Chichester Harbour - mid/late August

Post by **Ru88ell** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:32 pm

There are ongoing discussions with between Chichester and Midlands based members to meet up for a weekend. There are currently 5 in the frame, but more would make it even better. Please post below if you think you could make such an event.

Launching at Northney is excellent for those travelling - short distance from the motorway and a great ramp with pontoon alongside.

Fingers crossed!

Here are some blogs from recent trips by members;

http://travellingaurora.wordpress.com/
http://yachtzephyr.wordpress.com/2012/0 ... -sunshine/

Post by **erbster** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:42 pm

I would love to join in such an event, but I dont think I have any free weekends in August. If something were to happen in September, I would be up for that.

Second your comments on Northney, Russell- easy launch, good facilities, nice sailing.

Post by **Ru88ell** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:55 am

This is now looking like a goer. Saturday / Sunday 1st/2nd September in Chichester Harbour. Four boats saying its possible. Anyone else? Don't be shy.

I'm going to make it a 4 day weekend to make the travel worthwhile. Launching at Northney.

Post by **James Badcock** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:10 am

We are up for this- will be sailing from Emsworth on the Saturday morning to come and meet you wherever you have got to. I know "Moth" is keen too. Great initiative Russell- thanks for leading the charge
James/ Caperberry

Post by **Ru88ell** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:16 pm

Five of us so far:

Russell / Zephyr
James / Caperberry
Ben
Stewart
John

Post by **Ru88ell** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:04 pm

Just to keep you in the loop on this, I've just got out of hospital having been taken in on Thursday with chest pains. I've had an angiogram and may need angioplasty in a few weeks time. All seems to be under control, but I need to have a think about what I can/should do.

As an active cyclist and swimmer my fitness is pretty good. It confused the docs that my BP is around 125/80 and HR 53 - yet I'm presenting with angina. My drugs seem to have it under control.

Post by **Dennis** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:36 pm

Sorry to hear about your problems Russell.

I hope everything turns out OK.

On the plus side, sailing a Capecutter can be very relaxing and stress free.

Post by **zimp** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:54 pm

Dear Russel

I hope you make a swift and speedy recovery.

Bert

Zimp, Capecutter #04

Post by **Ru88ell** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:29 am

Just to confirm, this event is off. I'm not able to go, and it turns out that it clashes with a club event.