Advice For Trip To Oostende (prevously posted on Scuttlebutt)

[Emjaytoo]

We are planning a trip next week, down the Dutch/Belgian coast to Oostende, staying over for a couple of nights in the RYCO marina.

Any advice on entering/leaving the harbour, the marina and things to see in Oostende would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sailorman]

Re: Advice For Trip To Oostende (previously posted on Scuttlebutt)

see previous post /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
one of these Daze i will get to Ypres

 

[davidportwain]

Re: Advice For Trip To Oostende (previously posted on Scuttlebutt)

RYCO is by far the quietest berth, but be aware that (i) its a long way out of town (ii) you can get on the tram just outside the marina to town (iii) you must be prepared to wait for the Ramsgate ferry to berth or leave. (iv)Take your passport if you're of a certain age & get discount train fare to Bruges.(v) dont expect to get a drink in the bar.
Enjoy!

 

[Gwylan]

Re: Advice For Trip To Oostende (previously posted on Scuttlebutt)

Why no drink in bar? - never been a problem for us.

 

[Koeketiene]

Re: Advice For Trip To Oostende (previously posted on Scuttlebutt)

Recently the Bbr changed 'management' more often than I change underwear /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

The roadworks (tramline) make the place very hard to get to.
Shame really, as the place oozed 'old world' charm.
Belgium's oldest YC (1835 IIRC)

 

[DanTribe]

Re: Advice For Trip To Oostende (previously posted on Scuttlebutt)

"RYCO is by far the quietest berth"
Last time I was there we were berthed close to a RoRo which started unloading with iron wheeled forklifts at 3am, and the chain dredger had been working until 2am.
NOT quiet.

The dedger had stirred up the silt, so a bit smelly too. Was I just unlucky with my timing?

 

[davidportwain]

Re: Advice For Trip To Oostende (previously posted on Scuttlebutt)

Better than the continual swell & graunch in NSYC or the wait for the locks through to Mercator.

Of course these are all reasons for NOT going to Ostende in the first place.

 

[Koeketiene]

Re: Advice For Trip To Oostende (previously posted on Scuttlebutt)

Guess you're not a fan /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[sailorman]

terrible place all that Swell n Gruanching

 

[Athene V30]

Re: terrible place all that Swell n Gruanching

What boat is on Jolie Brise's Port side so in the foreground with the forehatch open?

 

[sailorman]

Re: terrible place all that Swell n Gruanching

a well restored S&S 36 Dutch owners

 

[Athene V30]

Re: terrible place all that Swell n Gruanching

[ QUOTE ]
a well restored S&S 36 Dutch owners

[/ QUOTE ] Bit out of my budget then!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Koeketiene]

Re: terrible place all that Swell n Gruanching

 

[sailorman]

Perhaps this is wot he ment

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[CPD]

Re: Perhaps this is wot he ment

Jeeeeez is that really Ostend !!!!!!!!!!

 

[sailorman]

Re: Perhaps this is wot he ment

i dont do photoshop.
all care of Guapas Mate Alain

 

[CPD]

Re: Perhaps this is wot he ment

Only been there twice - wouldn't recognise it from those snaps.

 

[sailorman]

Re: Perhaps this is wot he ment

look for the tits on the beach /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Koeketiene]

Re: Perhaps this is wot he ment

Some people have no sense of adventure /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif