Superstrath
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...because we had a fantastic sail today. Blue sky, nice southerly breeze, sped over to near Merkland Point and back, four superb hours of sailing, a nice lunch and a couple of beers.
What job?
What job?
Bring On The Blizzards...
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theforeman
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lucky s&s /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif - any joy with the flukey current ?
Superstrath
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lucky s&s /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif - any joy with the flukey current ?
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Nah, - we were three hours before HW and a bit further north - nothing to report, except that I broke a personal record by getting in the way of the Brodick ferry three times in one day.
And laughed a lot about the boat that left just before us going to the trouble of reporting to the CG on departure and arrival - Ardrossan to Largs - 8 miles or so in perfect conditions. I love those long pauses from the CG before they ask for a repetition, presumably just to liven up a dull day.
They were twenty minutes late arriving, I thought I could see the Sea-King coming just before they reported in.
I know, I know, I'm in the wrong and they were right.
lucky s&s /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif - any joy with the flukey current ?
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Nah, - we were three hours before HW and a bit further north - nothing to report, except that I broke a personal record by getting in the way of the Brodick ferry three times in one day.
And laughed a lot about the boat that left just before us going to the trouble of reporting to the CG on departure and arrival - Ardrossan to Largs - 8 miles or so in perfect conditions. I love those long pauses from the CG before they ask for a repetition, presumably just to liven up a dull day.
They were twenty minutes late arriving, I thought I could see the Sea-King coming just before they reported in.
I know, I know, I'm in the wrong and they were right.
Gordonmc
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You keep your blizzards in Ardrossan. I need to get out on the loch in the rub-a-dub to get to the boat on Saturday and it don't look good.
Aja
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Only problem for you might be the roads!
If going via Loch Lomond the Rest could provide tricky - and the Leanach just past Strachur.
Via Dunoon shouldn't be a problem though.
Donald
If going via Loch Lomond the Rest could provide tricky - and the Leanach just past Strachur.
Via Dunoon shouldn't be a problem though.
Donald
Sans Bateau
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Do you reckon this could cause a problem in Chichester Harbour? I dont want it too cold, I've some work to do on the boat on the W/E.
Superstrath
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Do you reckon this could cause a problem in Chichester Harbour?
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Probably. See this thread.
Do you reckon this could cause a problem in Chichester Harbour?
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Probably. See this thread.
Evadne
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According to the Met office about a 30% chance:
Rowana
Two steps lower than the ships' cat
Or 80% in my neck of the woods . . .
Gordonmc
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Aye, I was resigned to spending £12.50 on the ferry. The hill road 'tween Striven and Riddon might be interesting.
Best take a flask.
Best take a flask.
Evadne
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Ah, but 80% chance of disruption in The North is four feet of snow and 50mph or stronger winds. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Down here in the banana belt it is a F6 and 2mm of slush. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
starboard
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And laughed a lot about the boat that left just before us going to the trouble of reporting to the CG on departure and arrival - Ardrossan to Largs - 8 miles or so in perfect conditions. I love those long pauses from the CG before they ask for a repetition, presumably just to liven up a dull day.
They were twenty minutes late arriving, I thought I could see the Sea-King coming just before they reported in.
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Why knock him for that?? After spending many years with the RNLI at Troon and latterly 2nd Coxwain I am fully aware of the good safety issues of VHF. I can assure you that the folk at Clyde CG are only too happy to take your TR and indeed will encourage it, even if only for a short passage. Lets suppose in this instance some one phoned 999 saying they thought they could see a boat drifting off Portencross, for sure they would put out an any vessels call for any one in the vicinity to look and report back, but also they would call the Yacht that had reported on passage from Ardrossan to Largs to ask if he could see anything as they know his possible route would be close by.
As for his arrival eta they take no action on a non arrival unless someone phones and enquires about his whereabouts.
