arrived. Where are you planning on going on both days as I can meet you all their, as I live on the island.

Nemo · 11 March 2005, 09:30

Hi Chaps

I would love to be coming with you guys but there are things as you know we are waiting to happen as Mrs Nemo is now about 5 weeks from giving birth to a litte Nemo!

Plus ive got to bloody work all weekend!

Bugger!

Enjoy the weekend! I will see you on Monday Night!

Graham.
Nemo

ollyit · 11 March 2005, 10:07

They still havent told me yet when my new trailers going to be ready im praying its gonna be today!!! The I’m in a good position for this weekend solent bash - Bought the lightboard and chain in to work ready to pick it up hopefully

Keep your fingers crossed for me guys … im panicking now

John Kennett · 11 March 2005, 10:30

I plan to go down to the Camber for about 9.30 so I can give a hand with launching if anyone wants it, and then cadge a ride with someone.

I'll be bringing the latest bit of RIBnet kit -- a laser speed gun! So we can do some speed tests for anyone who is interested (and see just how fast those ferries actually go on the way out of the harbour!)

John

Ribald · 11 March 2005, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

I plan to go down to the Camber for about 9.30 so I can give a hand with launching if anyone wants it, and then cadge a ride with someone.

I'll be bringing the latest bit of RIBnet kit -- a laser speed gun! So we can do some speed tests for anyone who is interested (and see just how fast those ferries actually go on the way out of the harbour!)

Any chance of "borrowing" that bit of kit for one of my duties, John - could have some sport with that.

BTW if you check out http://www.aislive.com/InfluxPortal/...outh%20Harbour you can get real time info from them boats fitted with AIS. The odd transgressor does exceed 10knts

Marki · 11 March 2005, 12:14

Just to say have a great weekend - wish I could be there!

Have fun and be safe

Daniel · 11 March 2005, 12:17

(Borrowed) trailer and range rover left in Margate this morning, i'm just about to get a lift to the harbour to collect boat for recovery... then i'm setting off. See you all in the morning.

stroker1 · 11 March 2005, 14:10

Hi everyone - have only just got onto your forum and have rapidly sped through all the posts regarding your spin for this weekend.....

WOW - are my first thoughts, what an absolutely great bunch of people. Up until now, i have only really been keen on the PWC front, but now i have a rib-tec 5.3m, decided to come and see what the scene is like on here.

I have a couple of burning questions with regard to tomorrow / weekend - is the event still open to late entrants and would there be an accommodating requirement OR a dislike to a responsible PWC user coming along with you all and being some kind of marshal/safety aspect of the trip aswell ?
The PWC is a 4-stroke capable of 45 knots and i am reasonably happy up to a force 7.

I am offering this service just to be a part of this excellent event and am open to any suggestions !

(uh-oh, somehow think i may have left myself open for this one

)

Please let me know - thankyou, John.

mobile: 07970 344610.