Unofficial CC19 Solent Week - end March
Posted:
Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:55 pmby Ru88ell
Zephyr had a relaunch date: Wednesday 23rd March, Buckler's Hard, Beaulieu River, around lunchtime.
I'm planning on sailing in circles to take in Cowes, Hamble, etc, until Tuesday 30th. Marinas still on winter price list - £1.50/m. Can't grumble at £9 per night. Launch/recover is £13.50 total, and includes parking for car and trailer.
Will anyone be around there that weekend to join in?
Posted:
Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:55 pmby Dennis
Hello Russell
Sound like a great start to the season, good value too.
I am very tempted, but a 760 mile round trip dictates that I will give it a miss. I will be launching at Kielder probably during that week instead.
Cheers
Dennis
CC19 #100 Mary Ann
Posted:
Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:27 amby Ru88ell
Are there any south coast / Solent members who could help me to rig and launch please? I'm always happy to learn from the experts.
Posted:
Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:05 pmby Ru88ell
Zephyr is all ready to go off to The Solent tomorrow morining (24th).
The plan is pretty much as the OP, but I have a guy called Paul with me tomorrow and Friday, Monday and Tuesday. He's a Yachtmaster Coastal and will be giving me a refresher course. My none sailing wife will join me on Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
The weather looks favourable. I'll do some filming, and will be Tweeting and blogging as I go:-
http://www.twitter.com/yachtzephyr
http://www.yachtzephyr.wordpress.com
Posted:
Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:26 pmby Ru88ell
Thanks Dennis. I'm back safe.
Posted:
Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:25 amby Ru88ell
There are various logs on
http://www.yachtzephyr.wordpress.com, and I've put together a 5 minute video (not very well I hasten to add!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ_U_RVkc5o
Posted:
Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:53 pmby Dennis
Hello Russell
You looked like you enjoyed yourself. I certainly enjoyed your video.
The weather seems to have been kind to you, I remember when I first launched Mary Ann, it was blowing a F6/7.
Happy days!
Dennis
CC19 #100 Mary Ann
Posted:
Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:54 pmby oak
Just seen your video Russell,most enjoyable but the crowds.I often wonder how boats can sail up the rivers in England with the amount of moorings.Lovely boats though.
Jack
Merlin