Alderney Forum Cruise 22/24th July 2011

[Ed]

haha @ ringo comment. Imagine 100 miles of ringo, that would be quite something!!! Still wouldn't surprise me if Steve did consider it...

I'm more than happy to sleep on boat/camp/b&b whatever. A gentle to moderate cruise speed sounds good. It may very well be one of the most epic journeys I do on a boat, so I have no intention to rush it!

[Gazjen]

Thanks Joka much appreciated.

Quite looking forward to this now a plan is coming together

I imagine you'd need a ringo to sit on after a hundred miles of being towed in one

[ian h]

Will have to bring my big inflatable ring. Its 2.5 meters in diameter and holds up to 3 people.
And yes i have used it behind the Hunton !!

If any one is after a ride just drop me a line happy to accommodate

[betty boop]

Ok I'll take you Gaz if dbp will take bb. As I said I can take an extra one out to meet dbp if it helps.. I'm happy at 25 knots or less. No rush for Sun. Depends on how crew feel but I'd like to make a full day of it. We could do a late afternoon run back with a final pub meal on the hamble to end the weekend? Or Yarmouth. I might take the monday off anyway. If it helps I can accommodate a couple on the Friday to make an early start on the Sat easier.

thats OK with me if DP is happy to have me on board

[jamie1131]

This looks like it will be very fun! I'm not sure if I can make but can I sign up as a reserve on the crew list? If I can't make it then I'll try and bring the boat out to wave you off from the Needles.

[mlines]

Whilst I am not brave enough to come along in my Bowrider I might be able to offer the services of my son as a crew member, he seems as keen as mustard to go (he is PB Level II trained and a boat fanatic). Other than that I might come to the Needles to wave you all off.

Martin

[dpb101]

Consider yourself part of the crew BB!
Note we will be going from Poole.

[betty boop]

Consider yourself part of the crew BB!
Note we will be going from Poole.

luvly jubly, I'll make it down south before then so we'll catch up on plans etc.

[Cap'n Jack]

Have you told him about your crew initiation yet dpb.......

Only kidding, pipe that man aboard.

Glad you are making the trip BB and thanks to dpb for making it happen........see you there.

[Matt13]

Have we thought anymore about accomodation? I did see on a previous thread that the campsite is not that near the harbour (although cant be that far as the island is so small). I had a quick look at hotels that were recommended, seem nice but expensive. If we were to camp there would be quite a lot of stuff to bring over with us on the boats... tents, beer, sleeping bags, beer, marshmallows and erm.....beer etc.

Does anyone know how far it is to the campsite from the marina?

[Channel Ribs]

The campsite is a fair walk (1.5M) from the harbour, but we will be on hand if you want to bundle your gear into our truck and then take an unfettered stroll.

There is also an anchorage and beach next to the campsite, very handy for unloading the boat.

The best value hotel adjacent to the harbour is The Harbour Lights, I will post a link and contact details shortly. There are also a couple of B&Bs.

Edit: www.harbourlightsalderney.com call Stephen on 07781 135 616 (mention Alderney Marine, if you get chance)

[Cap'n Jack]

I'm thinking for purely selfish reasons that a B&B or Hotel is my preference after a day on the water.

However, it does take away the camararderie of being all together sharing the thrills and spills of the day, getting pi**ed........um I mean having some tea together....

I have a for man Litchfield family tent which is about 30 yrs old but has hardly been used, which would work and I think hardly used is the clue here.

Although a bunch of blokes together roughing it and singing ging gang gooly gooly gooly watcha round a camp fire ought to be what we should be doing, even if it's without the singing.

[Matt13]

The campsite is a fair walk (1.5M) from the harbour, but we will be on hand if you want to bundle your gear into our truck and then take an unfettered stroll.

There is also an anchorage and beach next to the campsite, very handy for unloading the boat.

The best value hotel adjacent to the harbour is The Harbour Lights, I will post a link and contact details shortly. There are also a couple of B&Bs.

Edit: http://www.harbourlightsalderney.com call Stephen on 07781 135 616 (mention Alderney Marine, if you get chance)

Thanks, I have just sent them an email requesting prices etc.

[Matt13]

I'm thinking for purely selfish reasons that a B&B or Hotel is my preference after a day on the water.

However, it does take away the camararderie of being all together sharing the thrills and spills of the day, getting pi**ed........um I mean having some tea together....

I have a for man Litchfield family tent which is about 30 yrs old but has hardly been used, which would work and I think hardly used is the clue here.

Although a bunch of blokes together roughing it and singing ging gang gooly gooly gooly watcha round a camp fire ought to be what we should be doing, even if it's without the singing.

I know what you mean Cap'n my biggest worry about camping is any snorers (my dad) ruining a good nights sleep, so im also in the b&b camp (so to speak)! All depends on availability and prices though, and if everyone is going to camp I will just have to stick tissues in my ears.

[jokaboat]

Personally a b&b is calling me. I'll go with the majority though.

I swore I'd never sleep on the floor again many years ago. what does the rest of my crew think?