Atlantic crossing

[Guest]

Thinking of making Atlantic crossing via the North west passage with extra fuel capacity has anyone tried ? Thinking of going late spring and then head south to Florida is it a feasible passage . Journey first took place in 10 th century by Irish monks so should be possible in 21st century with all modern nav aids . Any volunteers or sponsors ?

 

[paulineb]

What boat are you thinking of using for the trip?

Pxx

 

[Guest]

Standard issue Princess 35 with added fuel capacity

 

[longjohnsilver]

Well he's not long bought a Princess 35.

Is he mad? Is everyone on the forum mad. Am I mad?? Why do I keep on posting here, I must be mad. Help, I'm going crazy, help, help................................................

 

[byron]

Two geezers in white coats just looked in on the Forum said they had a special jacket for someone.

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[paulineb]

This is a wind up isn't it ?

Pxx

 

[Guest]

In the 14th / 15th century fisherman used to sail from England to the Eastern American seaboard without even landing there, just to fish . The British are a nation of seafarers and crossing the Atlantic in a Princess 35 would be another challenge . Maybe the Motor boat monthly cruises would like to join in then we could have the Exxon Valdiz as a support ship suppling the fuel.

 

[paulineb]

But Mark, they had bloody sails and rats and slaves and bubonic plague and ricketts and no gin

Pxx

 

[longjohnsilver]

Knock knock, is this Haydn in one of his pissed phases? Are you related???

Come to think of it he's also got a P35, maybe you could organise your cruise in company!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

No, first meeting for prospective entrants in Atlantic crossing Hanrahans bar Brighton marina sunday lunchtime . Bring atlas , notebook and jerry cans.

 

[paulineb]

Nope. I've met Mark and can understand his accent.

Pxx

 

[Freebee]

Thought it was an LP by Rod stewart or am I just showing my age?
You could always have your supplies air dropped.
Second thoughts you would be better of wearing your new jacket and listening to Rod!

 

[coliholic]

P35? Someone give him a P45. Can you imagine, a couple of hundred miles out and decides ooh it's a bit more than a F3, think I'll drop anchor here for the night and go for a pint in the nearest pub in me dinghy. Or one of his Volvo's gets an oil leak (see DaveS) or gearbox breaks (see Haydn) or dribbles gravy down his shirt (see ???), or runs out of Balvenie (see Kim) or runs out of courage (see me).

No too adventurous for me but I'll be first sponsor £1000 quid so's i can have a logo on the side "This pillocks nuffink to do wiv my company"

 

[longjohnsilver]

Quite right Mike and a damn fine album it is too, almost as good as Every Picture Tells a Story.

Maybe I'm older!!

 

[Guest]

Coliholic Please send cheque a.s.a.p as not much space left for sponsorship. I don't want you to be dissapointed if you are on the "B" list of sponsors.

 

[coliholic]

That would be "B" as in Braindead then would it Mark? 'Cos I reckon you'd have to be to try that.

 

[hlb]

Errruumph. Er well Ok. They've just rescued a little diesel tanker in Plymouth. Its cauld little Willy? That should be coming up cheap and we could be towing it behind is for the extra fuel. Ok Mark you tow the tanker and I'll act as look out all the way. Deal done, sign up here____-------------------_________________________________________

Haydn

 

[DepSol]

FIL will sponsor you with Soltron if you make recordings and post results on web site.

Dom

 

[longjohnsilver]

Here's your answer Mark, don't know why we didn't all think of it earlier, fill the tanks with good old solly and you could circumnavigate the globe on less than a tank!! ;-))

 

[ToMo]

Sorry to contradict about MV Willey Haydn, but She's a petrol tanker, now towed to Falmouth thank God...a bit too close for comfort for some of my friends and it rather spoiled their celibrations too!
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