Relaxed Hanse Meeting
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Topic: Relaxed Hanse Meeting
Posted By: holby
Subject: Relaxed Hanse Meeting
Date Posted: 25 February 2014 at 10:08
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Just thought we could have a fun weekend in Lochranza on the North End of the Island of Arran..... The date I am proposing is Friday 27th-Sunday 29th June 2014, the reason for this is that Arran Distillery will be holding their Arran Malt and Music festival at this time. There are plenty of moorings available in Lochranza, with the back drop of the ruined castle at the head of the loch. We cannot obviously book any moorings so it will have to be on an pot luck basis, but I have never been there with all the moorings full, but obviously this weekend may be different.. Just thought we can have a great weekend. 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Itinerary from the Arran Distillery... If you are thinking of going then, I suggest you become a "White stag" member. White Stag members are holding a VIP whisky dinner on the Friday evening hosted by Distillery Manager James MacTaggart, before the main day event on Saturday. You can expect whisky masterclasses, fantastic food, island produce and craft, local musicians and distillery exclusive bottlings. All this will be followed in the evening by a ceilidh and fantastic live band. The Sunday will see the survivors lunch take place and a special masterclass with Euan Mitchell. Tickets will be available very soon on their web site with the link on where to buy them! 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Weather permitting it should be a great weekend...... Dave ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp) 
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Posted By: plattgatt
Date Posted: 25 February 2014 at 17:51
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....does the sailors really drink alcohol?
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Posted By: Peter-Blake
Date Posted: 25 February 2014 at 17:59
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"really"???? only! only!!!!! ------------- Blake 370 
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Posted By: Martin&Rene
Date Posted: 25 February 2014 at 20:40
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The moorings on Loch Ranza get full very quickly at weekends, as it is a nice day sail from the Clyde marinas. I have checked on the Events Calender on http://www.cyca-online.org.uk/" rel="nofollow - http://www.cyca-online.org.uk/ so at least can see that nobody else has arranged an event there and in fact there quite a number of other events on elsewhere. We will probably be at Kames in the West Kyles with the Fairlie YC crowd, on the Saturday, but may drop in sometime over the weekend. ------------- Martin&Rene Hanse 341 Dipper Wheel steering, 3 cabin layout, normally based in Scotland |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 28 February 2014 at 15:45
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Just so people are up to speed with things. Tickets are now available for the Arran Malt and music Festival...... http://www.arranevents.com/malt&music2014.php The Saturday Tickets are £5 which includes entrance, spey dram glass, dram token and opportunity to take a guided tour and enjoy the day's festivities. The festivities start at 11.00am But for White stags the partying starts on the Friday with the famous Stag meal. See the Website above for further details...... Also there is the survivors lunch on the Sunday as well. All in all a great weekend I think.. Dave ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 28 February 2014 at 17:55
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Dave I would love to come but my wife bought me one of your d..d "My Hanse" flags for Xmas & I am frightened you would all be trying to ponce free scotch off me !!!! Seriously, I will be leaving Bradwell around early/mid June (subject to weather) for another Round England SH trip (taking the whimps option via Cally Canal again). Hopefully when i get near the Isle of Man we can meet up. If you, or any other, are still languishing round the Isle of Arran perhaps we can have a short cruise in company. Will not be there in time for the festival - inspite of my high speed !!!! ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: Old Racer
Date Posted: 12 March 2014 at 22:15
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Read this a while ago. Now have tickets for the White Stag Dinner so looking forward not only to the event but meeting some more Hanse Owners ------------- Hanse 320 Olicana Inverkip Scotland |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 13 March 2014 at 10:00
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Samuel, I will drop you a line with my forecasted movements and hopefully we will be able to meet up.  ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 13 March 2014 at 10:04
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OLd Racer, I have got tickets for the Saturday and evening, but as yet have not got tickets to the Friday do. Will have a look at that later today and let you know. We shall be arriving hopefully on the Thursday or poss Wednesday late... Flying the myhanse whisky burgee.... ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: Martin&Rene
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 08:57
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This month's Yachting Monthly has Loch Ranza down as one of its favourite Clyde anchorages. So it will probably be even busier than normal. Perhaps you will have to get there on Thursday so you can have a practice finding your way to and back from the Distillery. ------------- Martin&Rene Hanse 341 Dipper Wheel steering, 3 cabin layout, normally based in Scotland |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 09:45
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Haha, luckily The Boss and I are hoping to get there probably on the Wednesday, weather permitting.. It will a first visit by the boss, but I have been many times here and to the Distillery. Hopefully, there should be space... As far as I am aware, from here there is only my self and one other Hanse looking to arrive in Lochranza, for this period.. Hopefully more will come.. Dave ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 10:40
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Congratulations Dave - Admiral of the Fleet. A good place to celebrate if you can wait that long. Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 13:50
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Hahaha, thanks Charles for bringing this to my attention...... Dave ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 14:00
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It sounds as if you have missed Peter's post - look at the topic :- "New myhanse Triumvirat" Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 12:15
I have started--- on my own again! Left on 01 may. Now in Dieppe Want to get to Cherbourg by 06 June as a friend is taking me to the D Day festivals if i can get there in time I now have an AIS transponder & can be tracked on marine traffic Just across the marina is a brand new Hanse 57.5 Have kept in hiding in case they see my "My Hanse " flag. There is enough crew aboard to drink me dry in minutes!! Dave , you have got a lot to answer for , selling my wife that flag!. She insisted I hoisted it before I left. ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
samuel wrote:Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 15:53
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I tracked him to Dover, Dave, but he zoomed off before I could get there (only 45 minutes from me). Really tight these East Coasters and that's obviously not from drinking! Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 16:56
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I do not like to tell you this Charles but in the last 3 posts you have still only stayed on 978 points You will not become an admiral by complaining about the hierarchy being tight wads ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 19:48
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I can't help feeling nasty. Here am I stuck at home watching Arsenal Ladies win the FA Cup and there are you enjoying the best of French weather on a fantastic trip for the next few months. Where are you off to next? I enjoyed Ouistram, visiting Pegasus Bridge. From Ouistram we sailed to Cherbourg, but stopping off inside the remaining Mulberry Harbour which was very atmospheric. Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 02 June 2014 at 05:49
Le havre today & tomorrow-- inspite of adverse wind & tide!! Then cherbourg- hopefully by 5 th in time for D Day festival on 6th However, a problem may be developing. I change the saildrive oil every year so it was clean at the start I have just checked level & i am pretty certain there are traces of water in the oil When i get to Cherbourg i will buy an oil remover so i can get some oil out & check its condition as there may be a seal failing Not sure how much i can run the drive like this but until i get to Cherbourg i can do little. At least there i can get technical help if need be Oh well keep fingers crossed!! ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 02 June 2014 at 09:40
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If it was me, I would think seriously about going to Cherbourg on Tuesday rather than Wednesday or later. The wind will be Westerly on both days, but light on Tuesday and twice as strong on Wednesday. There are some systems moving in so could be hairy as the week progresses and with Cherbourg sticking out into the Channel and fast tides. Hope the oil proves not to be milky. Is it an SD20? You could get a sample out by lowering a short tube in and stick your finger over the end when taking it out pipette fashion. Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 02 June 2014 at 20:46
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Charles Sound advice but to be honest i always need a days rest after a trip Even though i had to motor the whole way ( head winds even when i turned the corner)i am v tired I have not looked at the weather yet but need to get fuel etc Re the saildrive- yes the oil is milky I will buy an extractor in Cherbourg plus some oil & do regular changes The specified oil is 15-w-40 I wonder if a thicker oil might help reduce the effect of water emulsifying the oil If so what grade should i ask for Does anyone know? Does anyone have any ideas - other than lifting & paying a small fortune & spending lots of time waiting I will have to motor a lot- particularly the Cally canal section ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 02 June 2014 at 22:49
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Ah Admiral Tight Wad, fancy hiding just because you are concerned about the amount of whisky you may have to give out... I bet you scoot around UK hoping not to meet anybody just incase you have to fork out for a round .... On a more serious note Take care dude... I agree with Charles on the method of checking your oil.. I usually do this most years... and funnily enough I had one year when I thought there was some milkyness, and I kept an eye on it and it did not show again. Yes your right with the oil 15-w-40, it is the same as the engine.... It was suggested by a Volvo dealer to you synthetic oil of another grade and I canna remember what that was I will check it out and get back to you.. Usually tho' if you go against the spec it throws up another problem.. but I will chek it out for you as there is a dealer 4 miles from where I live. BUT it will cost you a few drams and for you to fly your burgee all the time for 3 months...... hahah ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 02 June 2014 at 22:52
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oh and on another note to make sure you can afford some whisky, why don't you use the Forth and union canal... about 35 miles long, for me its about £45 for the crossing including taking your mast down and putting up again... also for me it would be exciting as my draft would allow me to use the Falkirk rotating Boat lift into Edinburgh city.... Dave So this way less motoring and cheaper motoring across UK as its only 35 miles long ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 02 June 2014 at 23:03
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That's good positive thinking Dave. Are you still coming to Scilly this year? Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 02 June 2014 at 23:11
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I am hoping so after the Commonwealth Games, as I have been invited to join the commonwealth flotilla into Glasgow with DD, so I am looking at trying to get down from their... It has put a spoke in the wheel in either the Scillies early on or getting to the Shetlands..... Those where the two choices this year depending on the weather..... Will keep you posted.... My boss is putting me under pressure to go there, but my biggest worry is that I cannot just go there and leave DD there as this is what I do in Scotland... but I could I suppose pop back to the mainland... Dave ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 03 June 2014 at 07:06
Dave Re the oil(not the whisky) that would be useful info I normally use a premium grade oil but if a synthetic oil resists emulsification that might help A small amount of water in the oil on what is a less stressed gearbox( as opposed to say a car) should be ok for a while so long as the oil retains its lubrication qualities ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 03 June 2014 at 07:13
I suppose if i sailed round the top -where few Hanse's dare to tread -that might be an option Crikey - if i bump in to one of you lot you are going to drink me dry just for the fun of watching me squirm ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: Martin&Rene
Date Posted: 07 June 2014 at 17:24
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I am not certain the comments on the oil are correct. As there are bevel gears in the saildrive unit you need a very good lubricating oil as there is more of a sliding action than just the rolling action on a standard spur gear. The manual I have states an API 4L or 5L grade which is a much thicker oil than the engine oil. I found it useful to warm the oil when you are filling the saildrive. ------------- Martin&Rene Hanse 341 Dipper Wheel steering, 3 cabin layout, normally based in Scotland |
Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 08 June 2014 at 00:18
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Samuel, I think Martin is correct in saying the loss of the oils properties due to water contamination will cause premature wear to the gears in the gear box but the more damaging effect is on the bearings. Apparently, according to a maintenance engineer friend, the hard facing on the bearings is, fairly quickly, damaged by corrosion caused by the salt water. The bearings will then relatively quickly wear. This damage leads to other effects like increased friction and heat build up and can cause a catastrophic failure rather than just premature wear of the gears. Certainly the gear box "first -aid" when you discover water in the gear oil is to change the oil but finding the cause, fixing the cause and assessing the damage should be done quickly. This is likely going to require the boat being slipped/lifted. If you found the cause eg leaking heat exchanger and fixed the problem and took an oil sample which did not show elevated levels of wear metals from bearings then the gear box may be OK and you could continue your holiday. If you can not find the leak and water continues to get into the oil then pulling the boat out sooner rather than later would be the preferred option IMHO. Good luck with this problem.
------------- Wayne W Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026. |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 08 June 2014 at 07:43
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I have now reached Cherbourg so am waiting until tuesday to meet engineer with intention of lift out. I may as well bite the bullet & sail without the constant worry Re the oil i have spoken to the uk agents- Volspec- & they tell me that Volvo have changed the oil spec as 15 w 40 is too thick. Volvo now specify automatic transmission fluid which os thinner It appears that thick oil collects on to the cintered clutch plates & damages them My cousin found me a supplier of oil that still works in water. Trouble is that it is too thick for the saildrive Volvo technician in uk told me that i may have caused the leak by using a copper washer on the drain plug. He said that whatever i do i should always use the neoprene washers. He said that it is quite possible that seals are ok but plug is leaking. He suggested sitting against a wall & drying out & sorting the plug out & trying it first Trouble is that if it does not work i will have left cherbourg & may not be in a place with such good facilities Just hope work can be done asap ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 08 June 2014 at 09:54
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That's good to get it sorted out with 2000 or so miles in front of you. Interesting and useful information about the washer. Hope you are enjoying something of the D Day celebrations while in Cherbourg. There is a fort atop a hill about half an hours walk from the marina which is an interesting visit. Just below the fort on the way up to it is a series of gun emplacements (no guns now unfortunately) connected by a network of tunnels. You have to don a safety helmet with lamps to explore on a guided tour. Very interesting and fantastic views. Do it if you have a chance. Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: Martin&Rene
Date Posted: 08 June 2014 at 11:43
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Correction. My comments were about Yanmar saildrives and it seems Volvo have quite a different view on the oil. Talking to a Yanmar guy at Inverkip last year, he said to use their recommneded oil as they had found that automobile type oils had caused them problems on the Yanmar Saildrive clutch plates. A engineer looking at my boat said that he thought I may have got a very small amount oil water into my Saildrive as the drain oil plug was not over tight. Perhaps this is one O ring we should change every time we change the oil as it seems rather critical. ------------- Martin&Rene Hanse 341 Dipper Wheel steering, 3 cabin layout, normally based in Scotland |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 12 June 2014 at 18:53
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I am having a nightmare organising repairs. I arrived last Friday & earliest local volvo can do is next Monday at exhorbitant cost. Furthermore i am not convinced about ability of the engineer Volvo france do not have all the spares so i ordered them via Volspec in uk They said goods would arrive at a friends house on thursday but they came wednesday when he was out. Goods are now on hold in paris with no way of contacting them as they did not leave a despatch note I have decided to change the drain plug o ring only & change oil myself on friday & have paid for a one hour lift out then carry on to st peterport. If problem solved then great so fingers crossed. As for goods in france - who knows probably lost at cost to me as i am moving on if i can get them before saturday then i will be able to do job myself somewhere along the line - hopefully uk- if the drain plug seal os not the issue ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: Mark_J1
Date Posted: 14 June 2014 at 09:38
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samuel - see this article http://svocelot.com/Cruise_Info/Equipment/SailDrives.htm" rel="nofollow - http://svocelot.com/Cruise_Info/Equipment/SailDrives.htm re adding an external oil tank to a Saildrive to balance the pressure causing seawater ingress. Haven't tried it but the logic seemed good. ------------- Hanse 400e "Grey Goose" Hull #31 |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 23 June 2014 at 13:46
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Fingers crossed -- success Changed the plug washer for a neoprene one ( not the right one but a portapotti spare did the trick Also thought the thread was a bit coarse so used lots of PTFE tape so it became harder to screw in By the time the oil rots the PTFE i should be home I have seen the article re header tank but volvo are adamant that tank should not be overfilled I also notice that when i remove filler cap there is always negative pressure. This must tend to suck water past the seals. Pressumably hot oil expands pushing oil out & then ss it cools a vacuumn is created Anyone else notice this - always had it from new Any way a £ 120-00, 1 hour haul out for a 50p washer!! ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 06 July 2014 at 21:31
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John and crew, plus Gordon & crew great to meet you all at the pub in Lochranza on Friday 27 June... Great to catch up... Also John you keep a great assortment of scotch on board, a very enjoyable Saturday afternoon, before we set up the road to visit the Distillery again... It is excellent to put faces to names in real life.. Cheers, and the weather got better and better to the point of being HOT HOT HOT...Sailing in Scotland in Shorts phew.. ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 07 July 2014 at 07:51
Well it is 07-35 here in Oban & it has poured with rain all night & is still raining!! ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 07 July 2014 at 10:12
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Ah that's bad news Samuel..... I am sure it will get better.  Dave ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: Martin&Rene
Date Posted: 12 July 2014 at 16:38
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Holby We missed you in Loch Ranza before your weekend do, as we did not feel like motoring there in the rain. If I remember correctly, you are going up to Glasgow next week. We are back on our boat in Largs on Tuesday, so do you have an intinerary for the next few days. The Flying Dutchmens are racing from Largs this week, so there may be some good views. Martin ------------- Martin&Rene Hanse 341 Dipper Wheel steering, 3 cabin layout, normally based in Scotland |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 12 July 2014 at 21:57
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Hi Martin, We will be setting of from Stranraer heading to Rhu Marina on Wednesday 23rd July / Thursday 24th July... The idea is to be at James Watt Marina for Friday 25th to prepare for the Commonwealth Wealth Flotilla on Saturday and then on Sunday head down to Ardrossan. So probably miss the racing from Largs.... Its a great place to race form as I have raced Lasers there many years ago. Will keep my eyes open for you. Out of interest do you/ have you come across a Hanse called Time out? ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 13 July 2014 at 12:15
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Sam - I see from AIS, that you had a little foray into the Firth this morning. Hope everything is ok. Have you met up with any other Hanses yet? Was weather good for the trip through Calledonian Canal. Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 13 July 2014 at 13:11
