CaptainCava
New member
Hi Nick, Please add my name to the list (Bear Necessity, Moody 376 out of Lymington). Pam & I are just back from an enforced 10 day stay in Jersey having ripped our Genoa and broken the engine. Clever eh? Regards, John
Scuttlebutt to Cherbourg 2005
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BlueSkyNick
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Good to hear from you John - pleased to put your name on the list.
Ripped genoas are not my strong point, but I know what a (very) broken Thornycroft looks like !
Ripped genoas are not my strong point, but I know what a (very) broken Thornycroft looks like !
dralex
New member
Plans are now coming together- I have the week off before the original dates, which is a pain. Hopefully, I will be there with Supernova. I'm still not sure where I'll be coming from- if one plan comes off, the boat will be in the CIs, in which case I'll fly back out and come from there. If not ( and we end up doing other holiday involving car and Ireland!!), then I'll probably be leaving Thursday/ Friday, probably from Torbay. Aim to come back Sunday, but can be flexible into Monday, and possibly can come back via the M25 ( Solent). If this is the case, I will have a couple of places both ways. Should know for definate where I will be sailing from by the end of next week.
Alex
Alex
BlueSkyNick
Active member
Great News Alex, we will look forward to meeting you.
dralex
New member
OK- looks like I'll be going from Torquay, weather permitting, and may (probably) have room for two extras ( and still be comfortable). Plans are fairly flexible at present, so it could be a straight run to Cherbourg, or perhaps a stop in Guernsey or Alderney.
PM me if you're interested in coming. I can singlehand the boat, but a bit of helming experience and sail trimming would be useful, as well as being able to make bacon butties and tea while going up and down.
Alex
PM me if you're interested in coming. I can singlehand the boat, but a bit of helming experience and sail trimming would be useful, as well as being able to make bacon butties and tea while going up and down.
Alex
dralex
New member
Message for Thomas1 as the PM is not working this am.
Hi Tom
I've tried to PM you but the system is not letting me. THanks for the PM. You're welcome along. Where are you based? It would make sense to go for a little day sail beforehand just so you familiarise yourself with the boat and also decide if you can tolerate up to 20 hours with me. If it was just the two of us, I would suggest breaking the trip in St Peter Port for a night, but we can just play it by ear depending on conditions. Can you PM me again with some more details so I can give you a call.
Regards
Alex
Hi Tom
I've tried to PM you but the system is not letting me. THanks for the PM. You're welcome along. Where are you based? It would make sense to go for a little day sail beforehand just so you familiarise yourself with the boat and also decide if you can tolerate up to 20 hours with me. If it was just the two of us, I would suggest breaking the trip in St Peter Port for a night, but we can just play it by ear depending on conditions. Can you PM me again with some more details so I can give you a call.
Regards
Alex
gregmlucas
Member
Count me in.
I've got a berth sorted on Maha out of Southampton.
See you there!
Cheers,
. . Greg
I've got a berth sorted on Maha out of Southampton.
See you there!
Cheers,
. . Greg
BlueSkyNick
Active member
OK, you are on the list Greg,
will look forward to seeing you there.
will look forward to seeing you there.
Sans Bateau
Well-known member
Ok I can now confirm that we will be along, crew all aranged and ready to go, anything over a force 6 and your on your own though!
Moose
New member
Could I please be added to the list.
3peeps and 1 boat
3peeps and 1 boat
BlueSkyNick
Active member
Ok You are on the list cos you've got the biggest saloon .... expect a few visitors after the YC chuck us out /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
BlueSkyNick
Active member
Thanks for the update - I will be compiling final numbers once we get into September.
flyingjunior
New member
Hi there the boss is not willing to take the boat now (he is currently busy womanising) so I am looking for a berth anywhere.
reeferjon
Member
Count me in please.. in Reefer, my Trapper 300 + sailing buddy.
Phoenix of Hamble
Active member
Jeepers.....
For anyone without a crewing slot yet, don't worry......
There are so many boats going across, that you'll be able to walk over, stepping from deck to deck... bit like Cowes week, but across the channel... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
For anyone without a crewing slot yet, don't worry......
There are so many boats going across, that you'll be able to walk over, stepping from deck to deck... bit like Cowes week, but across the channel... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Sans Bateau
Well-known member
At this rate if we can all cross together we will be able to make the tankers and container ships go around the back of us!
DeeGee
Active member
Is this still on - 24th Sept.
Is one allowed to RDV with the 'fleet' at C'bourg but coming up from N Brittany?? Or is this a cliquey thingy...??
Is one allowed to RDV with the 'fleet' at C'bourg but coming up from N Brittany?? Or is this a cliquey thingy...??
BlueSkyNick
Active member
Definitely not a cliquey thing, all are welcome. Mobos, yachts, and catamarans included.
Doesn't matter how you get there, one person usually comes from Paris by train!
I will put you on the list for now.
We will be seeking confirmation of numbers in early September. If you are going to be off line prior to 24th September, please let me know.
WIll look forward to meeting you.
Doesn't matter how you get there, one person usually comes from Paris by train!
I will put you on the list for now.
We will be seeking confirmation of numbers in early September. If you are going to be off line prior to 24th September, please let me know.
WIll look forward to meeting you.
reeferjon
Member
Is there a fleet rendezvous in the Solent for the journey there? It's going to be our first x channel so we'd quite like to go with other boats... we're sailing from Gosport..
StugeronSteve
New member
Hi. It can prove very difficult to sail "in company" over any reasonable distance, however, looking at the number of boats going, it is highly likely that you will be in contact with someone for the trip.
We are likely to be making the passage over Friday night, leaving via the Western Solent. If you post your departure time, and place, on the forum I am sure that there will be someone able to keep in touch. There is usually a list of mobile, mmsi, numbers issued to the participating boats.
Look forward to meeting you.
Steve.
We are likely to be making the passage over Friday night, leaving via the Western Solent. If you post your departure time, and place, on the forum I am sure that there will be someone able to keep in touch. There is usually a list of mobile, mmsi, numbers issued to the participating boats.
Look forward to meeting you.
Steve.
