2nd annual virtual cruise to Cherbourg

[jimi]

Invitation

I'd liike to invite you all on board for pre cruise drinks and snacks plus a briefing by IanGrant.

 

[ChrisE]

Re: Invitation

That's very kind. Where are you berthed?

 

[jimi]

Re: Invitation

Currently at anchor just outside Bembridge. You'll recognise us cos we're the one flying a G and T pennant

 

[ChrisE]

Re: Invitation

OK I'll virtually row my way round from Norway, should be with you in 2 mins.

 

[raven]

Re: To avoid the confusion of the previous start

Thanks guys,

Jimi just called by to take a look at the engine, he said "piston broke" then fell over! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[ChrisE]

First gun and latest weather forecast

Bang

The organisers have just heard that Hurricane Rita has just changed course and may be heading up the channel. Rival Spirit will be going but it's up to each skipper to make his own decision.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Re: First gun and latest weather forecast

We are a little concerned that you aren't flying a class flag of any kind...

Jimi was heard to remark that he had no class.....

 

[phanakapan]

Re: To avoid the confusion of the previous start

Wait for me- I've got virtually nothing to wear and no time to go to the shops- should I just set off anyway?

 

[phatcat1]

Re: First gun and latest weather forecast

I am now ready in my virtual 55 ft twin-engined Hunter Sonata turbo trimaran.

Any course changes?

 

[ChrisE]

Second gun

Bang

The class flag is cycle clips around bottom of oilies, should be a fast trip.

Best of luck!

 

[Steve Clayton]

Re: Second gun

I've just removed my bicycle clips and realised I've got diaorhea!

 

[ChrisE]

Start gun

Bang

 

[phatcat1]

Re: Second gun

Tuck in your oilies to your boots!

 

[phatcat1]

Re: Second gun

Protest – Everyone in front of me!!!!

 

[ChrisE]

Who was it for you?

We had a fast trip, surfing on the 30 metres waves off The Bridge, a close call with some fool in turbo wurbo around mid channel with a fast reach into the marina under shredded red duster. Please post me your times.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Re: Who was it for you?

We had a great run in our turbo wurbo.... bit a dice with some fool raggie mid channel, but great otherwise.....

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Re: Who was it for you?

Ohh...

forgot the time..

0.7534 x 10 to the power of -9

 

[jimi]

Re: Who was it for you?

Help .... my anchor's dragging and I can't start the engine!

 

[ChrisE]

Where are you?

Will call SeaStart, they're usually quite good at this kind of thing.

 

[phatcat1]

Re: Who was it for you?

Are we thare yet dad?