2019 iom tt

cjj216 · 01 April 2019, 17:24

Only a thought at this stage but has anyone gone to watch the TT by rib?
I’ve not booked any accommodation as
A) I’ve only thought of going in the last 24hrs
B) I’ll only go if the weather suits the long crossing from Liverpool.

Will I find somewhere to moor for a couple of days/nights?

If I rock up with a tent, what’s the likelihood of finding somewhere to camp?

All just thoughts at the moment but could develop in to a plan depending on replies here.

Cheers Colin

beamishken · 01 April 2019, 17:59

We went in our hard cruiser a couple of years ago the attitude of the harbour staff is they turn no one away and will always find a spot somewhere for visiting boats. Plenty of camp sites with the same attitude so you'll likely find somewhere to camp
Its a great experience well worth the trip over

cjj216 · 01 April 2019, 21:24

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Originally Posted by beamishken

We went in our hard cruiser a couple of years ago the attitude of the harbour staff is they turn no one away and will always find a spot somewhere for visiting boats. Plenty of camp sites with the same attitude so you'll likely find somewhere to camp
Its a great experience well worth the trip over

Thanks for info. That sounds promising. Where did you moor?

beamishken · 01 April 2019, 22:03

We stayed in Douglas which is the most direct for you but all the marinas are run pretty much the same.
Douglas is within walking distance of the pits/ start/ finish so a good place to base yourself but public transport around the island is fairly easy so no need to get fixated on Douglas

cjj216 · 01 April 2019, 22:21

Thanks again for info. Think I’ll weather watch as race week approaches.
If the weather is poor my plan B could be the classic TT in August.

willk · 01 April 2019, 22:24

You might consider PMing Brian. IIRC, camping etc is massively oversubscribed during TT. I swung by for the day back in 09 and it was fairly mental.

cjj216 · 02 April 2019, 09:26

Thanks Wilk. PM sent

John hulme · 08 April 2019, 16:36

It may make life easier if you book into the tented village , .they put up the tents and you just book them for the time you need them . It would save you time and you wouldn’t have to carry as much kit

cjj216 · 04 June 2019, 00:14

Work commitments and weather has so far put the blockers on me getting over to see some racing.
My only hope this week, (and there’s a lot of stars that need to align) is to trailer to Whitehaven early Wednesday and get across just for the day.
Questions now are:
Is there anywhere to safely anchor in Ramsey bay or anywhere down the east coast with easy access to the TT course? Forecast is 10knot westerlies so should be ok?

Reason for asking is that, by the looks of things, all the inner harbours and marinas are tide restricted meaning I’d struggle to get away late afternoon early evening.
If I take a small blow up tender I could anchor off and leave when I like.
Any info would be much appreciated
Cheers Colin

Brian · 04 June 2019, 08:24

You could moor up in Douglas outer harbour which is not tidal restricted, if it's only for the day.
No need for a tender, BUT, I am NOT going to recommend a particular day as the weather is very iffy this week.

John hulme · 04 June 2019, 08:42

Have you looked at going from Liverpool or heysham as a day passenger? There were places available a couple of days ago .

Brian · 04 June 2019, 09:20

cjj216,
It's a good job Willks not coming-it would be foggy!

Bern Hanreck · 04 June 2019, 10:17

" Is there anywhere to safely anchor in Ramsey bay or anywhere down the east coast with easy access to the TT course? Forecast is 10knot westerlies so should be ok? "

Laxey has ( had ) a lovely little harbour , but you probably need to check tidal access ! Visit the wheel and take the tram up to the mountain section of the TT track .

Last Tango · 04 June 2019, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Bern Hanreck

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Laxey has ( had ) a lovely little harbour , but you probably need to check tidal access ! Visit the wheel and take the tram up to the mountain section of the TT track .

Saw a thing on TV about that last week, looks brilliant but I think I'd rather go there when it's less "mental".

cjj216 · 04 June 2019, 13:44

Thanks again Brian for your valuable info. You’re right about weather. All the weather apps been saying tomorrow it’ll settle - but tomorrow never comes!!

John - been to IOM but not for TT. When I do I’m gonna arrive by Rib!!

Thanks Bern for info. I’ll look in to that.

cjj216 · 07 June 2019, 12:07

Thanks to everyone for info and little tips for TT.
Managed to get across from Whitehaven early yesterday. Bit choppy on the way out but a full day of racing, great weather, and an easy crossing back.
Would recommend to anyone and with the right weather makes for a great day out!

cjj216 · 07 June 2019, 12:11