Arcadia later sailing

[Balaena]

I see that Arcadia arrived Southampton this morning on schedule and was due to sail at 16.30. However she now has a revised sail time of 04.00 on Monday morning. Wonder why such a late and unusual sailing time.

[AndyMichelle]

Just now, Balaena said:

I see that Arcadia arrived Southampton this morning on schedule and was due to sail at 16.30. However she now has a revised sail time of 04.00 on Monday morning. Wonder why such a late and unusual sailing time.

I heard it was due to weather, but seems fairly calm here so must be bad where she is heading. 

After the terrible weather on her last trip though, the ship & officers may just need a rest😊

Andy 

 

[kruzseeka]

37 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

I heard it was due to weather, but seems fairly calm here so must be bad where she is heading. 

After the terrible weather on her last trip though, the ship & officers may just need a rest😊

Andy 

 

 

Weather warning whereabouts for strong winds.  Forecast 70mph approaching midnight tonight.  Calm before the storm just now?

[kruzseeka]

37 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

I heard it was due to weather, but seems fairly calm here so must be bad where she is heading. 

After the terrible weather on her last trip though, the ship & officers may just need a rest😊

Andy 

 

 

Weather warning whereabouts for strong winds.  Forecast 70mph approaching midnight tonight.  Calm before the storm just now?

[AndyMichelle]

35 minutes ago, kruzseeka said:

 

Weather warning whereabouts for strong winds.  Forecast 70mph approaching midnight tonight.  Calm before the storm just now?

Just walked along the Solent, beautiful and calm. 

As you say, calm before the storm

Andy 

[Stu UK]

Just left Queen Victoria - her departure also delayed due to forecast. Believe they are also changing her itinerary due to long range forecast heading to Canaries.  

[CarlaMarie]

The wind here (Portland Harbour) is really starting to pick up now and the sky is very dark. I think the storm is due to hit us later this afternoon/early evening. 

[kruzseeka]

1 hour ago, CarlaMarie said:

The wind here (Portland Harbour) is really starting to pick up now and the sky is very dark. I think the storm is due to hit us later this afternoon/early evening. 

 

Likewise - and just read in the local paper cross Channel ferry services have been  cancelled from Poole due to incoming storm.  Sounds as though it's a good call to delay departure.  

[funinhounslow]

From the horse’s mouth...

 

[funinhounslow]

[AndyMichelle]

1 hour ago, kruzseeka said:

 

Likewise - and just read in the local paper cross Channel ferry services have been  cancelled from Poole due to incoming storm.  Sounds as though it's a good call to delay departure.  

We have just had a five minute downpour, but no high winds yet, sun is still breaking through a bit. 

Andy 

[kruzseeka]

17 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

We have just had a five minute downpour, but no high winds yet, sun is still breaking through a bit. 

Andy 

 

It's coming.........💨💨  Hold on to your hats!  😉

[jeanlyon]

I'm down in South Devon and it's blowing Sever Gale 9 right now, high gust of 74mph (68knots) at 1400.  Even worse overnight and tomorrow.

 

Here is the shipping forecast for Plymouth

• Wind

  West 6 to gale 8, increasing severe gale 9 or storm 10, veering northwest 6 to gale 8 later.

• Sea State

  Rough or very rough becoming high or very high.

• Weather

  Showers.

• Visibility

  Good, occasionally poor.

Edited December 8, 2019 by jeanlyon

[CarlaMarie]

The North Sea doesn't look too good either. 

[CarlaMarie]

53 minutes ago, kruzseeka said:

 

It's coming.........💨💨  Hold on to your hats!  😉

And any outdoor christmas decorations! 

[AndyMichelle]

1 minute ago, CarlaMarie said:

And any outdoor christmas decorations! 

The 18ft Santa on my roof is still there... 😊

Andy 

 

[jeanlyon]

Aurora is right opposite us here in South Devon on Marine Traffic.  Wind would be behind her so not too bad.

[zoe sproodle]

I've just been looking at Aurora too. We're on her tomorrow and just wondering if/how we'll be affected by this. At least it looks like the wind eases tomorrow pm

[jeanlyon]

Yes it is going down a bit, but for 24 hours you will have residual swell.  The swell takes a lot longer to die down.

[zoe sproodle]

11 minutes ago, jeanlyon said:

Yes it is going down a bit, but for 24 hours you will have residual swell.  The swell takes a lot longer to die down.

I'm not bothered if it's a bit bumpy once we sail, just hoping Arcadia gets safely away and Aurora gets alongside OK. I'll be awake early tomorrow checking AIS

[CarlaMarie]

1 hour ago, AndyMichelle said:

The 18ft Santa on my roof is still there... 😊

Andy 

 

For now... 😂

[AndyMichelle]

29 minutes ago, zoe sproodle said:

I've just been looking at Aurora too. We're on her tomorrow and just wondering if/how we'll be affected by this. At least it looks like the wind eases tomorrow pm

Have a great time Zoe, Aurora is a trooper so hopefully you will be fine. 

Andy 

[AndyMichelle]

26 minutes ago, CarlaMarie said:

For now... 😂

Let me know if you see him floating over Dorset please... 😊

Andy 

[zoe sproodle]

33 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

Have a great time Zoe, Aurora is a trooper so hopefully you will be fine. 

Andy 

Cheers, Andy. But watch out I don't come and steal your Santa on the way past, I reckon he'd look great on our balcony!

[AndyMichelle]

2 minutes ago, zoe sproodle said:

Cheers, Andy. But watch out I don't come and steal your Santa on the way past, I reckon he'd look great on our balcony!

If the weather forecast is correct, he will be following you down the Solent tomorrow 😊

Andy