Portland to Overcombe Sunday 23rd?
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Portland to Overcombe Sunday 23rd?
Is the Portland to Overcombe club event still on for Sunday 23rd?
Probably a bit ambitious for my ability, but may turn up and sail around the harbour and give support.
Would be interested in details on how far it is, how long its takes, and any hazards, just in case I get a rush of confidence.
What charity is the event for, and what format is the fund raising, have people already got sponsorship etc.
Currently being pulled two ways Sunday between surfing and windsurfing, as I'm itching to try out my new surfboard, but at the moment the forecast probably favour a days windsurfing.
Anyway I don't mind making a small donation for a worthy cause.
Probably a bit ambitious for my ability, but may turn up and sail around the harbour and give support.
Would be interested in details on how far it is, how long its takes, and any hazards, just in case I get a rush of confidence.
What charity is the event for, and what format is the fund raising, have people already got sponsorship etc.
Currently being pulled two ways Sunday between surfing and windsurfing, as I'm itching to try out my new surfboard, but at the moment the forecast probably favour a days windsurfing.
Anyway I don't mind making a small donation for a worthy cause.
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Dan
The Portland to Overcombe dash is put back to later in the year and the sunday will be a normal day out at Portland. We have not been able to find a support boat but there is hope later on.
Portland harbour is a great place for all abilities so come down if you can. Viv and I will be there probably from about 11 am.
Cheers
Steve
The Portland to Overcombe dash is put back to later in the year and the sunday will be a normal day out at Portland. We have not been able to find a support boat but there is hope later on.
Portland harbour is a great place for all abilities so come down if you can. Viv and I will be there probably from about 11 am.
Cheers
Steve
I will learn to carve! (and jump)
Where do you get these planing conditions from Ian? Windguru is max at 7-10 knots on Sunday, have you got yourself a 15 m sail or a better weather forecast?
I was hoping to go, but not being a great fan of pumping, and only having a max of 7.8m sail its a long way to go in hope rather than expectation. Please give me some better hope.
A couple of links I've found to see what is actually happening down there:
http://www.weather-file.com/%7Eportland/
http://www.weymouth.gov.uk/Environment/ ... ?svid=1011
I was hoping to go, but not being a great fan of pumping, and only having a max of 7.8m sail its a long way to go in hope rather than expectation. Please give me some better hope.
A couple of links I've found to see what is actually happening down there:
http://www.weather-file.com/%7Eportland/
http://www.weymouth.gov.uk/Environment/ ... ?svid=1011
Graham
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Well, couldn't be botherd to rig up today but had an excellent late afternoon at Portland yesterday. 8.5M on JP Freeride 145, slightly stronger and more consistent than today and classic SW at Portand mode (high tide, glassy flat water close inshore).
Ian seemed to have the best of the conditions today but could be see 'pumping for England'.
Cheers,
Carl
Ian seemed to have the best of the conditions today but could be see 'pumping for England'.
Cheers,
Carl
I was at portland on Saturday but did not see a breath of wind - went out to someone's Cabin cruiser though and had a play on their Jet Bike - bored after about 15 mins then got pulled for speeding by the Harbour Master Managed to talk my way out by blaming the owner for not explaining the buoys to me The Harbour Master then gave him a lecture but he got off as he had checked launching areas with him in the morning and bought the relevant permit
Adrian
Adrian