And the prize for the most miserable harbour goes to Weymouth Harbour.

[dom]

Seven Spades, I think your award is well justified!

 

[LadyInBed]

The problem is that the Bathing limit buoys have been moved progressively southwards over the years. In the 90's it was possible to tuck in behind the North pier..

I anchor here:

 

[Stemar]

I've always anchored a bit further north. One bank holiday, we were asked to move a bit further off because we were in the line for the Red Arrows display. We moved about 50m, which they were happy about, so probably had the best view of anyone for the display, including being the target for the sunburst.

I don't know if they've changed, but out memories of Weymouth have always been good, including being allowed on the mobo pontoon in a Snapdragon because Milady has limited mobility

 

[LadyInBed]

don't know if they've changed

Oh yes! They put shoal draft boats over on the lifeboat side of the harbour now and you radio in to get allocated a slot. No more just pitch up and pick a space.

 

[mainsail1]

So does anyone know the name of the Harbourmaster and whether they are likely to retire soon?

 

[SimonD]

So does anyone know the name of the Harbourmaster and whether they are likely to retire soon?

He has. The new HM, Jamie Joyce, started at the beginning of last month.

I have to say that, notwithstanding the comments made, I've always found the moorings team to be very friendly and helpful (and that's not just because I'm a berth holder!)

 

[mainsail1]

He has. The new HM, Jamie Joyce, started at the beginning of last month.

I have to say that, notwithstanding the comments made, I've always found the moorings team to be very friendly and helpful (and that's not just because I'm a berth holder!)

And do you think things will now improve?

 

[SimonD]

And do you think things will now improve?

Bound too. He's Australian!

 

[mainsail1]

Bound too. He's Australian!

Maybe I will visit again for the first time in 7 or 8 years.

 

[ltcom]

How pig ugly is that? A flybridge on a slab sided catamaran, whatever next.

No, it is fantastic....... it is clearly written on the bow.......
If given to me I'd sell it and buy a proper boat.

 

[ltcom]

what flag is that cat? where did it come from? How long at sea?

 

[ashtead]

Poland - marine traffic website might be of interferes Itcom to show its travels.

 

[Pete7]

Wonder why they bother with the mast, in a beam reach it probably does a fair lick under bare poles

 

[ribdriver]

Dorset harbours experience fall in visiting boats - Marine Industry News

 

[Blueboatman]

Do the fish prefer blue mood lighting to any other colour, I wonder ?