PaulTwistAgain
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Fantastic Weekend. My thanks also to BigNick and Twister Ken. This was my first trip across the channel and I am now much looking forward to going across again.
Wow!! What a Fabulous weekend in Cherbourg!!
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Becky
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We had full main and genoa, but Cornish Maid is very strong and heavy and found the conditions very much to her liking. I will admit that we hand-steered, partly because the autohelm was having difficulty coping, but mainly because it was so satisfying!
There were two boats ahead of us, one we passed and she then changed course and seemed to be going to the Needles channel, the other we couldn't overtake, but she ran off towards Brighton after we had crossed the East-West shipping lane (the northern one anyway).
I found cooking breakfast something of a challenge, but it wasn't as bad as the Friday crossing which was bouncier, and at one point I ended up sitting in the sink, well as far as I would fit, anyway! ( I fell from the companionway steps, if you must know). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
There were two boats ahead of us, one we passed and she then changed course and seemed to be going to the Needles channel, the other we couldn't overtake, but she ran off towards Brighton after we had crossed the East-West shipping lane (the northern one anyway).
I found cooking breakfast something of a challenge, but it wasn't as bad as the Friday crossing which was bouncier, and at one point I ended up sitting in the sink, well as far as I would fit, anyway! ( I fell from the companionway steps, if you must know). /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Talbot
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Not only made it back OK, but she cooked breakfast for us after leaving harbour at abt 0720. and we all retained our humour as well as our food!
I credit a catamarans easier motion, (+ sea bands and industrial strength anti-nausea drug)
Had to hand steer all the way back as my new autopilot threw its legs in the air and couldnt cope with the motion. A little assist from the engine did help to smooth the motion somewhat, and we did the crossing in 10 hours.
I credit a catamarans easier motion, (+ sea bands and industrial strength anti-nausea drug)
Had to hand steer all the way back as my new autopilot threw its legs in the air and couldnt cope with the motion. A little assist from the engine did help to smooth the motion somewhat, and we did the crossing in 10 hours.
graham
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On Nics boat we had full Genoa and one reef in the main on the run back The boat was sailing fast but never felt unmanageable.
Like you I get an exhilaration hand steering in fresh conditions. On my own little boat its not from choice as I dont have an Autohelm. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gifThe only time I get really bored is steering under motor in calm conditions.
I went head first into the cockpit locker whilst getting something out of the darkest depths,not sure if the boat rolled or one of my crewmates saw a golden opportunity /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Like you I get an exhilaration hand steering in fresh conditions. On my own little boat its not from choice as I dont have an Autohelm. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gifThe only time I get really bored is steering under motor in calm conditions.
I went head first into the cockpit locker whilst getting something out of the darkest depths,not sure if the boat rolled or one of my crewmates saw a golden opportunity /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
sailorman
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obviously a "Riveting" sail
Phoenix of Hamble
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Wow,
What a return passage!
Full sails the whole way back.... and one hell of a fast crossing, with loads of surfing... we left at about 08h45, and tied up in Yarmouth at 17h00....
Marvellous grin inducing stuff, and lovely to meet all you very nice people..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
What a return passage!
Full sails the whole way back.... and one hell of a fast crossing, with loads of surfing... we left at about 08h45, and tied up in Yarmouth at 17h00....
Marvellous grin inducing stuff, and lovely to meet all you very nice people..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
StugeronSteve
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Fast, but not that fast! S.W. Shingles buoy at 1700 and, after a detour around North Head, we were tied up with a mug of tea in hand at 1900. Thanks to you, jhr and Paul (Webbo) Webster, for your great company and crewing.
Big thanks to BIG NICK and Ken for their hard work, there's no need to resign guys, you couldn't help the roly poly conditions on Friday night.
Great to see everyone, still buzzing, Steve.
Big thanks to BIG NICK and Ken for their hard work, there's no need to resign guys, you couldn't help the roly poly conditions on Friday night.
Great to see everyone, still buzzing, Steve.
LadyInBed
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Yep! Wonderful trip back. Due to an extreme hangover we didn't leave till 1100 BST. Heading to Weymouth put us quite a bit tighter on the wind than most, but made it in 14½ hours. The run from Weymouth to Poole today was also fast – just ahead of the gale, I'm glad I crossed from Cherbourg Sunday and not today!
Thank you Nick for another great event and thank you Bob (E) for the bottle of Bucktrout you left for me, even if you have taught my crew bad habits with B&B’s
It’s great to have a fully functional VHF aerial again – thanks to DeeGee for his work on the winch.
Thank you Nick for another great event and thank you Bob (E) for the bottle of Bucktrout you left for me, even if you have taught my crew bad habits with B&B’s
It’s great to have a fully functional VHF aerial again – thanks to DeeGee for his work on the winch.
tome
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Cherbourg to Weymouth 10 hours 3 mins. Sailing so much more fun than motoring, don't you think?
tome
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Alex
We thought about you on our return trip, realising that you had a slog ahead of you to get home. As we tied up in Weymouth we were estimating your passage time and realised you would be sailing well into the wee hours.
Well done for making it - your crew get the vote from our crew for the most challenging passage this weekend.
Respect
We thought about you on our return trip, realising that you had a slog ahead of you to get home. As we tied up in Weymouth we were estimating your passage time and realised you would be sailing well into the wee hours.
Well done for making it - your crew get the vote from our crew for the most challenging passage this weekend.
Respect