Weymouth 2006 7th - 8th October

Julian · 18 September 2006, 16:58

Its time folks for the annual BIBOA invasion of Weymouth again. This is the biggest bash of the year and one of the best social events of the season. This event is allways well attended which means we have started to book accomodation and meals for people...

Its important that we take your bookings now for the event or we will not be able to get you a place etc. Accomodation and the Yachts clubs need to be paid up front and we have to give number by the middle of next week. If you plan to join us again please return the forms in Riblines to us or at least send a message here to let me know your going etc. The plan is as follows :

Saturday 7th October

Meet in Yarmouth at 12.00 for lunch in the Wheatsheaf
Leave Yarmouth around 1.30 to head to Weymouth for drinks.
Dinner in the Royal Dorset Yacht club at 19.30

Sunday 8th October

Leave Weymout around 10am
Sunday lunch at the Royal Solent Yacht Club.

The cost per person for the weekend is £72.50, This includes B & B at the Crown Hotel , 4 Course Meal at the Yacht Club Saturday night and the Sunday Lunch in Yarmouth.

Please let me know if you can attend this fantastic weekend.

Thanks

Julian

Top banana · 18 September 2006, 22:29

Hi julian, will there be provision for trailer parking and temporary moorings. as we will be coming from the midlands.

Julian · 19 September 2006, 12:56

Hi

Yes there is trailor parking available and moorings at the Marina. I have let them know that there will be around 15 boats etc.

Julian

Julian · 25 September 2006, 19:49

Evening Everyone,

Could all those joining us on the run to Weymouth please return the forms with a Cheque made out to Mr R. Lyas as soon as possible. Both the Crown hotel and the Yacht Clubs have now given us a deadline for this and we wont be able to book people in. The caterers will only provide enough food for a set number of people etc.

So far we have 34 people confirmed.

All the best

Julian

The Jackeens · 27 September 2006, 20:52

Many thanks for the kind invitation on this cruise but we have a rather special dinner invite on the Saturday.

Us

Julian · 29 September 2006, 08:45

Paul / Kathleen,

Hope your both well, Sent you a PM yesterday. Hope you got it.

Julian

The Jackeens · 04 October 2006, 20:14

OOOPS

Have been busy at work.

Will check ta.

K & P

Julian · 11 October 2006, 15:19

A big thanks to everyone that made it at the weekend. The weather was not great and the seas were rough but most of us that set out made it apart from a couple with engine problems in Poole bay which was not a nice place to be.

Plenty of drinks were had as usual and I hope every body enjoyed themselves.

All the best

Julian

Andre · 11 October 2006, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Julian

A big thanks to everyone that made it at the weekend. The weather was not great and the seas were rough but most of us that set out made it apart from a couple with engine problems in Poole bay which was not a nice place to be.

Plenty of drinks were had as usual and I hope every body enjoyed themselves.

All the best

Julian

Seahawk 4 set out from Littlehampton just before 9AM with Paul Lemmer and myself on board. The weather was bad and at Selsy Bill it was blowing a F6 at the time. F6 was no big deal and we managed to get past Selsy Bill without any problems. We then headed for the IOW and tucked to the shore where we could reach speeds over 40knots. We got to Yarmouth in no time where we first refuelled and then enjoyed a lunch with the rest of the cruise participants.
Having left Yarmouth and got into Poole bay we then experienced the first signs of trouble. The engine began to cut off and eventually stopped totally. After several attempts to restart we had no option but to drop anchor and call the Solent coastguards who then put us on to the Portland Coastguards. A Pan Pan was then made . In the meantime we managed to restart the engine and called off the Pan Pan. We headed for Southampton waters where we were going to leave the rib and collect with a trailer the following day. Heading back we even managed to go over 40knots only from time to time the engine management system would shut down the engine. On route we met BenC, who was out on his Tornado, and he guided us to his marina in Warsash. We got there under our own steam. The next day the engine started first time. I do not know what caused this problem , perhaps bad fuel in Yarmouth , engine management fault. A service will be done next week and hopefully Adrian the service dealer will enlighten me as to what caused this problem.

Most angry about this cos missed a good cruise

To summaries the day my thanks go to BenC who guided us in and the next day turned up to help me recover the rib. Thanks again Ben

After this experience I am going to renew my Sea Start membership

Julian · 11 October 2006, 16:42

Andre,

It was a real shame as its been a while since we last caught up and only spent a few minuetes with you in Yarmouth.Main thing is you got back in one piece and hope to see you out and about soon.

All the best

Julian

M Humphray · 11 October 2006, 17:17

Thank you Julian for your part in organising the weekend, it was very nice to meet up with freinds again, and I am sure a great time was had by all. I am sorry to have missed lunch at the Royal Solent, but time and tide and all that. Thank's to Gary for his company on board to Weymouth, and a very special thank's to Roger for organising the weekend. Is there any truth in the rumour that he intends to set up fire training courses for Rib owners!!!!! or does he just get lonely in the bath? All the best Martin