Volvo RTW race goings on - Saturday.

Nasher · 17 May 2006, 14:33

Anybody planning to go down to Portsmouth Historic dockyard on Saturday?
Should be lots of interesting stuff going on.

The youngest of my two lads is playing his Trumpet in the Portsmouth Grammar Junior School Brass band at 13:00 and 14:00, so I'd steer clear of the afternoon if I was you

Nasher.

Rodan · 17 May 2006, 15:17

does this mean pompey is a no go zone for saturday? was planning on nipping over to gunwharf - is there plenty of mooring there?

Stephen-RIB · 17 May 2006, 15:47

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Originally Posted by Rodan

does this mean pompey is a no go zone for saturday? was planning on nipping over to gunwharf - is there plenty of mooring there?

Gunwharf is a complete no go zone.

daveh · 17 May 2006, 16:15

i want to go out but not got a boat

Wight Skipper · 17 May 2006, 16:37

We will probably go out to welcome Dee Caffari and the leading Volvo boat in.

Andy · 17 May 2006, 16:46

The actual race is the 2nd June 17:30 off southsea

http://www.volvooceanrace.org/ports/...tsmouthevents/

Brambles · 17 May 2006, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Andy

The actual race is the 2nd June 17:30 off southsea

http://www.volvooceanrace.org/ports/...tsmouthevents/

Andy,

I think that is the start of the final leg of the race. We are marshalling that afternoon/evening - anyone else doing the same?

Ian

Wight Skipper · 17 May 2006, 17:34

The Portsmouth 'in port' race is on the 29th at 1300.

The Jackeens · 17 May 2006, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Nasher

The youngest of my two lads is playing his Trumpet in the Portsmouth Grammar Junior School Brass band at 13:00 and 14:00, so I'd steer clear of the afternoon if I was you

Nasher.

Thanks for all the info!

And big congrats to Nasher Junior.

A proud moment for you all.

K & P

Rodan · 17 May 2006, 17:41

was that a recommendation to always stay away from gunwharf or just this weekend? wanted to take the kids to the victory, where is best to tie up a rib?

Jimbo · 17 May 2006, 18:13

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Originally Posted by daveh

i want to go out but not got a boat

One of my mates is looking after Greyhound for the weekend for me Dave, he's definitely using it on Sunday, but might be amenable to letting you have a play friday or saturday.

Ribald · 17 May 2006, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Rodan

was that a recommendation to always stay away from gunwharf or just this weekend? wanted to take the kids to the victory, where is best to tie up a rib?

I think you will find that Gunwharf will be a "no-go zone" until 2nd June. Best bet would be to moor in Haslar Marina and cross on the Gosport ferry. There is no mooring on the eastern side of the Harbour other than Gunwharf.

daveh · 17 May 2006, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

One of my mates is looking after Greyhound for the weekend for me Dave, he's definitely using it on Sunday, but might be amenable to letting you have a play friday or saturday.

cool will give u a ring
cheers

jackeen · 17 May 2006, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Ribald

I think you will find that Gunwharf will be a "no-go zone" until 2nd June.

ta pete

feck me - and I'm testing a bote from Gunwharf on saturday !!!!!!
Maybe they don't know.

about the big saily things there.

p

Andy · 17 May 2006, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Wight Skipper

The Portsmouth 'in port' race is on the 29th at 1300.

Now thats good as I could not make the 2nd .... !!

Limey Linda · 17 May 2006, 21:11

The 7th leg of the "volvo ocean race" ( your can Google to this, and it has a ton of good info.) will arrive at Pompey on May 20th. They are currently halfway across from NY. Also Lady sailor( forgot name, should be arriiving on same day after sailing around world single handed, wrong way ( against trade winds), 180 days, will be the first and follows in footsteps of Alec Rose. Should be a great and busy day in the Solent. Wish I was there. T.

Simon Hawkins · 17 May 2006, 21:14

Correction Aviva Challenge will be arriving Sunday morning.

Limey Linda · 17 May 2006, 21:49

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Originally Posted by Simon Hawkins

Correction Aviva Challenge will be arriving Sunday morning.

I stand corrected Sun. am. it is. However, I was very close and got the info. from the skipper of one of the Volvo boats in mid Atlantic, today. Thank goodness there is still room for small errors.

AndyB007 · 17 May 2006, 22:17

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Originally Posted by Simon Hawkins

Correction Aviva Challenge will be arriving Sunday morning.

AVIVA'S PLANNED ARRIVAL SCHEDULE
Time (All Times in BST)
Off Needles Lighthouse 07:30 - 08:30
Off Hurst Castle 08:30 - 09:30
Off Newtown River 09:00 - 10:00
Off Beaulieu River 09:30 - 10:30
Off Cowes 10:00 - 10:45
Off Calshot Spit Light Vessel 10:30 - 11:00
Off Calshot 10:45 - 11:10
Off Hamble River 11:00 - 11:15
Entrance to River Itchen 11:45
Ocean Village 12:00 noon

Ribald · 17 May 2006, 23:31

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Originally Posted by Wight Skipper

The Portsmouth 'in port' race is on the 29th at 1300.

And guess who's marshalling at that little bash then