Littleship - A load of rubbish

[Philiz]

The story that Littleship is only capable of 6 Knots is a load of rubbish. I was forced to helm her from PD to Holyhead on Saturday, the GPS indicated between 8 and 9 knots most of the way and peaked at 11.9 at one of the more 'exciting' moments.

The old gal took the lumpy stuff well, all crockery and glassware remained intact, although the bell rang quite a few times.

Cheers Tom and James for a most enjoyable afternoon and for the local knowledge passed on, the evening wasn't bad either

 

[hlb]

Ye, and the tide was doing 12 knots at the time, so as usual, she was going backwards!!

 

[Searush]

Ye, and the tide was doing 12 knots at the time, so as usual, she was going backwards!!

Duh! You beat me to it Haydn. Spring tides that weekend had rates of 3-4kts just along the coast there. What was the log showing Philiz for the rate thro the water rather than over the ground?

Little Ship is still a beautiful & practical boat in all conditions, I've always admired the Grand Banks.

 

[Philiz]

There might have been a bit of tide assistance here and there, but she's quick I tell yer. Had to keep slowing down, we were going light-headed

 

[Philiz]

What was the log showing Philiz for the rate thro the water rather than over the ground?

Dunno, don't think she has one, but might be corrected on that. Anyway, we were going to fast to start browsing all the instrumentation

 

[Searush]

It must be a strange heady feeling, whooshing along at those speeds in a ballroom.

 

[Kilter]

So it was you that was responsible for the waggly wake then?

 

[Philiz]

It must be a strange heady feeling, whooshing along at those speeds in a ballroom.

Yes it is, there was more than one occasion when I nearly spilt my tea.

 

[Philiz]

So it was you that was responsible for the waggly wake then?

Wake?? Now you're just being silly

 

[Kawasaki]

Yes it is, there was more than one occasion when I nearly spilt my tea.

TEA?

 

[Philiz]

TEA?

Yes, only tea served while en route, well apart from the sandwiches, pork pie, tomatoes and cake.

Ask Tom about the 'manners'

 

[old_salt]

So it was you that was responsible for the waggly wake then?

This sounds like they where doing it anticlockwise it would be just doodling in and out of the mouse Islands at that speed.

 

[Searush]

This sounds like they where doing it anticlockwise it would be just doodling in and out of the mouse Islands at that speed.

Nah, they weren't going all the way round, just a day trip from PD & over the bar to Holyhead.

 

[Philiz]

Nah, they weren't going all the way round, just a day trip from PD & over the bar to Holyhead.

Over the bar, did yer see what the weather was like Saturday! We went via Puffin, hugged the coast most of the way, except when I cocked it up and caught some overfalls off Lynas Point

 

[Philiz]

This sounds like they where doing it anticlockwise it would be just doodling in and out of the mouse Islands at that speed.

 

[LittleShip]

It must be a strange heady feeling, whooshing along at those speeds in a ballroom.

Funnie Shes been called a few things on here but never a ball room....

Tom

 

[LittleShip]

Yes, only tea served while en route, well apart from the sandwiches, pork pie, tomatoes and cake.

Ask Tom about the 'manners'

Hmmm! I have a friend who makes a great Manhattan drink ! we call them manners...... Phil apparently is partial to one or three, good job his swimbo was driving back to PD, I think Phil slept..... until midday

Phil you forgot to mention putting water on the back deck in the Overfalls ?

Tom

 

[Major Catastrophe]

As one who served before Little Ships mast, I have witnessed her 10+ knot speed.

I have also heard the bell ring, which is actually a warning, but the drinks cabinet is sealed when at sea.

 

[Philiz]

Phil you forgot to mention putting water on the back deck in the Overfalls ?
Tom

Didn't think it was worth mentioning, after all, it was only about a foot deep
Funny though eh. I take it your trouser bottoms are dry now?

 

[Philiz]

Hmmm! I have a friend who makes a great Manhattan drink ! we call them manners...... Phil apparently is partial to one or three, good job his swimbo was driving back to PD, I think Phil slept..... until midday
Tom

Hoy, listen who's talking, a little bird tells me Littleships Skipper fell asleep fully clothed with stains down his shirt front! Derek and his manners have a lot to answer for. Good day /night though eh.