August Poker Run

[Jon Fuller]

OK, Drivers Wharf are running another Solent Poker run on Saturday 12th August 2006.

Not got many details yet, but given the popularity of the last event, there will definitely be a capped number of entries, probably at 30 boats.

Deadline for entries is Friday 4th August. Same as before, £30 deposit, ballance paid on the day, no deposit by the 4th, no Poker run for you.

And remember, 30 boats max, so first come, first served.

Evening party/card game, will again be held in the shed at drivers.

Gill's gonna sing with the band this time (bet ya didn't know she could sing)

Probably try and get the pack out to Nab Tower this time, weather permiting.

Who's up for it?

[Captain Chaos]

I'll come for the singing ;)

do I have to issue death threats again should the weather not be lookin too rosey a few days beforehand?

wheres Nab tower?

reckon Ace'll be 'in' aswell.

[Gav]

Hopefully i wont have a boat! but if i do then will try me best to attend.....:up:

[PuppiesBalls]

IM DEFFO UP FOR IT!

[PuppiesBalls]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos

wheres Nab tower?

Jon.. isnt the Nab tower between Selsey bill and bracklesham bay??

[Jon Fuller]

The Nab Tower is about 12 miles due south of Hayling Island.

Can get quite lumpy out there, so nappy time for Chaos (big girl!)

[MrRob]

Any chance someone can tow me behind their boat? :(

[Burty]

can you tow anything Jon? or is it boats only?
just had an idea thats all;)

[verytricky]

Originally posted by MrRob
Any chance someone can tow me behind their boat? :(
We could make a chain of boats being towed...

[Jon Fuller]

Ya can all feck off! I aint towin anyone!

[Burty]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Ya can all feck off! I aint towin anyone!

Nah wernt thinking about you dude. was just wondering about maybe towing a skier;)

[K9 racing]

or a ringo:D

[MrRob]

I have looked at my Diary and I am in Cardiff on a stag doo that weekend so I cant make it anyway!
Oh well, I guess thats 3-4mph gain for TD in his boat!

[Captain Chaos]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
The Nab Tower is about 12 miles due south of Hayling Island.

Can get quite lumpy out there, so nappy time for Chaos (big girl!)

yeh coz i drove like a big girl at the last one didnt i nobjockey!

12 miles sarf is a long ole drag though fella............. have some consideration for us small boat owners!

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
12 miles sarf is a long ole drag though fella............. have some consideration for us small boat owners!

I'm sure Mr Stirling wouldn't object!

Just think of the size of the popcorn you'll have if you make it out there and back!

You can have a 'Blue Peter badge' if you make it.

PS. no ones allowed to break down out there!

[Captain Chaos]

popcorn?

The only thing likely to breakdown if it gets rough is my passenger...........& I've still not forgiven him for Sundays antics!

so how far do we deviate from the island to get to this tower then?

[Jon Fuller]

You can just see it here on the right in the chart.

east of Bembridge.

You can take another diversion over bembridge ledge again if you fancy a bit of Russian Roulette! :no:

[Matt]

What was Nab tower built for?

[Maxim Gibson]

Nice one :up:
We'll be there in the backdraft again!!

[TheMutzNuts]

Sounds good to me.
Include me/us this time too.

Will be good to see you again Johnny.

I think the last time was at the Royal Yatch club, Southamptom back in about '95.

[Donzi man Brighton]

Sounds great just finished setting up my new Donzi 38ZRC so fancy a run! How do I put my name down?

[PuppiesBalls]

Originally posted by Matt
What was Nab tower built for?
lookin out for pirates:D :seaman:

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Donzi man Brighton
How do I put my name down?

We need definite entries for this, so this time, a £30 deposit is required from those intending to come along. This MUST be received by Friday 4th August.

Either send a cheque to Gill at drivers Wharf, or pop in in person.

Gill Williams
Drivers dry berthing
Drivers Wharf
Northam Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0PF

02380 233302

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Matt
What was Nab tower built for?

A Poker run check point

[PuppiesBalls]

how many miles is this one gona be?

[Jon Fuller]

Dunno yet.

We generally try to keep em to no more than 70 statute.

[Matt]

Tubs really did splash the cash didn't he.
Shame he didn't make it a bit more accessible, woulda made a good weekend cottage

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
A Poker run check point

[michaelcaine]

hi donzi man,,i think we have a mutual friend, andrew the farmer,i keep my boat on his farm at stairbridge lane.
ring any bells??

[Taz]

I wish i could come! Anyone wanna lend me there boat?:lol:lol:

[Matt]

Yeh, 20K for the day but ya don't have to give it back! :D :D :D

[MrRob]

I know someone with a gearbox for sale Taz! :D

[Gav]

Originally posted by MrRob
I know someone with a gearbox for sale Taz! :D

**** me gearboxes are dropping like flies!!

[MrRob]

Originally posted by Gav
**** me gearboxes are dropping like flies!!

Tell me about it! I cant afford a 15" box until I have sold me 20" box, lifes a bitch!

[Burty]

Originally posted by MrRob
Tell me about it! I cant afford a 15" box until I have sold me 20" box, lifes a bitch!

