eastcoastbernie
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
What do we reckon team? Bradwell on Friday?
What do we reckon team? Bradwell on Friday?
Pipedream's progress in the Jester Challenge
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MoodySabre
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
I've emailed Gary for a whisper on ETA and an invite for him and Mum to Bradwell. This cannot be ignored can it? With westerlies and maybe only 250 miles to go it could be early Friday or even late Thursday. Keep you posted.
All that way and the last bit across the estuary will probably be the hardest.
I've emailed Gary for a whisper on ETA and an invite for him and Mum to Bradwell. This cannot be ignored can it? With westerlies and maybe only 250 miles to go it could be early Friday or even late Thursday. Keep you posted.
All that way and the last bit across the estuary will probably be the hardest.
Phoenix of Hamble
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
So lets start a fun sweepstake for arrival.... to the nearest hour.... first line on the cleat at Bradwell.....
I'll start with:
Friday 07h00
So lets start a fun sweepstake for arrival.... to the nearest hour.... first line on the cleat at Bradwell.....
I'll start with:
Friday 07h00
MoodySabre
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Excellent choice Neil - LW 0640 0.9m - he won't get up the creek /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Friday 1000
Excellent choice Neil - LW 0640 0.9m - he won't get up the creek /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Friday 1000
Sixpence
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Beaten to it again, thought about doing this last night and forgot /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Friday 12-00
Beaten to it again, thought about doing this last night and forgot /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Friday 12-00
eastcoastbernie
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
OK, Friday 14.00 hrs.
And I think we should have a time limit on entries. Otherwise some bright spark will put in their guesstimate when he's visible from the pontoon at Bradwell!
OK, Friday 14.00 hrs.
And I think we should have a time limit on entries. Otherwise some bright spark will put in their guesstimate when he's visible from the pontoon at Bradwell!
Artemis_C2121
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Anyone thinking of heading out to meet him would poss hitch a ride, although not sure how close we wana get is he hasnt been bathing reg in this heat /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Anyone thinking of heading out to meet him would poss hitch a ride, although not sure how close we wana get is he hasnt been bathing reg in this heat /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Phoenix of Hamble
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
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Excellent choice Neil - LW 0640 0.9m - he won't get up the creek /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Friday 1000
[/ QUOTE ]Damn....... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
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Excellent choice Neil - LW 0640 0.9m - he won't get up the creek /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Friday 1000
[/ QUOTE ]Damn....... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
CPD
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Hi all - Alans last x 2 messages below - he may even be early!? - Gary
HI GARY, JUST PASSED ISLE OF WIGHT ETA BRADWELL TOMORROW LATE AFTERNOON ONWARDS. LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT PINT
3007 5037.0N 0D04.3W 116NM TO BRADWELL. NO WIND AT ALL. SHOULD JUST BE ENOUGH FUEL TO DO NON STOP. ALL WELL.
Hi all - Alans last x 2 messages below - he may even be early!? - Gary
HI GARY, JUST PASSED ISLE OF WIGHT ETA BRADWELL TOMORROW LATE AFTERNOON ONWARDS. LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT PINT
3007 5037.0N 0D04.3W 116NM TO BRADWELL. NO WIND AT ALL. SHOULD JUST BE ENOUGH FUEL TO DO NON STOP. ALL WELL.
MoodySabre
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
That's buugered the sweepstake then /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I shall go over to Bradwell mid-afternoon (I have a sailing day on Friday and the admiral has given me early leave). Anybody else able to come? I'll be on A33 and will check with the marina that he is due in his old berth (he has asked for a bigger one in anticipation of greater things).
I might even have a /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif too.
That's buugered the sweepstake then /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I shall go over to Bradwell mid-afternoon (I have a sailing day on Friday and the admiral has given me early leave). Anybody else able to come? I'll be on A33 and will check with the marina that he is due in his old berth (he has asked for a bigger one in anticipation of greater things).
I might even have a /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif too.
Phoenix of Hamble
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Artemis_C2121
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Roger
I may join you will text or call you tomorrow
nev
Roger
I may join you will text or call you tomorrow
nev
Phoenix of Hamble
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
well, i'm going to Hull for the day.... so at least if he overshoots he'll still have a greeting party..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
well, i'm going to Hull for the day.... so at least if he overshoots he'll still have a greeting party..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Sixpence
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
I'm stuck here in Spalding if he overshoots but doesn't make Hull /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Good man Alan, have a shower when you get in and looking forward to sinking a few pints together soon.
I'm stuck here in Spalding if he overshoots but doesn't make Hull /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Good man Alan, have a shower when you get in and looking forward to sinking a few pints together soon.
eastcoastbernie
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Unfortunately, have to be here until at least Friday lunchtime so will have to miss the Return of The Conquering Hero. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Unfortunately, have to be here until at least Friday lunchtime so will have to miss the Return of The Conquering Hero. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
eastcoastbernie
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Just spoken to Alan. He is close to Ramsgate. No wind and low on fuel. I suggested he call in to Ramsgate to top up with diesel, but he is rather keen to do Azores to Bradwell non stop. If, after he's dipped the tank and decided there is enough to carry on, he expects to be in Bradwell this afternoon.
He sounded in very good spirits, but looking forward to a good sleep.
Just spoken to Alan. He is close to Ramsgate. No wind and low on fuel. I suggested he call in to Ramsgate to top up with diesel, but he is rather keen to do Azores to Bradwell non stop. If, after he's dipped the tank and decided there is enough to carry on, he expects to be in Bradwell this afternoon.
He sounded in very good spirits, but looking forward to a good sleep.
MoodySabre
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Re: Pipedream\'s progress in the Jester Challenge
Gave the man a call - half across the estuary. He did pop into Ramsgate for some fuel since when it has been windy! He may have to stick the iron jib on when he gets nearer and punch the tide so as to get back before LWS at 1814. Sailing 1500 miles and then not being able to get into the marina - now that would be cruel /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Gave the man a call - half across the estuary. He did pop into Ramsgate for some fuel since when it has been windy! He may have to stick the iron jib on when he gets nearer and punch the tide so as to get back before LWS at 1814. Sailing 1500 miles and then not being able to get into the marina - now that would be cruel /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
eastcoastbernie
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Re: Pipedream back safe and well!
It's official! Alan's just arrived at Bradwell.
Well done Alan!
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It's official! Alan's just arrived at Bradwell.
Well done Alan!
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Artemis_C2121
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Re: Pipedream back safe and well!
Much respect and admiration for a great achivement
well done Alan
Much respect and admiration for a great achivement
well done Alan
FullCircle
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Re: Pipedream back safe and well!
Excellent news. Off for a shower and a beer now then....
Has anyone considered that coming back was actually more difficult, as he did it more or less in one, and through the entirety of the channel with all the Shipping lanes there.
Well done mate.
Excellent news. Off for a shower and a beer now then....
Has anyone considered that coming back was actually more difficult, as he did it more or less in one, and through the entirety of the channel with all the Shipping lanes there.
Well done mate.