Dartmouth - Falmouth in a 380 HD, 15 HP Sib ?..

[sib]

why ? bit of a challenge

I`m planning to do this trip and any advice would be welcome (apart from get a bigger boat!)..

two up, full on wet weather gear, drybags, comms, spare fuel, flares, anchor, weather dependancy ...

i used to have bigger ribs and have experienced big seas and my co-pilot is a very experienced offshore sailor, but we haven`t done this before, are we mad ?

we are thinking of exploring some of the rivers at high tide and taking maybe 3 days to complete finding nice pubs/ BandB etc , generally hug the coast.

any ideas on where to stay / keep boat safe overnight

many thanks in advance

[Channel Ribs]

Some interesting water, but it sounds like you are thinking things through.

[Nasher]

Sounds like a cracking idea to me, I’m a bit jealous if the truth be known.

With some sensible gear that you’ve already mentioned, and a bit of common sense it should be a safe but exciting adventure.

I’d probably be wanting to add a plb to the list, even if it’s just one between the pair of you.
Plus I'd be happier in a drysuit than wet weather gear.

The trip could be exciting almost from the start if 'the race' is a bit lumpy off Start Point.

Sorry, can't suggest any places to stay.

Good Luck, and make sure you report back afterwards.

Nasher.

[Turbodiesel]

Originally Posted by sib

why ? bit of a challenge

I`m planning to do this trip and any advice would be welcome (apart from get a bigger boat!)..

two up, full on wet weather gear, drybags, comms, spare fuel, flares, anchor, weather dependancy ...

i used to have bigger ribs and have experienced big seas and my co-pilot is a very experienced offshore sailor, but we haven`t done this before, are we mad ?

we are thinking of exploring some of the rivers at high tide and taking maybe 3 days to complete finding nice pubs/ BandB etc , generally hug the coast.

any ideas on where to stay / keep boat safe overnight

many thanks in advance

Come and see us in Looe, we can look after the boat overnight!

[sib]

turbo diesel

you could do an excellent sales pitch to me when we come in shivering at batterred and talk me into a Zodiac Milpro 470 at the same time...in fact I could drive away in a new Sib...now there`s a p/x idea...

if Looe is a good stop off timing-wise I`ll take you up on that mate, thank you very much..

[martini]

Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

Come and see us in Looe, we can look after the boat overnight!

Looe is a really nice spot, might be a better choice than being a teeny inflatable in a big, busy harbour like nearby Plymouth.

Just need the tide to be in

Sounds like a really good trip actually, you can cover some real distance without having to go far offshore

I'm definately with Nasher on the drysuit though