Prefered date for Scuttlebutt Cherbourg Cruise 2013

[Whitelighter]

I dont mind which date, but could do with firming it up asap as I need to book leave at work

 

[dancingwithmoons]

My vote is for the early weekend, always last minute weather I get the time due to work so not a strong preference, I would do St Vaast again before hand if weather permits

 

[Talulah]

One option is to go for the first weekend. If storms are forecast then it leaves the second weekend open as a fallback.

 

[Sailfree]

One option is to go for the first weekend. If storms are forecast then it leaves the second weekend open as a fallback.

Good idea but YC unlikely to have space for any last minute bookings. Fergus books it months ahead and dependant on size of reservation YC take additional local bookings. We were a bit concerned last year as while there are usually a few last minute cancelations if there were not we would break our max number reservation. I warned my crew that if there were not any cancellations I would ask them to eat elsewhere!!

I can also foresee a problem with less that ideal weather and say 50% requesting to delay it while others say weather is good enough!

I think one way you idea could work as a backup plan is if 1st early weekend is a washout then we arrange for the second with morning wine tasting, afternoon pontoon gathering and if no room at the inn (YC) then we go to say 6 different restaurants with small groups of 8.

 

[Talulah]

Good idea but YC unlikely to have space for any last minute bookings. Fergus books it months ahead and dependant on size of reservation YC take additional local bookings. We were a bit concerned last year as while there are usually a few last minute cancelations if there were not we would break our max number reservation. I warned my crew that if there were not any cancellations I would ask them to eat elsewhere!!

I can also foresee a problem with less that ideal weather and say 50% requesting to delay it while others say weather is good enough!

I think one way you idea could work as a backup plan is if 1st early weekend is a washout then we arrange for the second with morning wine tasting, afternoon pontoon gathering and if no room at the inn (YC) then we go to say 6 different restaurants with small groups of 8.

Sounds like a plan.

 

[LadyInBed]

if no room at the inn (YC) then we go to say 6 different restaurants with small groups of 8.

Or take away pizza on the pontoon

 

[Sailfree]

OK No strong preference for either weekend as whichever one a few can't make. So in conjunction with Talulah's suggestion that early weekend gives us a second opportunity on the last weekend albeit with different dining arrangements if first is a washout with F9 winds. We will go for the 1st weekend 14th /15th september 2013. I will book my boat and later Fergus can book YC.

 

[Topcat47]

@*!!&%.

 

[grumpy_o_g]

Just an observation but SIBS is 13th-22nd September next year.

 

[prv]

We will go for the 1st weekend 14th /15th september 2013.

Done! In the diary it is.

Pete

 

[Sailfree]

Just an observation but SIBS is 13th-22nd September next year.

It has often conflicted with one of the SIBS weekends. If you can produce a receipt for a new boat bought at SIBS you are excused!!

 

[janeK]

Cherbourg w/end Sept 2013

OK No strong preference for either weekend as whichever one a few can't make. So in conjunction with Talulah's suggestion that early weekend gives us a second opportunity on the last weekend albeit with different dining arrangements if first is a washout with F9 winds. We will go for the 1st weekend 14th /15th september 2013. I will book my boat and later Fergus can book YC.

According to my diary the 1st weekend is 7/8th Sept not the 14/15th Sept. Could someone please clarify which weekend applies.
Sorry have just read all the threads and there are conflicting dates!

Many thanks

JaneK

 

[prv]

According to my diary the 1st weekend is 7/8th Sept not the 14/15th Sept.

He didn't mean the first weekend of the month, but the first weekend of the two offered in the original post

14th/15th it is.

Pete

 

[Sailfree]

Sorry Jane in my PM to you I relied on my memory from 2012. can't do that at my age!!

PVR is right its the 14/15th Sept as first choice.

 

[LadyInBed]

He didn't mean the first weekend of the month, but the first weekend of the two offered in the original post

14th/15th it is.

Pete

Jane, it's all to do with the time of the month . . . . . Neaps

 

[Sailfree]

Jane, it's all to do with the time of the month . . . . . Neaps

Afraid its not Janes fault but mine. I wrongly advised her in a PM without checking back to this thread!

 

[janeK]

Cherbourg Cruise 2013

Now now boys, thank you all for the replies and to Sailfree for organising yet another cruise

Please count me in. I will await the boat list but am 1 boat x 7 crew.

Thanks

janeK

 

[BlueSkyNick]

Now now boys, thank you all for the replies and to Sailfree for organising yet another cruise

Please count me in. I will await the boat list but am 1 boat x 7 crew.

Thanks

janeK

Oh yeah? Sounds great - what boat is that, then ?

 

[janeK]

Oh yeah? Sounds great - what boat is that, then ?

Hey you and no it's not mine....... Actually a friends Bav 50' out of Southampton. Considering I missed last years outing have been recommending it and hey ho.......

 

[outtametree]

Commitments for earlier date, looks like we're missing it again.
May try to crew for JaneK's friends boat.