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neilgbj
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 Posted - 19 Jun 2008 : 19:25:27
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Neill
I think mine is 3.5kg grapnel anchor with about 3 metres of chain and 20 metres of warp.......anchor probably a bit light (compromise with storage) but with the chain it has held my boat on east Coast rivers where tides are pretty fierce.........at the end of the day all you really need it for is to keep the boat afloat off the beach (or some holding in an emergency)...good to see you are going....We are camping at Hurst Point I think (booked before Mikes kind offer)
Cheers
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bubble
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Posted - 19 Jun 2008 : 20:07:40
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thanks neil
just been talking to a chandlers who tried to get me to buy allsorts of anchors but I think the folding grapnel will be the only one I can stow, so i think your suggestion is good.
mikes camping offer is indeed good and kind but i think the kids will be better off with campsite facilities etc.
I am trying to book Hurst view ,
regds neill, cambridge
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MikeBeggs
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 22:02:27
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Cruising from Lymington on 4th July
O.K., so it isn't racing, but it might be useful to get to know the area if you intend to race in the Nationals on 5th and 6th July.
Weather permitting I would like to invite any Stratos to come with me on either or both of the following cruises:
1) Lunchtime in Newtown. Newtown used to be the capital of the Isle-of-Wight, but the French burned it in the 13th Century and it was never rebuilt. It is the most unspoiled harbour on the Island.
See website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtown_River
We need to leave Lymington about 11.00, briefing at the Club at 10.30. Distance about 4 miles across the Solent.
2) Afternoon cruise to Keyhaven and barbecue on the beach. Need to leave at 4.00 p.m., briefing 3.30 p.m. Distance about 2.5 miles West on the mainland side.
These are not official LTSC events, just me going for a sail with friends. If the weather is unsuitable we don't go. I will bring a RIB or launch if necessary.
If you are interested please let me know either by email or better telephone.
I will try to give a local weather forecast on Wednesday 2nd so you will know to travel earlier or not.
Hope to see you then.
Mike.
mikebeggs@waitrose.com
Tel: 01590-683894
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bubble
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 09:05:12
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thanks mike
looks great
i will phone you
neill, cambridge |
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MikeBeggs
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Posted - 02 Jul 2008 : 22:48:01
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Friday 4th July - Pre-Nationals Cruise and Familiarisation.
As detailed above I will run 'cruises' on Friday.
The weather map looks good, especially for the lunchtime cruise to Newtown.
As for the evening cruise to Keyhaven, the weather looks suitable except it may rain. If it does rain we can still go, but the barbecue may be cancelled, and after a rest on the beach we can return to Lymington.
The detailed weather forecast information is available on the website:
http://www.ltsc.co.uk/
under 'Weather' on the top right.
A summary, based on Metcheck is:
Time Wind direction Wind Speed mph Additional
10-13 South 10-12 Fine
13-16 South 6 - 7 maybe rain
16-19 SE 8 -10 lots of rain
19-22 Se 11-13 maybe still raining
For the racing, lots of wind. Saturday 18-20 S/SW, Sunday 21 SW.
I may propose a 'compulsory reefing', so be sure to bring reefing lines if you have them.
See you on Friday for cruising, or Saturday for the Nationals.
Mike.
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MikeBeggs
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Posted - 11 Jul 2008 : 21:27:00
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That weather forecast wasn't bad, the wind was a predicted and the rain didn't start until later.
Unfortunately, for Saturday and Sunday it was also near correct - it blew like hell and there was no racing.
2 Stratos with full reef blasted up and down the river on Saturday afternoon, just to show what could be done. Luckily the Harbour Master didn't try to apply the 4kts speed limit !!
Nationals 2008 Mark 2 will be held at Lymington Town Sailing Club on 9th and 10th August 2008. It will be part of the Dinghy Regatta, together with a Laser 4000 Open Meeting. Watch this space for more details.
Mike.
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neilgbj
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Posted - 12 Jul 2008 : 08:35:47
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Mike
We managed to turn our gps on for the last run or so....consistent 12 knots, not bad for a reefed two sail reach !
regards
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MikeBeggs
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Posted - 24 Jul 2008 : 19:24:52
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Neil,
Well done, you showed it was possible.
I shall NOT copy your posting to the Harbour Master - who thinks there is a 4 knot speed limit !!
Mike.
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Event: Nationals 2008
