Anchoring Adventures in The Walton Backwaters

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Snowgoose-1

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Although anchoring in Hamford Waters is always very nice, I fancy a bit more of a challenge when going up that way next. Being alone with just nature is always special.

I have anchored in Honey Island , and a few other places. Any other suggestions if you can take the ground ?

I have never anchored in Qakley Creek and I'm looking at that spur to starboard that doesn't seem to dry out.

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Landermere Creek.

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We’ve anchored where the red arrow is a number of times and stayed afloat (~1m draft). Any further up and you’ll take the ground. It’s a beautiful spot.
 
Interesting you call it "Honey Island" - this is what is noted on the charts (well was last time I bought them). Locally I have only heard it called "Honeypot Island". There is a Honeypot Lane reasonably close by. When we anchor there I drop the hook very close to the island so we lie between the buoys and the varnished yacht Will of the Wisp. Obviously now Kirby Creek anchoring restrictions have gone, plus further up Hamford Water ("Westwater" locally) after Kirby Creek, from the first 90 degree bend to SW, room for several boats between that bend and the three new buoys. Off Oakley Creek (is the local name Bramble Creek?) there are some side creeks to the NE where boats also sneak in to stay.
 
ianc1200 said:
Interesting you call it "Honey Island" - this is what is noted on the charts (well was last time I bought them). Locally I have only heard it called "Honeypot Island". There is a Honeypot Lane reasonably close by. When we anchor there I drop the hook very close to the island so we lie between the buoys and the varnished yacht Will of the Wisp. Obviously now Kirby Creek anchoring restrictions have gone, plus further up Hamford Water ("Westwater" locally) after Kirby Creek, from the first 90 degree bend to SW, room for several boats between that bend and the three new buoys. Off Oakley Creek (is the local name Bramble Creek?) there are some side creeks to the NE where boats also sneak in to stay.
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Many Thanks.
I seem to remember the buoys at Westwater from some years ago . It's now on my list.
 


I also thought of giving this a try.
Oakley Creek in the circled bit. I would prefer to anchor in some water. I have a lifting keel of 5' 6" down and only 18" up. I expect the soundings not to be too accurate.
 
Snowgoose-1 said:


I also thought of giving this a try.
Oakley Creek in the circled bit. I would prefer to anchor in some water. I have a lifting keel of 5' 6" down and only 18" up. I expect the soundings not to be too accurate.
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If you anchor there, is there a danger of being in the way of the mysterious lighters that serve the explosives factory?
 
oilybilge said:
If you anchor there, is there a danger of being in the way of the mysterious lighters that serve the explosives factory?
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Good point.
I'm guessing the ship would need springs to access the Quay. I think it would be a good idea to contact Harwich Pilots via vhf before going down there.

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Snowgoose-1 said:
Good point.
I'm guessing the ship would need springs to access the Quay. I think it would be a good idea to contact Harwich Pilots via vhf before going down there.

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the left hand arm in your image should be clear, close to the landing point, just don't go ashore; lots of seals there too so bring your inflatable onboard.
 
RivalRedwing said:
the left hand arm in your image should be clear, close to the landing point, just don't go ashore; lots of seals there too so bring your inflatable onboard.
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Although I think the seals can largely look after themselves, it would be considered bad form to disturb them during the breeding season. I don't think this area is at great risk but in Norfolk young seals are often abandoned by their mother when disturbed by visitors.
 
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