Beautiful jaunt up the Gt Ouse yesterday

[CX54WEK]

Have a look at Kings Lynn to Denver.pdf at this link http://macnorton.weebly.com/downloads.html , it was supplied to me by a member of this forum (thanks Dave!)

How low does you boat go (air draught), if you fancy visiting the nene whilst over this way (same navigation licence) could poss meet up...

Air draft goes down to 6'5"

 

[CX54WEK]

Disagree there, KL high St is like a throwback to 1985, delightfully quaint and even has a Wimpy....

We had a couple of nights on the pontoon at Kings Lynn last year and really enjoyed it. The Marriots Warehouse do a mean steak!!

 

[mark.adams]

I'm going to measure my air draft this weekend for reference purposes, at least i'll know how far i can go

 

[macnorton]

Air draft goes down to 6'5"

You should be ok on the Nene, mine is 2.25m with the hat on and 2m (app 6ft 6") folded and I can get to Northampton ok. (all the air-draught guage's round here are in EA french and the tide guage's set to Immingham upstream of Wisbech just to keep you on your toes)
If you decide to come this way let me know and Ill pass on some info (might even meet you on bar flat!)

 

[macnorton]

I'm going to measure my air draft this weekend for reference purposes, at least i'll know how far i can go

Out of interest is that a Princess 25?

 

[CX54WEK]

You should be ok on the Nene, mine is 2.25m with the hat on and 2m (app 6ft 6") folded and I can get to Northampton ok. (all the air-draught guage's round here are in EA french and the tide guage's set to Immingham upstream of Wisbech just to keep you on your toes)
If you decide to come this way let me know and Ill pass on some info (might even meet you on bar flat!)

We have decided we are definately going that way next summer for our two week cruise in July.

 

[mark.adams]

Out of interest is that a Princess 25?

It's the same hull and mostly same topside, It's the Pilgrim 25, the precursor to the Princess 25, quite a nice boat....

 

[macnorton]

Solitair?

 

[mark.adams]

Yup, Solitaire, that's us... Red/white with a red canopy. Have you seen us about?

 

[macnorton]

Yup, Solitaire, that's us... Red/white with a red canopy. Have you seen us about?

You went past us on your test run, ours is moored just downstream from where you bought it.

 

[mark.adams]

aah on the Nene, quite a nice river.
Do you know Peter White?

 

[macnorton]

We have decided we are definately going that way next summer for our two week cruise in July.

The link I posted has the latest tide tables and entrance notes (from Fenland district council), if you do head this way next summer contact me in advance and I'll see what notes I can get sorted for you, I don't tend to venture further upstream than Thrapston as the river changes its character and the lower sections are by far the best IMHO.

It is possible to get to the Ouse inland via the Middle levels but I would advise you have a look at Kings Dyke and Outwell drain (the names should say it all) by car or Google before deciding to take your boat through.

 

[macnorton]

aah on the Nene, quite a nice river.
Do you know Peter White?

Yes, only as a fellow moorer. he has a sailboat now.

 

[mark.adams]

That was our first ever time navigating on a boat, the trip up the great Ouse last weekend was only the third time, you have to start somewhere i guess.

You went past us on your test run, ours is moored just downstream from where you bought it.

 

[CX54WEK]

The link I posted has the latest tide tables and entrance notes (from Fenland district council), if you do head this way next summer contact me in advance and I'll see what notes I can get sorted for you, I don't tend to venture further upstream than Thrapston as the river changes its character and the lower sections are by far the best IMHO.

It is possible to get to the Ouse inland via the Middle levels but I would advise you have a look at Kings Dyke and Outwell drain (the names should say it all) by car or Google before deciding to take your boat through.

Cheers.

Think we will be sticking with the Great Ouse and tributaries though. We will only have two weeks off and need to get too and from Lincoln in that time so will spend 7 days exploring the Great Ouse, Lark, Wissey and Little Ouse.

Will come back and do the Nene at a later date.

 

[mark.adams]

Be sure to stop at Ely, it's quite nice there, lovely cathedral and a couple of nice eateries on the waterfront.

Think we will be sticking with the Great Ouse and tributaries though. We will only have two weeks off and need to get too and from Lincoln in that time so will spend 7 days exploring the Great Ouse, Lark, Wissey and Little Ouse.

 

[Alpha22]

Cheers.

Think we will be sticking with the Great Ouse and tributaries though. We will only have two weeks off and need to get too and from Lincoln in that time so will spend 7 days exploring the Great Ouse, Lark, Wissey and Little Ouse.

Will come back and do the Nene at a later date.

If you intend to get as far as St Neots, PM me in advance and I will sort out a free mooring for you. All facilities, secure marina. It could cost you a drink though!!!

 

[CX54WEK]

Thank you

 

[CX54WEK]

It will be cold beer as well