The Isles of Scilly 2013 - Page 4

Mollers · 20 May 2013, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Fixed.

True, but.

Avocet · 20 May 2013, 09:56

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Originally Posted by matt h

Nice one trevor. Will be SR4 ing it. Couple of weeks after the scotland trip if that suits. Its going to be a case of mid week weather check and go for it that weekend!

What day and date would that be? We'll need to leave Poole two days before to overnight in Dartmouth/Salcombe and Falmouth on the way down and hope that the weather holds.

Giddyup 3 · 20 May 2013, 10:50

Hi Alex def interested depending on the time of year , just bought Rib back from Jersey boat show last weekend in force 6-7 which was great for rough weather practice but far from comfortable !!!

I would depending on timing run from Poole rather than trailer trip to Big on roads !! esp small ones !!

See you Sunday !!
Regards David

Mollers · 20 May 2013, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Avocet

What day and date would that be? We'll need to leave Poole two days before to overnight in Dartmouth/Salcombe and Falmouth on the way down and hope that the weather holds.

Hope will the the required element.
Most planned trips tend to be let down by the weather. By all means give it a go guys, it could work a treat, but so often, the weather wrecks the show.

As I've mentioned before, we look for a weather window and go, rather than the other way around. I realise that this is not an option for most.

Maximus · 20 May 2013, 18:01

The Trip is Definately Worth a Bit of Effort if the Weather Presents itself Guys as anyone who's been will tell You

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No One can Conjour Fine Weather on Demand of Course! BUT You CAN Get the Boats/Trailers/Tents Vehicles, ready to Go....and Not Flaff around when the Chance Comes!
Also If anyone would Like to Camp at My Place to Break a long Journey it's no problem!
Plenty of room in The Barn where I keep mine for RIB'S too.

whisper · 02 June 2013, 23:34

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Originally Posted by whisper

Does anyone have a copy of this video laying around?

RIB Cruising - YouTube

I've now seen this video and it's a good watch considering it was filmed a while ago now

matt h · 04 June 2013, 22:07

ok what about week commencing 22nd July if thats any good?
All the usual Rib Nobbers??

lets do it!!

Night in Penzance and coast out early am....

whisper · 04 June 2013, 22:29

I have that week off so I'm good to go

Trevor G · 04 June 2013, 22:38

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Originally Posted by matt h

ok what about week commencing 22nd July if thats any good?
All the usual Rib Nobbers??

lets do it!!

Night in Penzance and coast out early am....

Hmm - The week before we hope to start the Round Ireland 2013 challenge....
Probably optimistic to think I'll do both - but if the weather's right....

Trev

matt h · 04 June 2013, 23:23

Nice one trevor.!! Would poss do a day run and back late pm to stay in penzance again etc. if can find reasonable accom and mooring s for a night then will do that but the weather needs to be stable etc. doing a day run would be less risky with regard to weather change..

Adamn · 05 June 2013, 07:58

If its a day trip to the Scillies I might be able to join you. I live 12 miles from Penzance so it would be a good opportunity to meet fellow ribsters.
The weather would have to be stable as my Zodiac Pro goes skyward in heavy chop.

AJ. · 05 June 2013, 08:38

I am down in Cornwall the previous weekend this could work out if I could stash the boat down there saves me lugging it back home and back down again

Maximus · 05 June 2013, 09:03

I'd fancey a Few Day's Camping myself,so I'll probably dip out Chaps...and will just wait for a weather window which suits

Downhilldai · 05 June 2013, 12:40

A day trip seems like a wasted opportunity to me. There's lots to see around the islands, so to zap over, then turn around and run back wouldn't allow you to get the most out of it.

Trevor G · 05 June 2013, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

A day trip seems like a wasted opportunity to me. There's lots to see around the islands, so to zap over, then turn around and run back wouldn't allow you to get the most out of it.

I agree.
As I need to be down in Milford Haven by Thursday 25th July, even a day trip after Monday will be cutting it fine for me.
For the past few years we've done the Alderney run on the weekend before (ie Fri 19th/ Sat 20th and Sun 21st July) - so how about we provisionally aim to do the Isles of Scilly trip that weekend instead?
Depending on people's availability to boat on the Friday and the tides (which I've not looked at at all) - and the weather of course - how about we aim to leave the mainland on Friday (19th July) and come back on the Sunday, or if preferred go on Saturday and come back on Sunday?

Trev

Adamn · 05 June 2013, 21:39

If you all go for the weekend then count me in.

matt h · 06 June 2013, 08:00

Im up for camping for a couple of nights but where is the best place on the scillies??

Adamn · 06 June 2013, 08:04

Hi, there are many places to camp. Bryher is meant to be good also the garrison on St Mary's. as I have said Fri 19th to Sun 21st sounds good.

Downhilldai · 06 June 2013, 08:21

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Originally Posted by matt h

Im up for camping for a couple of nights but where is the best place on the scillies??

We stayed on Bryher - basic, but clean campsite with a decent pub next door.

matt h · 06 June 2013, 08:23

Bryher it is then,, DD can you get down for a weekend?