DBP channel Island Cruise - Page 3

Jon Holmes · 16-09-2010, 09:17 AM

Ill be on the island on the 26th. What time does the poker run start? I may try to get some photos.

larby · 17-09-2010, 06:57 AM

Brilliant, would be great to say hi, I can even show you the revenger if you like?
I'll have to get back to you on the start time, why not come along with us? I'm sure I can find you room on one of the bigger boats?

Cheers, James

Jon Holmes · 17-09-2010, 08:40 AM

Hi James,

Thanks for the offer, I will be on the island for a long weekend for my Wifes Birthday, but thought I might be able to watch some boats if the weather is good. Not sure about the size of my window of opportunity on the Sunday so am reluctant to commit to any plans now so I dont let anyone down.

If you can get back to me with some details of the event, that would be great.

Thanks, Jon.

TonyF · 17-09-2010, 08:49 AM

Hi all
Poker Run starts at midday on Sunday 26th and ends around 17.45.
Of course as always weather dependent..

Jon Holmes · 17-09-2010, 05:00 PM

Where is the Poker Run heading out of and where is the best place to watch from the land?

Big Dutch · 17-09-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Holmes

Hi James,

Thanks for the offer, I will be on the island for a long weekend for my Wifes Birthday, but thought I might be able to watch some boats if the weather is good. Not sure about the size of my window of opportunity on the Sunday so am reluctant to commit to any plans now so I dont let anyone down.

If you can get back to me with some details of the event, that would be great.

Thanks, Jon.

I hope you have chosen a nice Hotel and you must try our restaurant out Jon boy

Jon Holmes · 18-09-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Dutch

I hope you have chosen a nice Hotel and you must try our restaurant out Jon boy

Which Restaurant is that then?

andy21 · 18-09-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Dutch

I hope you have chosen a nice Hotel and you must try our restaurant out Jon boy

The Waves Appartments?

Big Dutch · 18-09-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Holmes

Which Restaurant is that then?

La Grande Mare its on the West Coast at Vazon
www.lagrandemare.com
I have put aside a nice bottle of Bubbly for you as its your better halfs birthday

Big Dutch · 18-09-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by andy21

The Waves Appartments?

Andy- do you spell Nob with a K or without ?

larby · 18-09-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Holmes

Where is the Poker Run heading out of and where is the best place to watch from the land?

The poker run is heading out from Fermain Bay. This would be ideal to watch from the Fermain Bay Beach Cafe whilst having lunch. Don't let the name put you off, it's a full restaurant on the edge of the beach, which I believe has been awarded as the 2nd best food from a beach Cafe in the world, second only to a place in Miami.

Have a look at this Guy's pics of the cafe and the bay.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobwatt...n/photostream/

Cheers, James

Jon Holmes · 29-09-2010, 04:17 PM

And the Poker Run? . . . . . . . . . . .

larby · 29-09-2010, 04:55 PM

Yeah, well.

The 'round the island' bit was cancelled due to bad wather, but a small group of us went to herm instead...

Ship to shore transport was a bit tight. Still had a great laugh though and Steve (the one in red) even won £4 in the poker draw!!

I was gonna post a report on OSO but didn't want to belittle their efforts stateside

James

Jon Holmes · 29-09-2010, 07:37 PM

I saw a couple of interesting boats during the weekend:

Clockwork Orange - In a field on Sark

67 Revenger RIB - by the boating lake in St. Peter Port

Any Info?

larby · 29-09-2010, 08:51 PM

Ahh yes. John Guille on here could answer questions about clockwork orange, though I believe it's for sale.

The revenger 'blue dart' rib belongs to Jon Rowe on our committee and is also for sale. I'd love it, but can't be spending that kinda money on another revenger hull at the moment! If anyone's interested I can relay any information and/or a price.

Did you have a good holiday while you were over?

Cheers, James

Jon Holmes · 29-09-2010, 09:35 PM

Yes thanks,

Its been 8 years since I was last in Guernsey so it was nice to visit again. We watched the sand racing on saturday afternoon, one guy was racing a fireblade and another a GSXR!! That was amazing to watch.

When did the eastern europeans move on to the islands? I ordered a Hawaiian Pizza at a cafe and was given a "White wine spritzer"! WTF.

The Islands are very pretty and a great way to get away from it all.

larby · 30-09-2010, 07:02 AM

Ha ha ha, yeah we seem inandated with them at the moment, don't get me started on that! It's amusing when you get girly booze instead of a pizza, less so when you're girlfriend's about to have an emergency c section and the nurse can't understand you!

I love the sand racing, don't think you'd see that selection of bikes on the beach anywhere else eh!

Glad you had a good time,

James