masterofnone
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Have arrived this morning (wed) from aldernay. 4am dep- 7ish arr, wind over tide, carp wet trip + wind bang on nose, forecast for w/e alot of E in wind (20)kn+, will pos be here fri night, hope to meet up.
Cherbourg Scuttlebutt Cruise 2014
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chubby
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Anchored in totland bay IOW and hoping for early departure tomorrow, Thu, eta about 1800, would be great to meet up
LadyInBed
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Shaft coupling replaced.
Anchored in Studland again.
Will attempt another crossing tomorrow, Thursday.
3rd time lucky!
Anchored in Studland again.
Will attempt another crossing tomorrow, Thursday.
3rd time lucky!
chubby
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Great news, see you there, will keep an eye out for you tomorrow
Giblets
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Chubby, out of interest, what made you decide to re-locate from Alum Bay to Totland? Totland is plan A for our departure on Friday morning but did think of Alum.
chubby
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I anchored in 5 metres in Alum bay, slight swell so moved to totland, able to anchored closer in 2 metres and slightly better holding and less swell, had a pert calm night and just about to get up and get ready to head off for cherbourg
masterofnone
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and less swell, had a pert calm night and just about to get up and get ready to head off for cherbourg[/QUOTE]
We moved here from braye earlier than envisaged, because was very rock and roll. Not a breath outside a ce moment.
We moved here from braye earlier than envisaged, because was very rock and roll. Not a breath outside a ce moment.
Sailfree
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We moved here from braye earlier than envisaged, because was very rock and roll. Not a breath outside a ce moment.[/QUOTE]
If you have not paid yet try to blag you way into the scuttlebutt Cherbourg Cruise (providing our staying for Saturday) and get the discount. Tell them you area late - but early - arrival for the Scuttebutt ball! I have already sent the marina the list but will provide final one on Friday. I will add you if you send me your details.
Fergus
New member
Anyone care to nominate a VHF frequency for scuttlebutt chat during the crossing? How about 72?
Sailfree
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As previous years I put VHF Ch 08 on the spreadsheet.
Decided to leave spinnaker at home as is a reach both ways and inexperienced crew.
Fergus - what time you leaving?
Giblets
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Just dropped the hook in Totland Bay for the night. FB pie then bed for an early start - 06:00. :encouragement:
Angele
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We are in Dielette tonight. Just a short hop to Cherbourg tomorrow, but into the wind, unfortunately. See you all there.
sailorman
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Ave a good one chaps :encouragement:
LadyInBed
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Left 0400 after a bumpy night in Studland. Arrived 1600, Chubby turned up an hour or so later.
We have all just been out for dinner.
We have all just been out for dinner.
wizard
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I am out of the running. At 05.00 this morning the heads outlet valve jammed and swimbo has refused a week on the boat with non-functioning heads. After all the prep I am gutted. Why couldn't it wait a week before going wrong!
Talulah
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You and your good wife are welcome to join us in Gosport on board the good ship Talulah.
Depart for Cherbourg about 5pm this evening.
LadyInBed
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Jammed open or closed?
As demonstrated, problems can be overcome.
Do you carry a bucket?
Sans Bateau
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I would have been very surprised if you hadnt made it Nigel.
Fergus
New member
Gutted I couldn't make it - aged mum had minor stroke this morning. Hope y'all have a great time!
wizard
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Yes, two black and two bright yellow. The suggestion did not go down at all well!
Jammed closed. Boat still under warranty so not allowed to repair myself have to wait for the dealer.
