justal
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Here we go again!!
Things are looking good for Friday.. W-SW Force 6-7. Hopefully I'll be able to get away with my 4.5m as my 5.0m is still at the bottom
of Cardigan Bay somewhere.... Although, the insurance company have agreed to look into the claim and a 'marine investigator' is coming
to see me on Friday. Looks as though he'll get to see the beach in pretty much the same conditions as the loss occured.
Once he's gone I have to do a few hours work, but should be able to get out on the water by about 1.30pm
Will anyone else be around??
Al.
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Wes
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Registered: 27-4-2003 Location: Bath Member Is Offline Mood: Wanting SW winds!
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| posted on 12-11-2003 at 19:48 |
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Not around you, but I will be out all day on Friday!
Got the time off work, planning beaches now!
Just wish i hadn't put my head through the 6.7 while chasing Bjorn at Weymouth (therfore having to buy a new one) and managed to get
that 5.0. looks like we're in the same boat Al!
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justal
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| posted on 12-11-2003 at 20:15 |
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Where will you be then?? Poole harbour, or is it out to play in the waves at Overcombe??
If the forecast for the south coast is anything like it is for here, then you won't be needing the 6.7m anyway... They are forecasting
60-70mph winds here!!!! 
Al.
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Wes
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| posted on 13-11-2003 at 12:33 |
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I reckon a little flat water blasting in Portland (there is a McD's on the way for breckie!) then cruise around the coast a little to
get a few waves. Not sure where at the moment but I fancy Branksome for a laugh........
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justal
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| posted on 13-11-2003 at 21:18 |
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Well, its started here already.... its blowin' a hoolie out there at the moment!!
Al.
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justal
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| posted on 13-11-2003 at 21:45 |
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Hehehe... Just checked the bouys and some of them are reading 40 knots and increasing already, with 17ft waves.... Hold onto your hats,
its gonna get a bit lively!!
Al.
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Nick
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| posted on 14-11-2003 at 15:15 |
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Time to brush the cobwebs off your 3m sail Al...... but have you got anything to rig it on after your recent loss at sea.....? If not
B&Q do a 12ft fence post for around £10..... I'm sure you could fettle that into something usable!
Cheers
Nick
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AndyW
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| posted on 14-11-2003 at 15:55 |
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Hey Al, what did the marine investigator think of the conditions today?
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justal
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| posted on 14-11-2003 at 16:47 |
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I didn't go out in the end.... By the time I'f finished with the investigator.... who didn't fancy walking across to the beach for some
reason (the fact that standing up outside the house was diffiuclt enough could have had something to do with it!!) and then finished
work for the day there wasn't enough water in the estuary (and I had lots to do at home anyway... new carpets!!!!... Oooh! ).
i did have a look at the seafront but it would have been 'Death on a stick' out there as it was as rough as it gets!!!.... Just
watching the waves was impressive enough. It would certainly have been windy enough for my 3.4m though... Although as you say I don't
think I could rig it on a 430cm mast.
Al.
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badexcuseforasailor
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| posted on 14-11-2003 at 16:58 |
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If you went out on the seafront investigator would think you was claiming for a new brain !
http://brogboroughlake.windsurf.me.uk/
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justal
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| posted on 14-11-2003 at 17:55 |
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You're probably right there... Just been checking the bouys and the Milford Haven one was recording 29.5ft waves earlier today and even
the relatively sheltered Aberporth Bouy was reccording 25ft waves... Kind of glad I was too busy to go out really!!
Al.
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