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By * and B OP Couple 36 weeks ago
Durham |
It's that time again to start a thread for TT2024 now Manx GP is over.
Post your TT 2024 stuff here folks.
We wonder what price the Steam Racket are going to make up this time round. Oh yea and the new ferry MANXMAN is amazing, we sailed on her to Manx GP last week.
We have booked the ferry and paid our £80 deposit for TT 2024.
It cost us over £400 for us two and 1 bike for this years 2023 TT so lets see what the invoice says when it arrives at the end of the year   |
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By * and B OP Couple 35 weeks ago
Durham |
For those booked to sail from Heysham you will be sailing on the Manxman. We sailed on her to Manx last week. It's an awesome ship, it was like walking into a 5 star establishment. They have been having a few teething problems as she only came into service 2 weeks ago but think it is going to serve the Island well. Take no notice to all the negative, winging people slating the vessel as some are very narrow minded. We were blown away and think it is a good beginning to any one's visit to Isle of Man. Well only just under 9 months to wait for TT 2024 |
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"For those booked to sail from Heysham you will be sailing on the Manxman. We sailed on her to Manx last week. It's an awesome ship, it was like walking into a 5 star establishment. They have been having a few teething problems as she only came into service 2 weeks ago but think it is going to serve the Island well. Take no notice to all the negative, winging people slating the vessel as some are very narrow minded. We were blown away and think it is a good beginning to any one's visit to Isle of Man. Well only just under 9 months to wait for TT 2024 "
You need a job at Visit Isle off Man.. and maybe just move here. |
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By * and B OP Couple 35 weeks ago
Durham |
"I’m all booked to go. Staying in Douglas rugby club ground for 10 nights in a tent…….let’s hope the weather is as good as this years!!"
We used to camp at rugby club many years ago, great place to camp. Well what can we say about this years weather except incredible. Let's hope we do get same 2024 |
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By * and B OP Couple 34 weeks ago
Durham |
"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over"
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same. |
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"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same. "
Did you actually see some racing lol |
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By * and B OP Couple 34 weeks ago
Durham |
"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol"
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing  |
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"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing "
What are you up to then if you’re not watching the racing?? Or is that a silly question lol |
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By * and B OP Couple 34 weeks ago
Durham |
"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing
What are you up to then if you’re not watching the racing?? Or is that a silly question lol"
Firstly we'll correct our misspelling #hoping# not hopping 
We've been going every year for over 20 years so it's more about catching up with friends these days. So the silly question?? Swing in Isle of Man, absolutely no chance with Manx people. We've been messed around so many times by folk who live on the rock. Admittedly there are some over there who are genuine or don't mess people around but they hide well under the rock |
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By * and B OP Couple 33 weeks ago
Durham |
"Has anyone any advice for a first timer coming from ireland about going to tt ? Cheers "
Only advice we can give is book early as we have already done. Depending on what accommodation you are after get your camp site sorted, Hotels will most probably be booked up. Look at the government list for home stay, this is a great way to get digs at a good price and all are vetted by authorities. Anything you need to know just post and we are sure you will get the answers here |
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"Has anyone any advice for a first timer coming from ireland about going to tt ? Cheers
Only advice we can give is book early as we have already done. Depending on what accommodation you are after get your camp site sorted, Hotels will most probably be booked up. Look at the government list for home stay, this is a great way to get digs at a good price and all are vetted by authorities. Anything you need to know just post and we are sure you will get the answers here "
Thank you for replying  I think we are planning on just using van/campervan. We take it you'd have to book a campervan in to the sites ? |
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By * and B OP Couple 33 weeks ago
Durham |
"Has anyone any advice for a first timer coming from ireland about going to tt ? Cheers
Only advice we can give is book early as we have already done. Depending on what accommodation you are after get your camp site sorted, Hotels will most probably be booked up. Look at the government list for home stay, this is a great way to get digs at a good price and all are vetted by authorities. Anything you need to know just post and we are sure you will get the answers here
Thank you for replying I think we are planning on just using van/campervan. We take it you'd have to book a campervan in to the sites ? "
We have mates who go in campers, they just dot about the island, book onto a site when they need to shower. Use ferry terminal for toilets. Suppose you need a bit more knowledge if doing that, maybe someone can give you advice on that. Glenloch is a good site for campers if you want a base but you are locked in when roads are closed for racing so planning in and out is essential  |
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By * and B OP Couple 30 weeks ago
Durham |
"All booked up going on the 30th come back the 4th staying at douglas rugby club will be my first time there and cant wait "
We sail 30th @ 11am on Mannannin. Come back the Sunday after Senior day |
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By * and B OP Couple 23 weeks ago
Durham |
There we go, balance has come through. After our £80 deposit they want another £390. Thats for both of us and 1 bike. Nearly £500 now for the ferry. Where will these crazy prices stop. We do know Manx tailed off this year with less visitors , more to do with the new race schedule. TT now has a new schedule too, so lets see with the crazy ferry prices and schedule if things will start to go backwards with the amount of visitors to TT |
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"Holy **** these are crazy prices which I’m sure will only get worse..
