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Subject Topic: Worried about tomorrows wind. Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonSara_H
22/8/2010 at 9:39pm
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We're supposed to be going to Whitby tomorrow, Its been booked for months.

The dogs been taken to the sitter, I've packed the car and have just looked at the weather forecast.

Bugger - winds of 25mph with gusts upto 35 mph forecast.

I'm really worried. Don't know what to do.

The only thing I can think of to salvage the situation is to take the small pop up tent (vango swift) as this may stand up better?

HELP! Advice please!


Persontartanfairy
22/8/2010 at 9:45pm
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Just Prey that the met office have got it wrong kid................  if not just try and pitch next to a massive tent for a windbreak if possible and use your car as well as a windbreak - good luck and hope you have a nice holiday..

 

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PersonMillie Nomad
22/8/2010 at 9:52pm
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Had worse than that at Cae Du!  Tent stood up really well.  As said, use the car and other tents as shelter and camp near a wall or hedgerow.  We're going to Whitby on Friday (Sunset View I think it is) so I hope you have a good time and tell us all about it when you get back! x


PersonSara_H
22/8/2010 at 9:57pm
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I'm so worried.

And as it's Whitby in the school hols we wont be able to get into a B&B if it all goes horribly wrong.

Thinking of cancelling TBH.


ritchie rich
22/8/2010 at 10:00pm
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If you have pup tents use those for the first night and then when the wind dies set up your bigger tent next day, you could always just hold of a day until the weathers more settled but i wouldnt just pull out and spoil your break


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Personbrumb
22/8/2010 at 10:15pm
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I think ritchie rich idea is a good suggestion. Also it is folk week in Whitby so all of the B&B and hotels will be fully booked should you need one in emeregency. My uncle dances in the whitby folk festival every year, and without fail the weather is always bad- a little tip for next year- avoid that week.



PersonSara_H
22/8/2010 at 10:17pm
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Trouble is its forecast heavy rain every day, and strong wind for three of the four nights and gusts of upto 42mph on friday when I should be packing away (alone).

Gutted


PersonMillie Nomad
22/8/2010 at 10:19pm
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Can't you head off in another direction?  I found lots of sites today when I was looking that aren't booked up.  I'm off towards Salisbury, staying at Pewsey tomorrow.  Weather looks good that end.  Or the Peaks in Derbyshire?  x


Persondylan1975
22/8/2010 at 11:02pm
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the weather reports may be wrong as as it seems the south /south east are gonna be hit and as suggested pitch smaller tent for first night if the wind is up

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Personjulia21
22/8/2010 at 11:23pm
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we have been in tents in all wind conditoins , park the car in front of the tent to deflect part of the wind ,


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PersonStu_and_Dawn
22/8/2010 at 11:59pm
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Look at the weather across the UK, and head for the sun, so to speak.
One cancellation never hurt anybody.
I rarely book


PersonValk_scot
23/8/2010 at 12:07am
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So what big tent were you going to take? The Wynnstar has a good smooth profile, if you pitch it bum end into the wind and guy it down well. I'd keep the rear air vent shut though, even if I had to stick a bit of gaffer tape over it. I wouldn't chance the Quechua in 35+mph winds.  


ritchie rich
23/8/2010 at 9:38am
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Weather forecast as changed winds are dieing off according to the news this morning


PersonSara_H
23/8/2010 at 9:46am
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Quote: Originally posted by ritchie rich on 23/8/2010
Weather forecast as changed winds are dieing off according to the news this morning

Still strong wind forecast overnight in Whitby for 3 of the nights.

I'm a wuss, I've cancelled Whitby - but we're off to Sherwood Forest instead, so all is not lost.

Still gutted though - I need my seaside fix!


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23/8/2010 at 9:57am
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At least your going away, A change is as good as a rest as the old saying goes



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