I can't really afford to get mine fixed either:cry:

[Tony Davis]

Originally posted by Donzi man Brighton
Sounds great just finished setting up my new Donzi 38ZRC so fancy a run! How do I put my name down?



welcome to the forum Kim!

[Taz]

Pm me gearbox prices, Could do with a new hull to prices please!!:lol:lol:

[Gav]

Originally posted by Burty
I can't really afford to get mine fixed either:cry:


yours hasnt broke too! OMG! where was it rebuilt?

[michaelcaine]

Originally posted by MrRob
Tell me about it! I cant afford a 15" box until I have sold me 20" box, lifes a bitch!

think yourself lucky, i wish i had a gearbox!:D

[Johnny Rocket]

Originally posted by Donzi man Brighton
Sounds great just finished setting up my new Donzi 38ZRC so fancy a run! How do I put my name down? I thought it was you I could hear from my back garden the other day! Noisy bastard :D

[Cookee]

That's the class one weekend in Plymouth so we won't be there! :angry: :mad:

[Donzi man Brighton]

Originally posted by Johnny Rocket
I thought it was you I could hear from my back garden the other day! Noisy bastard :D

That was me 98mph past the Pier with 900ltrs of fuel and 4 up still more to go!

[Cookee]

Originally posted by Cookee
That's the class one weekend in Plymouth so we won't be there! :angry: :mad:

Ooooops Actually it's the weekend of the 5th and 6th (the Class One race) so I hope to be there!

[G M]

I'm available as card boat if required. I'll start stocking up with Kit Kats.

[Captain Chaos]

hmmm i remember that breakfast kitkat with such affection;)

[floater]

so kim you've finally found a new home for those engines,
blimey, i'll be looking out for it in a couple of years... bit cheaper than that rs3 you sold me!!!!!:cheers: give me a pm when free about a chip for a8 4.2 tdi regards charlie

[PuppiesBalls]

so how many people have put there name down so far??
.....just over a month to get the boat ready!

[Maxim Gibson]

Our name's are already down....
we were in a bit of a rush to get it done for the last one....
still no engine on the boat on friday and we were puttin bolts in at 6.00 Saturday morning!
Hence several remarks of "WOW! You made it??" when we got to driver's!!:D
Good luck and hope to see plenty there again...

[Silversurfer]

I am in Salcombe that week too taking the boat hoping to boat round to watch the class 1 weather permitting. Cookie ita at the begining of the week, but staying the week in Salcombe will have cool runnings there as well as the Fletcher! :) Might see you in the Kings Arms?

[Cookee]

Originally posted by Silversurfer
I am in Salcombe that week too taking the boat hoping to boat round to watch the class 1 weather permitting. Cookie ita at the begining of the week, but staying the week in Salcombe will have cool runnings there as well as the Fletcher! :) Might see you in the Kings Arms?

We'll be going round in at least one BananaShark to the races and then hopefully to the Poker Run the following weekend!

See you in the pub!

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by G M
I'm available as card boat if required. I'll start stocking up with Kit Kats.

Gazza, Cool! that'd be great if you can make it.

Looking like a great turnout, it's capped at 30 entries, and there's already 20 confirmed :eek: with a month to go.

If anyone who hasn't entered yet, is serious about doing it, you'd better on the blower to Gill ASAP, spaces are going feckin fast!.

Looking like I'll be a camera boat again, and mebbe............ :hugegrin:... a card boat :drool:

[G M]

Noting all the past comments re. videos etc., I'm trying to get a couple of mini dv cams on board so hopefully we can pool footage at the end of the day.

do you still have ur bullet cam Jon ?

[PuppiesBalls]

Jon can you post more detial about the poker run times where were goin etc?


doesnt it get rough by nab tower?

[Johnny Rocket]

Originally posted by PuppiesBalls
doesnt it get rough by nab tower? Yeah. And there be sea monsters too! :D

[PuppiesBalls]

Originally posted by Johnny Rocket
Yeah. And there be sea monsters too! :D
dont say that i will have nightmares :D

[Jono]

Aaah Bollocks! That’s the weekend of me “Off road and survival” training weekend on the Welsh borders… all Bowie Knife and Camp make up……just us and the Sheep…… never mind… I ain’t got a boat anyway:D

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Jono
Aaah Bollocks! … all Bowie Knife and Camp make up……just us and the Sheep……

Kinnell Jono, have you no shame?

Or was that a freudian slip?

[Jono]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Kinnell Jono, have you no shame?

Or was that a freudian slip?



Shame ? Moi ? Feck' no!





I mean... I've even been photographed on your boat.........:duell:

[chris]

shame im going to miss it on holiday at that time!

[PuppiesBalls]

Chris is your p28 the white one with with red gel?
Jon please can you pose the instructions/ rules for the poker run,
:cheers:

[chris]

yep tiss mine

[glen76]

anyone rekon my boat will keep up. max speed is 55mph but cruises bout 35!

Mind you im sure its faster than jonnys mates crownline:drain: :drain: :drain: :drain: :bolt:

[Captain Chaos]

you'll be fine

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
you'll be fine

Well listen to you!!!!

After all the crying and bleating we heard before the last Poker Run, about you being too slow! :wank:

[glen76]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Well listen to you!!!!

