Clacton air show - 2 x Lancasters!!!

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Breaking news... (well it was to me this eve!).

The only other airworthy Lanc (based in Canada) is visiting the UK at the beginning of August, and will be doing shows with the BBMF.
So ..... fingers crossed they both make an appearance at the Clacton air show!
I've looked on the clacton airshow web page, and the BBMF - buts its too early as nothing is confirmed yet!

Keep your fingers crossed!!

Link to the full story: http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=BAE7569A-5056-A318-A85195CB118987ED

Ekk... very excited!!!!!!!

Ian
 
Ianqv said:
Breaking news... (well it was to me this eve!).

The only other airworthy Lanc (based in Canada) is visiting the UK at the beginning of August, and will be doing shows with the BBMF.
So ..... fingers crossed they both make an appearance at the Clacton air show!
I've looked on the clacton airshow web page, and the BBMF - buts its too early as nothing is confirmed yet!

Keep your fingers crossed!!

Link to the full story: http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=BAE7569A-5056-A318-A85195CB118987ED

Ekk... very excited!!!!!!!

Ian
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That is great news .. I saw it in Canada a few years ago. Lets hope it makes it to the Clacton show , as well as the Southend show ( if it happens this year )
 
Given that the year is moving on and I will be a Clacton Airshow nautical newbie I need to give some thought to complying with "elf an safti", what is the anchoring protocol off Clacton for the airshow. Any info would be appreciated as I do not want to be the one what brings the whole shabang to a halt 'cos me mast is likely to upset the reds!!!

Unc
 
Anchoring was ok at Airbourne, just off Eastbourne, literally right below the aerobatics.
Off Clacton might be a rougher place to anchor though, is it neaps?
 
"what is the anchoring protocol off Clacton for the airshow"

It's well organized, with a long line of buoys offshore, parallel to the shore, delineating the display zone between the buoys and the shore; just anchor outside the buoys. Ensure that as the tide turns, the new current doesn't push you inside the zone. Also avoid anchoring immediately before and after the rectangular zone. There's usually a commentary on local radio MW. We've been for the last two years and although outside the safety zone, were still very close to the action.
 
PeterBoater said:
"what is the anchoring protocol off Clacton for the airshow"

It's well organized, with a long line of buoys offshore, parallel to the shore, delineating the display zone between the buoys and the shore; just anchor outside the buoys. Ensure that as the tide turns, the new current doesn't push you inside the zone. Also avoid anchoring immediately before and after the rectangular zone. There's usually a commentary on local radio MW. We've been for the last two years and although outside the safety zone, were still very close to the action.
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the tide is parallel with the coast both ways
 
"the tide is parallel with the coast both ways"

You don't say; however, as it turns, some boats have found themselves drifting into the zone in the slack water and have to be moved on by the safety boats. Albeit only by the length of their rode, but enough to make them have to raise anchor and move.
 
PeterBoater said:
"the tide is parallel with the coast both ways"

You don't say; however, as it turns, some boats have found themselves drifting into the zone in the slack water and have to be moved on by the safety boats. Albeit only by the length of their rode, but enough to make them have to raise anchor and move.
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well fancy that, what difference would 1/2 a cable further off, make to seeing the show
 
Probably none to "seeing the show" but possibly enough to suspend the show while some person is made to move his/her boat outside the buoys. Display safety is paramount and the display line is inflexible. An attempt to answer the query as originally quoted turns into something else. No further attempts and someone added to my ignore list.
 
PeterBoater said:
Probably none to "seeing the show" but possibly enough to suspend the show while some person is made to move his/her boat outside the buoys. Display safety is paramount and the display line is inflexible. An attempt to answer the query as originally quoted turns into something else. No further attempts and someone added to my ignore list.
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I have one on mine too :sleeping: but is not you
 
The Clacton show is well worth attending by boat - awesome aerial action right above you. Who cares if it's a bit choppy sometimes?

I've seen the Airbourne show too, and that's equally exciting.
 
Uncle Albert......The anchorages are well marked, and the police and other marshalls in ribs will be patrolling the boundries to ensure no one encrouches under the display lane.

Dont worry about it, just go and enjoy the show. (Weather permitting)
 
PeterBoater said:
"the tide is parallel with the coast both ways"

You don't say; however, as it turns, some boats have found themselves drifting into the zone in the slack water and have to be moved on by the safety boats. Albeit only by the length of their rode, but enough to make them have to raise anchor and move.
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We were there the last two years and didn't see anyone in dander of entering the no boat zone or anyone re-anchoring.
 
Thanks all I feel happy that i can be steered into a proper parking bay by the men in blue/black, (even though the marine unit has now been disbanded, but I suppose that for special occasions they will reappear!!)

Really looking forward to it. An airshow with no crowds that'll be a first for me. Lets hope the weather behaves. (I'll put me order in for a 12-15 knots of NW breeze)

Unc
 
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