sibbers meets trips 2012

[Bighag7]

Thames please but pre-Wandsworth bridge so we can drive faster and thus avoid those Nazis rowers!!!

[Bighag7]

Ok IOW too, im easy.

[Redrock]

Hi All

I'm a newbie to this site, after just taking delivery of a new RIB. I have though, been the proud owner of 4 SIB's from Zodiac, Honda, Suzumar and Lodestar, and wanted to back the suggestion for Redcliffe Farm.

I stayed there on a couple of occasions during the Summer of 2011, and found it a great place for sibbing. It is at the top of Wareham Creek and allows a great mix of gentle river cruising, exploring the harbour and venturing out across the bar to Shell Bay and beyond to Old Harry Rocks. Swanage is also within easy reach on calmer days.

The best bit is that even if the weather is nasty, Poole Harbour doesn't get much beyond a chop, so anything bigger than a 3.2m would handle it with ease. There is a 10kt speed limit but again, most SIB's can plane easily at that speed.

There are some great channels to explore in the Harbour, and scenery is great, including seals, yes, I said seals, around the Arne Channel. The campsite itself is a gentle 10 minute stroll along the river from Wareham town, with excellent pubs etc.

[Majotty]

Hi all,

Let me know when the Thames regatta is to happen as I would love to attend. Putney is a great place to start wether you are going up or down the river. Easy to launch with plenty of space and parking is free on Sundays (or during low tide on the slipways - but be aware of the tide!)

Either direction is fine by me.

Happy motoring

Matt

[bingosucks]

the redcliffe farm does look pretty good! i like the idea of being right on the water .... has anyone any more thoughts on sibfest 2 ?..it would be ace to put some faces to names ,with an improvement in weather there should be a good turnout

[dek]

As I collect my sib this saturday please put my name on any trips to Redcliffe Farm.Camping ,siibing,beer and gaining knowledge from you more experienced guys. sounds good.
Dek
ps. any dates on this ( just to save me trolling thru 5 pages )

[bingosucks]

i think were going to deffo do redcliffe farm (unless dek minds me pitching the caravan up in his garden ..)date wise theres a possibility of going this may bank hol but not phoned up on availability ..... if anyone has a thought on dates ?.... there is also http://www.rib.net/forum/f18/lulwort...n-47581-2.html as i keep forgetting to look in `up coming cruise` section. however peter m put me off slightly by saying it could be choppy and 8 miles !!! jeepers it`s 3m with a 15hp .. still i`m sure i should be able to keep up

[markandsaz]

New to the forum but up for a new forest one....living in Christchurch I can be at the iow in about 30 mins!

[lockieboi]

Originally Posted by markandsaz

New to the forum but up for a new forest one....living in Christchurch I can be at the iow in about 30 mins!

There's a trip planned on the 26th 27th may I'm Portland.
Theres a thread about it in the stickies section in upcoming rib cruises.
More the merrier.

[gordygt4]

Oban sounds good to me first timer
not sure what to take, anything i should have in kit list????
got life jackets, tent, 2.9m navigator 3 400 getting small outboard

[smiglet]

I live in Fowey cornwall it would be a great place for a weekend you can camp at Penmarlam camping park it has its own slipway right onto the Fowey river there is in excess of 8 pubs/watering holes on the river plus if the tides are right one more in Lerryn and Golant also if the sea is kind a great beach/bar at Polkerris what more would you want ? im happy to answer any question about the area if you do not know it cheers

[The Secret]

I have come to the conclusion that everyone on this site is from the UK.
If only i knew what you are all talking about

[bingosucks]

Originally Posted by The Secret

I have come to the conclusion that everyone on this site is from the UK.
If only i knew what you are all talking about

g`day sport
indeed it does seem the majority of us are from the u.k i`m guessing it`s down to the fact we have sun all year round

[Hypalon Man]

A Pond crossing might just be out of the question for me living in the US. So...alot of banter...did you blokes
ever get anything wet other than your whistles? I have done one so far this year.





The mountains of East Tennessee toward the end of May. Alot of quaffing and campfires.

[bingosucks]

Originally Posted by Hypalon Man

A Pond crossing might just be out of the question for me living in the US. So...alot of banter...did you blokes
ever get anything wet other than your whistles? I have done one so far this year.





The mountains of East Tennessee toward the end of May. Alot of quaffing and campfires.

bloody yanks now lol
tbf that lake looks tiny compared to our lake district

the weather has been truly appalling ,even by our standards, i believe the jet stream has moved slightly so were getting lots and lots of rain . though the weather man was sounding more hopefull for this weekend

i`m sure the more coastal guys have been out,but it aint no fun for me in this weather

i actually tried to take my boat out on the avon last sunday at stratford (google shakespeare lol) but found the river was closed,with them unwilling to give me a day ticket still it aint over yet

still some you put some ace pics on there

[Bobh]

Off to the lake district this Saturday so, fingers crossed its not gonna rain constantly

[SIBer]

Originally Posted by Bobh

Off to the lake district this Saturday so, fingers crossed its not gonna rain constantly

Weather looking good.
We will be on Windermere on Sunday

[thornbackflound]

Hi all do i need to be registered to go on the River Medway at maidstone? small sib 2.7 3.3hp outboard fixed tank, and only have insurance on my 4 m sib and bigger outboard so i suppose that will not cover anything lower? or different? anyone please.

[Max...]

You need a day license and will need to show insurance!

[thornbackflound]

Cheers for that many thanks.