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22 June 2005, 21:05
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Tim,
Well done mate. I knew the spotlight thing would catch on.
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I feel strangely inferior. Does a pen torch count?
I agree with your comment about somebody crashing into you Tim, but I reckon it implies to the whole day!
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22 June 2005, 21:10
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Jimbo,
Some of those pen torchs can be very powerful.
Unfortunately size does matter in this case >>>> LOL
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23 June 2005, 00:09
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I've just tested my new spotlight in the dark is WOW it's powerful! If anyone can't spot me it's becasue they'll be blinded by the light. Hopefully I have a good chance of spotting them now....Just got to worry about the weather now 
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23 June 2005, 00:13
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If anyone can't spot me it's becasue they'll be blinded by the light.
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Yeah, thanks for that 
Don't worry about the weather 
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23 June 2005, 00:20
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I've just tested my new spotlight in the dark is WOW it's powerful! If anyone can't spot me it's becasue they'll be blinded by the light. Hopefully I have a good chance of spotting them now....Just got to worry about the weather now |
I shall take note and bring my anti light ray spectacles. (otherwise known as Oakleys  ).
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23 June 2005, 00:34
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A Naval friend of mine today assured me that the weather will be foul 
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23 June 2005, 00:38
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What's he smokin' ???
You ought to warn him about CDT!
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23 June 2005, 07:22
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We may stay down the Eastern Solent...to get views of boats and fireworks.
That way our crew will get a balance of seeing what's going on and having some breaks/variety!
Will check the weather though as if it's grotty there's no point being on the water all day.
Could be difficult arranging meet - ups & could be messy out there but if anyone's leaving from Pompey, by all means give us a shout. (Certainly not keen on an after-dark/after-fireworks trundle home with the range of craft that may be involved.  )
Us 
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23 June 2005, 08:29
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There might be grain of truth in what Tim M's matelot friend says about the weather. A few forecasts that I'm watching suggest that there may be "some" rain about on Monday & Tuesday.
Regarding spot lights. One quick thought occurs to me - probably not a good idea to go shining a powerfull light directly at the offending boat heading towards you. You don't really want to be in the path of a boat being helmed by someone who's just had the back of his eyeballs toasted by 1 million candle power 'cause he won't be seeing anything at all for at least a minute....... Far better to either illuminate your boat or sweep the light from side to side but low down.
Also, after the fireworks finish there will be a lot of boats blatting about with no nav lights on (if the run home from the Cowes fireworks each year is anything to go by) so best to make sure your boat is lit up like a Xmas tree - at least there is a chance that they might just see you......
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23 June 2005, 08:33
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Also, after the fireworks finish there will be a lot of boats blatting about with no nav lights on (if the run home from the Cowes fireworks each year is anything to go by) so best to make sure your boat is lit up like a Xmas tree - at least there is a chance that they might just see you......
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That's potentially the messiest bit.
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23 June 2005, 08:42
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Im going to get behind everyone and let them go, I'll follow along after, salvaging as i go!
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23 June 2005, 08:55
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Regarding spot lights. One quick thought occurs to me - probably not a good idea to go shining a powerfull light directly at the offending boat heading towards you. You don't really want to be in the path of a boat being helmed by someone who's just had the back of his eyeballs toasted by 1 million candle power 'cause he won't be seeing anything at all for at least a minute....... Far better to either illuminate your boat or sweep the light from side to side but low down.
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Spot on Peter.
If anyone shines a light in my eyes I will be very unhappy.
Just think what it is like when some twit forgets to dip his headlights.
Human eyes work well in low light conditions (not pitch dark) and exposing them to any white light kills your night vision considerably for several minutes.
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23 June 2005, 08:56
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I'm begining to see the advantage of being on duty until 01h00.  I think I will find a nice big Wightlink ferry and tuck in behind that to get back to Pompy.
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23 June 2005, 11:59
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Spot on Peter.
If anyone shines a light in my eyes I will be very unhappy.
Just think what it is like when some twit forgets to dip his headlights.
Human eyes work well in low light conditions (not pitch dark) and exposing them to any white light kills your night vision considerably for several minutes. |
Of course they need to be used sensibly. Like most things if used properly they can be a good and safe aid. If abused they become annoying and dangerous.
It takes 20 mins minimum to get your night sight. And that means no white light at all for that period.
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23 June 2005, 13:44
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Im going to get behind everyone and let them go, I'll follow along after, salvaging as i go!
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A few boats are meeting at Port Solent 9.30 am Tues. then leaving the harbour for a good vantage point. Vis was excelent last night but we had some sharpeyes with us!!!!
Paul
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23 June 2005, 15:37
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lady lauren will be out with a full crew from 10 ish 11 ish 12ish onwards,we have a route plan to go straight up the beach at priory and stay there all day
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23 June 2005, 16:03
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Mother Ship sorted!
Now all we need is good weather!
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23 June 2005, 23:14
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After reading of all the problems anticipated in going home in the dark I am seriously considering camping out on the boat until first light.
Having never been to Priory Bay I assume it is inaccessible apart from by sea?
Is it viable to beach our boat and camp out on the beach?
Martyn
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23 June 2005, 23:18
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That's the general plan Martyn and Ann.
We are hoping to meet some peeps at Port Solent 9.30 am so if ye want company we can all go out together.
Give us a bell. Paul's mobilo 07790 551442
K & P
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23 June 2005, 23:22
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Sounds good Kathleen - We will give you a call on Monday Night when we arrive at Calshot to arrange an RV if that's ok?
thanks
Martyn
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