FullCircle
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ermm, seemed expensive to me?
Blackwater Marina?
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ermm, seemed expensive to me?
Koeketiene
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Fire99
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Fire99
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AliM
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There was a supplement to one of the sailing mags last year( or the year before) and Blackwater came out as one of the cheapest of the pontoon-access marina/boatyards - similar to in cost to Bridgemarsh, in fact (again, don't tell Biff!) but Blackwater is a lot more restricted by the tide.
It seems from the replies that it's not popular among the ECF, but the OP has close neighbours at Marconi, and the other Blackwater sites.
tillergirl
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I guess the trouble is, it isn't even a half tide marina for anything with a bit of a keel. Used to be a time when Lawling Creek had a full line of moorings right up to Mayland Creek. Very few people seem to want to bother with that any more.....
FullCircle
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Ali, I checked their prices - and FC came out £270 more expensive per year.
AliM
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More reason to stay at Bridgemarsh - which suits us really well.
I haven't repeated the long and complicated survey that I did when we first were about to get the boat, factoring in cost, access, length of drive to get there, waiting list, the sort of sailing you can do from it, and a bit of personal prejudice. Bridgemarsh came out top, followed by Blackwater. We've not regretted it!
I haven't repeated the long and complicated survey that I did when we first were about to get the boat, factoring in cost, access, length of drive to get there, waiting list, the sort of sailing you can do from it, and a bit of personal prejudice. Bridgemarsh came out top, followed by Blackwater. We've not regretted it!
Lucky Duck
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£211/m a year certainly seems steep given tidal access will be around two hours either side of High Water and there are probably more attractive places to keep the boat in terms of shore side facilities.
I used to keep my first boat on one of thier swinging moorings which had better tidal access (three of four hours either side of HW) and was more sheltered than a mooring at Marconi or Stone. At the time it cost in the region of £500 a year including hard standing.
FullCircle
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I am considering a move to Paglesham for next year. Very tempted indeed. Especially as we live less than 4 miles away, and now have a very sound dinghy which we can also join in the racing,a bit.
Fire99
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I think yachts with larger keels will find the place challenging. I used to get about 2 hours either side of high water with a planing hull.
My two boats at 'Blackwater' were both MOBOs but, speak as you find and, to this day, i've not found many more friendly or helpful places. My first boat (a little Norman 18) was there and Buffer was extremely helpful, giving me pointers on everything from how to set mooring ropes with springs to not using polyprop etc.
This isn't a slug-match with Bridgemarsh. When I made enquiries there, Biff was a very helpful & friendly chap too, but i'm a River Blackwater boy. In all honestly, I prefer it to the Crouch.
One thing to consider regarding water access. Tollesbury is very popular but with its cill, you get similar tidal restriction to 'Blackwater' but that doesn't put off the punters.
My two boats at 'Blackwater' were both MOBOs but, speak as you find and, to this day, i've not found many more friendly or helpful places. My first boat (a little Norman 18) was there and Buffer was extremely helpful, giving me pointers on everything from how to set mooring ropes with springs to not using polyprop etc.
This isn't a slug-match with Bridgemarsh. When I made enquiries there, Biff was a very helpful & friendly chap too, but i'm a River Blackwater boy. In all honestly, I prefer it to the Crouch.
One thing to consider regarding water access. Tollesbury is very popular but with its cill, you get similar tidal restriction to 'Blackwater' but that doesn't put off the punters.
Cobra
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Just as a matter of absolute disinterest (I hate marinas!) Brightlingsea Marina is currently charging £230/m INCLUSIVE of VAT for 2011.
OK, it is only half tide, but it does have a sill and unlike Blackwater you do stay afloat, and then there is only a short walk up Tower Street to 'The Raj' (IMHO and as a local, a FAR better Indian than the waterside 'Kovalam')...
But hey, why am I bothered, I much prefer my nice quiet mooring away from all the noise up by the hard!
OK, it is only half tide, but it does have a sill and unlike Blackwater you do stay afloat, and then there is only a short walk up Tower Street to 'The Raj' (IMHO and as a local, a FAR better Indian than the waterside 'Kovalam')...
But hey, why am I bothered, I much prefer my nice quiet mooring away from all the noise up by the hard!
Fire99
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I spent a really nice winter, last year on the inside of South Pontoon in the creek. The 'Marina' in front of 'Cell Block H' has absolutely no appeal to me what so ever. Just a flamin' eye-sore.
Cobra
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I can only agree...but IMHO the same can be said for the vast majority of marinas!
Yes, inside of South is not bad, but for REAL peace and quiet, it has to be the White pontoons!!
Fire99
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Are they further down the creek? I took a trundle down in the tender earlier in the year and saw another pontoon a few hundred yards further into the back of beyond.
Regarding Marinas, yeah i'd tend to agree but Brightlingsea, with that dodgy development looming over, is one of the worst IMO.
Tollesbury, on G Pontoon, I found rather quaint. Well it struck a good balance between natural and convenient. Just wish it didn't have the cill and nature could fill the creek faster.
Cobra
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Yes...those are the White Pontoons! Very peaceful down there, no rafting up, very little traffic but all with the benefit of having something solid to moor up to (SWMBO is averse to swinging moorings for some odd reason!)Are they further down the creek? I took a trundle down in the tender earlier in the year and saw another pontoon a few hundred yards further into the back of beyond.
Yes...bets are currently being taken as to a) if it will ever get finished and b) how long before it becomes an up market ghetto!
Tollesbury must have some plus points...just cannot think of any at present!!Tollesbury, on G Pontoon, I found rather quaint. Well it struck a good balance between natural and convenient. Just wish it didn't have the cill and nature could fill the creek faster.
Athene V30
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Tollesbury must have some plus points...just cannot think of any at present!!
The resturant was good when I last ate there in May 2008
FullCircle
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Our secretary here at work ate there last Sunday and really enjoyed it.
Fire99
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I ate there a year or so ago and it was smashing. Their buffet breakfast on a Sunday morning was, putting it mildly, bloody smashing.
Fire99
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Yes...those are the White Pontoons! Very peaceful down there, no rafting up, very little traffic but all with the benefit of having something solid to moor up to (SWMBO is averse to swinging moorings for some odd reason!)
Yes...bets are currently being taken as to a) if it will ever get finished and b) how long before it becomes an up market ghetto!
Tollesbury must have some plus points...just cannot think of any at present!!
It looks a really nice place to spend time down on the 'white pontoons'. I could quite happily get my deluxe £3.99 bbq out and have a little lunch there.
Regarding the flats (which let's face it, that's what they are), i'd best not get on my soap box. My guess is it'll take a good 5 years to complete and then 'lash-up' springs to mind and they'll be sold off very cheap. Unless the council has some 'affordable housing' scheme going on.
Re: Tollesbury, I'm sensing a Marina man we will not be making of you.