Johnny RRD Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Yeah we talked about doing it in the summer, for charity the RNLI, then getting them to ride over as the safety boat, and donate all the money to them, Some of the sailers do it and say the tide rips big time in the middle, Would be good to do it in the right conditions, Quote
balugh Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Brian's the most regular on FlySurfers...but he's in a VW T5 and I don't think he's that crazy... Wouldn't mind doing the crossing in the right conditions though with proper safety etc. I imagine it would get a bit boring though. Quote
Johnny RRD Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Yeah i thought of brian, but i call him captain birdseye, for some reason couldn't remember his proper name so didn't post, Na he not that silly, he had a massive camper van last time i saw him, living the dream!!! Quote
Perry Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Yeah last time I spoke to Brian he said he had bought a winnebego. I keep trying to get him to adopt me but he doesn't seem keen, spose thats fair enough lol Quote
ady Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Posted January 26, 2012 been wanting to do that trip for 2 years and seems a lot of others are keen to do it also. Just it never seems to get off the ground. 1st call should be lifeboat station first as they will know the conditions better than us and if it's do-able. 2nd tell them we are having there boat for the day lol. Right,,,, who's really serious about going for it ????????? and next time we are down we'll ask at station !!! Quote
Johnny RRD Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 We should do it, to raise money for someone, Quote
mick Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Well Bill said this guy was old. Like older than Ady even and he pops over for a, wait for it, an ice cream. My mate says he's watched him vanish into the distance. My mates also a car buff so when he says black Veto, thats it. I'm starting to smell BS. As for the crossing. Well, i'm personally not a good enough kiter but I'd certainly lend support maybe as driving a recovery van or part of a waiting crew at Skegginton. Quote
Perry Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 We should do it, to raise money for someone, RNLI would be a good cause. I'd be happy to sponsor you and also help out on your epic journey. Please just don't make me go to skegginton wif Mick ;-) mwah Quote
cowboy54 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 If we can get hold of the safety boat that the club uses for their sailing events Ill do the safety boat as qualified RYA Level 2 Powerboat, should be able to get little Lee or another of the local instructors to be 2nd in the safety boat too Quote
mick Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 Cowboy, I'm not wholly sure of the ratio of support boats they would insist upon. Quote
JonM Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) there was a race across once as part of windfest - one of the windsurfers won... Even when its flat inshore you get a fair size rolling swell out in the middle. Plus the cliffs at old town look only a few mm tall which is a bit scary... Edited January 27, 2012 by JonM Quote
Perry Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 Both stu and I have our powerboat rya 2 qualified too. But I think it probably more prudent to ask one of the guys who know the boat and it's quirks to help. Launching it looks like a right faff that rya 2 couldn't help with ;-). I know a few of them so happy to ask for help when you decide what your doing. Quote
balugh Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 I'd be up for giving it a go... Would prefer to start at Skeggie and finish at Hunstanton. Or...are people thinking of doing a 2-way there and back? Don't think I've the stamina for that...personally....too old and knackered... Quote
mick Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 I'd be up for giving it a go... Would prefer to start at Skeggie and finish at Hunstanton. Or...are people thinking of doing a 2-way there and back? Don't think I've the stamina for that...personally....too old and knackered... Yes I'd agree with that. Quote
ady Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Posted January 27, 2012 I also think lifeboat would be the ideal charity for the money to go to. Not that i'm as old and knackered as you lot but for a first attempt i think a one way trip from skegg to hunny would be most sensible. (transport wise anyway). Who wants to meet up and ask some questions at the lifeboat station and then find a boat? (oh and would someone do me a favour and print me an application form for the sailing club please) me printers fooked ! Quote
Perry Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 Ady there's forms in the club i put them in a few weeks ago. Quote
ady Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Posted January 27, 2012 Ady there's forms in the club i put them in a few weeks ago. Cool thanks. I shall join the clan shortly then. Quote
Johnny RRD Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Fuck knows, i got 4 kites to demo at home and no wind, i gotta send one of the one's i really wanna try next monday so hopefully there will be wind next weekend! And a new wakeskate to try... Quote
ashley, Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Does any one know If can pay for sailing club with cash as it says send a check only problem is I don't have one Quote
Perry Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Ashley email Clive who's names and details are on the form. I'm sure he will come out and meet you at the club if you arrange a time. Quote
ashley, Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Yeh I'll sort that out in 2 or 3 weeks when back in uk again Quote
smews Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Nice little session at old town yesterday morning, really glad I made the effort of getting up early! Quote
balugh Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Jammie Dodger...! Probably the only one this weekend unless something changes quickly.. Quote
ady Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Posted January 28, 2012 probably surfing in wales next weekend if i pick the van up. Quote
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