andyc
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Anybody have any nav info for the river.Is it passable at all times or trickey to access?
Beaulieu river
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colingr
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Can be accessed pretty much at any time provide you stick to the main channel. At low tide you can't get to Beaulieu but you cannot moor up there anyway unless you have a private pontoon. Bucklers Hard can be got to at any time.
Don't be tempted to take a short cut at the entrance though! Follow the channel all the way.
Don't be tempted to take a short cut at the entrance though! Follow the channel all the way.
jhr
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Generally it's OK. There's not much water at the entrance at low water, particularly at springs, and it can be dodgy with an onshore gale blowing against the ebb. If you're in a mobo the depth shouldn't cause you many problems (it never has for me), but it's critical to get the bearing (324 deg) right on approach because there's a very shallow spot slightly SW of the River dolphin. Line up Lepe House (big grey building) with the no. 2 channel marker and you can't go wrong.
Once in the river it's fairly clearly marked, firstly by Piles, then withies. If you're planning to go above Buckler's Hard it can get quite shallow at LWS; my mooring is one of the furthest up the river and I have occasionally experienced the grinding of prop against riverbed
. Unless you moor in the Marina you will need your own transport to get ashore - there was an experimental ferry service in high season last year but I don't know how successful it was. If you are in the Marina, the tide ebbs quite fast and there can be some interesting currents.
It's a fabulous, peaceful place which is why it's so expensive. I'm not a great fan of the Master Builder and would advise you to bring your own food, or go to Monty's in Beaulieu (accessible by dinghy a couple of hours around High Water /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif).
If you keep going up-river for long enough, you will see this fine craft at her mooring. Proceed with caution past us: /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Once in the river it's fairly clearly marked, firstly by Piles, then withies. If you're planning to go above Buckler's Hard it can get quite shallow at LWS; my mooring is one of the furthest up the river and I have occasionally experienced the grinding of prop against riverbed
It's a fabulous, peaceful place which is why it's so expensive. I'm not a great fan of the Master Builder and would advise you to bring your own food, or go to Monty's in Beaulieu (accessible by dinghy a couple of hours around High Water /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif).
If you keep going up-river for long enough, you will see this fine craft at her mooring. Proceed with caution past us: /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Geoffs
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As others have said, no problems to BH. I've been up to Beaulieu many times at high water springs, and moored on the wall on the east side of the river, so easy to get ashore and walk in to the village for a nice Beaulieu ice cream. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
It's OK for boats of up to 0.5m draught, lift the leg with a stern drive, wouldn't attempt it with shafts, been up there with a 25ft'er. With the double high water, you can stop about 3hrs, once the water starts to fall get out PDQ.
Not a bad idea to do a recky at low water to see where the deepest channel is, as you round the last bend it's over towards the west of the river, and winds accross to the east at the last moment. That's if my memory is right, and it hasn't changed.
It's OK for boats of up to 0.5m draught, lift the leg with a stern drive, wouldn't attempt it with shafts, been up there with a 25ft'er. With the double high water, you can stop about 3hrs, once the water starts to fall get out PDQ.
Not a bad idea to do a recky at low water to see where the deepest channel is, as you round the last bend it's over towards the west of the river, and winds accross to the east at the last moment. That's if my memory is right, and it hasn't changed.
jhr
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Not a bad idea to do a recky at low water to see where the deepest channel is, as you round the last bend it's over towards the west of the river, and winds across to the east at the last moment. That's if my memory is right, and it hasn't changed.
[/ QUOTE ] Still much the same. I'd second what you say about a recce. As far as Bailey's Hard you can keep in the deepest water by following the line of moorings but above there, you're on your own. Generally, keep a little towards the outside of the bends, because that's where the deeper water is, and then move over towards the wall on the East side at the top, as you say.
As a fully paid-up wuss, I have never taken the boat up to Beaulieu, in spite of only being moored about 3/4 mile downriver from the village; I just prefer to use the dinghy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.
