Jolly Sailor's Itenary

Aging Youth · 04 August 2003, 11:57

I have just spoken with Alan & the Crew,

They are in fine spirits, Liquid form to follow

Now there celebrations can begin, they are now heading for Bagnor in Ireland and hopefully arriving at 12:00 Hrs.

The itenary for the rest of the week is as follows.

Tuesday5th August
St Mary's Isle of Man E.T.A. 13:00 Hrs. Overnight to Falmouth.

Wednesday 6th
Arrive Falmouth Harbour 10:00 Hrs.

Thursday 7th
Dartmouth Harbour 11:00-12:00 then onto Torquay for 17:00-18:00 Approx.

Friday 8th
Arrive Weymouth Harbour 10:00-11:00 Hrs
Overnight in Weymouth

Saturday 9th
The Home Comming Party.

Meet up in Alum Bay for 10:30 Hrs Meet Alan & Crew to escort through the Solent Via Cowes & Gilicker Point.

All boats will join R.V. at Spit Sand Fort for 12:00 hrs approx.

It is being suggested that we form up behind "Jolly Sailor" and follow her into Portsmouth on Mass.

Please remember there are regs governing the entry into portsmouth harbour via the Swashway through the Small Boat Channel then onto the Ballast Bouy before turning accross the harbout to enter the Camber Dock or Gunwharf.

Please see link:- http://www.qhmportsmouth.com/
For info.

On behalf of Alan & Crew a big thank you for all your support.

See you on Saturday.

whitingiom · 04 August 2003, 13:40

Surely Port St Mary, Isle of Man?

St Mary's is in the Scillies.

Sadly I have an unbreakable work commitment tomorrow or I would have popped out to meet them.

Well done though

gingercoastie · 04 August 2003, 14:45

Flipping typical

I am at work on the 6th, I will just have to wave as they come past the station.

Aging Youth · 04 August 2003, 19:18

Hi everyone,

Following on from this mornings post,

Gunwharf Quays will be charging £6:00 Half Day, £12:00 overnight mooring fee.

Camber Dock is £5:00 Half Day, £10:00 overnight.

Taxi Firm for those carrying kit to stay over is
Aqua Car = 92818123, 92654321, 92666660.

Now I have a request for all those attending.

At present I have had 6 deffinates and lots of possibles/not sures.

So that we can make this day a memorable occasion for all concerned, could those possibes/not sures please let me have a decision before the w/end if possible. Hopefully there will be enough mooring space available and of course liquid refeshments.

You never know youre boat might even be on T.V.

Weather forecast is looking very good for once and low water is late afternoon in Portsmouth.

Any questions/queries please call me on 07761 864043.

p.s. Any suggestion for comms on SAT say Ch77?

See you on Saturday.

Martin · 04 August 2003, 19:33

We will be there! We will escort to Portsmouth, but will not be able to attend evening festivities as have other engagements. damn!

See you in Alum Bay on Saturday at 10.30.

Martin

The Jackeens · 04 August 2003, 21:38

Count us in and am looking forward to the day

Jackeen

Andre · 04 August 2003, 22:33

Hi Kevin

we are coming for sure and since it is an earlier meeting at Alum Bay then first indicated so have decided to leave Littlehampton on Friday late afternoon and stay the night in Yarmouth.

Anyone else staying in Yarmouth friday night?

Andre

Brian · 05 August 2003, 10:29

Cookee, David Hickman and others...........

Alan Priddy will be coming into Dartmouth 11-12.00 on Thursday and then onto Torquay for 17-18.00
I would like to go out to (say) Start Point and "bring them" into Dartmouth. Later coming round to Torbay.
Anyone like to join me? Either in your boat or on mine?
This means, I guess RVing at Start Point at about 10.-10.30 ish

paul tilley · 05 August 2003, 17:24

i would have loved to seen Alan on thursday but sods law says i have to do a repair on a rib in christchurch please pass on my regards and tell him he still owes me a T shirt

David Hickman · 05 August 2003, 17:33

I am teaching a level 2 course in Dartmouth Thursday so yes, i will be there on the water to welcome them in. Anyone know what VHF channel everyone will be on?
Thanks for the offer of a ride on your RIB Brian to meet them. Hopefully see you out there or in the Dart somewhere.
Do you want me to collect the t shirt Paul?

hairybear · 06 August 2003, 09:06

Count us in. We will be Alum Bay for 10:30 Hrs.