After all the crying and bleating we heard before the last Poker Run, about you being too slow! :wank:

seemed to be gripin the wheel quite hard on way out of river too!! hey white knuckels :bolt:

[Captain Chaos]

I wrote that deliberatetly you ole ginger mincer!

and as for grippin the wheel hard on me way up the river.....................tosh! I'm a seasoned marine-stuntman, it woz water off a ducks back

[Jon Fuller]

nob!

[glen76]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
I wrote that deliberatetly you ole ginger mincer!

and as for grippin the wheel hard on me way up the river.....................tosh! I'm a seasoned marine-stuntman, it woz water off a ducks back

ah maybe it was just wind! those pastries were a bit stodgy 1st thing in the mornin!

:laugh: :laugh:

now bacon rolls!! :chomp:

[Jon Fuller]

OK, here's the basic info for the poker run on the 12th.

Poker run pdf (http://media.boatmad.com/web/PR.aug.06.pdf)

Charts/waypoints etc to follow later.

There was feeback from the last event that the bar was a tad expensive.

For this event, rather than the bar being provided by an outside company, Drivers have aquired an event licence (no, not that sort) and will be doing it themselves, at more sensible price.

Any profits made from the bar sales, are going to be donated to the recovery program of Ben, the young lad injured in 'K' class last year.
His recovery is still going well, but obviously will be made easier for the family with aditional help.
A good cause I think, so get spending at the bar!

[Cookee]

Great news - We have finally sorted out most of the details for shipping the race boat to Egypt, which will all take place on the Friday, so we're bringing the leisure boat with the Verado 250 on to the Poker run, so if anyone fancies a ride form an orderly queue here!

[Matt]

Nobba, you can upload pdf directly into the gallery - like this
http://media.boatmad.com/gallery/v/events/pokerrun0806/PR_aug_06.pdf.html
or
http://media.boatmad.com/gallery/d/37529-1/PR_aug_06.pdf
if you insist. :D

Very good idea about the bar, I'm sure Vicki will do her bit to support it. :bolt: :drain: :well:

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
OK, here's the basic info for the poker run on the 12th.

Poker run pdf (http://media.boatmad.com/web/PR.aug.06.pdf)

Charts/waypoints etc to follow later.

There was feeback from the last event that the bar was a tad expensive.

For this event, rather than the bar being provided by an outside company, Drivers have aquired an event licence (no, not that sort) and will be doing it themselves, at more sensible price.

Any profits made from the bar sales, are going to be donated to the recovery program of Ben, the young lad injured in 'K' class last year.
His recovery is still going well, but obviously will be made easier for the family with aditional help.
A good cause I think, so get spending at the bar!

[Captain Chaos]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
His recovery is still going well, but obviously will be made easier for the family with aditional help.
A good cause I think, so get spending at the bar!

In that case I might have to reconsider my non attendance & come down for the evening bash to get blind drunk.

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Matt
Nobba, you can upload pdf directly into the gallery - like this


What's the difference? (as far as the punters go)


Originally posted by Matt
Very good idea about the bar, I'm sure Vicki will do her bit to support it. :bolt: :drain: :well:

I'll check I have new batteries in my Bose noise cancelling headphones! :hugegrin:

[Matt]

Cos it all makes part of the "record".
I put it in it's own new gallery, which when we load up photos can go in there as well, and make a bit of an archive of it all.

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Cookee
so if anyone fancies a ride form an orderly queue here!

Is that tumbleweed that just rolled by! :hugegrin:




...only kiddin.

[Cookee]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Is that tumbleweed that just rolled by! :hugegrin:




...only kiddin.

:D Yeah the discusion about where to put the PDF has obviously distracted everybody!

:D :banana: :bolt:

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Cookee
Yeah the discusion about where to put the PDF has obviously distracted everybody!

Yeah, must've :hugegrin:

[glen76]

jon another thing we spoke about amongst ourselves last time was how the passengers dont get any cards! Maybe is it worth considering in the future a slightly more expensive passenger ticket possibly that gets you card rights too??? thinkin aloud thats all!

[Matt]

Passengers can get cards - you buy them off Gill.

[glen76]

Originally posted by Matt
Passengers can get cards - you buy them off Gill.

Very true! Just seems a slight inbalance that by the time a passenger has bought a set of cards they are nudging the cost of a boat entry by only a tenner if my shandy dazed brain serves me right!

Would slightly increased passenger prices giving an actual chance to win loadsa money, in turn boost income to the event, possibly prize money and there would still only be the same number of winners!!! Pasaengers feel like they are getting more for less etc etc etc!!

Its a numbers game after all! :shag:

[Jon Fuller]

OK, I was intending to go out to NAB tower this time, but instead, we're gonna do a bit eastern, and a bit of western Solent.

Basically, down Southampton water, round Calshot past Portsmouth, and card 1 will be collected adjacent to horse sand fort.

From there, across to Osbourne bay for card 2. Then into Cowes for lunch.

After lunch, across to Bealieu (same place as last run) for card 3

Then, down to Lymington, to the racing platform outside the river for card 4.

A quick blast over to Yarmouth to pick up the last card, then home.

Morning distance = 26.5 statute miles

Afternoon run = 30.1 statute miles

So a little shorter than last time @ 56.6 statute.

