Anchorage with nice beach (IOW) suggestions?

[danieleither]

I'm planning a trip out with friends this coming weekend, and we are looking for recommendations of nice anchorages on Isle of Wight where we can anchor up and head over to the beach on dinghy / paddle boards (e.g. it is permitted)?

 

[stelican]

Where is the Isle of White!

 

[danieleither]

*Wight!

 

[burgundyben]

The West side of Newtown Creek.
Bembridge
Colwell Bay
Totland Bay
Thorness
Alum Bay
Seagrove Bay
Whitecliffe Bay

 

[danieleither]

The West side of Newtown Creek.
Bembridge
Colwell Bay
Totland Bay
Thorness
Alum Bay
Seagrove Bay
Whitecliffe Bay

What is it about these anchorages that makes you recommend them?

 

[Switch]

You’re looking at south westerly winds this weekend albeit light (F2/3). Priory Bay would be a good choice. Nice beach with a short walk to Seaview for ice creams, cafe and pub.

 

[Frederick911]

Priory Bay, Sandy beech and shallow water with good anchorage. Does get busy though. I’ll be there this Saturday for sure weather looks decent

 

[burgundyben]

What is it about these anchorages that makes you recommend them?

Subject to the prevailing conditions they are all nice places to go ashore and mess about

 

[Hurricane]

I have done quite a bit around the IoW in the past but not much in the current boat.
But just before we took her away from the Solent for the last time, we had a quick forum meet in Whitecliffe Bay.

Our Princess was brand new - virtually the first time that SWMBO and I had taken her out on our own.
But we did meet up with a few reprobates.
I wonder who on this forum will remember them?





So, for this thread, - this is Whitecliffe Bay

 

[danieleither]

I have done quite a bit around the IoW in the past but not much in the current boat.
But just before we took her away from the Solent for the last time, we had a quick forum meet in Whitecliffe Bay.

Our Princess was brand new - virtually the first time that SWMBO and I had taken her out on our own.
But we did meet up with a few reprobates.
I wonder who on this forum will remember them?

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So, for this thread, - this is Whitecliffe Bay

Lovely boat! And that looks like a very nice anchorage with the cliffs etc

 

[Elessar]

I have done quite a bit around the IoW in the past but not much in the current boat.
But just before we took her away from the Solent for the last time, we had a quick forum meet in Whitecliffe Bay.

Our Princess was brand new - virtually the first time that SWMBO and I had taken her out on our own.
But we did meet up with a few reprobates.
I wonder who on this forum will remember them?

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So, for this thread, - this is Whitecliffe Bay

Roger Rat? (Can’t see the people on my phone I’m looking at the fair line!)

 

[Hurricane]

Lovely boat! And that looks like a very nice anchorage with the cliffs etc

Yes, on the way back, we decided to see how 50 tons jumps the wake from a Targa 40



We have done loads of things with her since then.
Tomorrow, SWMBO and I are off to Spain for 6 weeks on her - working trip this time - she is 13 years old now!!.

 

[Hurricane]

Roger Rat? (Can’t see the people on my phone I’m looking at the fair line!)

Houston we have a problem

 

[danieleither]

P.S. What does 'SWMBO' mean?

 

[Elessar]

P.S. What does 'SWMBO' mean?

A quote from Horace Rumpole (of the bailey) I think. Anyway - She Who Must Be Obeyed.

 

[Hooligan]

It’s not the Isle of Wight but just across at the opening to Chichester Harbour, but East Head is the nicest beach in the region, has a great anchorage and is usually always sheltered if the wind or waves are up a bit.

 

[LBRodders]

working trip this time - she is 13 years old now!!.

Nearly broken in then ?