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02 May 2017, 16:44
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Anybody heading to the IOM 2/6/17
We plan to head to the IOM on 2nd of June for a day or two, it will be the first time we have attempted the crossing and would rather tag along with a group! We will be launching from the beach between Milissle and Ballywalter, Any offers or advice would be greatly appreciated
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02 May 2017, 20:03
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My experience of IOM cruises is that it's somewhat fogbound but worth the trip. Make sure you have a good passage plan worked up and pay attention to comms and fuel. Be happy helming to a compass or plotter in very limited viz.
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02 May 2017, 20:16
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I have plotter and vhf, 120ish L fuel tank and a few more 20L spare tanks, have the use of a good 4hp aux engine too, just need to figure out how to mount it and leave enough room for main engine steering under normal use! Very limited space... 5.8 Northcraft from the 80's/90's
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03 May 2017, 08:30
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Country: UK - Isle of Man
Town: Peel, IOM
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If you are coming to Peel, let me know and I may be able to help.
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03 May 2017, 09:29
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Yes we do plan to head for Peel
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03 May 2017, 09:32
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Keep us posted on this, I would love (and will) head to IOM at some point.
Need to purchase a boat first!
My farther is heading over on his Yacht Friday evening before race day. Say hello if you see him (Irish mist)
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03 May 2017, 11:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nordburg2001
We plan to head to the IOM on 2nd of June for a day or two,
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I dont know if you are aware, but this date is right in the middle of TT week.
This is THE event of the year so EVERYWHERE (and I meant it!) is full. We have 80k residents and during TT we have over 80k visitors They come by sea-ferry, air and by boat from just about every country in europe (with a small "e"). So parking your boat might be tough unless you are nice to me in which case you may have my berth in the marina, but finding anywhere to stay would be next to impossible. Even camping. I hope you bring enough fuel with you for the return trip.
Now all that sounds rather intimidating, I don't mean it to as you will have a fantastic time when you are here. It's just that a lot of people rock up expecting hotel accomodation etc. and that just isn't the case. So come by all means and enjoy!
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03 May 2017, 12:05
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Yea, we are aware of this, really don't know what to do about accommodation, I know a few guys with yachts that will be heading over on the same dates, there is also a small cabin cruiser heading with us weather permitting, so there may be room for us on board, if not we were going to inquire about pitching a tent for a day or 2. Really not sure and open to suggestions, it's only a few weeks away and would love to go as it's been on my bucket list for years, both making the trip and seeing the races, it's been many years from I last visited, hope it works out for us this year!!
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04 May 2017, 08:26
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04 May 2017, 08:55
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Will do, cheers!
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04 May 2017, 09:48
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Town: Peel, IOM
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Forgot to mention, the nearest campsite to Peel is:
Peel Campsite – Peel.Online
I should know this as it is right opposite my house 
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04 May 2017, 10:18
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I'll get in touch with them shortly, I may need to contact you nearer the time if all is going ahead, your mooring may be very useful by the way if we can't get sorted[emoji106]
Thanks for your help Brian. Regards, Tim.
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25 May 2017, 21:47
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Think we are sorted with Peel campsite, just hope the weather holds out!
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26 May 2017, 14:19
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: north ayrshire
Boat name: charlie girl
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We arrived in Douglas last night after a foggy run from Largs remember all the port inner harbours are tidal and outer harbour berthing is limited beautiful sunshine here today let's hope it stays
Unfortunately we have to leave Monday
Enjoy your trip
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26 May 2017, 14:22
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Cheers, I'm aware of the tides, just weather watching for now, I'm on call with work until Thursday so hope to head early Friday morning!![emoji570][emoji570][emoji570]
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26 May 2017, 14:34
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: north ayrshire
Boat name: charlie girl
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Can't help with the weather unfortunately good luck hope it stays good for you
Douglas harbour control did say they had never turned anyone away so I'd imagine the same for peel
They haven't increased the berthing costs for the event either which is good
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26 May 2017, 14:36
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Been trying to find somewhere to book good weather online but luck as yet, I'll let you know if I find a good site!![emoji23]
Enjoy your stay, Tim.
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