the new ACCURATE pirate poll!

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Ok, some dates that make sense!!!!

 

[nigelm]

Although I voted for 21st the 4th would be ok for us also as we be on the boat anyway (hopefully) Fingers crossed for some better weather

 

[ChattingLil]

Although I voted for 21st the 4th would be ok for us also as we be on the boat anyway (hopefully) Fingers crossed for some better weather

same for me. either date good for us.

 

[Goldfish]

hopefully full circle will be in the water and Mr FC home the weekend of the 21st. However i will try to be there with or without if i can cadge a lift.

 

[Sixpence]

There's always someone that goes for the 'something else' vote, and no, it wasn't me

 

[Santana379]

OGA Swamazons

I believe 21/22 July is the Old Gaffers Association Swallows & Amazons ("Swamazons") weekend, with the open boat race around Swallow (Horsey) Island.

A very good spectacle at the Flint Island anchorage, though it could get a bit busy briefly. Let's hope they aren't tacking at that point!

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

we've combined the two before.... and has worked well.... the old clinker dinghies sailing by is a real treat!

 

[millbeach]

21st or 4th looks good.

At work at mo, not sure if tides out of Blackwater( Maldon) any good?.

 

[FullCircle]

hopefully full circle will be in the water and Mr FC home the weekend of the 21st. However i will try to be there with or without if i can cadge a lift.

23rd July is Job1 so little chance of me being there love. Velly Solly.

 

[nigelm]

21st or 4th looks good.

At work at mo, not sure if tides out of Blackwater( Maldon) any good?.

If low water in the evening at walton then you have plenty of time for a lay in , a big breakfast before you leave , same as us really , except i have a missus and 3 bilge rats to factor in the leaving equation

 

[Bru]

Be afraid, be very afraid ...

Those weekends are either end of the first week of our planned two week major summer cruise so the weather is BOUND to be bloody awful

 

[photodog]

Either works for us.

However fourth would be best as its during the olympics... ( i voted for the fourth btw.. )....

Might i suuggest... As many seem to be up for either... We schedule the 21st and if the weather is carp... Come back on the fourth?

 

[millbeach]

Good idea

 

[CliveG]

I believe 21/22 July is the Old Gaffers Association Swallows & Amazons ("Swamazons") weekend, with the open boat race around Swallow (Horsey) Island.

A very good spectacle at the Flint Island anchorage, though it could get a bit busy briefly. Let's hope they aren't tacking at that point!

That makes the 21st even more attractive.

When are we going to declare the result?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Shortly!

Doug's point about a potential later foul weather alternative is a good one.

Not so sure how easy it'll be work wise for SWMBO, but we'll just have to play that by ear.

 

[CliveG]

Shortly!

Don't call me shortly

As you say Doug has a very good point.
I have a few family members bugging me for the date to be confirmed.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Pirate weekend - the date!

Ok... So Ianqv kicked us all into action, we've debated endlessly, we (I!) put up a poll with dates that made no sense, had another go, and we ended up with no clear winner!

However, three factors have driven a decision... Firstly I had a pm about another group planning on Stone point for one of the dates, secondly a bit of checking uncovered that many could do both, and last but not least, I felt hugely guilty that Ianqv kicked all this off, and then we looked like we were about to pick the one date he couldn't make!!!

So......

Its the 4th August.

We've got to pick a date eventually, and you can't please everyone... But this seems the most practical option.

Get it in your diaries!