Bertolt55
New Member
Hello Folks.
I was wondering if anybody more knowledgable than myself (that's most people) could advise me on what to do with my boat over the winter - Anderson 22 1979 lifting keel. She's currently on a swinging mooring at Flushing and I've paid for the winter season. 90% of the boats there in the summer have gone, and I'm worried. We've just had 60mph winds, thankfully northerly so Flushing was relatively peaceful (Mylor was bonkers today by contrast). I am wondering if moving my boat to other moorings on the Fal or Truro Rivers depending on the direction of the wind in future storms might be a good idea? I'm thinking if a strong south easterly comes in at Flushing my boat is going to be battered badly.
So, my question is, to those who know the area: are other places likely to be significantly more sheltered? Can one rent a swinging mooring on a daily basis elsewhere, and is it economic? Is it a 'thing' for people in my position (impecunious) to move their boat around like this? Perhaps just moving her across to Falmouth itself when a southerly comes in might do the trick, and as that's under Falmouth Haven jurisdiction, it might be included in my current mooring fee.
I know the simple answer will be lay her up for the winter. But I seem to have missed out on any space, and am hoping to avoid outhaul/inhaul charges etc, and what's more, I quite fancy going for a sail over Christmas to avoid family gatherings.
Lots of questions. Any advice much appreciated!
I was wondering if anybody more knowledgable than myself (that's most people) could advise me on what to do with my boat over the winter - Anderson 22 1979 lifting keel. She's currently on a swinging mooring at Flushing and I've paid for the winter season. 90% of the boats there in the summer have gone, and I'm worried. We've just had 60mph winds, thankfully northerly so Flushing was relatively peaceful (Mylor was bonkers today by contrast). I am wondering if moving my boat to other moorings on the Fal or Truro Rivers depending on the direction of the wind in future storms might be a good idea? I'm thinking if a strong south easterly comes in at Flushing my boat is going to be battered badly.
So, my question is, to those who know the area: are other places likely to be significantly more sheltered? Can one rent a swinging mooring on a daily basis elsewhere, and is it economic? Is it a 'thing' for people in my position (impecunious) to move their boat around like this? Perhaps just moving her across to Falmouth itself when a southerly comes in might do the trick, and as that's under Falmouth Haven jurisdiction, it might be included in my current mooring fee.
I know the simple answer will be lay her up for the winter. But I seem to have missed out on any space, and am hoping to avoid outhaul/inhaul charges etc, and what's more, I quite fancy going for a sail over Christmas to avoid family gatherings.
Lots of questions. Any advice much appreciated!