Luckily I go every year with work and a company credit card ??
The worst deal there is WORK.... "
I can think of worse jobs ?? |
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By * and B OP Couple 22 weeks ago
Durham |
"Holy **** these are crazy prices which I’m sure will only get worse..
Luckily I go every year with work and a company credit card ??
The worst deal there is WORK....
I can think of worse jobs ??"
Not while TT is on, we'd be gutted if we had to work. Saying that if folk didn't work hard, marshals and all there wouldn't be a TT so we do take our hats off to all who work hard for our enjoyment |
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Considering going, hopefully for a day trip during the 2nd week.
The current ferry times from Liverpool aren’t looking very good and it will probably be cheaper to fly to Alicante than Isle of Man from Liverpool.
Are they likely to add more crossing from Liverpool closer to the time or shall I start looking for some where to stay and car parking at Hayshem? |
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By * and B OP Couple 21 weeks ago
Durham |
"Considering going, hopefully for a day trip during the 2nd week.
The current ferry times from Liverpool aren’t looking very good and it will probably be cheaper to fly to Alicante than Isle of Man from Liverpool.
Are they likely to add more crossing from Liverpool closer to the time or shall I start looking for some where to stay and car parking at Hayshem?"
Booked ferries have to be fully paid by end of Feb. People who don't pay their balance by then lose it. All then go back up on sale, I think the first Monday in March at 8.30am. Check with Steam packet on exact date as it could be the following Monday. Hope that helps |
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Judging by the isle of man we. Page on FB the ferries seem to be having more than their fare share of bad luck on the sailings ,with cancellations etc,plus the crews seem to have fallen out with steam packet about firing and then hiring ,remember P+O doing that hopefully I will get to the manx GP this year as I'm sure the TT is all booked up now |
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Judging by the isle of man we. Page on FB the ferries seem to be having more than their fare share of bad luck on the sailings ,with cancellations etc,plus the crews seem to have fallen out with steam packet about firing and then hiring ,remember P+O doing that hopefully I will get to the manx GP this year as I'm sure the TT is all booked up now |
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By *ason.Man 17 weeks ago
west yorkshire |
"Considering going, hopefully for a day trip during the 2nd week.
The current ferry times from Liverpool aren’t looking very good and it will probably be cheaper to fly to Alicante than Isle of Man from Liverpool.
Are they likely to add more crossing from Liverpool closer to the time or shall I start looking for some where to stay and car parking at Hayshem?
Booked ferries have to be fully paid by end of Feb. People who don't pay their balance by then lose it. All then go back up on sale, I think the first Monday in March at 8.30am. Check with Steam packet on exact date as it could be the following Monday. Hope that helps "
Thank you for the heads up  |
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By * and B OP Couple 15 weeks ago
Durham |
"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet.... 
At least it’s a new boat ?? "
And a really nice ship it is. We were on it for Manx last year, it's amazing |
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By * and B OP Couple 15 weeks ago
Durham |
"We’re on Manannan again, I managed to get in the lounge for free last time though, a steward took pity on me having nowhere to sit "
We're on Mannannin for TT there and back. Manxman for Manx in August there and back |
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"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet....
At least it’s a new boat ??
And a really nice ship it is. We were on it for Manx last year, it's amazing "
I’ve not used it yet. Flying over this year. Nice and easy. Although I do think the ferry is part of the experience |
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By * and B OP Couple 15 weeks ago
Durham |
"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet....
At least it’s a new boat ??
And a really nice ship it is. We were on it for Manx last year, it's amazing
I’ve not used it yet. Flying over this year. Nice and easy. Although I do think the ferry is part of the experience "
It certainly is. Even people saying they are upgraded to lounge makes me shudder, we are Plebs and that's where we'll be, in the Plebs section where the best experiences are to be had. Plus you can't get your bike on an air plane |
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"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet....
