Solent Spin 12/13 March - Page 6

Daniel · 24 February 2005, 14:11

Kewl, be great to see you again Daniel2, you have not even see to-banana have you?

Action Man · 24 February 2005, 19:11

Kathleen you have a PM

The Jackeens · 25 February 2005, 08:02

Cheers Giles.

missus

The Jackeens · 01 March 2005, 07:16

Not long to go!!!!

Wiring's being tested...engines sorted and the ribshine is emerging from the Christmas Stockings

Ribster longjohns are coming out of the airing cupboard

Someone has even repainted his sink by accident in an effort to be ready

Zapcatter Dudes are gathering

and once again it's time to hear the growl of the raceboat engines

Time for the Solent Shakedown Spin!

Harbour authorities in Yarmouth and Cowes are quite happy for us to call in
(and in such numbers

)

Will post updated list and suggested times tonight.
The minute anyone has a reliable (as far as possible

) weather forecast...please post here.

Later!

Us

slimtim · 01 March 2005, 10:18

has someone contacted yarmouth then?

looking forward to it!

Carl · 01 March 2005, 12:41

well we tried but everyone was tooooooooooooo busy getting it on in the toilets

Janet and Bill · 01 March 2005, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

The minute anyone has a reliable (as far as possible

) weather forecast...please post here.

Cold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! brrrrr.

We'll be out for just Saturday by the way.

B&J

Jon Brooks · 01 March 2005, 14:25

I am working that weekend at the RNLI/PBO safety weekend.

A good friend of mine will be out in the Solent in his new 11m from Quinquari.
He is going to pick me up in Poole for at blat about on the Sunday so we may well come and find you guys.

If I do its drinks on me for the Icom customers, even the disgrunlted ones

Regards

SDGANDER · 01 March 2005, 18:47

We hope to be there too.... lost track is it both days or just one as Mrs SDG will need to get the Saturday off.

Lauching from the Island somewhere...

SDG

robin · 01 March 2005, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

A good friend of mine will be out in the Solent in his new 11m from Quinquari.

Regards

Jon......if this is JW then can you ask him if I can come too. Lets face it he will need some lardy ballast to test the boat properly. Arf. Give him my regards.

The Jackeens · 01 March 2005, 22:53

Great news all of you

Part 1 Update. Solent Shakedown 12th March.

An update shall now be attempted. Please check carefully and advise of errors/omissions asap. Thank You!

Over 30 craft will be in the water. Weather dependent!
Despite its brill size this is a casual cruise !

Yarmouth H/M is perfectly happy to berth/raft that many boats on the wall. They were very helpful.
And they are cool if we cancel due to weather too .
Similarly at Cowes... got a very welcoming response and we are advised that the pontoons by the Redjet are well able to cope with our group. Also cool if cancelled. They will also do a group rate on the day (Will get back to Yarmouth for same )
Both H/masters have our contact no's.
The King's Head in Yarmouth can do a hot lunch (limited menu tbc...chips n stuff)for ONE O'ClOCK on Saturday. This affects launch times.
Next post will put peeps into launchsite groups in the hope that each small group will look after each other...perhaps with one person being a contact for each group? This should streamline comms a little.
Then we can do an exchange on mobiles and perhaps use Chn 77 as usual.
So a suggested departure time should be as near to 10.30 as we can all make it to allow for delays, meeting other groups, a mini muster at Calshot etc.

Us

bogib · 01 March 2005, 23:04

We look forward participating

Bogi
María Erla
Ingi Björn

(Ingi Björn and María Erla trying out their new MUSTO drysuits)

The Jackeens · 01 March 2005, 23:08

Part 11 Update Solent Shakedown Saturday 12th March (& Sunday

)

Groups according to launchsites Please check

The aim is to go out on Saturday with Sunday in reserve. Even if Saturday goes ahead, many peeps will go out again on Sunday. So please hang in there for definitive Sunday plans .
NNB If a boat is to be launched please allow extra time to get to the destination and if possible pm a few peeps cos most are willing to lend a hand
If it's cold ( ) please bring warm stuff: gloves & headgear especially. Extra gear/spares are often needed .
As with all casual spins skippers are responsible for their boats and need to look after their crew (whose safety and comfort are a priority) but we have an unwritten code of looking out for each other too.

Saturday Solent Shakedown East to West

'East Solent Group' Portsmouth : The Lighthouse 10.30 @ 20 boats : will check again...