Here's the chart pdf, waypoint list to follow.

August poker run chart (http://media.boatmad.com/web/august-poker-run.pdf)

[Captain Chaos]

why the shorter course Jon?

[G M]

nice course Jon, I think leaving out the leg to Nab is a good idea. I still have nightmares from the run we did out there a few years back.....I dont like those dragons!

I can do card stops 2 and 4 or 5 if thats any help.

lets all hope the weather holds

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
why the shorter course Jon?

For the panzies from essex.

If everyone wants to go further, continuing out to NAB makes the AM course 41.1 miles, so total for the day becomes 71.2 statute miles, which is pretty much what we did on the last one.

Optional longer course for the morning (http://media.boatmad.com/web/augPR.long.pdf)

[Tony Davis]

Makes the tow a lot further as well!

[insane_lewis]

it all sounds pretty good fun. cant wait to get a tub myself to join in! hope it all goes well

[Rockey]

Originally posted by insane_lewis
i. cant wait to get a tub myself to join in!

what you after ??

[Maxim Gibson]

Pretty sure he was lookin for a p21...

[benc]

Any places left still Jon?

[Jon Fuller]

Ben, Gill has the numbers,, you'll have to ask her I'm afraid.

[Captain Chaos]

i think you may be in luck, i spoke with Gill on monday & a couple of people have unfortunately pulled out, so its worth a call.

[Jon Fuller]

OK, sorry they're a bit late, been busy.

I think we'll try to do the longer (out to NAB) morning route if the weather permits, but we'll need to suck it and see on the day.
On the strength of that, please ensure you arrive/start with sufficient fuel for the longer morning course (40 miles +)

So here is the morning course, assuming good weather:

Morning course 'long' (http://media.boatmad.com/web/august-poker-run/am.long.pdf)

Here's the morning course for less favourable conditions:

Morning course 'short' (http://media.boatmad.com/web/august-poker-run/am.short.pdf)


And here's the Afternoon course:

Afternoon course (http://media.boatmad.com/web/august-poker-run/pm.pdf)

If you missed the charts the first time, here they are again:

August poker run chart (short am course) (http://media.boatmad.com/web/august-poker-run.pdf)


long course for the morning (http://media.boatmad.com/web/augPR.long.pdf)

And the entry form/Drivers Wharf Instructions:

Poker run pdf (http://media.boatmad.com/web/PR.aug.06.pdf)

JF

[scottyboy]

I cant make it for the poker run but may come over with the bat for the "Cruise" on sunday!

[GrahamF]

Brambles Bank Cricket Match (http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15582)

One to watch out for this weekend, when screaming round the Solent :seaman:

[Maxim Gibson]

Being the youngest I'm the only one who has 6 weeks off in the summer......that means I've been given the part of trying to get two raceboats ready by saturday!!
Uncle should be there in Patriot (ex. Rescue Won)...

[Ace]

I've got 16 weeks off this summer!

[Captain Chaos]

ad 16 this winter!

a couple more & you'll be up there with Davis!

[Ace]

At least he's got something to do!

[Captain Chaos]

so have you, you're my 'errand bitch'

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
i think you may be in luck, i spoke with Gill on monday & a couple of people have unfortunately pulled out, so its worth a call.

Tossers!

[Captain Chaos]

:confused:

[Matt]

People that pull out at the last minute!

[Captain Chaos]

I beleive they pulled out nearly 2 weeks ago!

[Numb Nuts]

Anyone wishing to have there boats craned in at Drivers please book with Gill ASAP 02380 233 302 so we can get it all organised and set off on time on Sat. :cheers:

[benc]

Bah, doesn't look like I'll be joining the even this weekend! Well at least not the poker run.

Bloomin' boat not going to be ready :(

[glen76]

yeay im booked! last place accordin to gill ;)

[Matt]

I'l be down there tomorra

Originally posted by Numb Nuts
Anyone wishing to have there boats craned in at Drivers please book with Gill ASAP 02380 233 302 so we can get it all organised and set off on time on Sat. :cheers:

[insane_lewis]

yeah p21! hope you guys have a good time, and the weather holds out for ya! whats the cruise on sunday all about?

[ollyit]

Originally posted by Cookee
Great news - We have finally sorted out most of the details for shipping the race boat to Egypt, which will all take place on the Friday, so we're bringing the leisure boat with the Verado 250 on to the Poker run, so if anyone fancies a ride form an orderly queue here!

queue starts here :seaman: :) is there anyroom for a very keen boating friend of mine please anyone? :drink:

[Maxim Gibson]

Well it was kin rough.....
A huge thanks again to Jon and Driver's for organising it, big cat turned over on the run to southampton after cowes (didn't go ahead with afternoon leg)
As far as I know everyone was alright, an news on the cat story?
we escaped with a split cowl tray......

Will post pics of cat tonight.....
anyone know how it went over etc??

[Maxim Gibson]

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[Captain Chaos]

oh!

[scottyboy]

Ooh dear! Hope everyone was ok! What cat was it?

[Carl]

its an active thunder

[glen76]

was a good day ive done quite a bit of damage to my boat, snapped the skeg off and bent wats left! broke dash, drivers seat and sink!