Not a bad idea to do a recky at low water to see where the deepest channel is, as you round the last bend it's over towards the west of the river, and winds across to the east at the last moment. That's if my memory is right, and it hasn't changed.
[/ QUOTE ] Still much the same. I'd second what you say about a recce. As far as Bailey's Hard you can keep in the deepest water by following the line of moorings but above there, you're on your own. Generally, keep a little towards the outside of the bends, because that's where the deeper water is, and then move over towards the wall on the East side at the top, as you say.
As a fully paid-up wuss, I have never taken the boat up to Beaulieu, in spite of only being moored about 3/4 mile downriver from the village; I just prefer to use the dinghy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.
PEJ
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Go in June and you will see a million billion baby jellyfish float by, it's great fun!
99% of them have 4 pink rings but look out for the mutants with 6 rings. I even saw one with 8 rings.
If you like jellyfish that is.
99% of them have 4 pink rings but look out for the mutants with 6 rings. I even saw one with 8 rings.
If you like jellyfish that is.
andyc
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Cheers chaps, might be joining you this year.What is the fouling situation?
I was at christchurch all last year and just a bit of slime.It hasnt been anti fouled for 3 years now! Is the bottom mud or gravel?Is it safe all year there?
I was at christchurch all last year and just a bit of slime.It hasnt been anti fouled for 3 years now! Is the bottom mud or gravel?Is it safe all year there?
sailorman
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So yuou have been based in Christchurch & havnt made the Beaulieu river yet /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
jhr
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Mostly mud. Fouling is a bit of a problem, but not as bad as some places. The river is sheltered once you're round the corner at Needs Ore Point but some of the lower moorings are quite exposed. Lots of boats stay in all year round, but if the opportunity arose - and my insurers didn't insist on my taking her out over the winter - I'd be tempted to bring my boat up to the Marina for the winter. I've noticed that Yer Man Cunliffe does this with Westernman if he gets the opportunity.
l'escargot
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Cheers chaps, might be joining you this year.What is the fouling situation?
I was at christchurch all last year and just a bit of slime.It hasnt been anti fouled for 3 years now! Is the bottom mud or gravel?Is it safe all year there?
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You will find fouling more of a problem elsewhere. Christchurch benefits from a significant flow of fresh water on the ebb which reduces it drastically.
Cheers chaps, might be joining you this year.What is the fouling situation?
I was at christchurch all last year and just a bit of slime.It hasnt been anti fouled for 3 years now! Is the bottom mud or gravel?Is it safe all year there?
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You will find fouling more of a problem elsewhere. Christchurch benefits from a significant flow of fresh water on the ebb which reduces it drastically.
damon
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I was in the Master Builders yesterday whilst picking up the batteries and outboard off the boat, I can confirm that the beer is still fine, but the service appaling, and that you take your life in your own hands with the food.
Plenty of activity on the river for a winters day.
On a mid tide I've been all the way up the river, just keep an eye on the sounder.
Plenty of activity on the river for a winters day.
On a mid tide I've been all the way up the river, just keep an eye on the sounder.
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How can a pub in such a fantastic location get it so wrong?
I went there about 10 years ago, and it was fine, in a basic kind of way.
Went there season before last, and "lunch" was limp sandwiches from a huge fridge /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I went there about 10 years ago, and it was fine, in a basic kind of way.
Went there season before last, and "lunch" was limp sandwiches from a huge fridge /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
jhr
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It's a constant rant of mine.
In a nutshell, they have a captive audience and I don't think they have to try very hard. I guess it's also tricky getting good staff - it is a good location but there aren't many people living thereabouts looking for a low-paid job in the Pub Trade. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
But it could be so much better......
In a nutshell, they have a captive audience and I don't think they have to try very hard. I guess it's also tricky getting good staff - it is a good location but there aren't many people living thereabouts looking for a low-paid job in the Pub Trade. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
But it could be so much better......
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