Isle of Man TT 2012- Travel advice - SV650.org

andrewsmith · 30-12-11, 09:42 PM

Evening all

Its now the holiday planning season and I'm attacking the Isle of Speed for the Trophy.
I'm going over with the bike (and possibly as a Marshall), so the boatman and the Fynepioneer is out of the question.

What I'm needing to know is the Steam Packet arrangements, as I do know other dates/ better sailing do come-up as people cancel.
I'm also needing to know a bit of info with the homestay, as I'm thinking about doing it (failing that the tent!).

Thanks in advance

Andy

Wideboy · 30-12-11, 11:20 PM

Tbf I'd forget about taking the bike, we booked the day bookings opened and the dates we got are naff as we have the full week but have to stay 3 days after the racing finishes..... so the chances of you getting a bike space now are probably 1% and even with a cancellation I very much doubt you'll get a bike space for the 2 weeks

Price you pay for not getting in there first

31-12-11, 09:09 AM

I refuse to read this thread.

Not jealous at all

mister c · 31-12-11, 09:30 AM

Hope you can get booked for TT week, it gets booked up very quickly, as Wideboy says. As for camping, if you don't mind a little bit of travelling to the course (about 2 miles) Luckypants told me about a great campsite in Peel. It's clean, has showers & toilets. I've used it twice in the last 2 years & will be going again this year too (unless my missus gets her way & we end up in a yurt, or a bloody wigwam).
I'm doing the Southern, not the TT, it's quieter & the racing is just as good

andrewsmith · 31-12-11, 11:00 AM

Cheers Col that site is on the list now.

TBH if I do go over and marshall mileage aint an issue.
I'm looking at the sailings and probably go via Liverpool as there sailings that I could easily do, Holidays aren't an issue as I'm carrying some over and there is technically two bank holidays in the period

mister c · 31-12-11, 11:10 AM

Don't know why I didn't link to the site before. Here you go. http://www.peelonline.net/wheretostay/campsite.htm

Marshalling would be the best way to watch anyway. Right on the track & no one in front of you to block the view lol.

just seen that they are fully booked for TT. Sorry

31-12-11, 11:14 AM

I would have thought you've left it a bit late...

punyXpress · 31-12-11, 11:46 AM

Stick bike on a pallet & let them sort it.
Have a nice word with theboatman.
Enjoy!

andrewsmith · 31-12-11, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reeder

I would have thought you've left it a bit late...

I have, but my work situation has just improved so can afford to take a holiday

31-12-11, 12:05 PM

I can ey you the information of the hoestat I used to use if you like? It's with an older couple in Onchan. Lovely people and a cracking English breakfast.

30-12-11, 09:42 PM	#1
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Isle of Man TT 2012- Travel advice Evening all Its now the holiday planning season and I'm attacking the Isle of Speed for the Trophy. I'm going over with the bike (and possibly as a Marshall), so the boatman and the Fynepioneer is out of the question. What I'm needing to know is the Steam Packet arrangements, as I do know other dates/ better sailing do come-up as people cancel. I'm also needing to know a bit of info with the homestay, as I'm thinking about doing it (failing that the tent!). Thanks in advance Andy __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

30-12-11, 11:20 PM	#2
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Isle of Man TT 2012- Travel advice Tbf I'd forget about taking the bike, we booked the day bookings opened and the dates we got are naff as we have the full week but have to stay 3 days after the racing finishes..... so the chances of you getting a bike space now are probably 1% and even with a cancellation I very much doubt you'll get a bike space for the 2 weeks Price you pay for not getting in there first __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

31-12-11, 09:30 AM	#4
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,317	Re: Isle of Man TT 2012- Travel advice Hope you can get booked for TT week, it gets booked up very quickly, as Wideboy says. As for camping, if you don't mind a little bit of travelling to the course (about 2 miles) Luckypants told me about a great campsite in Peel. It's clean, has showers & toilets. I've used it twice in the last 2 years & will be going again this year too (unless my missus gets her way & we end up in a yurt, or a bloody wigwam). I'm doing the Southern, not the TT, it's quieter & the racing is just as good __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

31-12-11, 11:00 AM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Isle of Man TT 2012- Travel advice Cheers Col that site is on the list now. TBH if I do go over and marshall mileage aint an issue. I'm looking at the sailings and probably go via Liverpool as there sailings that I could easily do, Holidays aren't an issue as I'm carrying some over and there is technically two bank holidays in the period __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

31-12-11, 11:10 AM	#6
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,317	Re: Isle of Man TT 2012- Travel advice Don't know why I didn't link to the site before. Here you go. http://www.peelonline.net/wheretostay/campsite.htm Marshalling would be the best way to watch anyway. Right on the track & no one in front of you to block the view lol. just seen that they are fully booked for TT. Sorry __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

31-12-11, 09:09 AM	#3
Fruity-ya-ya Guest Posts: n/a	I refuse to read this thread. Not jealous at all

31-12-11, 11:14 AM	#7
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	I would have thought you've left it a bit late...

31-12-11, 11:46 AM	#8
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Isle of Man TT 2012- Travel advice Stick bike on a pallet & let them sort it. Have a nice word with theboatman. Enjoy! __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

31-12-11, 12:05 PM	#10
minimorecambe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Isle of Man TT 2012- Travel advice I can ey you the information of the hoestat I used to use if you like? It's with an older couple in Onchan. Lovely people and a cracking English breakfast.

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