Found some of the organisation a little confusing this time though! Most importantly No emergency numbers were given out at briefing which could have left broken boats in an awkward postion.

We also only knew the afternoon was cancelled through hear say!

Good fun otherwise

[Matt]

I found the most annoying thing was India Juliet was utterley unintelligble on the radio!! I've no idea whether I even spoke to them or not!

[glen76]

plus that other thing u mentioned matt! ;)

[Matt]

:hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by glen76
Found some of the organisation a little confusing this time though! Most importantly No emergency numbers were given out at briefing which could have left broken boats in an awkward postion.

We also only knew the afternoon was cancelled through hear say!


Yes, I was confused too.

As it seems we forgot to announce a mobile number at briefing, and you had spoken to your friend and knew he'd broken down, why were you in the pub, eating & drinking, and moaning about how you "couldn't understand how it had gone wrong, and we'd failed to provide proper cover", instead of going out there yourself to tow him in?...not that bothered I guess.

I'd also like to ask why, when you had concerns about a lack of "emergency numbers", you didn't take the opportunity between briefing, and the departure from Drivers Wharf, to ask the question, or indeed, at the end of the briefing, when I asked if there were 'any questions'.

As it happened, Gary Maybe was made aware of the breakdown, and went from Osbourne Bay, all the way back to the Horse Sand Fort looking for him, but couldn't see him.

We actually don't offer a break-down service anyway, you need 'sea-start' for that. If John, or anyone else breaks down on any normal boating day in the Solent, they'd have to deal with it themselves, 'awkward position' or not. And anyone who doesn't feel happy with that, or is worried at the thought of it happening, didn't aught to be out there at all!
If 10 boats had 'broken down', should we have had 10 safety boats following up the rear, ready to jump into action and rescue them all, just in case?...or maybe 20!!?

As for curtailing the PM course, and it being a 'secret', when I came round to the pontoon you were on, I told you, and Simon, that you needed to go pay your mooring fee if you hadn't already (which you bleated about) and that we were gonna shorten the pm course because of the conditions, and there would be a meeting on the pontoon in 5 mins to discuss it!

If you didn't hear this, and subsequently heard it as 'hear say', why didn't you come over to me, or Gill, or Gareth, and confirm or dispel your 'rumour'?

As I said, I'm confused too.

[Jon Holmes]

Originally posted by glen76
was a good day ive done quite a bit of damage to my boat, snapped the skeg off and bent wats left! broke dash, drivers seat and sink!

How on earth did you snap your skeg off?

[Numb Nuts]

Glen,

We are sorry that you found the organisation of the Roker Run below your standards. Alot of People put alot of effort in to making this event happen FOR FREE!!!. JF for doing the course AV etc... , Gill & Naomi for all the admin and organisation, Debbie for decorating the hanger, Jasper & Dean for getting all the boats launched and recovered and still smiling under the pressure, Chris For supplying the lighting for the evening FOR FREE!!! This is run as a non profit event any monies made from the last one went into raising the prize fund for this one. Georgia ran the bar with extremely cheap prices for your benefit! What profit was made frm the bar is being donated to the recovery of young Ben Ridd 360 quid infact so money well spent in my opinion.

Remember Glen boating is fun and takes common sense as shown at the cat incident. If your not happy don't take part! quite simple really.

Thanks again to all those who helped and took part to make it a super day.

Regards

Numb Nuts :cheers:

[Cookee]

And thank you to all involved for organising it - had a great time despite the weather!

Can we have some sun for the next one please?

ps. the band wasn't bad either! :D :bolt:

[MrRob]

Originally posted by Numb Nuts
Glen,

We are sorry that you found the organisation of the Roker Run below your standards. Alot of People put alot of effort in to making this event happen FOR FREE!!!. JF for doing the course AV etc... , Gill & Naomi for all the admin and organisation, Debbie for decorating the hanger, Jasper & Dean for getting all the boats launched and recovered and still smiling under the pressure, Chris For supplying the lighting for the evening FOR FREE!!! This is run as a non profit event any monies made from the last one went into raising the prize fund for this one. Georgia ran the bar with extremely cheap prices for your benefit! What profit was made frm the bar is being donated to the recovery of young Ben Ridd 360 quid infact so money well spent in my opinion.

Remember Glen boating is fun and takes common sense as shown at the cat incident. If your not happy don't take part! quite simple really.

Thanks again to all those who helped and took part to make it a super day.

Regards

Numb Nuts :cheers:

Its a laugh init. :seaman:

[verytricky]

Originally posted by Cookee
Can we have some sun for the next one please?

ps. the band wasn't bad either! :D :bolt:

The band was bad. Should be banned. The pig on the spit was nice.

Can I have a boat for the next one please?:laugh:

[Matt]

Give me your chequebook and I'll give you a boat. :hugegrin:

[ollyit]

Originally posted by Numb Nuts
Glen,

We are sorry that you found the organisation of the Roker Run below your standards. Alot of People put alot of effort in to making this event happen FOR FREE!!!. JF for doing the course AV etc... , Gill & Naomi for all the admin and organisation, Debbie for decorating the hanger, Jasper & Dean for getting all the boats launched and recovered and still smiling under the pressure, Chris For supplying the lighting for the evening FOR FREE!!! This is run as a non profit event any monies made from the last one went into raising the prize fund for this one. Georgia ran the bar with extremely cheap prices for your benefit! What profit was made frm the bar is being donated to the recovery of young Ben Ridd 360 quid infact so money well spent in my opinion.