Action Man(Giles) PORTSMOUTH
Andy & Ricky PORTSMOUTH
Andy Stevens & crew PORTSMOUTH
Bogi, María Erla, Ingi Björn PORTSMOUTH
Carly and Matt (Team Explosion) PORTSMOUTH (THE DARK SIDE)
CJL & CND PORTSMOUTH (THE DARK SIDE)
David Hickman & crew (tbc) BRIXHAM then(PORTSMOUTH? )
Falcon & Willowkis PORTSMOUTH
Fiona PORTSMOUTH
Hightower & crew PORTSMOUTH
Ian Austin & Colin PLYMOUTH /BRIXHAM then PORTSMOUTH
Janet & Bill CHICHESTER (Sat)
JK and crew (Saturday) LITTLEHAMPTON/PORTSMOUTH
Kathy and Izzy PORTSMOUTH
Mark Halliday & crew CHICHESTER
Nasher & mini Nashers FORGOT SORRY IS IT EASTNEY?
Nautibuoy-Richard & crew CHICHESTER
Olly & Amy PORTSMOUTH (THE DARK SIDE)
Osprey Viper (Martin) & Keran (green tights)PORTSMOUTH
Pete 7 and crew PORTSMOUTH
Ray Bradman & crew BEMBRIDGE
The jackeens PORTSMOUTH
Tony (tcwozere) & Crew PORTSMOUTH
Zippy & Landlubber (birthday on 14th ) HYTHE/PORTSMOUTH tbc

(Paul 'jackeen' is happy to be the main contact on 07790 551442 unless anyone else is keen )

'Mid Solent Group' : Muster at Calshot from So'ton/Cowes 11.30 : 9 boats

Couz & Fossil HAMBLE
Craig & Charlie & Leigh-ribless(World famous Zapcatters) SOUTHAMPTON
Craig’s Da with the Revenger & crew SOUTHAMPTON
Daniel & Top Banana peeps SOUTHAMPTON
DJL-Daniel & Slimtim and camera in a Tesco bag HYTHE
Dumbo (pink thong) & Winston SOUTHAMPTON (EL CABINA)
Leeway COWES (?)
Sdgander & Mrs. I.O.W.
Zapcat Dudes 11 SO'TON

(Anyone want to be the main contact for this group?)

'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?

Adam Younger (& Team Adam!) YARMOUTH
Brambles Team (prob) POOLE
Brucehawkser & crew LYMINGTON
Julian Lyas & crew LYMINGTON

(Anyone want to be the main contact for this group?)

The spin will be reattempted on Sunday if weather is bad!

'Sunday Launchers' in addition ; 4 boats

Anto & Ruby Murray (check PORTSMOUTH ?)
Jon Brooks and friends POOLE
Neal PORTSMOUTH
Simon Hawkins & crew COWES
Tim Griffin, Mrs. Tim COWES

Note : Sunday Suggestions to follow.

Nearer the time let's ensure we can contact each other via mobiles.

Us

P.s. Once again : please post any changes/updates on here please or by pm. Many thanks

Weather info especially appreciated.

brucehawsker · 02 March 2005, 11:29

Please can you add the RIBnet 'handles' to the list so we can PM each other?

I have no idea, for example, who Julian Lyas trades under on RibNet so cannot offer / seek help on coordinated launching.

Thanks

Bruce

PS Also MMSI's. I am dying to try out my Navman in a safe test environment without upsetting any professionals!
PPS Will be bringing my heavy duty digital camera. If anyone wants some photos - assuming it is half decent weather - I am happy to oblige. Please PM me to express an interest. Who else is bringing a hi res camera - cos I would love to see Far Fetched in action from the outside!

Daniel · 02 March 2005, 11:44

Thanks on behalf of everyone for all Mr + Missus's hard work so far!

Agree with Bruce about RIBnet names and MMSI's, but this will soon become a full time job for Missus!

Daniel · 02 March 2005, 11:46

MMSI's http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6936

We can use the RIBnet MMSI 023200057 - with this be it's first use?

brucehawsker · 02 March 2005, 12:12

Don't want to add to Jackeen's workload. If anyone on the list wants to PM me in the next 7 days with their real name and their MMSI (if they have one) and their mobile (if they want to release it) then I will republish the list as a table, or, if people generally prefer, PM the list to those who have corresponded with me.

Whatever, I think a mini-database of Solent based RIBs comprising real name (or names), RIBnet handle, mobile phone (optional), MMSI, home location would be a useful resource that we can be accessed by us all - possibly as a link from the rib.net home page.

Or am I treading on people's toes regarding privacy. Don't want to upset anyone, or increase people's workload.

What do people think?

Cheers

Bruce

Rogue Wave · 02 March 2005, 12:23

I don't think people in essence would mind but you are tailor making a list of potential punters for any traders browsing the forums!

Why don't you have MMSI and e mail and then everybody could e mail there phone numbers to keep in contact with eash other.

for the rcord my name is Stuart Hopkins!

brucehawsker · 02 March 2005, 12:38

Happy to collect whatever data people want me to collect. Agree with Stuart's comments about the list being used to sell (pester!) us all. Emails would also be useful.

Whatever data people are willing to release, please PM to me. I will then see what sort of take up we have and whether it is something of value or not. Then we can negotiate how to realase it (if at all). For now I treat it as 'in confidence' unless someone contacts me wanting to contact someone else for the 12/13th Spin.

Deadline for reciept: 7 days from today - ie Wednesday 9th.

Cheers

Bruce

slimtim · 02 March 2005, 13:51

Bruce,

I'll be out with my D70 so will try and get some pics of Far Fetched.

I wouldn't publish email addresses on here as little crawler things will pick them up then its spam spam spam. I get spam from having my elementphoto email on my website. If you want to publish email addresses, maybe replace @ with "at", this should stop the automated thingies i think?

Cheers

Tim