60 plus ribs out together

[smallribber]

For those of you that perhaps don’t visit the upcoming events section I thought I would post a video of an excellent event we attended this week. It was the Easedale rib rendezvous held in Scotland U.K. The event was ‘brought together’ by Seafari’s from Easdale and Tony and his helpers did an excellent job. Many thanks to all. To me we seemed blessed with the weather and I think all had a good time. I am sure the Official camera man Mr DW will in due course post the official video, but until he does here is mine showing our day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxqx0WPZWPc&t=8s

[smallribber]

This is the area we are in…….Quite incredible for boating

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biLNXR48448&t=7s

[Steve509926]

Nice video Dennis great choice of music.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Nice video Dennis great choice of music.

Thanks

This would be a lovely place to bring your sib

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=753FuBsl2uI&t=1s

[beerbelly]

cracking video shame we couldn't make it this year but we are booked into the same 2 lodges you show on lunga estate early june can i ask did you moor up at craobh haven marina or just anchor near the lodges

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

cracking video shame we couldn't make it this year but we are booked into the same 2 lodges you show on lunga estate early june can i ask did you moor up at craobh haven marina or just anchor near the lodges

We were very lucky and used the mooring buoy near the slip way at the site and then used a little dingy to paddle out to the boat. We had neap tides so not a big tidal range and next to no wind so it was good there. We also tried an anchor buddy that I think would have been ok but felt safer on the buoy.

For the 6.5 m rib we had the marina would have been £25 a night.

[smallribber]

Here is a very condensed video of our week long trip. Stripped down to about 7 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqXNtD5tNNw&t=44s

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by Easedalenovice

We were very lucky and used the mooring buoy near the slip way at the site and then used a little dingy to paddle out to the boat. We had neap tides so not a big tidal range and next to no wind so it was good there. We also tried an anchor buddy that I think would have been ok but felt safer on the buoy.

For the 6.5 m rib we had the marina would have been £25 a night.

thanks i think as there will be a 6.5 and 5.5 meter ribs might be better at the marina. hope we have favorable weather too

[neil.mccrirrick]

£10 a night to moor at easdale on a pontoon [emoji1]

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by neil.mccrirrick

£10 a night to moor at easdale on a pontoon [emoji1]

thanks but the logistics are easier as craobh is next door to where we are staying

[Matt]

Back in the day there used to be frequent boatmad and rib.net get togethers in the solent - it was excellent.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Matt

Back in the day there used to be frequent boatmad and rib.net get togethers in the solent - it was excellent.

I suspect if someone organised such an event people would attend

[treerat]

There's one being planned for July - https://www.rib.net/forum/f18/island...3-a-89039.html

14th July - IOW play day
15th July, Brownsea, Alderney and Portland islands.

[Matt]

That's doing some serious mileage on the 15th.

[treerat]

Originally Posted by Matt

That's doing some serious mileage on the 15th.

Outward leg about 60nm, Portland leg around 50 and a hop across to Poole 22.

If we drop a bit it'll be Portland - depends on the full plans once the team pull them together.

[Matt]

Looks like an excellent itinerary.

[treerat]

Originally Posted by Matt

Looks like an excellent itinerary.

I do hope so - so long as the weather behaves - it'll need to be perfect