Independence | Upadates & Cruising

[ashtead]

Looks like they are off Poole and still bound for Solent so hopefully it's not too bad out there for their trip today.

 

[MapisM]

According to AIS, the boat reached 16+ knots while rounding St Alban Head, and is still keeping a pretty fast pace.
So, it CAN'T be too bad, I reckon... :encouragement:

 

[stelican]

They seem to be taking the scenic route but with a new boat to them it pays to be cautious.

 

[benjenbav]

Through the Solent now. Stopping Brighton this evening?

 

[tamarix]

Through the Solent now. Stopping Brighton this evening?

Looks like they're there.

 

[MrB]

Looks like they're there.

A couple of hours ago. Looked like good conditions today too.

 

[MrB]

They haven't left for Ramsgate yet, must have been a heavy night in the town lol.

 

[petem]

Come on Robin, where's the update "as it 'appens" and all that !

 

[MrB]

They have only just rounded Dungeness, long way to go to get to Ramsgate tonight.

 

[SP2]

Popped into Dover.

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Popped into Dover.

Uh-oh. That wasn't the plan. Wonder what's happened?

 

[tamarix]

Uh-oh. That wasn't the plan. Wonder what's happened?

They left late so I quess they stopped because it got dark.

 

[MrB]

They left late so I quess they stopped because it got dark.

I thought they may have stopped in Folkestone as they were running late, i didn't think they would press onto Ramsgate in the dark.

 

[NEB]

They were late leaving Brighton due to lack of depth so had to wait for the tide. Apparently Brighton marina does not have as much depth as advertised?

 

[Boat2016]

Uh-oh. That wasn't the plan. Wonder what's happened?

Looking at forecast earlier I’m surprised they got that far, was showing 20knots plus on the nose, can’t imagine it would have been very comfortable

 

[Boat2016]

I thought they may have stopped in Folkestone as they were running late, i didn't think they would press onto Ramsgate in the dark.

What’s wrong with cruising in the dark ?

 

[Portofino]

What’s wrong with cruising in the dark ?

You see more cruising in the day ———— given a choice .

 

[Boat2016]

You see more cruising in the day ———— given a choice .

Yes I agree, daylight would be my preference but this is a delivery trip so would be happy to continue in dark.

 

[petem]

As far as I know they're not professionals nor do they have a fixed deadline for their arrival. The boat is new to them, it's not been unused all winter and it's a cold and windy night too. I think carrying on into the night would be a daft.

 

[MrB]

What’s wrong with cruising in the dark ?

Absolutely nothing if you have the experience to do so. From what i have read, Robins experience of daytime sailing is limited and mostly on the broards not out in one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.