Remember Glen boating is fun and takes common sense as shown at the cat incident. If your not happy don't take part! quite simple really.

Well said mate, if these people hadnt made the effort none of this could have happened so stop bloomin moaning!

Thanks again to all those who helped and took part to make it a super day.

Regards

Numb Nuts :cheers: :banana:

[ollyit]

Originally posted by Numb Nuts
Glen,

We are sorry that you found the organisation of the Roker Run below your standards. Alot of People put alot of effort in to making this event happen FOR FREE!!!. JF for doing the course AV etc... , Gill & Naomi for all the admin and organisation, Debbie for decorating the hanger, Jasper & Dean for getting all the boats launched and recovered and still smiling under the pressure, Chris For supplying the lighting for the evening FOR FREE!!! This is run as a non profit event any monies made from the last one went into raising the prize fund for this one. Georgia ran the bar with extremely cheap prices for your benefit! What profit was made frm the bar is being donated to the recovery of young Ben Ridd 360 quid infact so money well spent in my opinion.

Remember Glen boating is fun and takes common sense as shown at the cat incident. If your not happy don't take part! quite simple really.


Thanks again to all those who helped and took part to make it a super day.

Regards

Numb Nuts :cheers:


Well said mate, if these people hadnt made the effort none of this could have happened so stop bloomin moaning! sorree couldnt make the evening doo :violin:

[kickon]

What is it about human nature these days that encourages moaners to criticise after the horse has bolted?
It's a shame, but we seem to be heading fast towards a society which are unable to voice their worries or their concerns face to face at the most critical time, ie when it matters. There seems little point to me to moan about something well after the event, when I could, and some say I do, voice the 'moan' or the worry when something can be done about it!

I'm quite annoyed by Glen's comments, as frankly the seat and sink issues pale into Solent sinking insignificance when we think back to the cat incident. As JF said, and has said before, each skipper is responsible for their own vessel. This includes making sure that you are happy with the information you have, the phone numbers you carry, and whether your boat is sea worthy. Enjoying our boats, which has an element of danger, also requires a major level of common sense. I'm concerened that the local chandlery seems to have run out of that particular commodity!

As far as I understand it, we are there for fun, and with a level of comradery which will, and certainly did on Sat pm, prevail in the event of an incident.

All I can say is that we had a great time, thoroughly enjoyed it, (as always), and thank you very much indeed for organising everything.

Ps, our boat doesn't have a sink to break..........

[Gordon McMath]

Well said Jono & Gareth.

[Jon Holmes]

Originally posted by kickon
Enjoying our boats, which has an element of danger, also requires a major level of common sense. I'm concerned that the local chandlery seems to have run out of that particular commodity!

I have yet to find a Chandlery shop who had even heard of "common sense", let alone stocked it. :hugegrin:

[glen76]

Jon i think you are being mildy agresive about myself having an opinion! This is a forum not a brain wash!

I too forgot the mobile numbers until it was too late, there was also the issue of nobody responding on the designated ch10 but i didnt personally do that so cant comment! My only question i intended for the briefing was if you want us to come alongside downwind of mark boats but i too forgot that. I aint perfect Jon and im sure you are not too.

I mearly wanted to raise a slight concern and possibly suggest a solution but when i mentioned it you were uninterested (that was the moment i arrived in the pub too). If you are NOW interested.........

on motorbike equivelent poker runs they have a chase me charlie guy or backmarker who ensures the welfare of the last rider and directs if a situation arises aswell as a front runner, is this not a possible solution??? Sorry i have an opinion guys!

You may have noticed that we did not infact arrive in the pub until all the 1st round of food was eaten due to our arranging of a tow and only then did we moor up.... Check with the yellow honda if you do not believe me as he helped us shuffle boats around well after everyone else was well and truely filling up on grub!

I also would like to correct you i never actually said the words "couldn't understand how it had gone wrong, and we'd failed to provide proper cover" did i, i can quote myself if you like but i think you can probably remember and i didnt even portion blame, it was you that took it that way but probably because i didnt get time to finish chatting to you before you concluded and turned your back on me

I know gary went lookin and we appreciated that and he was seen only a little in the distance but due to the weather we were unavailable to get close and communicate effectively therefore maybe not relay the information reliably

The mooring comment was a joke jon, no i wasnt aware of it as i didnt hear it in the briefing but i had no problem with it, not bleating thankyou. I also stood by you in pub for sometime and chatted to cookee and his passenger because i am NOT so rude to interupt your conversation, but then through shear luck when i went to loo we were only people left!

I am not attacking you like you are me jon and i would appreciate it if you could consider that we all live and maybe learn day by day and comments and suggestions should always be welcomed to help improve an event... THATS ALL.

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Yes, I was confused too.

As it seems we forgot to announce a mobile number at briefing, and you had spoken to your friend and knew he'd broken down, why were you in the pub, eating & drinking, and moaning about how you "couldn't understand how it had gone wrong, and we'd failed to provide proper cover", instead of going out there yourself to tow him in?...not that bothered I guess.

