Western Scotland - 30 July to 6 August 2011

[John Kennett]

We've booked the big Redbay from Crystal Charters for the first week of August, and will be doing day trips from Craobh Haven.

It's a family holiday with smallish kids so I don't plan on doing any massive distances, but there are plenty of interesting places to visit without spending all day getting there. Corryvrecken, Tobermoray and Easdale and all on the "must do" list for starters

If anyone else is going to be out and about in the area that week it would be good to meet up.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

We've booked the big Redbay from Crystal Charters for the first week of August, and will be doing day trips from Craobh Haven.

It's a family holiday with smallish kids so I don't plan on doing any massive distances, but there are plenty of interesting places to visit without spending all day getting there. Corryvrecken, Tobermoray and Easdale and all on the "must do" list for starters

If anyone else is going to be out and about in the area that week it would be good to meet up.

John great base to cruise to many places some of which you have mentioned. There are one or two Ribnetters around that area whom I am sure will 'meet & greet'. If your are venturing a little further south towards the southern end of the sound of jura or even loch sween itself then please give me shout or better still lets us know what your rough plans are and maybe we could arrange something, like a meet up at a central point for some of us. It's a pity your not up for the Easdale get-to-gether.
What ever you do hope you have a great holiday here in the wonderful west of scotland, boating heaven!!

B

[Bigmuz7]

Dont let 'im in without checking his passport thoroughly men, and ofcourse demanding a few bottles of hooch to guarantee safe passage and that someone doesent let his tubes down ... .. If he wants to keep his windscreen wipers (if he has any) that might cost a half side of smoked salmon for the easdale boys though

Joking aside .. sure you'll have a good time John .. with some of the finest cruising sights in the world IMHO .. I'll be on the briney at that time ... but too far up for ye.

Now to business .. i'll make a wee space for you on my prayer mat for some weather

[dougcrock]

I usually (every year since 1997) organise a small cruise 4/6 ribs 1st week in aug based at dunstafanage (oban) it is family friendly will keep in touch and we can RV
doug

[John Kennett]

Sounds like I've timed it well! We came on one of the BIBOA weeks out of Dunstaffnage and Tarbert about 10 years ago. I'm pretty sure we met you then, in fact didn't you rescue us with a trailer wheel bearing?

Does Peter Zurrer still come each year?

[jambo]

Obviuosly I am not on your Christmas card list!!

[alystra]

I'm scheduled to be out and about that week too, so I'll keep an eye out for you.

I'll be helping with support for a group swimming across the Gulf of Corryvreckan on Sat 6th. Aug. Guess you'll be getting ready to go home by then though.

Let's hope the weather's good.

Tony

[dougcrock]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Sounds like I've timed it well! We came on one of the BIBOA weeks out of Dunstaffnage and Tarbert about 10 years ago. I'm pretty sure we met you then, in fact didn't you rescue us with a trailer wheel bearing?

Does Peter Zurrer still come each year?

Did you break down at Arrochar We got a new wheel and bearing for someone but the beer has done my memory no good
What was the name of rib
Peter comes up every year May and Aug
We were awarded Rib International Best Event 2010 by BIBOAfor last years event.
doug

[dougcrock]

memory coming back was it Priddys rib "Phoenix" ?
did the turbo blow ?
were you and your partner/wife ex hippies!!!!!?
apologies if wrong and buy you a beer
doug

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by jambo

Obviuosly I am not on your Christmas card list!!

No, but I'll get you an Easter egg if you behave nicely!

Look forward to meeting up with you somewhere along the way.

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by dougcrock

memory coming back was it Priddys rib "Phoenix" ?
did the turbo blow ?
were you and your partner/wife ex hippies!!!!!?
apologies if wrong and buy you a beer

Yes. Yes. Not really, but we were sleeping in a van though!

Beer sounds good

[dougcrock]

Long hair and flowery clothes dont make a hippie
thats a beer or two in aug
what year was that

[jambo]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

No, but I'll get you an Easter egg if you behave nicely!

Look forward to meeting up with you somewhere along the way.

Not really looking for anything other than the fact that it is just good manners to acknowledge someone when they respond to your thread and could add something to your holiday.

[John Kennett]

Sorry if I hurt your feelings, it certainly wasn't my intention. I hadn't realised that you were expecting an immediate response and was going to get back to you when I had a better idea of what we might be doing.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Sorry if I hurt your feelings, it certainly wasn't my intention. I hadn't realised that you were expecting an immediate response and was going to get back to you when I had a better idea of what we might be doing.

Me too I probably came over a wee bitty overly strong, apologies. I just thought that you had not even given my response to you any rating whatso ever. It was not my intention to pigged back your holiday, more offer you some local info & advice and If I was up and about the chance of some company on a day cruise somewhere. I take your point it is early doors plenty of time.
Cheers for now
Regards
B

[Callum Stewart]

You will love the Redbay 11 25kn in most conditions 2800 revs 2.5ltr per hour. But if you open up the throttles it becomes a bit like the Irish likes a good drink (of the red stuff!)
You have some fantastic cruising ground out of Craobh Haven, Rathlin is only 60 miles away!
Happy boatin!

[Ally S]

hi john
we will be on iona that week with our ribcraft 7.8. Will probably head round from its base just south of oban on the saturday and then weather permitting we will be doing a good bit of touring from iona over the week - colonsay, tiree, ulva, treshnish isles all possibilities as well as some cracking more hidden beaches.

let me know nearer the time if you fancy heading round to iona for a day and i'd be more than happy to show you some of the local gems. Its about 90 mins from craobh if you are going at a leisurely cruising speed.

Fingers crossed for the weather - we dont have a nice heated cabin like you!!

Ally

[Puffin]

Hi John

We are based up at head of Seil sound and will be around that week. You've chosen a good week as West Highland Yachting Week kicks off from Craobh Haven on Sunday 31st July, our kids always enjoy going out to watch the start of the race and there's usually a good party at the pub on the Saturday night before the race.

Drop us a PM nearer the time. Can give you pointers for the best beaches for the kids.

Paul

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Callum Stewart

You will love the Redbay 11 25kn in most conditions 2800 revs 2.5ltr per hour.

I know it's good, but I don't think it can possibly be that good!

Thanks to everyone who has replied, it looks like being a great week and I'll definitely be in touch with you all nearer the time to make a plan. In the meantime I'm off to start a comprehensive programme of live sacrifices to the weather gods!

[Poly]

If you wanted to borrow a boat in Scotland for a week you only had to ask! Although it might have been a bit smaller and slower than what you've ended up with.

Originally Posted by John Kennett

In the meantime I'm off to start a comprehensive programme of live sacrifices to the weather gods!

Don't forget a few sacrafices for the midge gods too - normally you'll be fine if you keep moving in a rib - but I'm guessing once they get inside that cabin you are basically going to get eaten alive!