[UK CatChat] Cruising

[Jonathan Jenkins]

Round Isle of Mull sounds like a great idea - should be resurrected one day!

Jonathan


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Browning" <doctorclifford@hotmail.com>
To: <chat@catamaran.co.uk>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: [UK CatChat] Cruising


> We planned a cruise around Island of Mull (120miles straight line), taking
> in a couple of the Hebrides a couple of years ago, but the weather never
> came right.
> No land or sea support planned, but two boats sailing in company to 'keep
a
> look out' for each other.
> The plan was to use Hobie 16's due to the ability to ram them up a sand or
> shingle beach at night without worrying too much.
> We found that it is quite possible to carry a tent, two sleeping bags and
a
> small bag of bits and pieces, as long as you didn't want to tack every
five
> seconds!
>
> There are a few reports of cat cruising on www.thebeachcats.com which is
> American based, which make interesting reading.
> regards
> Chris Browning
>
> >Who else is interested in the possibilities of longer distance cat
> >cruising?
> >Has anyone got any experience to share or ideas of suitable regions?
> >With or without shore support? If without, how much gear is it feasable
to
> >carry?
> >What about using marinas or visitors pontoons to tie up at?
> >
> >
> >Jonathan
>
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