I'd also like to ask why, when you had concerns about a lack of "emergency numbers", you didn't take the opportunity between briefing, and the departure from Drivers Wharf, to ask the question, or indeed, at the end of the briefing, when I asked if there were 'any questions'.

As it happened, Gary Maybe was made aware of the breakdown, and went from Osbourne Bay, all the way back to the Horse Sand Fort looking for him, but couldn't see him.

We actually don't offer a break down service anyway, if John, or anyone else breaks down on any normal boating day in the Solent, they'd have to deal with it themselves, 'awkward position' or not. And anyone who doesn't feel happy with that, or is worried at the thought of it happening, didn't aught to be out there at all!
If 10 boats had 'broken down', should we have had 10 safety boats following up the rear, ready to jump into action and rescue them all, just in case?

As for curtailing the PM course, and it being a 'secret', when I came round to the pontoon you were on, I told you, and Simon, that you needed to go pay your mooring fee if you hadn't already (which you bleated about) and that we were gonna shorten the pm course because of the conditions, and there would be a meeting on the pontoon in 5 mins to discuss it!

If you didn't hear this, and subsequently heard it as 'hear say', why didn't you come over to me, or Gill, or Gareth, and confirm or dispel your 'rumour'?

As I said, I'm confused too.

[glen76]

Originally posted by kickon
What is it about human nature these days that encourages moaners to criticise after the horse has bolted?
It's a shame, but we seem to be heading fast towards a society which are unable to voice their worries or their concerns face to face at the most critical time, ie when it matters. There seems little point to me to moan about something well after the event, when I could, and some say I do, voice the 'moan' or the worry when something can be done about it!

I'm quite annoyed by Glen's comments,

I did but was unheard, thats the point

[glen76]

Gareth Please do not take my comments as anything more than constructive critisism. I do not mean to attack or knock, short of breakages i had a great day but im sure we could have all made minor improvements to increase all our fun, safety, and general enjoyment!

Your entirely right the bar was unbelievably cheap, the admin and general day was very good, with regards to common sense i hope some people can see past their own pride and apply common sense to listen to to other peoples opinions, i had a conversation with a fellow boat madder about the cat rescue and he had a very different opinion to me about its management but i was more than happy to listen and take it all in and possibly learn from it.....

So ill say again thankyou for the great day to garath, gill and friends.... Sorry to those that took offence maybe when you hear a snippet of a story its very easy to be tainted!

Originally posted by Numb Nuts
Glen,

We are sorry that you found the organisation of the Roker Run below your standards. Alot of People put alot of effort in to making this event happen FOR FREE!!!. JF for doing the course AV etc... , Gill & Naomi for all the admin and organisation, Debbie for decorating the hanger, Jasper & Dean for getting all the boats launched and recovered and still smiling under the pressure, Chris For supplying the lighting for the evening FOR FREE!!! This is run as a non profit event any monies made from the last one went into raising the prize fund for this one. Georgia ran the bar with extremely cheap prices for your benefit! What profit was made frm the bar is being donated to the recovery of young Ben Ridd 360 quid infact so money well spent in my opinion.

Remember Glen boating is fun and takes common sense as shown at the cat incident. If your not happy don't take part! quite simple really.

Thanks again to all those who helped and took part to make it a super day.

Regards

Numb Nuts :cheers:

[Jono]

Hardboaters? Pah! Yer all a bunch of selfish. disorganised, whinging, good-for-nothings..:angry: .. not like us noble Ribsters.. What?… Shit!….:wotzhapni err… Hardboaters.. yer all a bunch of fine, upstanding Gents… that’s wot yez are…. :D

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by glen76
If you are NOW interested.........

To be perfectly honest, no, I'm not.

This is the second poker run you've attended, and the second time you've had a concern or opinion to express.

To be perfectly honest again, I think your mindset, attitude and approach are unhealthy for the kind of non profit, 'club' event that these small poker runs are, or at least are intended to be, and the best way to make your point, is as Gareth says, to steer well clear in future...simple.

[Matt]

What newcomers don't appreciate is that the poker runs are not intended as an officially organised "event", but as a bunch of mates having a day of boating together for a bit of a laugh, and a few beers in the evening. The difference in expectations between the 2 is quite significant.

[glen76]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
To be perfectly honest, no, I'm not.

This is the second poker run you've attended, and the second time you've had a concern or opinion to express.

To be perfectly honest again, I think your mindset, and approach are unhealthy for the kind of non profit, 'club' event that these small poker runs are, or at least are intended to be, and the best way to make your point, is as Gareth says, to steer well clear in future...simple.

please explain? i did suggest a bigger entry fee for passengers in return for entrance to prize giving.. is that what you mean??? Sorry am i not allowed to think outside of the box, i thought this could therefore increase cash flow, entrants perception to winning and possibly attendants, something that all poker runners and organisers could benefit from.... How is that not healthy and it was only a SUGGESTION.

Jon im Not going to continue to argue over a thread you have twisted and tainted in an attempt to highlight my minor negative comments in all fairness, ie how contact numbers were forgot, in an attempt to drag me through the mud by putting words into my mouth. I know what i said in the pub and i know what you didnt hear.

