Jupes Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi Salty Bottom's In March/April edition. 16 - 20 June 16th - fleet collects at RNSYC. RYA safety checks. Evening briefing and welcome party 17th - To Harwich or possibly further dependent on weather. Informal evening to make new friends, socialise with the escort fleet crews 18th - Either up the Orwell to Ipswich or explore Essex rivers. Even drinks and nibbles party courtesy of James and Rebecca Fraser, NYA 19th - Position for Sunday return cruise. Early evening party courtest of Adam Cox of Burton Waters. 20th - Tide is right for early departure for RNSYC Cost - per boat up to 12 metres and two crew if booked and paid by May 15th £200 which includes four nights' moorings and welcome party buffet and first drink, sponsors parties and farewell drink on Sunday. Extra crew members £30 each. If booked after May 15th £250. Sponsors - Brooms, Burton Waters, Jim Cole, NYA Is anyone thinking of going? We are considering it, it is one of the few weekends that Adam doesn't have a wedding booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 If you do decide to go Suzanne we would happily 'introduce' Adam and yourself to The Shipwreck at Shotley if that is on your ports of call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupes Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 That would be great Perry, thanks. I imagine that is where they are intending to moor us. We are seriously considering it as we are unable to get out in the summer when the SB's do. Would be good to see some other forumites going along as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senator Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Would love to go but have already allocated my holidays for this year. Nice run down and Ipswich is worth a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupes Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi IanWould love to go but have already allocated my holidays for this year. Nice run down and Ipswich is worth a visit. We know duh! Has anyone been on one of these before or know anyone who has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupes Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi Ian I meant to also say Ipswich waterfront is lovely and has some great restaurants having eaten in a couple of them already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_9 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 The Salthouse is a lovely boutique hotel and a nice place to eat, being fairly regular visitors to Ipswich we have eaten in a good selection of the waterfront establishmets and echo Suzanne's comments, they are really well above acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 That looks very tempting, but it's not during school holidays is it? With both kids and SWMBO ties to school holiday times I think it'll have to be a no, unless I can find a temporary replacement crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 That looks very tempting, but it's not during school holidays is it? With both kids and SWMBO ties to school holiday times I think it'll have to be a no, unless I can find a temporary replacement crew! Mark nothing stopping just you going Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Mark nothing stopping just you going Solo not me Jonny, I need company! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 mark... you wont need company...... WE will be right behind you..... LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'd rather you were infront Leroy Any takers for a crew position with me chaps and chapesses? (Don't worry, there will be separate cabin accomodation for any crew !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi All we went to southwold and ipswitch last year with the Brundal motor yaucht club,this was run by james fraser and jim cole,exerlent trip very well supported,they could not have been more helpful,top people,highly recomend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Solo not me Jonny, I need company! Mark did you notice in my last post there was no mention of the kids or the wife doesnt stop you going with a friend hay take Clive Duck!!! Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Mark did you notice in my last post there was no mention of the kids or the wife doesnt stop you going with a friend hay take Clive That's alright Jonny - he already seems to have found a companion.... I gather that Mark was entertaining my wife for 2 hours on his boat yesterday! I don't know, you give her a day off from the cooking and so on and next thing I know she's on a another man's boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 That's alright Jonny - he already seems to have found a companion.... I gather that Mark was entertaining my wife for 2 hours on his boat yesterday! I don't know, you give her a day off from the cooking and so on and next thing I know she's on a another man's boat. Now now, Simon, you'll give everyone the wrong idea! I don't think I was particularly entertaining anyway, as I only had one mug for tea so the poor lass had a beaker of water. Not exactly a good host Still if she's any good at crewing ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Mark if you rally do need crew for a trip down I am sure we can arrange something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Well if Adam and Suzanne are considering doing it, I'm happy to go too and infact think it's be a really good bit of experience, just don't fancy the 4 days on my own! The kids and SWMBO are obviously at school, so they won't be able to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_9 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Mmm, that week we may well pass you coming the other way, if you're given our berth at Shotley while we're away don't use up all our electrickery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Right, Leyroy ..... I have crew! My borther and family were up from Essex yesterday and I mentioned it to him. He jumped at the chance! So assuming you don't mind cruising in the company of the Dangerous Brothers from Essex, when are we booking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hi mark, "Dangerous brothers" eh? Well as long as you dont mind cruising with Bonnie and Clyde If it gets too scary...we can tie the boats together and go as a catamaran! Took "bling" for a post bashing again on breydon yesterday. Though today would have been a better option as its fab out there as we speak. It was a quite windy going up but interestingly found that when going into the waves and into the wind, she felt more comfortable the faster we went. AT 18-20knots. she wobbled a little (nowhere near to the extreme we had with jupes) but at 24 knots i guess she was just that little bit higher in the water and seems to be more steady. The return trips were much much smoother and with the wind behind we got 27 knots and the engines still had quite a bit left to go, but alas, we run out of channel!!! . Athough it wasnt the most comfortable ride we have had on breydon, we both felt that we had handled the slightly adverse conditions quite well and we will be more confident in future. adam aka LB : : : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Right, Leyroy ..... I have crew! My borther and family were up from Essex yesterday and I mentioned it to him. He jumped at the chance! So assuming you don't mind cruising in the company of the Dangerous Brothers from Essex, when are we booking it? see Mark told you my idea would work Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Good stuff Leroy, sounds like the plan is a go-er then . We're still in the middle of fitting heating, but I hope in a couple of weeks time we can have a quick Breydon blast and also practise a few moorings so we don't embarrass ourselves too much at easter! I was please to find out the engines both started instantly yesterday having not been run since Jan 1st, and even the trim tabs seem to be gremlin free too at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I have emailed Anglia Afloat to register my interest, and they say they will forward further details soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 If you're able to forward any of that further info Mark it would definitely be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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