Buzzin' Bridlington

[Bristolfashion]

Sadly, we were only able to stay a night. The helpful watchkeeper met is at the pontoon and we were off around town.

It seems a lively place, restaurants, bars, pubs, live music and a fine looking leisure centre. A dusk promenade on the, er, promenade rounded things off.

The harbour is very fishing orientated, which we find fascinating (I love the smell of diesel - and fish - in the morning). We couldn't raise the watchkeeper on entry, so followed a local fishing boat in. There are 2 visitors spots on the hammerhead which are easy to access. As ever, be aware of pots around the place.

We may need to visit again!

 

[Gary Fox]

Out of interest, when you dried out,how was the mud?

 

[Bristolfashion]

I actually wasn't aware of drying - although we must have I suppose. It must be pretty soft. We do only draw 1.1m

 

[Blueboatman]

You is having fun ?
Great pic

 

[Scomber]

1976 did a summer with a mate working in the 'ship ahoy' overlooking that harbour ,,, oh to be 19 again!!!!!!

 

[Kwik Decision]

We stopped there for 2 or 3 nights in 2015, to let some bad weather pass. They have either done some dredging, or you will have taken the ground. As you can see the mud is soft, and the keels just sank in, leaving the boat level.

Very friendly and helpful harbour master if memory serves. You could tell bad weather was coming as the other part of the harbour was rammed with fishing boats rafted 4 or 5 deep.

 

[chrishscorp]

Mud is very soft, I dont think any dredging has been done.


Lively lol schools have gone back it should now be as dead as a door nail, though all the accomodation is fully booked so i guess people still out staycationing.
They are still arguing over a Marina there, im 53 so i guess by the time im retired from sailing they may have made a descision

 

[Charlie Boy]

Out of interest, what keel does Kwik Decision have? And what draft?

 

[Kwik Decision]

Out of interest, what keel does Kwik Decision have? And what draft?

She's a bilge keel Sadler 29, I think the same as Bristolfashion's, drawing 1.1m.

 

[Charlie Boy]

She's a bilge keel Sadler 29, I think the same as Bristolfashion's, drawing 1.1m.

A fine decision, only bettered by the 32!

How did fin keels do?