Trip For Lightwieghts - Page 13

Alice · 01 June 2006, 08:52

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Originally Posted by roycruse

alice - I phoned hugh and left a message - no response so far.

Do we think that he's got his 'back pedlin' boots on?

roycruse · 01 June 2006, 09:25

As self appointed trip leader I propose the following outline plan for the weekend.

Saturday
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08:00 Depart from Falmouth
10:30 Depart from Penzance
13:00 Re-fuelling at Sibleys in Hugh Town

Then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Gugh, St Agnes, Annet, The Western Rocks, Bishops Rock and finally Sampson. Before heading off to find the morings and campsite and having a fantastic BBQ.

Sunday
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Exploring Bryher, Tresco, St Helens, Tean, White Island, St Martins and Finally the Eastern Isles. Then either heading into the stretch of water between Tresco and St Martins for some towing or the Mermaid on St Marys for some pints depending on conditions.

17:00 Depart the Scilly Isles
19:00 Arrive Penzance
21:00 Arrive Falmouth

Slight variations may include :-

1. Do we want to take in Wolf Rock and/or Seven Stones on the way out or the way back - or stick with the straight line route

2. Ive not planned lunch or toilet stops anywhere.

3. Do we want to land on any of the islands and do some land based sight seeing

Any other suggestions...

randski · 01 June 2006, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by roycruse

As self appointed trip leader I propose the following outline plan for the weekend.

Saturday
=======
08:00 Depart from Falmouth
10:30 Depart from Penzance
13:00 Re-fuelling at Sibleys in Hugh Town

Any other suggestions...

Roy
After re-fuelling would it be a good idea to dump all camping equipment at camp site before exploring?

roycruse · 01 June 2006, 11:50

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Originally Posted by randski

Roy
After re-fuelling would it be a good idea to dump all camping equipment at camp site before exploring?

I was thinking about this - and if we are all running round with stuff rattling around in our boats it might be a good idea to set up camp first. However we will have to have all the stuff with us during the day on sunday anyway - so i figured it wont make much difference.

Ill ring the campsite and the moorings again and see if there is a prefered window for us to check in.

Shaggy · 01 June 2006, 11:55

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Originally Posted by roycruse

I was thinking about this - and if we are all running round with stuff rattling around in our boats it might be a good idea to set up camp first. However we will have to have all the stuff with us during the day on sunday anyway - so i figured it wont make much difference.

Ill ring the campsite and the moorings again and see if there is a prefered window for us to check in.

I rang Henry the Habour Master

yesterday, he said first come frst served for the moorings, there are 22 I didnt ask about rafting up on em though they can get funny about that sort of thing.

Shaggy

roycruse · 01 June 2006, 12:28

does anyone know how organised they are there.

for instance if we turn up at mid day and pay for 3 morings to put our boats on (assuming they let us raft up) whats the chance of them still being there later bearing in mind we are off blasting round the islands all day - i get the impression that you just turn up - grab a bouy and he comes round in the evening or morning and collects the money.

Im a bit worried about going there first paying for moorings and finding them gone when we get back anyway.

roycruse · 01 June 2006, 13:53

it turns out that these scilly residents are the most laid back friendly and helpful people you will ever meet.

henry has just popped out and reserved us 3 moorings right in front of the campsite. he has no problem with us rafting up on them and they will cost £13 each.

the campsite said we can turn up any time - and we can even leave our tents there all day on sunday if we want. this opens up the idea of going straight to bryher and off loading all the kit and setting up camp before we go island exploring then leaving the kit there during the sunday and returning just before we leave to pack away. this means no unescesray carting around of bbqs and cool boxes during the exploration of the islands. here's the catch though - camping is £7.50 per person including children over 3 years.

so slightly modified plan

Saturday
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08:00 Depart from Falmouth
10:30 Depart from Penzance
12:30 Set up camp
14:00 Re-fuelling at Sibleys in Hugh Town

Then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Gugh, St Agnes, Annet, The Western Rocks, Bishops Rock and finally Sampson. Before heading off to find the morings and campsite and having a fantastic BBQ.

Sunday
=======
Exploring Bryher, Tresco, St Helens, Tean, White Island, St Martins and Finally the Eastern Isles. Then either heading into the stretch of water between Tresco and St Martins for some towing or the Mermaid on St Marys for some pints depending on conditions.

16:00 Pack up camp
17:00 Depart the Scilly Isles
19:00 Arrive Penzance
21:00 Arrive Falmouth

roycruse · 01 June 2006, 14:08

heres a map of bryher showing the location of the campsite for those that are interested.

