Summer Solstice Overnighter

[OGITD]

It wasn't my idea (I wish it was!) .... but!

If the weather is conducive to an ‘overnighter' who would be up-for a Sail / Motor on the Solstice?

Because:

1, I think night sailing is magical ..... don't ask me why .... I just do!

2, It's the Solstice.

3, You will enjoy it, you will remember it for a long time ... and! .... we might even start a trend!

4, We are spoilt for choice in the Clyde with Ailsa, Arran and Bute to sail around etc.

5, We can have a competition for best sunset & sunrise sailing photos / videos..... prize being credit on the forum.

6, And you might see me! ...... I know - I know! .... I hear you all saying ... OMG we sincerely hope not!

But! .... you must confirm with your insurance that you are covered for night-time sailing / hours ..... as it's not included on all policies as standard.

 

[capnsensible]

Would love to, if only I was there!

Hope it all works, you are right, could start a trend.

Good luck, hope you can post a great result.

CS

 

[OGITD]

Thanks!

Would love to, if only I was there!

Hope it all works, you are right, could start a trend.

Good luck, hope you can post a great result.

CS

& you would be more than welcome .... anytime!

&-& I do hope so ....

&-&-& .... talking of Arran (as some are!) .... we could have a 'Solstice BBQ Big Breakfast' on the beach! ..... & why not!?

 

[Spyro]

& you would be more than welcome .... anytime!

&-& I do hope so ....

&-&-& .... talking of Arran (as some are!) .... we could have a 'Solstice BBQ Big Breakfast' on the beach! ..... & why not!?

That would be good but I will be away then.

 

[OGITD]

Awwww-Ball-Hooks

That would be good but I will be away then.

It would of been great to share the Sea, the event, some songs & a Dram or three ..... well! .... hopefully sometime this season ... eh!

But check-out the Moon phase:

http://lunaf.com/english/moon-phases/lunar-calendar-2013/06/16/

Not quite 'full' ..... but still possibly good light / visibility.

 

[Angele]

Sorry, I can't make the date.

But, if you could just move the solstice to the following weekend I might be up for it.

 

[aquaplane]

We will have just launched so I don't know if we will be in a state to join in but it sounds interesting.

The last thing I need is a deadline but we may see you about on our travels that W/E.

 

[mikeinkwazi]

Good idea! I love sailing overnight and the Solstice is a perfect excuse. Please PM details (By the way I have a Twister 28 now)

 

[OGITD]

Good idea! I love sailing overnight and the Solstice is a perfect excuse. Please PM details (By the way I have a Twister 28 now)

PM sent! ...

 

[OGITD]

Send our photo's to the BBC!?

May as well!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0193zd2/profiles/send-your-sunset-photographs

 

[laika]

1, I think night sailing is magical ..... don't ask me why .... I just do!

2, It's the Solstice.
[...]
4, We are spoilt for choice in the Clyde with Ailsa, Arran and Bute to sail around etc.

Don't mean to be a pedant, but if you like night sailing so much, isn't the solstice in the north of scotland kind of the wrong time/place to do it? I presumed you meant the summer solstice of course...

 

[Billjratt]

It depends on cloud cover Mr Pedant. It's unusual to get the real "never-gets-dark" scenario that should theoretically happen.
Old Git D - how's about a midnight Barbie in Wreck bay (a quickie) then onward to either of the Loch Fyne centres for a snooze then lunch, followed by whatever your time )or the weather) allows.
This was midsummer sunset wreck bay 2010.

 

[Spyro]

Just re-read the OP.
have you a new boat John? Those lumps of rock you mention sailing round will take more than a night, Arran is 56 by road, Bute about 35 but a good 15 miles or so for you to reach and ailsa is a good 70 mile round trip with nothing in between. A trip round wee cumbrae might be more realistic

 

[OGITD]

have you a new boat John?

I wish .... SWMBO very nearly had a very nice contract in the North East with 'mega-spondooliks' & my first thought was 'new boat' .... but alas .... it was not to be! ...

Those lumps of rock you mention sailing round will take more than a night

I know .... but I can adjust my ETD to accommodate ..... but I don't know where 'Wreck Bay' (I just don't like the sound of that ) is yet.

I personally would like to be out on the water for sunset & sunrise (magic time) .... & then possibly over to a nice beach for a 'Big-Breakfast-Solstice-BBQ' ..... & then grab a kip / snooze-ex before heading somewhere for the Saturday night.

The simplest option for 'Moi' would be to sail 21:00 & aim for Brodick / Millport ETA 05:00 for BBSBBQ (Eileans beach if Millport.)
& to cover the additional hours I / we could complete a circuit-ish of the bay / estuary arriving at an appropriate / nice location for some food.

But I'm up-for any suggestions and very happy to just 'go-with-the-flow'.

 

[OGITD]

The weather will decide

But as there might be an opportunity to meet-up with another Forumite who's sailing from another area .... initially it's going to be Millport & the 'Eileans' .... hopefully picking up a mooring or if full of boats from Largs (nothing new there then ... ) dropping the 'Hook' on the other side (something else I need to sort out since the incident with the angle-grinder.)

And if I'm not too tired, the weather is good & my Crew are up-for-it .... then on completion of the 'SBBBBBQ' (Solstice Big Breakfast Beach BBQ) it's over to Arran for the second part of a good weekend.

Edit .... I've found two spare batteries & a big memory card for my camera .... so hopefully many good photos!

 

[OGITD]

And it's the 'Supermoon'!

http://planetsave.com/2013/06/11/supermoon-2013-super-moon-occurring-on-june-23-2013/

But have you seen the weather:

With wind from the South Millport is out of the equation .... so it's over to Brodick tonight, Lamlash Bay Saturday returning to Troon on the Sunday ... but have you seen that nasty front!?