Bit of a fast flow here!

[lisilou]

I pity anyone trying to berth on E pontoon at Swanwick right now. That's some fast flowing ebb! One poor fella's already had a bit of a hairy moment to say the least being dragged sideways in the wrong direction! Think he's just sitting it out now, waiting for it to calm a bit before trying again. Really felt for him and all credit to him for managing to regain some kind of control.
L

 

[Resolution]

Sympathies. The contra flow round by the (old) travelhoist / B pontoon has caught me out before.
Much preferred the Baltic last summer - zero tides, steady winds, and easier berthing systems (coz no tide).

 

[volvopaul]

You want to be on the end of A pontoon at the wrong time . Then again with 960 up in the right direction it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[powerskipper]

Can be very scary until you get the hang of it, and even then it can be a challenging at time.

 

[jac]

We're on the other side of the river in Deacons just opposite Lisilou and hear it running past (when we're afloat!) We have the advantage of tide flowing fore and aft. Would hate to have to berth cross tide.

 

[Anders_P42]

One of the reasons I chose Haslar marina over Swanwick for my first boat.

Anders

 

[Wavey]

Given the premium you pay to be at Swanwick, or the other marinas on the Hamble, you'd think they'd get the bloomin' tides sorted out

 

[lisilou]

^^^ I know!!!