ashtead
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Looks like they are off Poole and still bound for Solent so hopefully it's not too bad out there for their trip today.
Independence | Upadates & Cruising
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MapisM
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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:
So, it CAN'T be too bad, I reckon... :encouragement:
stelican
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They seem to be taking the scenic route but with a new boat to them it pays to be cautious.
benjenbav
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Through the Solent now. Stopping Brighton this evening?
tamarix
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Looks like they're there.
MrB
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A couple of hours ago. Looked like good conditions today too.
MrB
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They haven't left for Ramsgate yet, must have been a heavy night in the town lol.
petem
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Come on Robin, where's the update "as it 'appens" and all that 
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MrB
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They have only just rounded Dungeness, long way to go to get to Ramsgate tonight.
SP2
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Popped into Dover.
jimmy_the_builder
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Uh-oh. That wasn't the plan. Wonder what's happened?
tamarix
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They left late so I quess they stopped because it got dark.
MrB
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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
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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
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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
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What’s wrong with cruising in the dark ?
Portofino
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You see more cruising in the day ———— given a choice .
Boat2016
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Yes I agree, daylight would be my preference but this is a delivery trip so would be happy to continue in dark.
petem
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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
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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.
