Ribex 2005

[Andre]

Well RIBEX looks to be again an interesting show and as I am an exhibitor and in that capacity have received the Exhibitor's manual I thought it would be a good idea to list the on water exhibitors so you will know whom to expect

Avon Inflatables (BHG)
Banana Shark
Barrus EP Ltd
Brig Ribs
Clearwater
Coastline Ribs
Cirrus Ribs
De Batts RIB Associate
EPS Marine
Halmatic
Humber Inflatables
JBT / Ballistic
Jets Marivent
Mako Ribs
MBS
Mullacot Marine
Ocean Ribs
Ocean Quay Ribs
Parker Ribs
Pascoe International
Revenger Boat Co
Ribcraft Ribs
Ribeye Ribs
Ribshack
Rib Shop /Hydro-Sport
Rib-X
Scanner International
Scorpion Ribs
Solent Ribs
Tek-Jet
TH Marine
Valiant / IBS
Valke Marine
Winward Yachting

There is also the Waterfront Village with many other exhibitors

Lets hope the weather will be as good as like it was last year or even better

[brucehawsker]

{sorry louise}

but wot I want to no is:

r those gurls in orange jump suit going to be exhibiting

{JK ban me for this!}

[bogib]

They where not that attractive so doubt you will be banned

Pascoe would need to have Icelandic girls to be attractive

Bogi (all the best comes from far north )

[Louise]

Originally Posted by brucehawsker

{sorry louise}

but wot I want to no is:

r those gurls in orange jump suit going to be exhibiting

{JK ban me for this!}

I forgive you, Bruce, but not sure whether Jo will!

I guess the lovely lycra ladies will probably be lounging around on a Pascoe again - unless MPL (or whatever its new name is) has changed its marketing strategy since its relaunch.

Anyway, all the best people will be crowded round the BIBOA stand so make sure you come and say hello!

[danny]

Originally Posted by Louise

Anyway, all the best people will be crowded round the BIBOA stand so make sure you come and say hello!

Will remember that Louise. Hope to meet you and Richard and others.

Danny.

[Louise]

Originally Posted by danny

Hope to meet you and Richard and others.

Looking forward to it, Danny. And after your epic voyage to get there I hope you'll let us buy you a drink! Are you staying over night in Cowes? If so, it would be good to meet up in the evening too. And that goes for any other RIBnetters staying over. Look forward to seeing old friends again, and meeting some new ones!

[danny]

Originally Posted by Louise

Looking forward to it, Danny. And after your epic voyage to get there I hope you'll let us buy you a drink! Are you staying over night in Cowes? If so, it would be good to meet up in the evening too. And that goes for any other RIBnetters staying over. Look forward to seeing old friends again, and meeting some new ones!

Will stay at the Rawlings for three nights so can enjoy Wight for a few days.
We will come anyway if the weather does not alow us to come by boat.

Danny.

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

I'm probably going to go on Saturday.

If anyone is planning to go across from Portsmouth for the day, can I hitch a lift please?

John

Not able to do that day JK but can spread the word among Solenteers this weekend

Bound to be a couple of botes crossing Sat a.m.

Us

(general piece of advice : desperate types sometimes try to break into others' accommodation : not mentioning any names so keep the old room keys safe )

[John Kennett]

< Edit: Removed a few messages that didn't have anything to do with RIBEX >

John

[Jono]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

< Edit: Removed a few messages that didn't have anything to do with RIBEX >

John

......................Not gonna say a word...noooo..not me...*snigger*.....

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by brucehawsker

We aim to go across on Saturday - probably a fairly early morning launch. Could swing by Portsmouth if you needed a lift JK. PM or phone me nearer the time - think you have my mobile number.

Bruce

Ah just saw Bruce's post now.

Fair play. You're a gent.

Us

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by bogib

They where not that attractive so doubt you will be banned

Pascoe would need to have Icelandic girls to be attractive

Bogi (all the best comes from far north )

Bogi,

If there are some spare ones (Beutifull Icelandic girls) can you bring a couple over for the BananaShark stand - a nice yellow outfit would be good!

[wavelength]

we will be launching and coming over from Portsmouth. Not been out of there before, in fact I may have to get a visa to come that far south . What local restrictions, speed limits, and general whoopsies do I need to be sure to avoid please.

[Richard B]

Oh my Gawd... I'm gonna give Mr Mallett some advice.

I'm not worthy!

I feel like David approaching Golliath...

OK Dave,

Radio QHM on Ch11 if you need to cross Portsmouth Harbour (see QHM Website for details).
Keep to the western side of the narrow exit/entry.
Don't run aground on any sandbanks (plenty of them)
Don't go near commercial shipping (keep out of the moving exclusion zone 1km in front of them)
Don't go through the moorings at Cowes, keep to the man entrance/exit.

HTH!

[Jono]

Originally Posted by wavelength

......general whoopsies do I need to be sure to avoid please.

The list is a long one.......

[wavelength]

approaching Golliath...

well I have been called big boy before now - but it was dark and Blackpool is (in)famous for that sort of thing
Thanks for the info

[Biggles]

Anybody going on the Saturday from the Chi area.

I'm just looking for backup in case my old engine gives up the ghost. I think my usual partner is working over that weekend so I will be forced to go out on my own. Not something I normally do if I can help it.

So I'm just looking for some sort of backup on the saturday. I shall be leavving Chi at 1000 hrs and returning from Cowes at 1900 hrs. Hopefully all shall be okay but it would be nice to have some sort of backup plan if the worst happens.

A radio callsign or MMSI number is all that is needed.

Regards Nick R.

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by wavelength

we will be launching and coming over from Portsmouth. Not been out of there before, in fact I may have to get a visa to come that far south . What local restrictions, speed limits, and general whoopsies do I need to be sure to avoid please.

Hi Dave!

There is new guidance on the 'Ballast' (Red Post near Haslar; across from the Spinnaker Tower) leave and enter to port - and also the similar post just outside the Harbour : ditto.

Speed limits are strictly enforced lots of shapes and sizes of ferries to avoid.

Have a look at www.qhmportsmouth.com .

And if Ribald is on Vol. Patrol, he is partial to chocolate brownies

Hope you enjoy your visit to Portsmouth...just driven up the Harbour in the dusk and it was as nice as Poole

missus

[The Jackeens]

following on from Kathleen's post here's a pic of the new arrangment.

out there 2nite and not one of the 20 or so boats in front of us used it correctly.

heres a pic to confuse it more

Paul

[osprey__viper]

Originally Posted by Richard B

Oh my Gawd... I'm gonna give Mr Mallett some advice.

I'm not worthy!

I feel like David approaching Golliath...

He aint so bad Richard, just dont mention the fact that his dry suit is indeed pink and not red

Martin