Peppermint
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...in my garden. As is my habit for most bank holidays. Is anyone going sailing?
I shall be spending Easter...
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BlueSkyNick
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Per a previous thread we are planning on either Poole or Weymouth, just to get away.
However, have just phoned Dolphin to book a berth and am now number 22 on the waiting list. So will probably drop the hook somewhere else, instead.
However, have just phoned Dolphin to book a berth and am now number 22 on the waiting list. So will probably drop the hook somewhere else, instead.
StugeronSteve
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Yes indeedee. Don't know where yet, may take advantage of the (predicted) good weather to get a coat of poplish on the top sides Fri/Sat and nip across to the Folly for Saturday night, then down to Yarmuff on Sunday.
But, then again, we might........
But, then again, we might........
Goodge
Member
Still looking at the weather but current plan is Weymouth on Friday, possibly Poole on Saturday.
Lakesailor
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We used to adopt the "stay at home - it's less hassle" method.
We now live across the road, and a field, from our boat. This means that it really is no hassle to go for a sail. So, weather permitting, that's what we shall do.
It's, of course, the last opportunity for MOBO's to have a blast on Windermere, but last weekend it was pretty quiet on the lake and there have been empty boat transporters queuing outside Windermere Aquatic to collect MOBO's so perhaps the main exodus is already underway.
It would be nice if it was good weather so that those who are leaving the lake at least get a decent weekend. I've noticed a few MOBO's travelling at lower speeds, so I don't know if they are assessing the viability of travelling more slowly. Despite the accepted knowledge on the subject it does seem that even deep vee hulls create less wake when travelling slowly, apart from that climbing-on-to-the-hump speed when they shift a lot of water. I can't imagine you would travel at that speed from choice as it uses a load of fuel and the boat is at an uncomfortable angle.
It is the end of an era, but from a more optimistic viewpoint it is the start of a new era.
We now live across the road, and a field, from our boat. This means that it really is no hassle to go for a sail. So, weather permitting, that's what we shall do.
It's, of course, the last opportunity for MOBO's to have a blast on Windermere, but last weekend it was pretty quiet on the lake and there have been empty boat transporters queuing outside Windermere Aquatic to collect MOBO's so perhaps the main exodus is already underway.
It would be nice if it was good weather so that those who are leaving the lake at least get a decent weekend. I've noticed a few MOBO's travelling at lower speeds, so I don't know if they are assessing the viability of travelling more slowly. Despite the accepted knowledge on the subject it does seem that even deep vee hulls create less wake when travelling slowly, apart from that climbing-on-to-the-hump speed when they shift a lot of water. I can't imagine you would travel at that speed from choice as it uses a load of fuel and the boat is at an uncomfortable angle.
It is the end of an era, but from a more optimistic viewpoint it is the start of a new era.
brianhumber
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Re: I am Sailing Somewhere watch the winds on Monday?
Hope to get over to France or CI on the Friday.
Weatheronline seems to indicate light S/Se winds on Friday with Sun - beware of Fog methinks - but this afternoon they have changed to indicate a bit of a blow developing from the west on Sunday/Monday 25kts etc.
However, as always it will be sailing to what the weather is expected to do, I am not into peering into radar screens for hours on end or beating to windward for long periods at this time of year even to replenish the wine stocks. Sign of old age ?
Hope to get over to France or CI on the Friday.
Weatheronline seems to indicate light S/Se winds on Friday with Sun - beware of Fog methinks - but this afternoon they have changed to indicate a bit of a blow developing from the west on Sunday/Monday 25kts etc.
However, as always it will be sailing to what the weather is expected to do, I am not into peering into radar screens for hours on end or beating to windward for long periods at this time of year even to replenish the wine stocks. Sign of old age ?
BlueSkyNick
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Re: I am Sailing Somewhere watch the winds on Monday?
Which location are you looking at, to get 25kts Brian? For Southampton, they are showing nothing more than 11kts from the SW - shame about the showers though!
http://uk.weather.com/weather/detail/UKXX0138?dayNum=6
Which location are you looking at, to get 25kts Brian? For Southampton, they are showing nothing more than 11kts from the SW - shame about the showers though!
http://uk.weather.com/weather/detail/UKXX0138?dayNum=6
tcm
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Re: I am Sailing Somewhere watch the winds on Monday?
um, not really a marine weather site praps, hence not too windy on the high street quite long way inland?
um, not really a marine weather site praps, hence not too windy on the high street quite long way inland?
