⛵️Walton Channel 2024🛥️

[nortada]

Yes, it has been unusually cold and windy (even for the East Coast) but as I post there are only 13 boats on the moorings in the Walton Channel - far less than in previous seasons.

Yes, you have to have rib/cuddy etc. to reach your boat but these are well sheltered, all states of the tide moorings at a very reasonable price.

Given the prices at other locations, I am surprised there hasn’t been a greater take-up.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Yes, it has been unusually cold and windy (even for the East Coast) but as I post there are only 13 boats on the moorings in the Walton Channel - far less than in previous seasons.

Yes, you have to have rib/cuddy etc. to reach your boat but these are well sheltered, all states of the tide moorings at a very reasonable price.

Given the prices at other locations, I am surprised there hasn’t been a greater take-up.

Yes. Something is happening to sailing.
Possibly a combination of {time available/finance/two very poor Springs in succession }.
Many DIY launching clubs are way behind due to poor weather.
Hopefully May will bring some warmth and sunshine.

 

[johnalison]

I don’t think it ever filled up last year, but people do seem to be getting later generally, including me. If nothing else, it makes coming and going from Titchmarsh easier.

 

[MoodySabre]

There were lots of unused moorings in the Crouch some years ago and have remained so. Less buoys put out in Bradwell Creek and the marina has a waiting list. I guess that many of those who can afford boat ownership prefer to do it from a marina.

 

[Daydream believer]

We could easily take another 25 mooring holders in St Lawrence Bay
We are down to about 32 from 84 of which 60 were deep water in the distant past.

 

[Slowboater33]

We could easily take another 25 mooring holders in St Lawrence Bay
We are down to about 32 from 84 of which 60 were deep water in the distant past.

 

[Slowboater33]

Hi Daydream Believer. Deep water moorings St. Lawrence bay. Whom does speak to re these. I was in Maryland creek years ago and looking for somewhere to park my boat when I escape from Fox's.

 

[swatchways]

Yes, it has been unusually cold and windy (even for the East Coast) but as I post there are only 13 boats on the moorings in the Walton Channel - far less than in previous seasons.

Yes, you have to have rib/cuddy etc. to reach your boat but these are well sheltered, all states of the tide moorings at a very reasonable price.

Given the prices at other locations, I am surprised there hasn’t been a greater take-up.

We’re one of those boats not out yet sadly - looking very unlikely this season as I tripped on the stairs in October and severed an ankle ligament. Currently awaiting an mri to see next steps.

Surprised to hear only 13 though, usually fairly busy by now.

 

[tillergirl]

Launchings in Mersea are behind schedule, all pretty much because of the weather which has delayed fitting up and hindered launchings. Anno hasn't helped either.

 

[Daydream believer]

Hi Daydream Believer. Deep water moorings St. Lawrence bay. Whom does speak to re these. I was in Maryland creek years ago and looking for somewhere to park my boat when I escape from Fox's.

PM me with your email address & I will give you the HM's email & phone No.