Something for next year?

[Koeketiene]

As this is still supposed to be the Ostend trip forum, me thinks I might as well post this here.
If this does not encourage a better turn-out next year, I don't know what will.

A place to visit?

 

[sailorman]

Count Mel n Me in eta Oostende 17.00 thurs before Whit w/e /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Count me in....! .....new boat permitting (Deja vu Will?)

 

[sailorman]

wot another MAB Niel /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Koeketiene]

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Deja vu Will?

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All over again /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Koeketiene]

No need to state the bleeding obvious. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Had your names down already. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Could be..... or maybe not.....

Depends on how much the thieving estate agents charge to sell my house..... and therefore how much is left over..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[FullCircle]

Ahem.

Me me me!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Note: Not open at the weekends, or Public Hols.


I propose a Nieupoort special trip, leaving the Oostende trip for the hardened early season travellers. Minibus or small coach for the day?

 

[Koeketiene]

Minibus or small coach is a risk - they'll want a deposit.
Who's going to put that up? What about no-shows?

Public transport, IMHO, is a cheap & safe option.
Nothing against Nieuwpoort (Air Force YC VERY good) but it's the end of beyond - no rail connection.
Whereas in Ostend you could get a direct train to Antwerp and then change to catch the train to Puurs (Duvel brewery) for the princely sum of €14.10 (www.nmbs.be)

 

[FullCircle]

There is a tram that runs from the marina road exit into Oostende, about 10km I think, every 30 mins or so.

Magna C and I both went to Air Force YC this year, and were knocked out with the place.

You are prob right though. I am happy to book a Transit taxi when we get to Oostende. We may need assistance in returning! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Koeketiene]

17 kms to be exact - tram service is good, but stops about every half km. Journey takes over an hour.

When we kept Yanita in Ostend I got lifts from St Albans to Nieuwpoort on a regular basis.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Easy either way.... although a mid season run over to Niuewpoort would be fun.... maybe we could grab a few of those Solent softies and bring 'em along?

 

[Colvic Watson]

Count us in - for the meet and the return, mid season would be about when we bring 'Muddy Paws' back from her berth in Nieuwpoort. The KYCN restaurant is the best and Nieuwpoort is a jolly nice place.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Yep, we really enjoyed our stay at the Airforce marina earlier this year, and had a cracking good meal at the KYCN... didn't know you were based there now.....

 

[Koeketiene]

I post this for no reason whatsoever

 

[Colvic Watson]

Yes - got stuck between some awful weather and the start of term. We enquired about a marina berth for a 2 weeks and it came to over £100 a week. We then asked about storage ashore and it was 200 euros for the whole 6 months. It's annoying not to be able to pop down to Faversham to do a few odd jobs but we've had 3 great weekends on board and I seem to be spending less at the chandlers! Can't wait to sail her back though...