Is it agreed to use Chl 77 for Comms?

Richard B · 06 August 2003, 09:13

I've checked the Almanac and I can't find any other official use of Ch 77 in the Solent... We'd better let Aging Youth confirm.

Also, I know that Kevin's already mentioned this, but for those unfamiliar with Portsmouth (like me!) the LNTM detailing entry procedure and crossing of the harbour is here: http://www.qhmportsmouth.com/LNTM/ntm60-02.htm
So all will need to use Ch 11 on entry into Portsmouth Harbour.

Mike C · 06 August 2003, 10:43

If you are in any doubt about entry into Portsmouth, here's the thread about it from some months ago.

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...&highlight=qhm

Aging Youth · 06 August 2003, 16:22

Hi Guy's

Well everthing is going almost to plan

I have spoken with Alan today, 10:30ish is time to meet in Alum Bay. Look for Gin Place with lots of people with cameras on it.

Comms will be Channel 77.

R.V. Spit Bank Fort time is appox 12:30hrs.

Alan, will call QHM for permission to enter Harbour. We will hopefully all follow in behind him

In a nice ordally fashion

Once inside the Harbour proceed to Ballast Bouy where we will cross into Gunwharf and moor up.

See you all on Saturday.

The Jackeens · 06 August 2003, 19:20

How many are you expecting to join in / confirmed so far.

We shall be at Spit Bank Fort as mentioned earlier in this thread.

At the back behind all you BIG lads and ladets

Newbies to the rear - we know out place in the pecking order

Aging Youth · 06 August 2003, 19:52

Hi jackeen,

Well so far from Ribnet I have recieved 11 deffiante's, but there will be more comming from outside Ribnet. It Could be as many as 25 plus boats which would be great.

The successs of the day is really dependant on the support of Ribnet & others who belive in what Alan and the Team have achieved. Which, by anyones ability, is still a major achievement to have taken part let alone completed the crossing.

Many of you have already posted your messages of suport through this site. So hopefully will we see you all on Saturday if not the water then perhaps at Gunwharf or the Jolly Sailor pub for the big party.

Any last minute questions you have my number, see previous pages.

My very best wishes
Kevin

AKA

Keith Hart · 06 August 2003, 20:36

Hi y'all

I'm very disappointed that I am unable to attend this weekend. It is just a couple of days before we set out on our Orkney Expedition and round Britain trip AND I have to work (day job) that weekend so I've very little time to finalise things.

I will certainly be there in 'Spirit' having been there to see AP et all off on their truly amazing journey.

What they achieved was incredible and to go back to finish off the trip shows the guts and determination that they all have. These are the sort of guys it pays to have on YOUR side.

Well done to you all. Have a great weekend. I'll think of you all as we set out on our own (small by comparison) adventure.

Keith Hart

Simon Guest · 06 August 2003, 22:29

Hi Kevin,

Count me in, 10.30am at Alum Bay, I'll be there in my little 4.8m. I have no VHF though, so hand signals only - I understand most of the ones in common use

I hope you big boys aren't going to drive too fast for us little guys to keep up.

Can anyone suggest anywhere to get petrol on the quayside around Portsmouth or enroute back to the Needles? (already know about Yarmouth).

cheers,
Simon

The Jackeens · 06 August 2003, 22:37

straight across from gunwharf

camber Nic' 1 quid a ltr

also at the enterance to the hamble - Warsash

Richard B · 06 August 2003, 23:21

Makes me wonder - if Lymington Yacht Haven can do it at 85p why can't others be a bit more reasonable?

Oh well...

Simon, have a look here: http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...highlight=fuel