Topic: THE LOCH NESS DASH..CHARITY SAIL IN AID OF THE RNLI (Read 45733 times)

pugwash · « **Reply #75 on:** June 28, 2011, 01:15:09 pm »

Best of luck for Saturday Neil - I think the models all look brilliant and are credit to all you builders.
Met office forecast for Fort Augustus for saturday med level cloud 18c and 8mph wind from the south.
Sounds about perfect PROVIDING it doesnt change and they have got it right.

Geoff

matphoto · « **Reply #76 on:** June 28, 2011, 01:33:16 pm »

Can only repeat what Geoff says, all look brilliant and good luck.

john44 · « **Reply #77 on:** June 28, 2011, 02:23:15 pm »

I wish all of you the very best for Saturday,
to echo what everyone else is saying, the models look superb

)cant wait to see the video Russ

once again good luck

john

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #78 on:** June 28, 2011, 02:37:31 pm »

The Best of British Chaps!!!

... Loctite the props on!

Arrow5 · « **Reply #79 on:** June 28, 2011, 03:53:30 pm »

That weather forecast looks aboot same as today (Tuesday 28th). Going to be tough methinks.

BTW if the prop comes off...forget it, check the depth on the Jacobite Queen`s scanner !!!! 740 ft under the keel.

6705russell · « **Reply #80 on:** June 28, 2011, 04:57:10 pm »

That doesnt look like a normal Sunday morning sailing water !!

Thanks for the heads up Arrow, look forward to meeting up..

Russ

nhp651 · « **Reply #81 on:** June 28, 2011, 05:35:28 pm »

thanks to you all for your well wishes...hopefully the lads will have a great trip.

all electrics have now been fitted in Dave and ready for the coxs'n to take over..every thing works well with all spares inc props and shafts ready, lol.

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #82 on:** June 28, 2011, 05:53:17 pm »

Are you guys hugging the shore or going for a straight line (where possible) ? It looks awful deep in the middle, have you fitted extra bouyancy aids just in case? Bubble wrap, foam blocks etc. I appreciate that these big boats would take a lot of bouyancy to keep them afloat in case of disaster, but it would be an awful shame if you lost one of those fine looking models.

nhp651 · « **Reply #83 on:** June 28, 2011, 07:08:49 pm »

mine certainly doesn't.don't thyinkk there's enough space to fit enough bouyancy to keep them afloat....we'll just have to pray for decent weather.
i know mine and russ's boat's are very well sealed decks, and would think mike's isalso..plenty of free board, and high deck combings with plenty of wash ports, bilge pumps that free a gallon every minute so hope this is enough.
the lads will take the guidance on course up the lock from the lads on the RNLI and Sea Scouts ribs, so hopefully won't get into too much trouble.

neil.

Arrow5 · « **Reply #84 on:** June 28, 2011, 08:10:54 pm »

The lock is easy...it is the loch that is a bit harder.

Number 6 · « **Reply #85 on:** June 28, 2011, 08:28:37 pm »

It should be fun and certainly interesting! Just hoping for good weather on the day.

Below is link to article in The Scotsman that was published last Saturday, Dave.

http://www.scotsman.com/features/Model-boaters-plan-an-epic.6791405.jp

nhp651 · « **Reply #86 on:** June 28, 2011, 08:54:23 pm »

Quote from: arrow5 on June 28, 2011, 08:10:54 pm

The lock is easy...it is the loch that is a bit harder.

slip o' the thumb, duncan........said the two so many times..don't know my lochs from my locks, lol

Arrow5 · « **Reply #87 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:18:24 pm »

Important to get the diction correct when asking for directions , some of the locks are miles from the lochs. Similar problems with rowlocks come to mind but this is a family forum

nhp651 · « **Reply #88 on:** June 30, 2011, 01:22:59 pm »

Well, hope you guys are all ready for Saturday lads..........coastguard has been notified, so nothing to stop you now...............go for it!!!!!

chingdevil · « **Reply #89 on:** June 30, 2011, 01:32:39 pm »

Just in case any one has lost the link for donating to this run :- http://www.justgiving.com/lochnessscalesail. If you want to you can PM nhp651 for his address and then send him a cheque.

Good Luck to all involved

Brian

Number 6 · « **Reply #90 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:55:42 pm »

The big day draws near! Many, many thanks to everyone that has supported us on this project and helped us along the way. Myself and Russ (6705russell) will be heading North tomorrow and getting our first look at the task in hand. I'll try to take my laptop if can squeeze it in so I'll try my best to keep folks posted on what's happening. We're doing a 'recce' of the start point on our way up and should be meeting a few people to finalise our plan for Saturday. Once again thanks to everyone for their support, Dave.

justgiving.com/lochnessscalesail

Timo2 · « **Reply #91 on:** July 01, 2011, 07:56:16 am »

Hi boy

Let's talk tool box

First item 6 or more Avon " O so Soft"

Midge ( Very small but big Teeth ) repellent

Timo2

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #92 on:** July 01, 2011, 08:57:59 am »

Definitely agree! - Avon skin so soft DRY OIL BODY SPRAY Original.

