Club meetup at Ferry Boat, Hayling Island, Havant, South East at 16:30 on Thursday, 13th August 2026

[OzoneVibe]

Dog-wise .. she’s asked to be near Steve’s meal.

.. but .. in reality .. better the further south we are on that track .. more space for her to potentially run about.

[OzoneVibe]

That changed quickly .. the same 5 forecasts now range between 22℃ and 27℃.

But model’s offering a wider range of choices are available ..

[Eagle8]

I’ve somehow managed to pick up a cold/bug and feeling pretty miserable. Probably wise for me to stay away, rest up and not spread it around.

Have fun guys/girls, look forward to seeing the highlights and catching up on the next one.

Bart

[macspite]

It will be hot, uncomfortable and sandy! No place for someone with a summer cold. Look after yourself and see you soon.

[OzoneVibe]

I’d better get some batteries charging …

[Topscooby]

Me too!

[Nik469]

Ill have plenty of coins for the meter if you guys only have notes. Not sure if the contactless will be working this time.

Also, we will have various on site charging options should they be required.

Hopefully, we’ll have mid 20 temps. Here in london we are expecting 30’s

[Nik469]

Also

Sunscreen ;p

[OzoneVibe]

I think I saw somewhere it’s on Ringo parking app?

Edit: Yup ..

[macspite]

Parking charges apply via RingGo using location code 3323.

[OzoneVibe]

As per my screenshot.

[OzoneVibe]

There a bit more attended between them today.

[macspite]

Heres my choice of three:

Actual at Chichester Harbour entrance (other end of Island)

Forecasts show wind veering toward SSW - cooling sea breeze!

No cloud and high UV - SPF infinity!

And OKtoFly shows all blue

[Nik469]

I was near the hayling ferry just now.

I wasn’t too uncomfortable which for me is a good thing

[Steviegeek]

setting off in ten minutes …

[Nik469]

Safe travels

[Nik469]

Im at clarence pier again.

Tempted to test the mod plods response time today.

[macspite]

I’ve just updated the details of this meetup, check it out at:

Meetup at Ferry Boat, Hayling Island

Tagging @Topscooby @Nik469 @ExWafu @OzoneVibe @KrazyKris @Eagle8 @Steviegeek @harry_emery @Ukjudo @stephen1 @barrierglide @CJLL @GunboatDiplomat to let you know I’ve made the changes listed below

• Additional details changed to:

This is a late afternoon / early evening meet

UPDATE 13:40 THURSDAY

Weather good, moderate wind, less than 30 degrees. Car park is currently rammed which may change by 16:30 (reason for late start!) If problem persists then plan B, back to the gun site. I will be at Ferry car park entrance if plan B is activated. I will be wearing black shorts and a black hawaiian shirt with rainbow coloured flamingos and pineapples so I blend in with the crowd!

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At the time of writing another heat wave is predicted, so we are holding this in the hope it cools as the meet progresses. A moderate south-west breeze is forecast which should aid cooling - the site is relatively open.

Downsides first. Four hours parking will cost you £6.90, 5 hours £9.50. It is a popular destination on a sunny day - but you should be going against the traffic at the time the meet is set. Your parking fee gets you a space on an unmaintained patch of shingly sand, low slung sports cars may struggle. There is no shade and no seating apart from the cafe or pub.

Upsides. Nice views. A reasonable number of boat movements in and out of the harbour entrance, Hayling Ferry. A broken-backed Mulberry Harbour Phoenix unit (one of the four built where you will park the car.) Houseboats around the Kench. The Winner sandbank will be exposed as low tide occurs at 17:30. A Beach cafe - but it closes at 5pm!) A pub - it wasa sh*thole last time I was there but that was about 30 years ago. Public toilets as well as pub toilets. If you really want to splash the cash you could sit on the pub terrace with a drink or ameal (open all day) and fly a Mini from your table

The more astute among you will realise this is only a mile away from the meetup on Thursday August 6th. So its much the same for the distant views but a lot more close-up on-water action.

There is no readily defined meeting place, the location on the map is the genral area. There are vantage points all along the shore, at the pub, at the slipway and the ferry point. Parking is linear. Best is to look out for a harrassed fat bloke in an old black Citroen Traction Avant (Maigret car!). I’ll be watching the meetup thread for distress messages from those who get lost

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This is a late afternoon / early evening meet

At the time of writing another heat wave is predicted, so we are holding this in the hope it cools as the meet progresses. A moderate south-west breeze is forecast which should aid cooling - the site is relatively open.

Downsides first. Four hours parking will cost you £6.90, 5 hours £9.50. It is a popular destination on a sunny day - but you should be going against the traffic at the time the meet is set. Your parking fee gets you a space on an unmaintained patch of shingly sand, low slung sports cars may struggle. There is no shade and no seating apart from the cafe or pub.

Upsides. Nice views. A reasonable number of boat movements in and out of the harbour entrance, Hayling Ferry. A broken-backed Mulberry Harbour Phoenix unit (one of the four built where you will park the car.) Houseboats around the Kench. The Winner sandbank will be exposed as low tide occurs at 17:30. A Beach cafe - but it closes at 5pm!) A pub - it wasa sh*thole last time I was there but that was about 30 years ago. Public toilets as well as pub toilets. If you really want to splash the cash you could sit on the pub terrace with a drink or ameal (open all day) and fly a Mini from your table

The more astute among you will realise this is only a mile away from the meetup on Thursday August 6th. So its much the same for the distant views but a lot more close-up on-water action.

There is no readily defined meeting place, the location on the map is the genral area. There are vantage points all along the shore, at the pub, at the slipway and the ferry point. Parking is linear. Best is to look out for a harrassed fat bloke in an old black Citroen Traction Avant (Maigret car!). I’ll be watching the meetup thread for distress messages from those who get lost

[Nik469]

Im currently across the harbour.

In terms of heat. Im not too uncomfy and i do detest the heat so thats good.

I would suggest sunscreen tho. With the pleasant breeze etc

[Topscooby]

Hawaiian shirts…that’s a bloody good idea, I’m up for that!