Unofficial CC19 Solent Week - end March

Post by **Ru88ell** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:55 pm

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?

Post by **Dennis** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:55 pm

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

Post by **Ru88ell** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:27 am

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.

Post by **Ru88ell** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:05 pm

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

Post by **Dennis** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:40 pm

Best of luck.

Dennis

Post by **Ru88ell** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:26 pm

Thanks Dennis. I'm back safe.

Post by **Ru88ell** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:25 am

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

Post by **Dennis** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:53 pm

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

Post by **oak** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:54 pm

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