Sixpence
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Brightlingsea with a 2M draught?
- Thread starter Sy-Revolution
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Marmalade
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We draw 2m and have no probs on the visitors' pontoon - even half way up. There's zip under the keel at LW but enough around us so we don't fall over. I usually leave when I've got 1m under the keel on the pontoon - usually registers about 0.7 across the bar.
By the way - the deeper water seems to be to the west of the leading marks - anyone else found this?
Simon
By the way - the deeper water seems to be to the west of the leading marks - anyone else found this?
Simon
eastcoastbernie
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And so much prettier /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Do I get any brownie points Bernie ? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
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ZILLIONS!!!!
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Athene V30
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Simon
I do a bit of a meander on my way in / out when water is tight loosely based on the leading marks going off track away from the sand banks each side by the port and stbd buoys.
I do a bit of a meander on my way in / out when water is tight loosely based on the leading marks going off track away from the sand banks each side by the port and stbd buoys.
stevebrassett
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The procedure is to aim for the cardinal off Blackman's Tower. They've put in a new tide gauge which you leave to starboard (I think).
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Yes, this nearly caught me out last time I visited. I was happily leaving the tide gauge to port thinking it was the cardinal, when I glanced at the depth finder. Oopsie! Quick turn to port and a closer look at the tide gauge - "Ah, the cardinal is over there...".
The procedure is to aim for the cardinal off Blackman's Tower. They've put in a new tide gauge which you leave to starboard (I think).
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Yes, this nearly caught me out last time I visited. I was happily leaving the tide gauge to port thinking it was the cardinal, when I glanced at the depth finder. Oopsie! Quick turn to port and a closer look at the tide gauge - "Ah, the cardinal is over there...".
Sy-Revolution
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Hi Folkz,
Thanks again for the tips. Had a great couple of days sailing, perfect weather too. Brightlingsea and HM just as promised.
Except.....................
No one warned me about the Brightlingsea monster!
Took a few of photos of other peoples boats too (a Rassy, sail No. 325, Piranha, & Chimo), They're on http://www.yourboatpix.co.uk in case you're interested......
Thanks again for the tips. Had a great couple of days sailing, perfect weather too. Brightlingsea and HM just as promised.
Except.....................
No one warned me about the Brightlingsea monster!
Took a few of photos of other peoples boats too (a Rassy, sail No. 325, Piranha, & Chimo), They're on http://www.yourboatpix.co.uk in case you're interested......
MikeBz
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You obviously stopped by Brightlingsea Sailing Club!
Sy-Revolution
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Indeed we did, building sand beach included!