Fed up and feel like a moan.

[eastcoastbernie]

Thanks for that. In the meantime, I had a brainwave and reduced it all by myself and uploaded it all by myself. Better get on and do some real work now!

B

 

[wingdiver]

Hi

Just a thought -

How about starting with the Fox's Two Rivers Race (21st July I think). All you need is someone with you who can row, run and drink plenty!

Bound to be one or two of those around these parts!

It may be good for some who have no sails on their pride and joy or feel it is unsuitable for such an event.

 

[Koeketiene]

[ QUOTE ]

And what is meant by 'if she's a woman, that changes everything'? For better or worse? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

For the better - much better.
Had an "Uncle Albert"-type character in mind /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[eastcoastbernie]

Ah, now, if I've got this pic thing cracked, this should be the pic of my boat leaving Ostend ...

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/ladysailorsphotos/pic2leavingOstend500x398.jpg

 

[D3B]

Ahem

I happen to be free this weekend and have been threatening to go over to the dark side for a while.

i believe a couple of other forumites might vouch for me....


Oh dear
go on
do your worst..

 

[FullCircle]

Doug, if you make it, I have a bottle of Red in Bradwell to help you over the trauma.

I can vouch for this man, he is a vat of nautical knowledge, not related to sailing. All round good egg though, but drives a German car.
Not proven if he functions at 20 degrees of heel.
A good raconteur, but I am unsure of his cooking abilities.

Recommended.

 

[Sixpence]

Go for it Doug , if you make it there we'll all look forward to enjoying a glass with you

Bernie , Doug is highly recommended as an total gentleman , I'm sure you'll like him

 

[Sixpence]

If you highlight the 'IMG' box , then copy paste it you get the pic without a link , knew you'd get it though /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif nice boat /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[D3B]

thank you knidly gentlemen

Cooking???
a mean man in the culinary department.

Dont you remember me trying to get a cooking/kitchen page started on here....i was to expand my skills dont you know /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Latest plans folks?

If everyone is still going, then we will too... but it does look like the weather is going to be terrible.... very heavy rain most of the weekend, and pretty squally....

Not my idea of fun!

 

[Sixpence]

T25 and MrsT25 still up for it but will follow the lead of other more experienced sailors

 

[eastcoastbernie]

So far the weather forecast does not look very encouraging for a trip South. I might just stay in the rivers and catch up with you guys some other time. But I shall make a decision later on as forecasts are notoriously inaccurate. Thanks for all the helpful advice and encouragement. Hope to see you all soon.

B x

 

[D3B]

Are you looking at that website that says the weather is bad cos you dont want to go /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Met office says :

Gibraltar Point to North Foreland
Strong wind warning 1600 Thu 28 Jun 0600 Fri 29 Jun
Southwesterly winds will reach force 6 at times, occasionally force 7 by the end of the night.

Inshore waters forecast
24 hour forecast: 0001 Fri 29 Jun 0001 Sat 30 Jun
Wind Southwest 5 to 7 veering west 4 or 5.
Sea state Slight or moderate, building rough for a time.
Weather Rain or showers.
Visibility Moderate or good.

Outlook: 1801 Fri 29 Jun 1801 Sat 30 Jun
Wind West backing southwest 4 or 5.
Sea state Slight or moderate.
Weather Rain or showers.
Visibility Moderate or good.

Unless i am completely missing something from "local" Knowledge

Dont tell me the one weekend when i can cross to the other side i cant find a vessel?

Doug

 

[Sixpence]

You're more than welcome B , as for the weekend , we're playing by ear at the moment because as Doug says , the forecasts are notoriously innacurate . The trip from Ostend back to Ramsgate a few weeks ago was looking really bad but apart from getting soaked it wasn't too bad . Individual decisions obviously respected though

 

[CliveG]

WingGURU forecast is not to bad.

We intend to give it a go.
We are not heading back to the Deben until Monday.
Hope to see you all there.

 

[moondancer]

Not going with the weather. Might have a quick sail today though.

 

[Koeketiene]

Not too bad.

B working in Holland this week and next.
Think sailing this WE will be restricted to daysail on Sunday.
Dropped off Y at school for trip to Bolougne at 06H00, only getting back 21H30-ish.
The little lad can sleep in on Saturday (big softie me).

 

[eastcoastbernie]

wingGURU looks much better than anything I've looked at so far. Current plan is to give it a go and see how things shape up. We can always change our minds and turn around. Should we make it, where will we find you when we arrive?

 

[FullCircle]

Depends on Bradwell Air Traffic Control. They will pick a spot based on your beam/length/draught. In general, they send us to the far end, cos we have a fat behind. Failing that, I'll bet we will be found milling around near the bar/clubhouse.
Do you eat curry?


BTW, ask Guapa for a forecast, he's good. Bet he say 2-4 Variable. Worked for me last time when everyone else was calling mountainous seas. We did see a couple of small twisters, but they looked like 2-4 variable /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif


Just seen Clives Post
This is Full Circle, in case you arrive late.....

 

[CliveG]

We have not booked in with Bradwell Marina.
A berth will be allocated on arrival.

This is Sirenia.