Too windy today?

[KenLee]

Hi Guys, what do you think...too windy out on the South coast (Poole) today for a 22 foot motor boat? Thanks for your advice.

 

[gjgm]

this is a good page
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/

I'd think you ll be ok, just watch the headlands for the overfalls, and only do what you are the crew are comfortable with. No shame in turning back.

 

[KenLee]

Many thanks for your advice.

 

[Rustyknight]

Have a look at Poole Harbour Weather.com to see whats happening "real time"....

 

[billabongjpm]

Tried to get to our boat this morning. After filling the dinghy with 6 inches of water we turned round and came home. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[Lakesailor]

Goodness me. Lakes is a bit becalmed.

This afternoon on Coniston

Just to make it a Mobo post

 

[Chrusty1]

Tee-hee! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I don't think some of these mobo jockies do waves, except the kind that they kick up themselves.....

 

[Ramage]

A little offensive, don't you think?

 

[AndieMac]

The big (steam?) launch Lakesailor........ an unusual craft? Do you know anything about it?

 

[AndieMac]

In the top pic., the classic timber launch with the red and white sun awning, do you find it impairs forward vision?

Would it not be better mounted horizontally? Maybe keep the sun off the helmsman more efficientally.

This is only a suggestion mind you, but you never know, you could start a whole new trend! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Chrusty1]

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A little offensive, don't you think?

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Ah, hmmmmmmm, let me see now...................
















After much careful, and considered cogitation, I have to conclude that no, it was not. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Moonshiners]

lumpy day on sat - we made our way back from Cowes to Lymington Sat mid day, so perfectly do-able, but not comfortable or fun due to the sharp deep troughs of chop (in a small-ish boat) if you didn't go out, you didn't miss much!

 

[AndieMac]

Chrusty.......... I heard with the motor-boat lifestyle, because its more than just a pastime, its like riding the crest of success. Up at full noise, wind in your face, it just doesn't get any better. Really the only way to fly! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Ballistix]

I thought as much..it'll be the same today is my guess...Why do you think the Solent is full of raggies? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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[Moonshiners]

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Why do you think the Solent is full of raggies? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Would have been much more fun on a 40ft flapper that's for sure!

 

[AndieMac]

Ballistics

Don't give them any ammunition, they don't need much encouragement /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Chrusty1]

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Chrusty.......... I heard with the motor-boat lifestyle, because its more than just a pastime, its like riding the crest of success. Up at full noise, wind in your face, it just doesn't get any better. Really the only way to fly! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Oh I quite agree with you! Though most of them don't seem to like riding the crests when they are bit higher than six inches! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Who can blame them though??? I wouldn't much fancy it myself in some of the white goods displayed within the pages of this forum.........more like washing machines than boats. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Chrusty1]

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Ballistics

Don't give them any ammunition, they don't need much encouragement /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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True....Very true, but it's all in fun, no malice intended, after all it wouldn't do for us all to like the same things would it? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Lakesailor]

It's the Steam Yacht Gondola, owned by the National Trust and operating a round the lake ferry service. It's beautifully restored and a pleasure to sail on. It's totally silent.
Have a look http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-gondola

 

[AndieMac]

Thanks Lakesailor......... We have a wooden boat rally in our marina each summer, and I have got to know the steam guys. They are pretty keen on their preferred mode of propulsion.
Your lake looks like a great place to go boating!
Cheers