SW Scotland ribclub?

bob · 18 March 2004, 20:02

is anyone interested in forming a sw scotland rib club?

John Kennett · 19 March 2004, 09:24

Bob

Your best bet would be to suggest a location and a date to go cruising and see how much interest you get!

This approach has worked well on RIBnet for various parts of the country and seems to be a good way to start a group.

Have fun!

John

The Jackeens · 19 March 2004, 10:51

And I'd like to propose JK to be in charge of the South Coast Ribbas...

Missus

John Kennett · 19 March 2004, 10:54

I think you've already taken charge of that

John

The Jackeens · 19 March 2004, 10:59

Never...they're a (substitute Boatmad oirish word) nightmare!!!

Only jokin...!!!

I only helped with this wkend as a favour to NWR...

But it does need someone with your standing/ skills to organise us now and again.

We could even do the Rivers of France in an oul bateau mouche now & again to keep you happy

Missus

Suzuki416 · 21 March 2004, 19:48

Just noticed this on the BBC website!

Mass rescue after boats capsize!

Forty people had to be pulled from the River Thames after severe weather struck during a boat race.
At least two people, one with severe hypothermia, have been taken to hospital for treatment.

Lifeboats were called to the 22nd Vesta International Veterans' Head of River Race at around 1300 GMT after vessels took in water and capsized.

About 145 boats were taking part in the race between Putney and Mortlake, in south-west London.

Crews treated

Eric Reynolds, secretary of the Putney-based Vesta Rowing Club which organised the event, said: "It is not unusual for boats to sink. It is part of the sport.

"They took on more water than they had buoyancy."

The police Marine Rescue Service was also called in to help the Royal National Life Boat Institute (RNLI) with the rescue.

Some crew members were taken to a nearby rowing club for treatment, Scotland Yard said.

It is thought those rescued were in their 40s or 50s.

Seems like the weather may have been a little rough on The Thames...
Good thing we weren't there!!!
Pete

jwalker · 21 March 2004, 23:30

I know threads drift off topic a bit but this must be about the quickest and most oblique yet.

The Jackeens · 21 March 2004, 23:35

summed him up in one jw!!!

Missus

whitingiom · 22 March 2004, 09:03

Where in SW Scotland?

Anywhere near Whithorn, Portpatrick etc.?

Jon

GaryD · 28 March 2004, 11:24

Im stay near Inverkip / Largs, if there is anyone else from about here?

nick mc · 10 April 2004, 02:39

i believe i live just round the corner from u old chap.

Andy Gee · 10 April 2004, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick mc

i believe i live just round the corner from u old chap.

And I'm stuck between the both of you at Inverkip

Andy

GaryD · 10 April 2004, 12:35

Andy, your RIB wouldnt happen to have a white stepped hull with blue tubes would it?

If so think I seen it sitting at the entrance to the slip last week...

Andy Gee · 11 April 2004, 10:41

No thats my friends, we stripped off the Volvo leg last week to replace the two top bearings and seals, its a Carson fitted with a Volvo KAD42 and goes like stink. My Redbay is in the marina, red tubes and white hull and a wrap around console.
Andy G

GaryD · 11 April 2004, 15:12

Cool Andy I will keep an eye out for your RIB dont remember seeing it before!

You might know my RIB? It was the 4.5m Narwhall that was sitting for sale outside of the chandlery for ages....

Going slightly off topic, do you know of anywhere in the marina that can do some gel coat repair? Got a bit on the hull that needs fixed but aint wanting to try it myself...

Cheers in advance...

Andy Gee · 13 April 2004, 09:17

Try Jim at Clyde Marine Tech. 07736816613 or ask Kip for his office number (at Fairlie Quay). I have used him for a number of years to do end of season tidy ups and he has allways done an excellent job for the costs.
I have seen your boat and think I saw you launch it last week when I was stripping of the Volvo leg from my friends boat, next time I will come and speak to you as I should be calmer....he was very worried about his leg and would'nt give me peace to strip it out

Andy

Rupert Bear · 24 April 2004, 01:59

Any of you lot know of a slip in Dunoon or area? I am now based in Oban and the easiest way for me to get to the Clyde is to drive there rather than all the way round. I just need to know if there is a good slip there when I arrive as I have never ben to Dunoon in my puff

Andy Gee · 24 April 2004, 13:37

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Originally Posted by Rupert Bear

Any of you lot know of a slip in Dunoon or area? I am now based in Oban and the easiest way for me to get to the Clyde is to drive there rather than all the way round. I just need to know if there is a good slip there when I arrive as I have never ben to Dunoon in my puff

Not sure abount slips at Dunoon, you could phone Holy Loch Marina which is just before you come into Dunoon, the 2 ferry that run from Dunoon use Link Spans to load, however there is a small ferry that runs from Colintrive to Bute that still uses a slip to load. If you are thinking about diving Colintrive is up the Kyles of Bute and hand for the Wallachia, Beagle, Cumbrae and Lower Loch Fyne, where as the Holy Loch is Good for the Greenock, Akka, Kintyre, Europa, and Iona.
HTH
Andy

Andy Gee · 17 May 2004, 16:00

Gary was that you that was going in and out yesterday late afternoon?
Andy

Rupert Bear · 18 May 2004, 20:55

Looks like I will be around in the Clyde more often. The old dear has just bought a caravan in Dunoon which makes it worthwhile coming down at weekends, it was just a bit too far for regular day trips.
If you see an all yellow RIB with loads of bods in drysuits then thats probably me