Recent content by philiphurst

Niagara approaching the finish of Saturday's Blackwater Match. Edited: unable to attach resized image. Will try later. Here you go!

Thanks. Will check again. My understanding was that the submitted form was the required notification but it looks like a phone call might be a wise move.

Thanks for that. Will check the rules and call them if necessary.

Sounds like they're as cluless and disorganised as one might expect them to be. I won't waste any more time on them. They have the paperwork, I've complied - as far as I'm aware - so it's their move. From what you've said its probable that I've already been cleared and they've missed the part...

I've not called them. I've sent them the required paperwork but no response as yet.

Seem to recall that there is a specific length of time you are required to fly Q. After then, if nothing happens, you can lower it❓ That makes sense. Will be removing it in a day or two anyway as I'll take a nil-response as a lack of interest. ;-)

No problems emailing the pre-arrival and departure forms to the Belgian authorities. I visited the maritime police office on arrival at Oostende to have our passports stamped. They gave the impression that a visit to customs was not expected. Other UK vessels seemed to have the same experience...

I've recently spent to weeks in Belgium visiting Oostende and Blankenberge. Had our passports stamped at the former on the way in and the latter on the way out. That was our only contact with the authorities during our time there. The maritime police handled the immigration, asked nothing about...

Went over for two weeks. First week for Oostende voor Anker and on to Blankenberge Havenfeesten. Two fantastic events and wonderful hospitality from the organisers.

Very sorry to hear this, Roger. Very best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Sunset from Marconi.

'Duet' at Marconi SC, River Blackwater.

Many thanks, Tillergirl. (y)

Yep! Seems the image didn't load. No idea where I went wrong, I'm afraid.

River Blackwater, yesterday evening.