I realise it's not really my shout as I have only passenger status but, as accommodation appears short around the time we would normally go (and it is, I've checked), should we be thinking about dates? As a help, if we went as per Charlie's suggestion (12th - 15th May), I have access to 8 beds if required. Obviously I can't hold them indefinitely so it would be in the interest of those in need of accommodation to make some plans.
What do people think?
Terry.
If people think this is too early, I will release these beds and try later when dates are decided upon.
Terry.
not sure about 'too early' Terry ... in the last thread all the skippers that commented on Charlie's suggested dates did so positively.
personally, and I suspect others may be in the same position, the recent weather (all year!) seems to mock any concept of planning such a trip at all 
, but I'm sure (hoping) it will all come together 'on the night' 
Hi Terry
I think your move is good mate, 
the tides suit those dates and the weather is a lottery whatever dates we pick.
From replies to my earlier thread the members seem to be as keen as ever to make our annual trip over in May,
This far ahead I can not be sure who would crew with me and therefore do not know what accomadation we need.
Perhaps you could pencil in two places for Alfresco crew.
I would think that at this sort of notice your contact on the Island will be happy to have bookings for the accomadation, what is their cancelation policy?
I am fairly sure that others like me will not be going unless the forecast is better than it was last year.
Charlie
Same views as Charlie really
Will go if weather suits but am conscious of booking accommodation then being shall we say more committed to going in dubious weather
Martin
There is no deposit to pay and if we have to cancel due to bad weather, no probs. If these dates are a possible goer, weather permitting, I will hold the rooms. I will also check to see if any more are free.
Terry.
Free Boys will be there given a bit better weather than last year think we might stay onshore this time so that would be 2
Though I think I have forgotten how to fish after so many weeks of **** weather
Regards Peter
Sorry to keep bringing this up so early but, having checked various accommodation options, I am struggling to find rooms for the night of the 14th May. This would mean, at best, moving digs for the last night. Alternatively, I can get consecutive nights from the 11th - 14th May. Any thoughts please as there are more charters enquiring and things will only get worse.
Terry.
Hi Terry
i am going for a knee job sometime in the new year
as such i am not sure of the date and as much as I want to go to Alderney
I need a new knee more
so depending on recovery time I am praying i might be there
if i do go i will sleep on shore
so put me down for a possible maybe
best wishes
tony
Oh come on Tony! Several years ago a friend of mine led a 4 day expedition across the Cairngorms 5 weeks after having a knee replaced. Let's not have any feeble excuses.
Terry.
My crew (Dean) needs to firm up dates now so he can book holiday time off work. Are we going along with the constraints of the accommodation ie 11th to 14th April? and if so which boats are likely to be going?
Martin
If nobody has any objections I will move this post into the trip planning heading so that none members can view and see what they are missing 
Martin
My crew (Dean) needs to firm up dates now so he can book holiday time off work. Are we going along with the constraints of the accommodation ie 11th to 14th April? and if so which boats are likely to be going?
Martin
APRIL???
Assuming you mean the May dates I'm goin if (and when) the weather suits - and will probably have enough beer on board for even Dean!
Being a leap year I'm really hoping the weather will go back to what it was 4 years ago, and we can start planning again.
Sorry Duncan yes I mean't May festive hangovers to blame
Martin
Yes i am looking to take Wight Magic over again
iam hoping to be able to be free for any of the dates mention before
Dave