Possibly my limit today (Solent)

[Warpa]

I knew there would be a chop out on the Solent as soon as i headed up river toward Shamrock Quay to see the boats off, but i didnt expect it to be as rough as it was

I got the lad to put the bow cover back on (17' Maxum for those unsure) and headed up toward the hamble against the wind. Very busy out there, sailing schools seemed to be running flat out in speed and popularity!

Had a play for a couple of hours between Weston shore and Hythe seeing how the boat handled and it was fine, took on no water and im sure it could have taken a bigger chop but the comfort was well out of the window for any long trip.

Not sure what the sea state was like off Calshot, but as i had 'er indoors' with me i kept things as smooth as possible. Heading back with the wind was the most fun, riding some very large swell but with the wind it was smooth landings with a load of spray

Total contrast to being out yesterday, couldt take any pics as i didnt want to get the iphone wet

Anyone else out there today that got any pics or video??

PS I know its a small boat, but i could really use a windscreen wiper, all i get to see is a screen of caked on salt unless i sit on the back of the seat and look over (which i do most of the time) but need a break from the wind noise every now and then.

 

[sarabande]

have you tried RainX ?

http://www.rainx.co.uk/tips.php

 

[Warpa]

have you tried RainX ?

http://www.rainx.co.uk/tips.php

Being a very keen detailer on my truck i have heard a lot about this, i tries it years ago and didnt rate it, ill give it a go

 

[maverickofpoole]

I can vouch for rainx brilliant but you do need to keep toping it up. I do it every couple of months on mine

Martin

 

[colingr]

Rainx ++1. Agreed, top up every couple of month months.

We were out yesterday, not too bad heading down although got a bit wet into the wind. Coming back up the river was fun against a strong ebb tide. Trying to get used to my mates boat which I'd never helmed before (Larson 240 cuddy).

 

[z1ppy]

It sure was choppy as the Clipper boats went down southampton water yesterday!

Wouldnt say they were big but coming from all angles it was VERY confused and very difficult to drive!

We headed over to Osborne bay to see the start and follow the boats up to Stokes Bay. to be honest, by the time the boats put their first tack in most of the following spectator boats has gone and it was really quite nice out there.

i have got some pictures of the start but need to resize them later.

 

[benjenbav]

I left Lymington heading for the Needles yesterday just behind an open sports boat, maybe 18 ft, with about six people in it. They looked so low down and there was a bit of a confused chop and really I didn't envy them. After about half a mile they turned back, which I'm sure was prudent.

 

[Warpa]

I left Lymington heading for the Needles yesterday just behind an open sports boat, maybe 18 ft, with about six people in it. They looked so low down and there was a bit of a confused chop and really I didn't envy them. After about half a mile they turned back, which I'm sure was prudent.

Im not sure how it would be just out of Lymington, if the chop was anything like i experienced off Caldhot a few weeks back i would have turned back, a boat that size with 6 people in it is pushing the limits


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We headed over to Osborne bay to see the start and follow the boats up to Stokes Bay. to be honest, by the time the boats put their first tack in most of the following spectator boats has gone and it was really quite nice out there.

i have got some pictures of the start but need to resize them later.

Look forward to the pics