Anchor Snubber

[Fire99]

We know where they have them.

Hamble, for example. Opposite Hamble Point Marina.

Dartmouth has several plus designated anchor spots.

Our home berth of Littlehampton has a visitor pontoon, administered by the Harbour Office, far cheaper than a Marina.

It costs between 40-50 quid to tie our boat up in a Marina. 27 Quid on Hamble HM's pontoon last year. To us, retired, away for at least four months each season, keeping cost down is important.

Well I'm not of retirement age at the mo but I don't have lots of money to spend so I'm being money conscious with my travels. Plus dare I say some of these 'alternative' mooring options can be more charming than their Marina counterparts. (Not always but certainly on occasions)

 

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Well I'm not of retirement age at the mo but I don't have lots of money to spend so I'm being money conscious with my travels. Plus dare I say some of these 'alternative' mooring options can be more charming than their Marina counterparts. (Not always but certainly on occasions)

When we were new to boating we cruised from marina to marina. We quickly learned that that was similar to going from one Tesco car park to another Tesco car park. So we avoid marinas other than when we leave the boat to go home. The wonderful spots are invariably on the hook somewhere.

 

[Fire99]

When we were new to boating we cruised from marina to marina. We quickly learned that that was similar to going from one Tesco car park to another Tesco car park. So we avoid marinas other than when we leave the boat to go home. The wonderful spots are invariably on the hook somewhere.

Thanks. That's interesting. I think with this snubber situation getting sorted I'll be looking to explore a lot more anchoring spots and enjoy some tranquility.. The western isles of Scotland being some, since i'm nearby.

 

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Thanks. That's interesting. I think with this snubber situation getting sorted I'll be looking to explore a lot more anchoring spots and enjoy some tranquility.. The western isles of Scotland being some, since i'm nearby.

Us too, home base is on the Clyde. Out west all summer. The Firth of Clyde is a fantastic place to learn anchoring techniques with many sheltered anchorages.

 

[Fire99]

Us too, home base is on the Clyde. Out west all summer. The Firth of Clyde is a fantastic place to learn anchoring techniques with many sheltered anchorages.

That's great.. I now have my spring / summer plan