At least it’s a new boat ??
And a really nice ship it is. We were on it for Manx last year, it's amazing
I’ve not used it yet. Flying over this year. Nice and easy. Although I do think the ferry is part of the experience
It certainly is. Even people saying they are upgraded to lounge makes me shudder, we are Plebs and that's where we'll be, in the Plebs section where the best experiences are to be had. Plus you can't get your bike on an air plane "
The pleb section ?? |
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"I tried flying there once, never again, the closest I got was flying over the island as the plane couldn’t land due to the fog, the Cloak of Manannan struck there! "
Not to mention they use the smallest planes lol
It’s awesome now seeing all the teams and riders releasing photos and updates about their plans… getting excited |
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By * and B OP Couple 13 weeks ago
Durham |
"Don't try and race the locals. "
Locals were no problem back in my day, it was the TT competitors incognito over the mountain when roads were open, boy did they nearly blow you off, no pun intended. These days with all the cones up on the mountain it just isn't the same |
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"I tried flying there once, never again, the closest I got was flying over the island as the plane couldn’t land due to the fog, the Cloak of Manannan struck there!
Not to mention they use the smallest planes lol
It’s awesome now seeing all the teams and riders releasing photos and updates about their plans… getting excited "
Easyjet have been flying the route now for a while.
FlyBe and now Logan Air use smaller aircraft but the smallest used to be Manx2 from Blackpool. They were really small. |
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By * and B OP Couple 11 weeks ago
Durham |
Nearly that time to get the bikes back out of the stable and get some ride outs under our belt in readiness for the crazy time we call TT. The whole Island will come alive with motorbikes wizzing round the island 24 hours a day. No better place to be if you are a biker, don't even have to go for the racing as the atmosphere is electric. Be warned though as it is very addictive |
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"Are you guys both marshalling?
Erm officially no.. just Mr.. but I will take my overalls in case "
Fair play to you guys, dont think ppl understand how important you guys are and the fact it's all voluntry etc |
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"Are you guys both marshalling?
Erm officially no.. just Mr.. but I will take my overalls in case
Fair play to you guys, dont think ppl understand how important you guys are and the fact it's all voluntry etc"
I have had time out due to a knee injury and apart from mallory I mostly marshal car events. But in case of extra help needed I will take my gear
But never been to the TT so very excited to go... Mr has been many many times x |
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I know, having gone over the last few years for both practice & race week, this year im restricted on times i can go, so this is better than nothing
Plus anyone travelling for the first time this would give them a taster for little money hence why i posted |
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"Excitement is building. It will be 7 weeks this Thursday till we sail out at 10am on the Manannan to the Rock "
Needs to hurry up now lol anyone else watching tt content on YouTube in anticipation lol |
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By * and B OP Couple 4 weeks ago
Durham |
"Can’t wait!! Just finished between the hedges season two!
Definitely should sort a fab social at the fan park one evening!!
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The social thing has been tried in the past and never works. Always a few saying they'd attend with no one turning up. Too much work and planning to be let down by so many |
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By * and B OP Couple 4 weeks ago
Durham |
"Better to embrace the event and the island. You’ll be consumed by the atmosphere and forget about fab lol "
Agree to an extent but we have made a great friend from fab who lives there, so much so that is where we now stay when we go over. There is 1 or 2 who meet on the Island but we do mean just 1 or 2, too many won't meet up with people or just don't turn up. Worse than it is over here |
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By * and B OP Couple 2 weeks ago
Durham |
"Getting the ferry isn't a problem ,it's finding accomodation ,how much
Might look again for the grand Prix see if the prices drop a bit "
If you want to go to the best motorcycle festival/racing in the world we all have to have deep pockets. Manx GP is still good for all different reasons but still not cheap. We go to both every year |
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Is there a “lifestyle” friendly area to head for at the TT at all!? Seems a fair few of us going, plus biker girls are notoriously hot and confident anyway!! haha
Would be great to know, as a TT virgin here! Not many virginities left but this was a cherry i had to pop lol |
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"Is there a “lifestyle” friendly area to head for at the TT at all!? Seems a fair few of us going, plus biker girls are notoriously hot and confident anyway!! haha
Would be great to know, as a TT virgin here! Not many virginities left but this was a cherry i had to pop lol "
its my first time too.
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"Not long now guys. Who else is there practice week?
I arrive on the final Friday practise ready for the Superbike race on Saturday woohoo"
It’s Supersport and sidecars on Saturday, Superbikes are on Sunday. |
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