As for myself if I sail singlehanded which I do 90% of the time I always advise them that I am on passage from A-B. When the day comes I take a tummble overboard and my yacht steams up the beach at Brodick at least they can go back in the commputer and confirm at what time and position I last made contact....this could be indeed valuable information for the rescue services.
I feel the more practice you all get at the use of the radio the more confident you will be when the [--word removed--] really hits the fan.
Paul.
And laughed a lot about the boat that left just before us going to the trouble of reporting to the CG on departure and arrival - Ardrossan to Largs - 8 miles or so in perfect conditions. I love those long pauses from the CG before they ask for a repetition, presumably just to liven up a dull day.
They were twenty minutes late arriving, I thought I could see the Sea-King coming just before they reported in.
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Why knock him for that?? After spending many years with the RNLI at Troon and latterly 2nd Coxwain I am fully aware of the good safety issues of VHF. I can assure you that the folk at Clyde CG are only too happy to take your TR and indeed will encourage it, even if only for a short passage. Lets suppose in this instance some one phoned 999 saying they thought they could see a boat drifting off Portencross, for sure they would put out an any vessels call for any one in the vicinity to look and report back, but also they would call the Yacht that had reported on passage from Ardrossan to Largs to ask if he could see anything as they know his possible route would be close by.
As for his arrival eta they take no action on a non arrival unless someone phones and enquires about his whereabouts.
As for myself if I sail singlehanded which I do 90% of the time I always advise them that I am on passage from A-B. When the day comes I take a tummble overboard and my yacht steams up the beach at Brodick at least they can go back in the commputer and confirm at what time and position I last made contact....this could be indeed valuable information for the rescue services.
I feel the more practice you all get at the use of the radio the more confident you will be when the [--word removed--] really hits the fan.
Paul.
Superstrath
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CG & TR
Sorry Paul, I knew this would happen, that's why I said, "I know, I know, I'm in the wrong and they were right."
I agree with most of what you say, and I know they didn't really send out the Sea-King on his late arrival. I just happen to be in the not-insubstantial group that don't inform the CG of our every movement.
I feel the more practice you all get at the use of the radio the more confident you will be when the [--word removed--] really hits the fan. You could have been just a little less patronising there!
Alistair
Sorry Paul, I knew this would happen, that's why I said, "I know, I know, I'm in the wrong and they were right."
I agree with most of what you say, and I know they didn't really send out the Sea-King on his late arrival. I just happen to be in the not-insubstantial group that don't inform the CG of our every movement.
I feel the more practice you all get at the use of the radio the more confident you will be when the [--word removed--] really hits the fan. You could have been just a little less patronising there!
Alistair
Sadlermike
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Re: CG & TR
Spent the past ten days sailing round Jura, Islay, Mull. Best conditions of the year; good wind, excellent visibility, not seen a yacht on the water. I think I might not enjoy the next few days as much!!!
Spent the past ten days sailing round Jura, Islay, Mull. Best conditions of the year; good wind, excellent visibility, not seen a yacht on the water. I think I might not enjoy the next few days as much!!!
claymore
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Re: CG & TR
Were you in Port Ellen and if so what is there left of the pontoon - I heard they removed quite a bit of it
Were you in Port Ellen and if so what is there left of the pontoon - I heard they removed quite a bit of it
ChrisE
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Ooooh please do, I take collection of my new Discovery 3 on Saturday!
Yes, I know it's showing off, but couldn't resist it.
Yes, I know it's showing off, but couldn't resist it.
Sadlermike
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Claymore
I sailed past Port Ellen and anchored in Portnahaven. I cannot help on the question of the pontoons.
I did stop at Craighouse. There is a planning application posted in the shop for pontoons and commercial moorings to replace the existing Argyll and Bute moorings in Craighouse.
I sailed past Port Ellen and anchored in Portnahaven. I cannot help on the question of the pontoons.
I did stop at Craighouse. There is a planning application posted in the shop for pontoons and commercial moorings to replace the existing Argyll and Bute moorings in Craighouse.