I was a little light on the suncream in the canal. & am now suffering. The weather was great. As usual all the canal staff were great & helped. In the last lot of locks - the Muirtown flight i was told i could not go port hand side as a large holiday barge was coming through & needed port hand. One of the bridge keepers radioed him & arranged for me to tie up against the barge & it took me through whilst i just sat & chatted to the people on board. Everyone just being extremely friendly You will have seen what happened in the firth by my other post, although i really cannot believe that such a light grounding could cause the rudder to split so easily. Thinking back i did catch the rudder in the canal when i was turning, the back swung out & the rudder caught on the sloping bank so perhaps that started it off I am just grateful i was not further along the coast where the expected northerly would have had me on the rocks in no time. I assume you are back from your scillies trip. Hope the wind played ball & blew from the west. It certainly blew every way except the way i needed it . I did see a couple of Hanse's but no one on board. It is surprising how few i have seen on the whole trip. Perhaps they have heard about my cheepo scotch & are hiding Thanks for the Jeffra contact by the way Sam L ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 08:18
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Having had the rudder repaired i sailed straight to peterhead then arbroath & on to Eyemouth There my progress was halted as the huge swell coming from the north funnelled into the bay & was causing 2 metre breakers at right angles to the harbour entrance. To make matters worse you cannot see them coming as you exit because of the wall. On tuesday they were actually curling & breaking level with the wall. Normally they are just swell & break after the entrance. & on to the beach Yesterday the tide was low & the rocks in the bay broke up some of the swell so i decided that after a week i would give it a go The good old harbour master stood on the point with his VHF & told me to go slow in the exit channel & then as there was a bit of a lull he told me when the next breaker was coming & as soon as it passed he told me to go. The exit was a bit rough but ok. I am just glad i did not get caught in one of the breakers as they may have swept me up the beach. The trip to blyth was down wind in a 2-3 metre swell coming from the continued storms up north As i approached Blyth i lowered sails & motored. It was low tide & the entrance channel is dredged to 9 metres but one has to cross shallower water to get to it when coming from the north At the time i was in 20 metres when suddenly i felt the boat tip forward. I looked back to see what i can only call a rogue wave. It just got bigger & bigger. I surged forward & was doing 9.9 knots when i last looked i looked back & saw it was about to curl & break. I kept the boat straight & waited for it to break in the cockpit & i got soaked After that i realised i was now in 6 fathoms so i assume the drop in depth caused it i looked but did not see sny more anything like it Oddly enough i was not in the least bit worried about the wave only that i did not have my camera I am sure Atlantic sailors see this all the time but a sunny day in the north sea is not where one expects it The last time i saw waves as big was in a F 9 in 1976 ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 10:21
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What an experience Sam. Dead calm when I was doing those waters. Don't think I fancy what you experienced. Where next, Hartlepool? If you do, fuel and gas is cheap at the harbour. Also, the old Sailing ship and it's surroundings in the far corner of the marina are worth a visit and food there is cheap as chips. Cheers Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: holby
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 11:13
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Blimey Samuel, you have had tough ride again glad to see tho' you managed Blythe... Take it easy mate, you still need to find a Hanse. Burgee to give some of your valuable cargo of whisky away... Dave PS it's good that Charles is giving you good advice.. ------------- Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)
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Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 18:13
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Yup!! In Hartlepool now until this wind eases off then it is Scarborough The marina looked full last time I was here & all the shops looked busy. Now the marina has - at a guess- 30% empty spaces & some of the shops have shut down Pity really ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: CharlesP
Date Posted: 30 August 2014 at 20:29
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Sam - congratulations - I see you have made it back to your home marina. Are you off to Holland soon? Charles ------------- 'MERIDIAN LADY' 320 Nr 536 2010 Medway |
Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 31 August 2014 at 07:18
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Thanks Charles It was hard work down the east coast As for Holland, my daughters holiday was this week so there is no time to go before she has to go back to work. Loosing my rudder meant that I missed the paulufestein & Belgian national firework championships in Ostend & the wife &daughter did not get the promised holiday I have some making up to do!!!!! ------------- Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 31 August 2014 at 09:38
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Samuel, it is great to hear that your rudder episode didn't stop you from circumnavigating the island. Well done, brave sailor! Johan -------------  http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |
Posted By: Johan Hackman
Date Posted: 31 August 2014 at 09:40
(I have friends who will not sail when it rains as they don't want their sails to get wet.  )Johan ------------- http://www.johanhackman.se" rel="nofollow - http://www.johanhackman.se |