Nbn Spring Meet Saturday 20th May 2023

[YnysMon]

Trouble with 10 day weather charts is they can be seriously misleading, especially after the first 5 days or so. Before now we’ve looked forward to having a wonderful sunny holiday only to be disappointed by lots of end and showers. 

[CambridgeCabby]

We have enjoyed hot sunny humid Spring meets and also rainy cold meets , the weather comes a distant 2nd to the wonderful company 

[Boatyman]

Fees paid £24 for two nights.

Silver Haze

Andy Allen ( BOATYMAN ) 😃

[Boatyman]

On 16/04/2023 at 10:43, FairTmiddlin said:

The moorings have been secured for those who are attending and these have been paid for.

 Moorings are £12 per night.

Can we please have your mooring fees paid by the Donate button ( Below the adverts on left).

Can you please leave a note, as to your forum name and which boat you are paying for.

For anyone wishing to attend that hasn't booked yet we do have a few spares just in case.

Fees paid £24 two nights Silver Haze.   Andy Allen ( BOATYMAN ) 

[SteveO]

Well it looks as though the planets are aligned differently for me this year and it is sadly unlikely that we will be able to attend the meet-up on Windmill Lady. There's still a slim chance that we can attend, and we will if we can, but please take our boat and names off the list and we will take our chances on the day. 

[FairTmiddlin]

Steve sorry to hear this

The places are already booked so if you can, just rock up berth and find me.

Hope all goes well for you, was looking forward to catching up.

[socrates]

Broadland Grebe will overnight at Ranworth on Friday, having departed wetshed early Friday am with crew. No doubt the crew will avail themselves of the delights of the Maltsters Friday night, but will be ready to sail on Saturday am as required for CinC.  We will be keep listening watch on PMR channel 4 from 0900 Saturday. 

[CambridgeCabby]

13 hours ago, socrates said:

Broadland Grebe will overnight at Ranworth on Friday, having departed wetshed early Friday am with crew. No doubt the crew will avail themselves of the delights of the Maltsters Friday night, but will be ready to sail on Saturday am as required for CinC.  We will be keep listening watch on PMR channel 4 from 0900 Saturday. 

Had advised those indicating they they wish to join the CinC to assemble in Malthouse broad (Ranworth) and to be ready to depart at 11:00hrs 

[FairTmiddlin]

Well, I know it's only Monday. But!

The forecast from the Met Office is looking favourable for Friday and Saturday

Friday 10 am 13C - 1-4 pm 15C - 7 pm 14C. Wind speeds between 6 - 8 mph.

Saturday 10 am 14C - 1-4 pm 15C -  7pm 14C. Wind speeds between 9 - 10 mph.

Perfect meet weather

[kpnut]

That’s put the mockers on it then 😄

[grendel]

work is progressing on water Rail, i am told she will be going back in the water wednesday, I was also told that due to the weather being so wet until now, I would have a tin of varnish to be applied to the bare wood cabin sides as I progress through my time aboard. (not a problem as i enjoy that sort of thing.)

[JanetAnne]

50 minutes ago, grendel said:

work is progressing on water Rail, i am told she will be going back in the water wednesday, I was also told that due to the weather being so wet until now, I would have a tin of varnish to be applied to the bare wood cabin sides as I progress through my time aboard. (not a problem as i enjoy that sort of thing.)

Can you also give the new rudder a second coat... 

[FairTmiddlin]

9 hours ago, grendel said:

work is progressing on water Rail, i am told she will be going back in the water wednesday, I was also told that due to the weather being so wet until now, I would have a tin of varnish to be applied to the bare wood cabin sides as I progress through my time aboard. (not a problem as i enjoy that sort of thing.)

One rule

Shiny side outwards

[NeilB]

11 hours ago, JanetAnne said:

Can you also give the new rudder a second coat... 

He will be in that general area after trying out his new paddle board! 

[garryn]

14 hours ago, grendel said:

work is progressing on water Rail, i am told she will be going back in the water wednesday, I was also told that due to the weather being so wet until now, I would have a tin of varnish to be applied to the bare wood cabin sides as I progress through my time aboard. (not a problem as i enjoy that sort of thing.)

Something wrong here Water Rail is having a bit of restoration  and not a single photo.

[grendel]

provide the underwater paint and I will give it a shot.

 

[grendel]

Just now, garryn said:

Something wrong here Water Rail is having a bit of restoration  and not a single photo.

I havent seen her yet, she only came out for a hull survey and thats when the rudder damage was found, a new rudder is being made and fitted, as that was more urgent than any other work. other than that some woodwork has been sanded down, but due to the weather the varnish has had to wait.

[BrundallNavy]

18 minutes ago, grendel said:other than that some woodwork has been sanded down, but due to the weather the varnish has had to wait.

Ahh that’s what he was doing 

[garryn]

54 minutes ago, grendel said:

I havent seen her yet, she only came out for a hull survey and thats when the rudder damage was found, a new rudder is being made and fitted, as that was more urgent than any other work. other than that some woodwork has been sanded down, but due to the weather the varnish has had to wait.

I was wondering what they had planned for us at the meet.

[NeilB]

1 hour ago, grendel said:

provide the underwater paint and I will give it a shot.

 

Here you go - https://www.offshore-energy.biz/engineers-amazed-at-underwater-painting/  and  https://alocitsystems.com/ 

To be fair it's more epoxy than paint but still impressive, struggling to find a price though....

[FairTmiddlin]

31 minutes ago, NeilB said:

To be fair it's more epoxy than paint but still impressive, struggling to find a price though....

But Dave wants it spray painted. It gets a sleeker finish for more speed.

[MY littleboat]

I really wish that I could be there this weekend - still have fond memories from all of those years ago.....

[ExSurveyor]

Unfortunately, due to a host of commitments, I won't be able to call in for the day on Saturday.

I hope everyone who attends has a great weekend.

[Pinto]

I know it's a bit late but If there's any spare spaces we would like to attend Friday and Saturday nights 

Ruby

[ExSurveyor]

I know there are a couple of spaces, @FairTmiddlin will be along shortly.