Chepstow, Old Bridge and Pool

[TwoHooter]

I once saw a yacht moored in the Pool below Chepstow castle, just upstream of the Old Bridge, so I know it can be done! Is there anyone on here with knowledge of the Wye?

 

[Rafal]

Hi, I live in Chepstow. There are boats moor downstream Old Bridge. Are we talking about the same place?

 

[TwoHooter]

Thanks for replying. I'm referring to upstream of the Old Bridge. In the pool below the castle walls.
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[Rafal]

If you give me few days, I can ask people from my boat club. We are 1mile from this place. Btw, do you mean anchoring or tide to bank?

 

[TwoHooter]

Thanks. I believe our boat will pass under Old Bridge at Low Water Neaps. I would like to anchor below the Castle for a day or two, then make a passage to Tintern. We draw 1.6m and our air draft is approximately 8.5m, we made some changes and I have to re-measure to get the exact dimension. No deadline for this, just putting together a plan for a return visit to the area. We live at Coleford, the boat is currently in Plymouth but we cruise extensively in UK waters and enjoy exploring estuarial waters and rivers.

 

[graham]

There used to be a catamaran moored several miles up the river. It was constantly broadcasting AIS which looked a bit odd so far inland.

 

[TwoHooter]

There used to be a catamaran moored several miles up the river. It was constantly broadcasting AIS which looked a bit odd so far inland.

Thanks, last time we walked the river it was still there, beached on the Welsh side.