alun j. Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Have a glass of wine .............or two!!...... and wait until Tuesday !! ....... ..........like me !! ...........NOT !!! What fun..........I'll have get back out fishing...... to keep my mind off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Wendy is so fed up with it, she is trying to stop me looking. It will not work of course. Its all part of the preperations we have been to plan F and back already. Finges crossed Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 "we have been to plan F and back already." how apt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Struggling to work out a plan for fueling - the tides are crap. JV will leave Poole with approx 170 ltrs on board. Assuming we use 100 crossing on the first day, that leaves us a little tight for day 2? We will def. need fuel for day 3, and then would like to set off home with a full tank. Fuel windows assuming 2 hrs =/- HW are: 11am - 3pm on Sat (so could have an early bath and nip in to re-fuel at 3pm - could be a que with all of use though) 12.30 - 4.30pm on Sun (4.30pm would be good to fuel up for return the next day?) Windows on Friday are too early, and too late on Monday. We will have 2 x 20l jerry cans onboard for worst case scenario, we can fuel manually. My best guess so far is to manually fuel on Sat morning (assuming Mainbrace are open) to get us through to 4pm on Sunday where we will fuel for the return? Is access really just 2hrs either side - we only draw 3ft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) Hi Adam The times are 2 hrs either side of HW dependent on draft a rough guide they gave me is Fri 1100/1500 Sat 1200/1600 Sun 1300/1700 Mainbrace is open daily 0800 to 1800. if you need droms filled when the tides low. After seeing the times I have tweaked my plans to put more in prior to leaving Poole then probably fuel day 3 at about HW, then go back out close to the harbour for Bream, Pollack or more probably tope or even shark. the only downside is there could be a big wait in line to fuel. Charlie Edited April 26, 2009 by great white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 It is fractionally better than they suggest. Last time I fuelled there I went in on the two hours before and had quite a bit of water under us. There is a depth guage on the wall. Those with outdrives will find it a little easier as you can trim up and save the best part of another foot. It is a little tight to turn when you go in as it will be shallower over towards the beach area of the inner harbour. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) I am pinning my hopes on this forecast http://www.meteonet.nl/aktueel/brackall.htm I know I said I couldn't keep checking, but I doubt anyone believed that. Charlie Edited April 28, 2009 by great white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 they are all starting to agree on the general synopsis, but there is still a timing issues around Thursday/Friday. overall it certainly looks extremely promising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHoy Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Just checked a couple of forecasts myself - looking good for the complete weekend Unfortunately I definitely have to work on Friday, so considering my options on a shorter visit v. saving fuel/pennies/brownie-points for a later trip. Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Yes, even Monday that was looking a bit ikky is better and Tues looks good too. The worst at the moment is Thurs / Friday - sat here now an early start and a straightish run over suits to miss if it does get up. Bl$$dy work tomorrow.... it's taking an age to get here!! Duncan - are you coming? I also hear that AWOL has got the biggest half of the engine in and is now waiting for a leg....fingers crossed! Plan A for JV still looking best - 6am start on Friday Edited April 28, 2009 by Adam F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Adam My 'barometer' has swung to the extent that I am extremely likely to be there now. Initially improvements in my back and AWOL's problems got me to take some steps to make it possible (as a natural and very flexible back up to AWOL) and so far everything has gone forwards at the necessary speed. I understand that the gel and AF have been done (may need to finish on the bits the cradles covered prior to launch) and the batteries have been charged, the VHF checked and I've a HH plotter here with everything on it in case the boat's systems don't function as they should. Some attention to the fuel system remains a 'must do' and then there is a long long list of should do's and like to do's.......and the usual large tool and spares kit! It also means that if AWOL has some fundamental problem it will be Phaeton +3 for the crossing over! Friday 'when we're good and ready' is the current loose plan. Edited April 28, 2009 by duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Well thats it After checking the weather for the millionth time its time to make our mind up. I have decided to go for plan A Friday 0600 or as close as we can Alfresco will depart PYC. we will listen on Channel 6. Hopefully so that if others are enroute we can keep in touch. I may stop for feathering a few times, before drift fishing at least 25 miles out. To say the crew are keen is an understatement. It may help if I can let Alderney know in advance who is coming If/when you make your decisions please update the list, as I would like to at least email them tomorrow. Thanks Charlie Edited April 29, 2009 by great white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 as above Phaeton, Awol or Phaeton and Awol departing Rockley as soon as practical on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Ok - I'm in!!! Looking forward to it as well........... Court Jester with 3 on-board looking to leave Cobbs to get under the bridge at 6.30am Friday Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Good luck guys, have a blast! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Best of luck to you all. Have a safe trip and tight lines. I Wish i wish just not ment to be Look foward to your reports. (i think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Well, I'm afraid that JV wont be going. We've made the call and think the forecast isnt good enough to risk a trip across. Best of luck to those who do get over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wight Magic Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Wight Magic is in we will leave Cobbs 6.00 to 6.30 with 3 on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osprey Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Have a fantastic time everyone! Looking forward to seeing the reports. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggcol Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Good luck to you all wish I was going to my favourite island too. Will enjoy a bit of breaming here instead. Take care in the Swinge. Colin and Bobi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I am not remotely jealous Barstewards! Tom PS: Have great fun lads, catch plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 No one biting then?..... Ah, well - JV will be going Cant wait - I'm sure a few text updates will find there way to the forum over the weekend. I'll be thinking about all of you back here..... JV - Leaving PBM at 6.30am with 3 onboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 No one biting then?..... I did check Met check for both Poole and Alderney and then the inshore and shipping forecast too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Cant wait - I'm sure a few text updates will find there way to the forum over the weekend Knowing our webmaster he'll probably post live action via his laptop somehow PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 No one biting then?..... We know you to well Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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