Anyone sailing out of Cardiff on Saturday?

[Sailing_Matt]

Its our first sail outside the barrage on Saturday. Our boat is only 20 ft but we are thinking about locking out at about 1.30pm as the tides seem to be favourable and possibly going around flat holm as a first cruise.

Any boats fancy joining? It would be nice to have some company.

 

[wotayottie]

sadly, no. But enjoy yourself. You'll feel a real sense of achievement when you've done it, and you wont find it so difficult.

 

[tonybarebones]

Cruise

Destination… Portishead.
Date… Saturday 9 May 2009.
Tides… H.W. Sat. 9 May… 20.09 Ht. 11.7m.
Entertainment… John Williams, popular entertainer sings songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s… At Portishead W.M.C.
For those of you who would like to sail in company Gareth and Tony will be locking out at 16.00 on Saturday.

We look forward to seeing new and old members, do come and join in.

Further details call Tony 029 2051 5376, Mobile 07816 337904. E-Mail: tonybarebones@hotmail.com
Gareth Day 07870 263485 E-Mail: daygareth@hotmail.com








It is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the skipper to decide whether to enter or continue participating in this event,
especially with regard to prevailing and forecast weather conditions.

Please also ensure your vessel is in a sound and seaworthy condition and that you and your crew wear lifejackets and are
properly prepared and clothed for adverse weather. Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, Officers, Committee, or any of its members
can take no responsibility for any occurrence however caused arising from this event

 

[Sailing_Matt]

I noticed your post tony but we can't make it as we only have a few hours to sail in the afternoon.

Would love to join another time though.

 

[bootleg]

how did the sail sat go? we had a pretty lively sail across to portishead sat afternoon

 

[Sailing_Matt]

When we got down we thought that it was far too windy. Had the 2 kids with us too so didn't want to risk it. Instead we had a sail around the bay with just the main up.

Sunday was a much better day and we ended up going to the CYC dinghy open day where they had 'try a dinghy' and a barby. Stunning weather.

Will have to try the holms another day...

 

[graham]

Wise move Matt.It would have been lumpy out near the Holmes .Last thing you want to do is scare the kids.Ease them into it gently and allways explain to them whats going on.I managed to put my kids off sailing by taking them out in uncomfortable weather.It took about 2 years of very gentle sailing to get them confident again.

 

[Alcyone]

Got to agree, Graham. Keep em hungry for more. It's all supposed to be fun.

Matt, you had a barbie on a dinghy? That's pretty good. There's not much room on them Toppers.

 

[Sailing_Matt]

Yeah Martin there was only enough room for 1 burger and my pint kept slipping over the side!

Thanks Graham, guess I will try on a more tranquil day. Looks like this weekend is out unfortunately.

 

[seedog]

Matt,
I came down to BC last year and Graham took me out for my first sail. His comments are always worth listening to and his boys are both keen sailors and general good guys. I have to say I think you made a wise decision as there are a couple of times I have been out in the BC and been surprised. It is a very unusual and demanding place to sail, not least because things can happen very quickly.

 

[Sailing_Matt]

Don't worry Seedog, I know of Grahams exploits and followed his blog for years in the Vega. He's been around hasn't he!