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2008 Ferry crossings

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Provisional Ferry bookings for TT Races 2008

 

The main group of bikes – Ref G738xxx / 000

27 motorcycles and 29 adults. (meaning 25 bike / rider tickets, and 2 bike / rider / pillion tickets)

 

Heysham to Douglas, Fri 30th May 2008, 16:45 on Super Seacat 2, arrive 19:45

(check-in closes @14:45 on outward journey).

 

Douglas to Heysham, Sat 7th June, 09:45, Super Seacat 2, arrive 12:45

(check in on return sailing closes at 07:45)

 

 

 

 

The small group of bike & pillions – Ref G738xxx / 000

3 motorcycles and 6 adults. (meaning 3  bike / rider / pillion tickets)

 

Heysham to Douglas, Fri 30th May 2008, 14:15 on Ben-my-Chree, arrive 17:45

(check-in closes @12:15 on the outward journey).

 

Douglas to Heysham, Sat 7th June, 09:45, Super Seacat 2, arrive 12:45

(check in on return sailing closes at 07:45)

Note – these 3 bikes / riders & pillions are coming back on the SAME boat as the main group.

 

 

The support van – Ref G738xxx / 000

This is booked as a “camper”, as we normally use Stuart’s large motorhome.

It’s booked as 1 camper & 3 adults. Booking some people carrying space has always proved to be useful.

 

Heysham to Douglas, Thur 29th May 2008, 14:15 on Ben-my-Chree, arrive 17:45

(check-in closes @13:15 on outward journey).

 

Douglas to Heysham, Sun 8th June, 19:45, Ben-my-Chree, arrive 23:15

(check in on return sailing closes at 18:45)

 

It might be possible to amend the van crossing times later (to match the bikes more closely), but it can only happen if cancellations occur and space on the boat becomes available.  Or if they lay on an extra vessel.

 

Note – exact words from The Steam Packet Company;

 

“ Please find above, details of your provisional TT bookings.

Please note that above times / ports / vessels are subject to change.

TT deposits are non refundable, and full brochured fare payment is required prior to travel. An invoice with details of full fare payable will be sent at a later date”

 

This means, that sometimes, the IOMSPC can and will change their timetables.  This has rarely affected me however.  Of 44 people on my 2007 trip, only one had his ferry ticket changed – and this was actually for a more favourable crossing as it happens.

 

 

Any UK guests joining this tour may well join us just for these core dates, but overseas guests will need to arrive a day or two in advance if they are to pick up rental motorcycles and generally get here and settle in after a long flight.



Went Live : Sat 15th December 2007
Author : Bill
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