gibbowolfie
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I have a week off in June 2-10 and wondered if anyone fancied some company (social and safety in numbers) at some point. I'm planning on some short trips in the Solent, a trip to Poole and possible East out of the Solent.
Anyone cruising out of Solent in June 2-10
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Whitelighter
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We should be out sea-trialling the new boat, and generally getting used to her.
Always happy to have a bit of company
Always happy to have a bit of company
gibbowolfie
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PM'd you Jez
duncan
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planning a trip to alderney heading out of Poole on the 8th - back evening 10th weather permitting................
gibbowolfie
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Duncan, thanks but think my confidence isn't up to that yet! Sounds great tho'
duncan
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just going fishing with a m8 for a few days...............if the weathers good over the week you really ought to take the opportunity to head over to Weymouth and gain a perspective on the various bits
weymouth itself - both the quay and through th ebridge to the marina
lulworth bay (pubs), mupe & worbarrow anchorages.
chapmans pool
swanage - pubs resteraunts etc
studland bay - banks arms!
poole harbour and poole quay
weymouth itself - both the quay and through th ebridge to the marina
lulworth bay (pubs), mupe & worbarrow anchorages.
chapmans pool
swanage - pubs resteraunts etc
studland bay - banks arms!
poole harbour and poole quay
gibbowolfie
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We'd though about going further along the coast, but I'd be concerned on those onboard with me having very little experience (yep less than me) and wouldn't want to plan something they ended up uncomfortable with at the time etc. I'm still building my confidence too. I'm doing bunny jumps and extending my reach each time.
I'd certainly take up the offer of heading over/back to Alderney with you though in the future if the offer still stood.
I'd certainly take up the offer of heading over/back to Alderney with you though in the future if the offer still stood.
gibbowolfie
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What's the journey from Poole to Weymouth like? Anything specific to consider over jump to Poole? I suggested it to the crew and they seem up for it!
Oh know we talked about Poole before but was planning on the north channel out past Hurst, then heading out to a central waypoint to miss Chistchurch ledge completely then 2nd leg to No1 bouy at the Swash.
Oh know we talked about Poole before but was planning on the north channel out past Hurst, then heading out to a central waypoint to miss Chistchurch ledge completely then 2nd leg to No1 bouy at the Swash.
Geoffs
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Want any company, Duncan, looking to lose my cross channel virginity /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
rickp
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You need to pay St Albans Head and Anvil Point due respect but its worth doing as the coastline from there to Weymouth is one of the best.
Rick
Rick
duncan
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pm me your number again geoff - lost it!
happy to have company on the crossing but we will be fishing to wind and tide / opportunity rather than cruising. thay said once at alderney its a simple run to st pp and back where you would probably spend the nights
happy to have company on the crossing but we will be fishing to wind and tide / opportunity rather than cruising. thay said once at alderney its a simple run to st pp and back where you would probably spend the nights
gibbowolfie
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Thanks Rick, I'll look at the charts and my Channel Passage book tonight. I'm quite fired up about a further west jaunt now.
Might come back with a few Q's such as suggested distance offshore around these headlands.
Might come back with a few Q's such as suggested distance offshore around these headlands.
AIDY
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You need to pay St Albans Head and Anvil Point due respect
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Take the inner passage on a calm day or go offshore to clear the overfalls. And consult the CG for lulworth firing activity and enjoy
You need to pay St Albans Head and Anvil Point due respect
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Take the inner passage on a calm day or go offshore to clear the overfalls. And consult the CG for lulworth firing activity and enjoy
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Deleted User YDKXO
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Its an excellent trip because of the majestic Dorset coastline but as others have said, it's probably best to pick slack water and/or quiet weather to pass Durlston and St Albans Heads but once you're past them, it's easy. Plan to anchor in Lulworth Cove or Warbarrow Bay for lunch
rickp
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The inshore route can sometimes be better whatever the weather (last weekend for instance) - but yes, either that or 4 miles or so offshore to avoid the worst of the overfalls. Need to keep your eyes peeled for pot markers on the inshore route though.
Good point about Lulworth range - I should have mentioned that /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Rick
Good point about Lulworth range - I should have mentioned that /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Rick
gibbowolfie
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OK now I'm trying to kill time at work so I can go home and plan!
Geoffs
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St Albans Head not really a problem, done it myself in a 19ft boat many times. Your Aquador shoukld be no problem. Rick's advice is good, also avoid a spring ebb, that's when overfalls really build up.
If it's a spring period, try to time for slack water, tides at Mupe Bay and Swanage can be used to get an idea for St. Albans.
If it's a spring period, try to time for slack water, tides at Mupe Bay and Swanage can be used to get an idea for St. Albans.
jonnybuoy
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Steve there is an MBM get together on that 1-3 weekend basically kicking around in the solent plus some beers/bbbq's etc. which we've signed up for. So if you fancied a larger crowd that might be an option for you.
Jon.
Jon.
duncan
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the key to this trip/area is understanding the relationship between wind, tidal flow and the ledges for both travelling and anchoring up.
From this you can then tell what conditions will be like where and when and from that decide when to sling the hook and have a beer for a couple of hours so that you then cover the (now flat) water at 20knots in comfort instead of 10 knots of yuk chop! Combine this dynamically with a 3 day forecast to decide 'bigger plans'. Worse case it's only 2 hours from Weymouth all the way home.
From this you can then tell what conditions will be like where and when and from that decide when to sling the hook and have a beer for a couple of hours so that you then cover the (now flat) water at 20knots in comfort instead of 10 knots of yuk chop! Combine this dynamically with a 3 day forecast to decide 'bigger plans'. Worse case it's only 2 hours from Weymouth all the way home.
gibbowolfie
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Steve there is an MBM get together on that 1-3 weekend basically kicking around in the solent plus some beers/bbbq's etc. which we've signed up for. So if you fancied a larger crowd that might be an option for you.
Jon.
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Oh right, ta. That is the weekend I might have guests who have never been on a small boat so that could be a good idea. D'ya know where I can find details/sign up?
Steve there is an MBM get together on that 1-3 weekend basically kicking around in the solent plus some beers/bbbq's etc. which we've signed up for. So if you fancied a larger crowd that might be an option for you.
Jon.
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Oh right, ta. That is the weekend I might have guests who have never been on a small boat so that could be a good idea. D'ya know where I can find details/sign up?