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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2010 15:36:51 GMT
Quelle domage, we'll have to pass on this one. Beth's choir is performing Messiah & they have been rehearsing for weeks.
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Post by Camelot on Mar 19, 2010 17:36:36 GMT
Huw, Missed last night as I didn't find out in time - not looking at the forum enough... I'm keen to do this trip to Portishead but I need a crew as Wissit is in Uganda and it's a long way for her to come back for the weekend. If you know of anyone looking for a trip could you get them to email me on furlong_paul@hotmail.co.uk, or on this forum? Plenty of room on the boat - Westerly centaur with a new genoa and a nearly new engine .- and I've done the trip before. I'm sure there'll be someone along shortly who'd love to crew for you. |
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Post by Viv on Mar 20, 2010 12:38:51 GMT
Paul, I have also put a notice up on the YC message board giving your email address. Hope that is OK
Sheila
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Post by paul on Mar 20, 2010 17:16:38 GMT
Thanks very much Sheila, I saw that. I guess I could have done that myself. Slow of wit. I'm ok with tides and boats and wind, it's just the talking and communicating with others I find difficult.
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Post by cath907 on Mar 24, 2010 9:44:41 GMT
I'm new to the club and unfamiliar with portishead - but am buying a yacht there and sailing her back at the end of easter.
I'd love to get out sailing and pick up some experience of the sail over and back - so if there is anyone who would like a willing crew for the weekend, or even just one day and I can get the train the other I'd be vey grateful!
Catherine
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2010 11:43:16 GMT
Hi Catherine. I will be going to Portishead single handed or possibly with one crew member who intends to jump ship when we get there, so it will be single handed on the way back whatever. You are welcome to join either one or both ways.
(Katy - Jaguar 25)
Julian
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Post by sheila on Mar 24, 2010 14:09:58 GMT
As per previous post, Paul is also looking for crew.
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Post by sheila on Mar 25, 2010 13:33:15 GMT
Huw, are we going to meet at the flag pole on Saturday in order to sort out who needs crew and who wants to crew? Or have you got that in hand for tomorrow?
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Post by Camelot on Mar 25, 2010 17:08:32 GMT
At the moment it's only Paul looking for crew, that needs to be resolved - anyone looking for a crewing opportunity? Cath is going with Julian, she's already arranged it. So i don't think there's any need to meet at the pole - it's not been too successful the last few times we've done that anyway. I'm sure we can sort Paul out with a hand one way or another.
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Post by paul on Mar 26, 2010 10:27:27 GMT
Thanks Huw. I'm going to see what the weather and forecast for Sunday are like tomorrow. If they're ok I'll go single-handed, or with crew if someone's available (obviously preferable); if not, I'll pootle around here.
The forecast for wind looks good at the moment, but I'm less happy about the forecast sea state - I don't fancy sailing back on Sunday with a rough sea and wind over tide on my own.
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Post by ishtar on Mar 26, 2010 15:21:29 GMT
I'm new to the club and unfamiliar with portishead - but am buying a yacht there and sailing her back at the end of easter. I'd love to get out sailing and pick up some experience of the sail over and back - so if there is anyone who would like a willing crew for the weekend, or even just one day and I can get the train the other I'd be vey grateful! Catherine cathruddick@yahoo.co.uk Cath, I know Sheila spoke briefly with you last night, but there is a 'ladies section' and I know at least that Louise and Sheila are quite keen on the idea, and have the experience to sail back with you when you get your boat. Maybe others too. Louise did try and speak to you about it too, but I think you had already left. |
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Post by allan on Mar 26, 2010 15:44:43 GMT
This is the forcast for Lands end to St Davids head. My feeling is we are going to do OK. I will be listening to the CG in the morning for the 0600 forcast.
Allan
For coastal areas up to 12 miles offshore from 1200 UTC Fri 26 Mar until 1200 UTC Sat 27 Mar
24 hour forecast:
Wind Southerly 4 or 5, but 6 or 7 in far southwest at first, becoming cyclonic 3 or 4, then westerly or northwesterly 4 or 5 later, decreasing 3 or 4 later.
Sea State In west, rough or very rough becoming moderate or rough, in east, slight or moderate.
Weather Rain or showers.