... Thunder flies don't like it either!

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #93 on:** July 01, 2011, 09:03:48 am »

Reminder what it's all about!

On Saturday 2nd July, 2011 Dave Forrester (aka Nunber 6) Russel Procter (aka 6705Russell) , Mike Pendlebury ( aka Gribeauvil) and myself neil (nhp651) plan to sail some "toy boats" the full length of Loch Ness [ 22.5 miles] in the Highlands of Scotland, from the south of the Loch to the northern end finishing at Langend. This decision was made because of the prevailing winds coming from the north and west, and as such the models that we are going to sail will be very well equipped to take any reasonable weather that the highlands in July could throw at us.

We will be sailing three specially built 1:12 scale models of the Clyde class lifeboats, and these measure 71" LOA. The build logs for 70- 001 and 70- 003 can be seen in the lifeboat section on this site,here http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=28564.msg281168;boardseen#new and here, http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=26813.0 and mine, should anyone be intersted can be seen here. http://www.radiocontrolmodelboats.com/t721-clyde-class-70-lifeboat-build Hopefully Dave will be bringing a large lifeboat that he is working on at the moment to make up the flotilla of four lifeboats......would make a nice sight.

We all have our own reasons for supporting our charities, and we four are no different. My life was saved from drowning as an 8 year old boy by a Fleetwood lifeboat man, and this is a debt that I can never repay, but I can but try.

We have now had written permission from the British Waterways Highland division to sail our models up Loch Ness ( usually a craft of 6' and over has to be licenced ) and have been offered and accepted the help from Ian Milne of the Loch Ness Sea Scouts who, for a very modest contribution to fuel, are attending with a 6.5 mtre RIB and their Loch cruiser for comfort breaks.

Also a very kind gentleman who owns a full size ex Rother Class lifeboat has said that he would be delighted to escort our flotilla up the loch if not working away on that date. His name is Alasdair McClean.

Scotland division RNLI based in Perth have said that they will lias with Loch Ness RNLI for their attendance on the day call outs permitting, and press coverage and hopefully local TV coverage of some sort, to the North west is also being negotiated.

Not only will we be braving each other's company for a weekend, being stuck on a small boat for 6 hours but also the chance of glaring looks from a disgruntled NESSIE and midges that tend to hang around like a bad smell at that time of year.........SO WE WANT YOUR SUPPORT, AND PLENTY OF IT PLEASE.

To support our cause you can either send a cheque made out to the RNLI and dated 2nd July 2011,[pm any member for their postal address] or pledge on line at Justgiving.com at this link.

Hopefully the page to the link will be up and running within the next couple of days.

May I point out at this juncture that we as a group and singularly,will be meeting ALL out of pocket expenses from our own personal funds, AND NOT from any pledges made. ALL money donated will 100% go to the RNLI

So if any of you are in the area of Loch Ness and would give half an hour of your time with an RNLI donation bucket at any of the well visited visitor centres around Loch Ness, then please get in touch....we sure could do with your collecting skills.

Cheers, on behalf of the team and thankyou for your support.

Neil.

Arrow5 · « **Reply #94 on:** July 01, 2011, 09:31:48 am »

The finish is now at Dochgarroch Lock on the Caledonian Canal which will add a couple more miles.

nhp651 · « **Reply #95 on:** July 01, 2011, 02:33:59 pm »

Well, IT'S JUST NOT FAIR.............after all this effort and organisation these two guys ARE JUST NOT entering into the spirit of things......not a kilt nor a captains cap to be seen anywhere...and they arrived on my doorstep this morning wanting bacon butties and coffee...............I ASK YOU!!!!!

Anyway the boats are packed and theuy are on their way.

Mind you, Russ is pooooping his pants after I had told him that NESSIE had been sighted last sunday by two locals...perhaps she's taken a fancy to Russ's turkey drumstick legs in his shorts.

Oh well, lads, good luck and enjoy the trip......Wish I were there with you, ( that's another story for another day)

and off they go into the wilds of Highland Scotland.

Arrow5 · « **Reply #96 on:** July 01, 2011, 02:47:47 pm »

Weather update. Good news, 5mph wind....bad news from N.E. Thats a slight headwind chaps and a "popple" on the water. Nae problemo!

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #97 on:** July 01, 2011, 02:59:51 pm »

'ere we Go! 'ere we Go! 'ere we GoOO!!!!!!

Arrow5 · « **Reply #98 on:** July 01, 2011, 03:03:18 pm »

I dont think the border control folk will let them in

ayrshire andy · « **Reply #99 on:** July 01, 2011, 03:53:45 pm »

Maybe if the sensible one does the all talking and they all utterly promise that they are in no way related to the Romans...

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