Piel island poker run 2015

[cossie69]

soon as my van is done i will be up for a play buddy, thanks for the info pal,

[Red dragon]

Originally Posted by cossie69

soon as my van is done i will be up for a play buddy, thanks for the info pal,

No problem mate

I'm sure it will get your taste buds tingling

[the rat]

Originally Posted by Red dragon

The course is being designed as we speak which should include a bit of everything?

It's not going to be short but also not too long as to cater for all types of boats as the majority of legs will be held offshore. Gps coordinates and maps will be issued on the start day, a map will also be published on here and the upcoming Facebook site which will be ready for the start of next week!


All in all it's coming together nicely

Mike

Blackpool tower finish???

[Red dragon]

Originally Posted by the rat

Blackpool tower finish???

Haha nooooo piel island finish !

[Red dragon]

Results for both the poker run and concourse de elegance trophy and then party time should be an awesome atmosphere!
Sunday will be fun too as it's literally going to be a show off, fun and ski day!
There should not be any rush to get home as it's a bank holiday Monday that follows! Plenty of people staying the Friday evening too so it's all looking like an ace weekend!

Mike

[cossie69]

Hi Mike, been up today had a look round, we came up in my friends van and brought my ski, looks good pal we didnt put the ski in tho because the slip was to steep and slippy as we was in a t4 front wheels drive van, ended up back on windermere lol, will there be some sort of help like a 4x4 for the poker run as theres no way my van will get up there pulling my boat out pal ?

[Red dragon]

I pull my phantom 21 and my fishing boat out up there with my front wheel drive car with no problems at all mate, even at low water when it's raining so your van will easy do it! It's surprisingly grippy!
I will pull it out for you if you are not confident but there will be plenty of 4x4s there too!

What was the weather like back home?

Mike

[cossie69]

wasnt bad at all the weather was mild breezy nice day really, it was low tide thats wat put me of its quite steep long cobbles would probably been fine but didnt fancy it m8, no way i would in my van with the boat lol it wheel spins pulling out on windermere slip never mind this slip, its a nice run up to barrow smooth roads fast and easy was surprised, is there anymore slips near

[Whiskylee]

Originally Posted by cossie69

Hi Mike, been up today had a look round, we came up in my friends van and brought my ski, looks good pal we didnt put the ski in tho because the slip was to steep and slippy as we was in a t4 front wheels drive van, ended up back on windermere lol, will there be some sort of help like a 4x4 for the poker run as theres no way my van will get up there pulling my boat out pal ?

We will be in our 4x4 so can put you in and out

Jason

[Red dragon]

Only private slips, that's the only public one!

Don't worry we will get you in one way or another

With it being cobbles they are grippy with some being slightly uneven!

Are you coming the morning of the run? Or Friday?
Same question to you Jason?

[Whiskylee]

Originally Posted by Red dragon

Only private slips, that's the only public one!

Don't worry we will get you in one way or another

With it being cobbles they are grippy with some being slightly uneven!

Are you coming the morning of the run? Or Friday?
Same question to you Jason?

Saturday, unless I can get away on Friday early, won't know until nearer the time

[Red dragon]

No probs, I will meet all that come on the day at the slip and once everyone is ready I'll take you all to piel! This will give you chance to drop your camping gear etc and then I'll give a quick brief before we all set off

Mike

[cossie69]

Hi buddy, think we will be down sat early morning cant do 2 nights camping lol we will have to meet up before and show me around, does the water at the slip ever empty pal, whats it like at piel can we just beach the boats,

[Red dragon]

Originally Posted by cossie69

Hi buddy, think we will be down sat early morning cant do 2 nights camping lol we will have to meet up before and show me around, does the water at the slip ever empty pal, whats it like at piel can we just beach the boats,

It never empty as such but on a 10 meter tide it's low, they rarely come but even so we just go out an hour before or after!
At piel you are always ok, just take it easy in the moorings but you can blast it in the shipping lane as it's min 20 ft deep!
You can either beach or leave your boat on a mooring, plenty of dinghys inc mine to get you back to it aswell as the piel ferry!
I am going to try and get one to run just for us!

Your welcome anytime although I'll be putting my boat away next month as I want to do bits and bobs on them

[Red dragon]

A lovely picture of the castle at the venue

[Red dragon]

Ok can the people who want the rooms at the venue please call the ship inn on 07516453784 (Steve or shiela) and pay the required deposit! Please say you are on the poker run when booking and please also let me know when it's been done or if you don't want the room any longer as there is people that do!

This is going to be one hell of an event which has people coming from all over the country with some very special boats!

The event is very nearly finalised which brings me onto the point of collecting entry fees, this will be done sooner rather than later as numbers will have to be capped so it guarantees you place on the poker run!
It's £30 for the whole event which includes entry to the event and evening entertainment! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place poker hands! Aswell as to the winner of the concourse de elegance trophy that's kindly sponsored by riverside powerboats.
As previously mentioned it's a none profitable event and all in aid of the rnli which is a fantastic cause and a valuable organisation as I'm sure you will all agree.

Can all entrants please send me there email adresses so I can send the entry forms, rules and means of payment as and when it's required.

Mike

[Chalky White]

All paid up up at the ship in !

First test run of the new motor this Friday so fingers crossed

Can't wait to get racing!!!!

Just spoke to the queen and she's talking about a hog roast. Sounds good to me.

What's the night time entertainment ?

[Red dragon]

Originally Posted by Chalky White

All paid up up at the ship in !

First test run of the new motor this Friday so fingers crossed

Can't wait to get racing!!!!

Just spoke to the queen and she's talking about a hog roast. Sounds good to me.

What's the night time entertainment ?

Great stuff, cought a glimpse of you boat and motor before, looks well and that should go some! What speeds are you hoping for?

Eye the queen will sort ya out mate don't worry about that!

Evening entertainment is still being discussed, it doesn't need to major as the atmosphere is unreal on it's own!

I will release it when it's confirmed though

[Red dragon]

Originally Posted by Chalky White

All paid up up at the ship in !

First test run of the new motor this Friday so fingers crossed

Can't wait to get racing!!!!

Just spoke to the queen and she's talking about a hog roast. Sounds good to me.

What's the night time entertainment ?

Need your email please mr white

[BIG KID]

Deposit paid email sent, cant wait