Clacton Airshow

[sailorman]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/harwich/co12-3/august-weather/323141

http://marine.meteoconsult.co.uk/sh...es_inshore-area__14955_9.php#ancre_chemin_fer

 

[paul-essex]

well as I would be coming from Marconi (Osea island ) the tides are against me and my skills so It is my sisters beach hut for me on Friday

 

[UncleAlbert]

well as I would be coming from Marconi (Osea island ) the tides are against me and my skills so It is my sisters beach hut for me on Friday

Also going from Millbeach but will overnight in Bradwell on Thursday . Oh the joys of berthing in the dark. Still will be a bash against the tide for a few miles ( ah the joys of wind over tide in the Wallet) but at present the wind is showing a westerly at about 15kt so should make some progress to arrive at noon (ish). Seems like its all going to be Joyful

 

[paul-essex]

I am a newbie to this sailing stuff and suffer a bit when it gets lumpy wind over tide outside Mersea area and we are waiting on a grandchild due to pop out this weekend so need to be on call for babysitting duty's for the others . maybe next year and the Konsort will be in by then also

 

[Mandarin331]

Will be coming out of Tollesbury tomorrow first thing and taking the ebb out. Should be a nice run out with fair wind and tide. Coming back wind over tide in the evening looks like being a bit lumpy, if we had the weekend free I'd carry on up to the backwaters but sadly not this time.

 

[Habebty]

CG are broadcasting a WZ to keep 0.5nm off the beach for the show days.

 

[sailorman]

CG are broadcasting a WZ to keep 0.5nm off the beach for the show days.

we expect to be there Thursday via Mondeo & train then o/b after

 

[CliveG]

We are in Titchmarsh tonight.
Catching a bus to Clacton tomorrow.
Don't fancy achoring in the Wallet in 12 to 15 knts and then punching the Flood to Harwich.

 

[Habebty]

In Bradwell at the mo, evaluating options. Wish I'd thought of the Tithmarsh/bus option though

 

[sailorman]

In Bradwell at the mo, evaluating options. Wish I'd thought of the Tithmarsh/bus option though

we are letting the train take the strain :encouragement:
How about a bus from Brittlesea ?????

 

[Habebty]

Hmmm, that might be a plan.

 

[pvb]

It isn't a pleasant place to anchor unless the conditions are just right. We've done the show by boat 3 times, and 2 out of 3 we left early because it was unpleasant at anchor.

 

[baldyash]

BBC coastal forecast for Thames.
Thursday
12:00 - 17:59 UTC
16°C
Min
18°C
Max
Sunny Intervals
Wind
F3-5 becoming F4-5
Wind Dir
SW
Max. Gust
25kn becoming 34kn
Sea State
Wavelets becoming Slight
Pressure
1014mb
Visibility
Very good
Wash to Harwich Thursday
12:00 - 17:59 UTC
15°C
Min
17°C
Max
Heavy Rain Shower
Wind
F4-5 becoming F5
Wind Dir
SW
Max. Gust
26kn becoming 32kn
Sea State
Slight
Pressure
1013mb
Visibility
Very good

Bit too much for me I think --a pity as we are currently in Bradwell

 

[sailorman]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/harwich/co12-3/daily-weather-forecast/323141?day=2

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/u10zkwqgn#?fcTime=1408575600

http://marine.meteoconsult.co.uk/sh...es_inshore-area__14955_1.php#ancre_chemin_fer

 

[swatchways]

Porpoises just behind us Habebty!

 

[Habebty]

Always miss them!

 

[Supine Being]

Perhaps I'm being overly optimistic, but reports seem to be revising the wind downwards. Predicting 11kts on midday Friday according to SWIS.

 

[swatchways]

1st mate didn't think much of the roll back up to walton! Hoping tomorrow might be better?!

Lovely to meet you and chew the cud over a pint or two last night Habebty, thanks for that!

 

[sailorman]

1st mate didn't think much of the roll back up to walton! Hoping tomorrow might be better?!

Lovely to meet you and chew the cud over a pint or two last night Habebty, thanks for that!

I heard the 10 Merlins from home :encouragement:, didnt make today, fingers x for tomorrow

 

[swatchways]

We saw them from afar as we came away - didn't stay as couldn't get anchor to hold, set it twice but seemed to drag each time, annoyingly! Not sure what we did wrong either, plenty of chain out!