As you can see its a very short walk from the landing point

sticky · 01 June 2006, 14:30

Hi all Scilly go`ers

I need some help,after last night out with shaggy I Found out GPS(NO FIX) + No Nav Lights + Depth/Fishfinder(TRANSPONDER NOT CONNECTED).

Ive found out prob` with lights(re wire)in the process of repair.

Ive believe Ive found gps prob its the swaged fitting/connecter that goes on the gps unit from the antenna.Can u buy d.i.y fits or do u have to replace complete lead.
The depth/fishfinder have no idea transponder is connected under deck cable.
Appreciate any help

roycruse · 01 June 2006, 17:51

sorry sticky its dificult to help without seeing the connectors

I'm up country working so can't really help.

you picked a bad time to start re-wiring the boat...

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Originally Posted by sticky

Hi all Scilly go`ers

I need some help,after last night out with shaggy I Found out GPS(NO FIX) + No Nav Lights + Depth/Fishfinder(TRANSPONDER NOT CONNECTED).

Ive found out prob` with lights(re wire)in the process of repair.

Ive believe Ive found gps prob its the swaged fitting/connecter that goes on the gps unit from the antenna.Can u buy d.i.y fits or do u have to replace complete lead.
The depth/fishfinder have no idea transponder is connected under deck cable.
Appreciate any help

roycruse · 01 June 2006, 17:58

ian - have you agreed on whose boat you going to jump in yet.

perhaps we should all publish the names of our crew so we all know who's who...

on voyager will be

roy
luke
amy
carey
clare
claudia
harriet
+ possibly 1 or 2 more

Alice · 01 June 2006, 18:07

Now re-propped to 21"P

. Hugh and I have totally had our pants pulled down buying Opti oil in Penryn. £28 a gal!!

Shaggy · 01 June 2006, 18:48

Spare Rib

Andy
Shaggy

Anyone got a Raymarine GPS/Chart plotter that has a TNC screw in connector on the back?

Sticky needs to prove if its the chart plotter GPS antenna or the connector that is at fault.

Shaggy

sticky · 01 June 2006, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by roycruse

ian - have you agreed on whose boat you going to jump in yet.

perhaps we should all publish the names of our crew so we all know who's who...

on voyager will be

roy
luke
amy
carey
clare
claudia
harriet
+ possibly 1 or 2 more

Hi roy our crew will be : Andy+Clare+Chloe+Tegan.

Re boat: Rewired nav lights all ok.Still probs wth gps(RequireTNC Crimp plug@Maplins 1.32) Sounder still working on.

Looking forward to meeting u all + our expedition.
Ps: Do we have to individually inform the coastguard or Jointly on saturday're trip and numbers onboard?

roycruse · 01 June 2006, 22:07

considering the number of boats going I wasn't even going to bother the coast guard - I only ever file passage plans for solo trips.

but that's me - you should do whatever you feel comfortable with.

if someone really is concerned about all of us becoming in need of assistance simultaneously then I suggest you gather all the info up and report the trip only once. its a pain when going to the scillies as you will be out of radio range of the coastguard when you get there so will have to telephone your safe arrival notification through.

if someone really is that paranoid I suggest you volunteer for the task as I can't be arsed...

just bear in mind as a group weve got more rescue power than the coast guard could get out to us anyway

ian parkes · 01 June 2006, 22:46

[QUOTE=roycruse] ian - have you agreed on whose boat you going to jump in yet.

perhaps we should all publish the names of our crew so we all know who's who.

Good idea Roy nothing sorted for sure yet .

Bob are you still up for some passengers ?

Alice any idea if you have room yet ? Opti oil , i guess thats a crap price . Iam sure I saw it in marine Bazaar Plymouh the other day , I could pop in a get you some if its cheaper let me know .

randski · 02 June 2006, 07:09

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

Bob are you still up for some passengers ?

Yes got room for 2

Kernow Buoy · 02 June 2006, 07:53

I've got space as well.

Alice · 02 June 2006, 08:03

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Originally Posted by Kernow

I've got space as well.

Alice · 02 June 2006, 08:06

[QUOTE=ian parkes]

Quote:

Originally Posted by roycruse

ian - have you agreed on whose boat you going to jump in yet.

perhaps we should all publish the names of our crew so we all know who's who.

Good idea Roy nothing sorted for sure yet .

Bob are you still up for some passengers ?

Alice any idea if you have room yet ? Opti oil , i guess thats a crap price . Iam sure I saw it in marine Bazaar Plymouh the other day , I could pop in a get you some if its cheaper let me know .

I'm up in the air over numbers, Hugh is considering coming on mine and JV might have to be Helicoptered out 'coz of his cricket match!

At the mo I'm 1 adult, 2 kids confirmed.