Visibility Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.
Outlook for the following 24 hours:
Wind Northwest becoming variable, 3 or 4.
Sea State Slight or moderate occasionally rough in west at first, but smooth or slight in Bristol Channel.
Weather Mainly fair, rain later.
Visibility Good becoming moderate or poor later.
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Post by Camelot on Mar 26, 2010 17:00:58 GMT
I'd second Allan's opinion. I think we'll have a brisk wind behind us on the way there, and it'll be largely dry. On sunday it looks like the wind may well swing round to be from the East, avoiding any wind over tide swell. Any other opinions?
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Post by Fred on Mar 26, 2010 19:22:17 GMT
Hope to join you all on Runagane with soninlaw and grandson
Fred
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Post by Fred on Mar 28, 2010 20:56:21 GMT
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Post by allan on Mar 30, 2010 9:31:06 GMT
What a great weekend! We waited off Penarth with Alana for everyone to leave the barrage and get their sails up, then rolled out the genoa and set off for Portishead. Xanadu shot off into the distance (with Rhiannon on board she is always quicker!) followed by Alana. Katy and Sunbeam gybed their way up the channel looking great. Attachments:
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Post by allan on Mar 30, 2010 9:34:30 GMT
It seemed that Cathrine jumped ship at Portishead, I did think of starting a rumour but decided against it! Attachments:
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Post by allan on Mar 30, 2010 9:42:42 GMT
My crew were happy all the way, I think the good supply of biscuits helped a lot. Attachments:
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Post by allan on Mar 30, 2010 9:54:19 GMT
Although the weather was overcast, the rain kept off and it was fine all the way. I have always known that Alana sails well but had never realized that she sails herself! I think Sheila and Vince may have read my comment about falling asleep off Penarth and waking up outside Portishead! Attachments:
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Post by allan on Mar 30, 2010 10:36:23 GMT
After a drink with others on Chausey we tucked into a great meal and set off the pub where we spent the evening in great company.
My crew insisted on leaving at 07-30 on Sunday morning, insisting it was 08-30 although my body knew the truth! With the wind on our bow we upped sails and tacked down the channel, well the first tack was over the mud with just 0.3m under the keels! My biggest worry was that, had we got stuck, there were still still half a dozen club boats to pass before the tide changed! Anyway all was OK and we tacked again to head over to North Cardiff and again down to the channel. We went into the lock with Alana and Charlie.
I would like to thank Huw for organizing the the trip and the crews of the following boats for helping to make it such fun for all aboard Chausey:
Alana,
Camelot,
Charlie,
Coracle,
Katy,
Redeye,
Runagane,
Sunbeam,
Xanadu.
I think a special mention should be made of the kids, although I am a kid hating grumpy old man, I thought they all behaved perfectly though out.
Two great sails and good company, what more could a sailor ask for?
Allan
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Post by spidercrab on Mar 30, 2010 12:06:37 GMT
We went up to Portishead the night before just to make sure it was ready for you. We left at 6.00am (Saturday morning) for a gentle motor back for the first 2 hours. We were followed by a large twin masted yacht far behind us which we lost sight off as we went further down the channel past Barry. Later as we returned to Cardiff the same boat was anchored off Penarth and we both entered the lock at the same time. It was the 1929 95 foot Halycon and it was an absolute pleasure to share the lock with her. She had just had a major refit in Gloucester and looked brand new. Gary Attachments:
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Post by spidercrab on Mar 30, 2010 12:08:57 GMT
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Post by Camelot on Mar 30, 2010 15:56:22 GMT
Can we put any further photos or comments on in the sailing chat or cruising log board please. The announcements board is not veiwable to all for security.
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Post by Cardiff Yacht Club on Mar 31, 2010 18:07:20 GMT
Thread moved to Sailing chat so more can view it.
I tend to try and move threads once the date has passed, so others are able to see how active we are as a club.
Admin.
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Post by ishtar on Mar 31, 2010 18:13:47 GMT
Gutted we missed it. We are still technically moving home. I really can't fathom how we accrued so much junk. Another couple of days should see us right.
Great pictures, and good to see so many boats took part. Well done Huw! Can't wait to get all the responsibility stuff out the way and start cruising again - we are well down on last year.
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