fisherman1055 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Yes Charlie We are all curious about that one???? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 If anyone wants a meeting before the trip we could use the same venue as last year. Tea and biscuits provided. I will also make a call regarding crushed ice. May have a possible source for a large volume just need to speak to the right person. I will get an answer asap and also cost of course. Maverick Martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I have sorted some ice if anyone requires it for the trip. Flaked, I had mine from there last year and still had ice on the way home. Arranged to meet at Greenslade's Thursday early evening with containers / cool boxes and will be £10 for a fill up each. I will let them know how many and of course weather permitting a couple of days beforehand. Hope this helps. Ark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks Chris Boat back in today so we are getting ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 For anyone going from weymouth end Weyfish on the quay will fill a large ictec box with ice for £2 such good value I generally give them a fiver. Just phone the day before to make sure machine is on Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreyman Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Would love to join you guys this year, its a trip I've wanted to make for a while now. Is it feasible to sleep on the boat or are there only swinging moorings available? Probably a bit late to get sorted now, been a bit focused on sorting the June WSF meet at Portland. Are any others going across from Weymouth/Portland? I will read back to the start of the thread, just wanted to acknowledge the heads up from a couple of the guys here. paul if you can make the trip it is an experience well worth having! I have great memories of both my weather aborted attempts to get west and the year I made it. health and boat issues rule me out this year but I hope to get "down west" later in the summer, either for the wsf meet or some club events. if you can make it go for it greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBrit Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Just been looking at a bit more info on the mooring mallarky and found this....http://www.visitalderney.com/files/managed/sail_to_alderney_guide.pdf Do any of you veterans make use of the duty free fuel or just take a few spare cans along? Still haven't managed to rustle up any victims, whoops meant to say crew to come on the trip but will keep asking around as I really like the idea of an Alderney trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I think most us use fuel from the island Mainbrace will bring it out to the boat or you can go alongside if tide is right. Hope you can find some crew Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 It is a difficult balance between taking enough fuel to get you to Alderney safely (should conditions change, you end up sharing the tow of a buddy etc) v making the most of the fuel prices! Also, some boats may refuel on crossing day on the way to the banks depending on amount of fuel remaining and of course timing of the tide to allow entry to the inner harbour. Though i think most boats brim their tanks for the journey home as it makes sense to on a cost perspective. And yes we do make use of the duty free booze allowance! Thanks, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Blundered into this, and thought I'd share... http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageVAT_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000289&propertyType=document#P44_4960 3.1 Do I need to fly the yellow ‘Q’ flag?If you are arriving directly from another EU Member State there is no need to fly the ‘Q’ flag. If you are arriving from outside the EU (and this includes the Channel Islands) you must fly the ‘Q’ flag, where it can readily be seen, as soon as you enter UK waters (the 12 mile limit). Do not take down the flag until you have finished reporting to the customs authorities, as described in sub-section 3.2 Failure to comply will make you liable to a penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Paul I go over with full fuel tank(350l) then fuel up over their if possible on arrival then as Rob says refuel before the trip home. The fuel is cheaper but it's not in my opinion worth worrying about any savings that could be made versus safety. I have never bought any of the duty free booze etc so can't comment re savings to be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Paul I go over with full fuel tank(350l) then fuel up over their if possible on arrival then as Rob says refuel before the trip home. ... blimey, how much fuel do you use to get there????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Depends on how much fishing/drifting we do on the way over however probably in the region of 100 litres. As you know refuelling times depends on tides for the inner harbour access, if we can fuel up on arrival no need then to refuel until it's time to come home leaving the only things to bring a day to an early halt is either weather or Dean running out of beers For those that haven't been I allow for 3-400 litres of fuel for the 4 days on a 25' boat Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thought you were about to day you allow for 3-400 litres of beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thought you were about to day you allow for 3-400 litres of beer That's in the other tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Tank - strange nickname for your son. Terry. Maverick Martin, Tomo and Stuie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thought you were about to day you allow for 3-400 litres of beer Your dead right there Paul.... Don't forget we have Mr Stella Artois travelling with us....... Tomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I figured that was why you fitted the extra foils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBrit Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks for the info guys, I should have plenty of fuel to do the full trip but worth getting the info of what is available from those who have done the trip before. It makes sense to refill before the return trip. Still hoping to find crew for this trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Can't believe anyone on here doesn't want to crew? We usually have too many crew, not enough boats? Looking forward to it now! 3 weeks today and we'll be stuffed to the gills with pepper steak from the Maris! nightingale300 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Check diary Adam.....2 weeks today !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Keep up Franklin! And yes I'm surprised too, at no takers on the crewing front for LilBrit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 2 weeks does not seem possible it is so near .. Bring on a week of brilliant weather and fishing !!!!!!!!!! Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Getting close now Have sat down this morning to start looking at tides etc Route may depend on our buddy boat/boats Have I missed any discussions about evening plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I spoke to one of the charter skippers during the week, he said the Turbos are coming on round Alderney now. One boat had I think he said 40 on a trip of 4-5 days I assume including 2 20s nightingale300 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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