12/13 Nov

[rachael]

Ok, I need something to look forward to to get me through the week!
Anyone out next weekend?
Tides are a pain in most places but good in Poole.
Graham, what's Hamworthy like in a southeasterly? Worth a try?

Rach

[Sue]

Hi Rachael

... thought for a minute (from your post title) that you were being very keen, and organised, and giving us lots of notice for a trip for next autumn ..

Anyway, I see you mean this weekend . Yes, does appear to be some wind around. Whilst low tide at Portland for much of the day on Sat and Sun, it's not a mega low tide. I kinda think that if it stays over 60cm (which it does this weekend) it's do-able - still a little walk out, but once it gets below 50cm (and down to 10 -20 cm as it does sometimes) that's when I definitely give it a miss!

Keen for a different venue if something else works, though

Sue

[Sue]

... and it looks to be a little warmer than last weekend

Sue

[rachael]

Whoopsie, well interpreted Sue! Imagine the amount of faffing we could fit in if we started planning now for Sept 2012!
So yes despite wrong month and wrong dates, I'm on about the weekend.
Also got tide data wrong, I had looked at Portland not Portland Harbour tide which seems to make 20cm difference for some reason. Bonus!
The forecast has moved around too since I looked, going quite easterly now.
So all in all a total wrongfest. Never mind. Do you fancy coming out then? It will be nice to see you, it's been ages!
Rach

[Sue]

Hi Rach - easterly is spot on, so I'm definitely in if we end up with a day of that ( .... and not a pretend easterly, as happened a few weeks ago with that imposter SSE direction ).

I suspect the forecasts will shift a little before the w/e - so I'm trying not to get tooo excited just yet!

Sue

[Graham_U]

I had a good sail at Hamworthy in a SE the day after camping after Portland last year. The island is to SE of the launch site but the best part of a mile away and you should be sailing away from its effects anyway. Ultimately it really depend where you are or how much S or E is in the wind. But potentially its good in my experience.

[Bob Iles]

I'm not sure yet but I will see if I can get away this Sunday to Portland. The last sail of the year seems to be going back as I usually stop when the clocks change. The advantage of being a member, as other peoples postings keeps me thinking about getting out.
Bob

[Sue]

Sunday still looking interesting ... and maybe a bit of sun thrown in too

Sue

[ambrosia]

Will be at Portland Sunday if the forecast holds

[Ian H]

If forcast holds I will go to Portland.

Jackie (sleekpony) if you are going to Portland would you like me to bring the boards for your aunties windsurfing club?

[Ian H]

Jackie it is Sunday I will be at Portland weather permitting.

[Mouser73]

Will try to make if if the forecast holds. What time are you guys going to be there?

Cheers,

James.

[ambrosia]

I will be there early ish to make the most of the day light say about 9.00

[rachael]

Wow - you mean I'm gonna have company? Yay!

I accidentally agreed months ago to meet some people mid afternoon Sunday in Bristol, so it will mean an early start for me too to get to Portland and back but I will do it - I discovered last week I can fit a day's windsurfing into a bargainous £3.20 4-hour parking session if I keep faffing to a minimum!

Which would give enough change from a fiver for a cup of hot chocolate but unfortunately the cafe was closed last week, it may be shut for the winter now so bring a flask!

I will aim to go via my folks in Dorset and be there by 9am.

PS thanks Graham for the feedback on Hamworthy but I'll go with the crowd - looking forward to a sociable one

[Bob Iles]

Quite a crowd for Portland. I have cancelled my cycle ride for Sunday morning so I will be there. Might be 10am by the time I stop for a big fry up breakfast on the way.
Bob