Hi all
sorry for the late reply regarding a one way trip. I would like to do it, and had it been a bank holiday I would have really pushed the option. There has not been enough feedback as yet so I'm mainly prepping for an event based in Poole Yacht club. I wouldn't need much persuasion... Doing the longer haul will also be very weather dependant, which will mean last minute co-ordination. I could really do with knowing who and how many are up for it and if we're likely to take an extra day or so. I'll talk to the portland slips and get some facts n figures up.

Regarding PYC: They have a lovely protected slip, must just avoid the odd swarm of dinghies!
The charges per boat would be as follows: Slip Fee (total In and Out) £21.50 and berth for Friday night £18.50 Total per boat £40.00 (any further nights would be at our normal rate of £20.80 per boat per night). Trailers can be parked in the ferry departure car park right near the Club entrance and cars can be parked in our car park.
As far as food goes, you could book a table in our restaurant and eat a’la carte or we could do a set menu to suit your budget.

Great stuff
Now we have a doctor with us perhaps I can plan some sea stack climbs or potholing... ;)

Hi Mike
Nice one.
Looks like we're up to 5 boats on an extended sail (till wednesday or whatever). E-me your plans and I'll organise some bookings if you like.
Look forward to seeing you.

Thanks for the input guys.. the plan(s) are taking shape.
We can slip at portland and leave the trailers n cars there for as long as we need for £32. A friday night berth at the marina will be £21.40.
Saturday will be a leisurely cruise to Lulworth/Man-o-war cove with a view to beach BBQ, stocking supplies from Weymouth before departing Sunday we would press on to Studland for a second beach barbie. (there is a very pleasant pub 5mins walk from the beach)
Restless is still planning on heading towards Brighton on Mondays tides passing N or S of the IOW dependant on weather, probobaly overnighting Shanklin/Bembridge.
I'll put more info up when I get a little more time.. got to dash again... Obviously all is weather dependant.
Cheers

Time for an update:
Looking at tidal streams (with a bit of tutelage from Adrian L) and weather, we will need a fairly early start from Man-o-war cove (about 06:00) to get to Swanage for about 11:00 in order to avoid too much tide punching. We can then spend the afternoon there and then head off to Studland for the second overnighter from 16:00.
Monday events will be decided by participants Sunday evening on the beach or quaffing a few at the Branks Arms just above.

Anchoring on a rising tide in Man-o-war cove (HW 19:00, LW 23:58) works quite well ( I remember having to get up at 05:00 and pull the boat off the beach as we began to settle :? ).
Setting off at the appointed hour should see us past the perilous St Albans head at a bit before slackwater, with the last run to lunchtime comfortably relaxed. Anchors/visitor bouys/water taxis or inflatables will be the order of the day, and we can restock for studland.

I've also spoken to poole yacht club. It looks like there will not be in excess of a few boats there,hence they do not anticipate any problems in accomodating our various requirements. Their only concern was a potential 9 boats and trailers cluttering up the yard. They are also happy to accomodate anyone who may come by with a tractor & trailer a night or two before a recovery and de-rig. Again, no constraints on yard times for de-rigging as long as we don't suddenly appear en masse without prior arrangement. All in all chatting to Mark Fulton (gen manager) was a very peaceful process for me as I piled him with options and possibilities, to which his replies were most calming and helpful.

Dinner now.. will post again very soon. Fingers x for weather!