Mad Dash to the TT - SV650.org

Luckypants · 06-06-11, 01:30 PM

I was asked if I wanted to go on a day trip to the TT in a RIB. Naturally I said "YES!" and rounded up a few mates to make it happen. We got up at 4:30 am to travel to Knott End to meet the RIB at 8.00 for the trip across....

(Apologies for the size of the images, didn't realise what I had done!)

As it was low water, the boat needed pushing beyond the sand-bar to avoid fouling the props.

Bombing across, note the use of the biking oversuit

It was glassy smooth to start with

Some photos of the racing, courtesy of Simon, the boat's skipper.

After we got wet on the way over, folks got more seriously dressed for the return as the sea state had become choppy....

More pics here....
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...3&l=9913bec501

EDIT: Simon the skipper will be running these trips next year, as this year has gone quite well. I think he has spaces for trip to the Senior on Friday, PM me for details.

06-06-11, 02:00 PM

you bucky lugger!

06-06-11, 03:10 PM

This is the first year ive really got into the TT and im hooked for life now. Im sooooooo jealous!! Nice pics

G · 06-06-11, 03:10 PM

Must have been an awesome trip... hell of a journey on a rib lol

Luckypants · 06-06-11, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G

Must have been an awesome trip... hell of a journey on a rib lol

Oh yes! I managed to get to drive the RIB for about quarter of the return trip. Apparently I had a MASSIVE grin on my face!

Waiting for pics of that to be uploaded...

Luckypants · 06-06-11, 03:18 PM

Forgot to say and have now updated the OP...

Simon the skipper will be running these trips next year, as this year has gone quite well. I think he has spaces for trip to the Senior on Friday, PM me for details. I'll be sorting out a trip with Simon next year as well.

G · 06-06-11, 03:38 PM

.ORG trip out there?

What's the cost per person?

Does his business have parking spaces in the harbour

Luckypants · 06-06-11, 04:30 PM

G yes I'm thinking an ORG trip....

Simon can be flexible about where to pick up. We left from Knott End jetty which has a free car park adjacent. He asked what we would think about Whitehaven as an alternative start point to save an hour on the crossing, which may be more suitable for folks from the north. Cost was £65 per person, so cheaper than flying or the Steampacket!

Originally we were planning on putting in to Ramsey and getting up the mountain to watch at the Gooseneck / Guthries, but the tides meant that we would not be able to get back on the boat after the racing. So we went in to Douglas and watched trackside and nosed around the paddock / grandstands instead. Simon had even arranged for some fellow RIB enthusiasts to come and ferry us up to the Grandstand in their cars.

G · 06-06-11, 04:57 PM

£65 isn't bad at all really. Think the ferry was £270+ when I looked previously for TT week.

Whitehaven is a good trek north though compared to Fleetwood. We send crew out on fastcats from Barrow and it takes forever in comparison, whitehaven is even further. Nice drive though :P

timwilky · 06-06-11, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G

£65 isn't bad at all really. Think the ferry was £270+ when I looked previously for TT week.

Whitehaven is a good trek north though compared to Fleetwood. We send crew out on fastcats from Barrow and it takes forever in comparison, whitehaven is even further. Nice drive though :P

Dont go to Fleetwood if you want Knott End, tis a long way round. and the LMP is very nice at Knott End cafe

06-06-11, 01:30 PM	#1
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Mad Dash to the TT I was asked if I wanted to go on a day trip to the TT in a RIB. Naturally I said "YES!" and rounded up a few mates to make it happen. We got up at 4:30 am to travel to Knott End to meet the RIB at 8.00 for the trip across.... (Apologies for the size of the images, didn't realise what I had done!) As it was low water, the boat needed pushing beyond the sand-bar to avoid fouling the props. Bombing across, note the use of the biking oversuit It was glassy smooth to start with Some photos of the racing, courtesy of Simon, the boat's skipper. After we got wet on the way over, folks got more seriously dressed for the return as the sea state had become choppy.... More pics here.... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...3&l=9913bec501 EDIT: Simon the skipper will be running these trips next year, as this year has gone quite well. I think he has spaces for trip to the Senior on Friday, PM me for details. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3 Last edited by Luckypants; 06-06-11 at 03:17 PM.

06-06-11, 02:00 PM	#2
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mad Dash to the TT you bucky lugger!

06-06-11, 03:10 PM	#3
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mad Dash to the TT This is the first year ive really got into the TT and im hooked for life now. Im sooooooo jealous!! Nice pics

06-06-11, 03:10 PM	#4
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: Mad Dash to the TT Must have been an awesome trip... hell of a journey on a rib lol __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

06-06-11, 03:18 PM	#6
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Mad Dash to the TT Forgot to say and have now updated the OP... Simon the skipper will be running these trips next year, as this year has gone quite well. I think he has spaces for trip to the Senior on Friday, PM me for details. I'll be sorting out a trip with Simon next year as well. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

06-06-11, 03:38 PM	#7
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: Mad Dash to the TT .ORG trip out there? What's the cost per person? Does his business have parking spaces in the harbour __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

06-06-11, 04:30 PM	#8
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Mad Dash to the TT G yes I'm thinking an ORG trip.... Simon can be flexible about where to pick up. We left from Knott End jetty which has a free car park adjacent. He asked what we would think about Whitehaven as an alternative start point to save an hour on the crossing, which may be more suitable for folks from the north. Cost was £65 per person, so cheaper than flying or the Steampacket! Originally we were planning on putting in to Ramsey and getting up the mountain to watch at the Gooseneck / Guthries, but the tides meant that we would not be able to get back on the boat after the racing. So we went in to Douglas and watched trackside and nosed around the paddock / grandstands instead. Simon had even arranged for some fellow RIB enthusiasts to come and ferry us up to the Grandstand in their cars. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

06-06-11, 04:57 PM	#9
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: Mad Dash to the TT £65 isn't bad at all really. Think the ferry was £270+ when I looked previously for TT week. Whitehaven is a good trek north though compared to Fleetwood. We send crew out on fastcats from Barrow and it takes forever in comparison, whitehaven is even further. Nice drive though :P __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

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