Oostende 2007

I would prefer 23 degrees and 15 knts across the beam.

But if you insist I am sure we can make do with that.

Now go and get a boat so you can come out to play!
 
MagnaC - you mentioned you were looknig for a boat, have you seen Evening Star on boatshed? There's a nice boat to buy. Composite double-ender, about 34 feet. Got £37K? or £37k you could lend me???!
Or www.eveningstar.ch
 
Hee hee.... the money (what money? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) is all very much allocated to my own boat project!

Yes, we are looking, but our plan is buy something that is also our 'clear off around the world' boat, so while the boat looks nice, its not what I am looking for...

We are looking 40 to 44 feet, good sea keeping, and in the short term twin aft cabins to keep the kids happy, plus decent passage making speed...

Current favourite is a Sun Magic 44, which we are going to see on 26th.....

You'd be ok in your boat if you watched the forecast carefully, but a 115 would be a perfect boat for the trip...
 
if you think that's big , ask him about my big boat /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif although I'm not sure I could fit a mast to her /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
 
I've found grib fairly useful for raw data, but you have to know what you're looking at...
 
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FullCircle and Goldfish, in Full Circle.

I take it you mean on the customary annual weekend when the Oostenders have their annual shindig, and its all very crowded?
i.e May Bank Holiday Weekend.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Do you need to pre-book a berth if its very busy?

and what is the consequence if its blowing a hooly and i cant get over?

I of course would prefer no wind and 25 degs of sunshine /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
...in which case, we'll see you off Harwich with our towing bridle ready for your rope! You won't mind sticking to seven knots, will you? And we'll buy you a beer!
 
No pre-booking needed or allowed...

If its really windy, then you'll probably not be the only one not making it...

Besides, as per your request, I have arranged 25 degrees weather, but sadly the only package left also had 15kts of South Westerly wind... hope thats OK? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
wind /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif ,,,,,,,, WIND /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif ,,,,,,,,,,, is that a requirement with a hankie boat then /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif


seriously though , how windy does it have to be to count as a no go for this trip and where's the best site to look out for weather reports for the east coast and channel ?
 
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Do you need to pre-book a berth if its very busy?

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As a rule - Robert does not take bookings - first come, first served.

However, he does take the occasional pre-booking from Mobo's. The Shotley lot do it from time to time.
Try calling him just after you've set off or as soon as you've passed Westhinder - if you're no more than 2-3 hours off he might hold a berth for you.
 
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Do you need to pre-book a berth if its very busy?

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As a rule - Robert does not take bookings - first come, first served.


<span style="color:blue"> so if i arrive sunday there might be a problem getting a berth.
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if you're no more than 2-3 hours off he might hold a berth for you.

<span style="color:red"> so i shall call him as i leave lowestoft </span> /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif



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if you're no more than 2-3 hours off he might hold a berth for you.

<span style="color:red"> so i shall call him as i leave lowestoft </span> /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif



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Only if you can still afford to - it could be quite expensive by then /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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