BlueSkyNick
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Re: I am Sailing Somewhere watch the winds on Monday?
quite long way inland?? I know there has been a shortage of rainfall, but Southampton was still on the coast when I was there on Sunday!!
I know its not a marine weather site, and I only use it for a quick check several days out, then track the real weather on synoptics etc. Anyway, its the same site that Brian quoted, so there !!
quite long way inland?? I know there has been a shortage of rainfall, but Southampton was still on the coast when I was there on Sunday!!
I know its not a marine weather site, and I only use it for a quick check several days out, then track the real weather on synoptics etc. Anyway, its the same site that Brian quoted, so there !!
StugeronSteve
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Re: I am Sailing Somewhere watch the winds on Monday?
Windguru 1200UT for Sandown (IOW) is max 11kt Saturday, 6kt Sunday and 9kt Monday. All a bit northeasterly!
Windguru 1200UT for Sandown (IOW) is max 11kt Saturday, 6kt Sunday and 9kt Monday. All a bit northeasterly!
Mirelle
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Scrubbing through the bilges.
And I'm even looking forward to it!
And I'm even looking forward to it!
BigLes
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Just a little jaunt around the Eastern Solent with our club (15 boats at last count) - Lymington, Hamble and Cowes, as a shake down for the new season.
brianhumber
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Re: I am Sailing Somewhere watch the winds on Monday?
Hi Nick I was looking at the Weatheronline Site Sailing Wight shipping area forecast. They indicate a depression approaching on Monday with 25kts coming up the channel from the southwest, and much lighter winds on the English side of the channel. If I have dodged any fog on the Friday and managed to scuttle across, it is these winds I may be watching.
On the other hand if its foggy on the friday we may end up like others rock hopping along the Dorset coast to Weymouth.
Semms to tally with France Metro as well, but like most these sites I suspect they all use the same basic programmes.
Hi Nick I was looking at the Weatheronline Site Sailing Wight shipping area forecast. They indicate a depression approaching on Monday with 25kts coming up the channel from the southwest, and much lighter winds on the English side of the channel. If I have dodged any fog on the Friday and managed to scuttle across, it is these winds I may be watching.
On the other hand if its foggy on the friday we may end up like others rock hopping along the Dorset coast to Weymouth.
Semms to tally with France Metro as well, but like most these sites I suspect they all use the same basic programmes.
starboard
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Looking after all the small aircraft and helicopters flying around Scotland. Give me a call on 119.875mhz and recieve a cheery and friendly flight information service.
Safe sailing/flying
Paul.
Safe sailing/flying
Paul.
billmacfarlane
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With family and pottering in the garden. As soon as the weekend's over and most people are back to work it'll be off to the boat for the first sail of he year.
poter
Active member
In the Souf of France sailing in the Med.
Sorry about this.........
130quid return for two & less than 1000quid for the whole year in the marina. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
see ya!
poter /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
oh by the by I did'nt check the weather...sun I think.
Sorry about this.........
130quid return for two & less than 1000quid for the whole year in the marina. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
see ya!
poter /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
oh by the by I did'nt check the weather...sun I think.
zazu
Member
Try Parkstone Yacht Club. There is plenty of room at the moment.
Goodge
Member
Re: I am Sailing Somewhere watch the winds on Monday?
Just checked the weather this morning and looking very good for Channel Islands now. Alderney for Friday ?
Wind definately more easterly now, for Friday, seems a shame to go to Weymouth / Poole when we can hit Channel Islands for a few days.
Just checked the weather this morning and looking very good for Channel Islands now. Alderney for Friday ?
Wind definately more easterly now, for Friday, seems a shame to go to Weymouth / Poole when we can hit Channel Islands for a few days.
beancounter
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Does boat hunting count as sailing ?, 'cos that's what we are doing. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
pragmatist
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Come on beancounter - not made a decision yet ? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
