Modestine - Pegasus 800 (1978) for Sale
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Only £4995
Ashore at Kippford.
Published by Lindsay Tosh 20/11/2023
Robin Rigg Wind Farm
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The delayed start of the Bathymetric Survey by the 12 meter Catamaran ‘NORFOLK SWIFT’ can be expected to start shortly
‘NORFOLK SWIFT’ is now in Whitehaven and will begin survey operations as soon as weather and conditions are favourable, this survey will cover specific areas of the Wind Farm Site and depending on weather and condition will last for approx. 14 days
Please note that as ‘NORFOLK SWIFT’ will be following pre-determined transecting lines while using highly sensitive Multi Beam Echo Sounding equipment a wide berth, minimum 500 meters, is requested at all times whenever the vessel is on site, passing vessels are requested to reduce speed if possible.
A listening watch will be kept on VHF Channels 16 & 12 and ‘NORFOLK SWIFT’ can be contacted for information relating to vessel movement only
Whilst on-site ‘NORFOLK SWIFT’ will be operating on a 12 hour daylight only basis and will use Workington as the port of operation
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FISHING INSIDE THE WIND FARM
For more information on the boundaries of the 50 metre Advisory Safety distances please ensure that you have the latest KIS-ORCA information installed - this can be downloaded from www.KIS-ORCA.eu
Please also consult the MMO website : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/
If fishing inside the Wind Farm you are advised to use Dhan Buoys anchored towards the middle of the lane with a long weighted feed line rather than Marker Buoys that can be moved by the strong tides and so foul the Turbines.
2024 Dates
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VHF Repairs
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Recently, the club had need of a repair to a fixed VHF radio. A search of the internet revealed a number of companies but all wanted around half the value of the set just to look at it. Fortunately, a mountain rescue pal put me onto Willie Macpherson of Highland Signals Ltd. and they agreed a no fix no fee job. As it happened, it was not a big job but, even so, the price of £25 (plus VAT and carriage) seemed very reasonable indeed. They even threw in a new fuse holder and some connectors. Everything came back looking very neat. Their email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the phone is 01463 226543.
Success at RYAS Awards
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The club came away from the RYA Scotland Awards evening with one direct success and one indirect.
The trophy for Club of the Year was brought home to Kippford and the honour was all the sweeter when you consider the quality of the other two clubs on the shortlist; Royal Northern and Clyde YC and East Lothian YC. East Lothian now head for London as a shortlisted club for the UK awards and we wish them well.
Our one time cadet captain Jock Wishart was successful in the competition for Performance of the Year. Jock took the trophy with his Commodore's Cup team, who went to Cowes and came back not only victorious but very clearly the top team. Jock was kind enough to mention the club in his acceptance speech.
One thing we learned was that, should you be at a Burns Supper and Jock is addressing the Great Chieftain o' the Puddin Race, you'll hear and see a lively address; just keep out of claymore range! See Jock in full cry on the Facebook page.