I had a great day, i dont care i broke my boat, wasnt moaning about it! confused how i did the skeg but dont give a damn, mostly glad the cat owners were ok (and he was a really nice guy too) impressed with most peoples level of concern or help offered! Sorry if any offence was taken by gareth and drivers crew who were amazing (especially bar). Unfortunately also sorry some people cannot listen to possible improvements and even consider them when they could benefit all taking part!

:headbang:

[glen76]

Originally posted by Matt
What newcomers don't appreciate is that the poker runs are not intended as an officially organised "event", but as a bunch of mates having a day of boating together for a bit of a laugh, and a few beers in the evening. The difference in expectations between the 2 is quite significant.

Think possibly your right matt! cheers for help sunday morn

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by glen76
Jon im Not going to continue to argue

Oh good...

Right, now that's all sorted, I'd also like to thank Onyx Presentations for the loan of the Projector & screen, Tony Hamilton for making everyone welcome at his pub, Cowes Yacht haven for slipping us in-between busy parts of a sailing event, which made it all nice n easy, all at Drivers for the hard graft, especially the craning staff, who have to do all that work, just to watch us bugger off and have fun, well, some of us :rolleyes: and to hamble point marina for doing more damage to Simons cat recovering it than the capsize did!! :wank:

And of course, to those who took the time and effort to take part in the run, and make it such a crack.

Probably wont be any more this year, but if we can sort out all our short-comings, maybe a couple next season could be in order.

jf

[Captain Chaos]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Probably wont be any more this year, but if we can sort out all our short-comings, maybe a couple next season could be in order.


I do hope thats not a case of a few unapreciative people & an unfortunate accident spoiling things longterm for everyone else?

[Jon Holmes]

Originally posted by Captain Chaos
I do hope thats not a case of a few unapreciative people & an unfortunate accident spoiling things longterm for everyone else?

I wouldnt have thought so Chaos, if hardened boaters were put off by that then they would very unlikely be the sort of people to get into power boating in the first place i reckon. :hugegrin:

Your lucky mate, if there isnt another one this year you only have to wait til next year. I wont be able to attend one until at least 2009!:cry:

[Carl]

one there will be a poker run when i dont have to work the weekend its on

[chris]

what happened to the cat other than the obvious?

[simon chitty]

is any one suggesting i have no common sence ?? .................. i'd like to take this oppertunity to thank every one who helped in our rescue especially matt. drivers wharf the ginger boyzs and who ever brought my engine cover back. and i still thought its was a great day and i will be turning up for the next one ! [if mr fuller approves.......... i'll try not to crash next time !!! ]

[GINGERBOYZ]

Originally posted by simon chitty
is any one suggesting i have no common sence ?? .................. i'd like to take this oppertunity to thank every one who helped in our rescue especially matt. drivers wharf the ginger boyzs and who ever brought my engine cover back. and i still thought its was a great day and i will be turning up for the next one ! [if mr fuller approves.......... i'll try not to crash next time !!! ]

I notice that on another thread, members have recieved literature regarding claiming compensation for alleged injuries, for which they are not at fault. I would like to instigate a claim against Mr Chitty for an injury to my left foot, caused when I leapt into the waves, risking my life for Mr Chittys engine cover.
I still have a visible scar and suffer great pain. I have also developed a phobia of water. Can anyone recommend a company that will screw Mr Chitty for every penny he has????

[Jon Fuller]

Originally posted by GINGERBOYZ
I have also developed a phobia of water.

What do you mean, 'developed'? you've always smelt like you very rarely go near it, especially in the form of a shower! :drain:

[GINGERBOYZ]

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
What do you mean, 'developed'? you've always smelt like you very rarely go near it, especially in the form of a shower! :drain:
that just made the missus wet her pants, now she smells too...........:shag:

[Jon Fuller]

Stinker!

[chrisfromSB&RIB]

Hi All

Keep an eye out for the October Issue of Sports Boat & RIB Magazine (available from all excellent newsagents) this week as it features a three page write-up on the August poker run.

Thanks again to Drivers Wharf, Boatmad and Ceasar Marine for a good day out.

ps Did anyone find a small white mp3 player in the car park at Drivers Wharf? Reward for its safe return!

[verytricky]

Define 'excellent newsagents' within 20 miles of central london....

[Matt]

WH Smiths @ Waterloo stocks it.

[littlenige]

You guys heard about the awful Poker Run accident on Lake Texoma? Dreadful. 5 dead, one survivor, and numerous children left behind...........just awful.

[Matt]

:jaw:

[chrisfromSB&RIB]

SB&RIB is now stocked in every WH SMiths in the country

[Maxim Gibson]

Is the october issue out now?

[Matt]

Yep, got one sitting on my desk.

[Captain Chaos]

Originally posted by chrisfromSB&RIB
SB&RIB is now stocked in every WH SMiths in the country

Incorrect!!!!

Stanstead Airport doesnt and has never heard of SB&R

[Jon Fuller]

They had em at Staines today. The oul woman picked me up a copy.

Nice write up. :up: cool pics of Kim Collins's Donzi, Nicks XS, Simons AT (before & after) ARPRO, and Pascoe being a dancing nob.

[verytricky]

So Danellle is going to jump a plane? I know she is a big girl, but really.....