cgull
New member
Had a fantastic charter this weekend (Solent) Although cold got the Musto and Dubarrys on and had a great time. I was quite surprised how busy Yarmouth was on the Sat night, nearly all pontoons full
Winter Sailing
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tome
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We were going to go out this weekend but Mrs E's computer bit the dust Friday and I spent two days working for Bill Gates and his XP limpware. I think XP is shorthand for exasperate for profit.
Surprised to hear Yarmouth was so busy. Great time of year to be sailing, if you have the gear and a decent heater.
Surprised to hear Yarmouth was so busy. Great time of year to be sailing, if you have the gear and a decent heater.
Magic_Sailor
New member
Mrs Magic Sailor doesn't always want to go sailing when its cold. Does anyone want to sort of club together to make up crews for solent day sailing for a bit of fun?
Magic
Magic
jimi
Well-known member
I'm planning a trip to Cherbourg this weekend to stock up on Xmas booze, leaving Hythe on Friday c2000 hrs arriving back early Sunday evening . Anybody else with sinmilar plans?
Magic_Sailor
New member
Nah. SWMBO says I've got yo stay in and babysit the carpenter.
"Why should it be me who always has to stay in?" she says.
Self evident I'd've thought!
Magic
"Why should it be me who always has to stay in?" she says.
Self evident I'd've thought!
Magic
david_e
Active member
Re: Chanel trip
What is the weather forecast, and what is your wind limit?
What is the weather forecast, and what is your wind limit?
jimi
Well-known member
Re: Channel trip
Forecast is E or NE 3/4. I'll go as long as there's no F6 or higher FCast. Looking at chart I'd be very surprised if there was! Fully expecting to have to motor at least some of the way back!
Forecast is E or NE 3/4. I'll go as long as there's no F6 or higher FCast. Looking at chart I'd be very surprised if there was! Fully expecting to have to motor at least some of the way back!
david_e
Active member
Re: Channel trip
metcheck is giving no more than 5 and generally good weather over the Friday to Monday period so you should have a nice trip, bon voyage!
metcheck is giving no more than 5 and generally good weather over the Friday to Monday period so you should have a nice trip, bon voyage!
jimmie
N/A
I'll come with you!
jimi
Well-known member
Trip cancelled! Unforeseen circumstances, anyway I thought you were safely behind bars?
Magic_Sailor
New member
Bloody hell that frightened him! nm
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Jacket
New member
Well, if anyones looking for a crew in the east coast area for some winter sailing, I'm fed up of sitting behind my desk 7 days a week!
Magic_Sailor
New member
7 days!!
You should jacket in. ('Fraid I'm on South Coast)
Magic
You should jacket in. ('Fraid I'm on South Coast)
Magic
Chris_Robb
Well-known member
her
besides she wants to cut my sticky up thing off!
besides she wants to cut my sticky up thing off!
Chris_Robb
Well-known member
Re: On probation
Jemima is now out on probation, so doesn't need cake and file any more.
Jemima is now out on probation, so doesn't need cake and file any more.
nicho
Well-known member
Blimey Jim, hope it's a bit warmer than this for you - have a good one!
tome
New member
Could be tempted!
Just been down to the boat to put galley sink back together -all complete and boat is ready to go but I'm in Norway hope to get back Friday...
Will try to log on from Oslo to update - I'm keen to stock up for Christmas also.
Just been down to the boat to put galley sink back together -all complete and boat is ready to go but I'm in Norway hope to get back Friday...
Will try to log on from Oslo to update - I'm keen to stock up for Christmas also.
jimi
Well-known member
Well ye ken us canny scots, anything for cheap drink ... and to get away from SWMBO ... ouch ... just joking, dear ....aaaaaaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhhhh!
david_e
Active member
Re: Cherbourg
We have touched on this port in our Yachtmaster, big tides apparantly, will you be drying out or what, give us the passage plan Jimi, traffic separation, tidal streams, leeway, deviation, waypoints etc - the lot! I can then translate this onto my RYA chart 1 in some form or other and we'll be with you in spirit so to speak
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We have touched on this port in our Yachtmaster, big tides apparantly, will you be drying out or what, give us the passage plan Jimi, traffic separation, tidal streams, leeway, deviation, waypoints etc - the lot! I can then translate this onto my RYA chart 1 in some form or other and we'll be with you in spirit so to speak
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jimi
Well-known member
Re: Cherbourg
Nae problem! Its neaps, key point is to hit the tidal gateway at the Needles, I'll need to be past them by 11pm. Should take c10hrs from there so I'll steer 0 degrees for first 6 hours then aim to be a half a mile uptide as I approach, not critical as its neaps and there's the second entrance if I miss the first. Its a deep all weather port so no real issue, just head for the marina taking care to not cut inside the wee red buoy at the Ile de Pelee (think that's what its called) as it will be close to LW at Cherbourg. Log entry every hour with position, speed & course steered. If weather gets crappo either keep going or head back depending how far out we are. How does that sound?
Jim
Nae problem! Its neaps, key point is to hit the tidal gateway at the Needles, I'll need to be past them by 11pm. Should take c10hrs from there so I'll steer 0 degrees for first 6 hours then aim to be a half a mile uptide as I approach, not critical as its neaps and there's the second entrance if I miss the first. Its a deep all weather port so no real issue, just head for the marina taking care to not cut inside the wee red buoy at the Ile de Pelee (think that's what its called) as it will be close to LW at Cherbourg. Log entry every hour with position, speed & course steered. If weather gets crappo either keep going or head back depending how far out we are. How does that sound?
Jim