Christchurch to Chichester -

[Greenheart]

Faced with sailing up to Cowes against the tide, weren't you tempted to go south round St Catherine's Point, to see the island's lovely steep, wooded south-east side?

Still wondering! It's very pretty down that way - but not so many boats there. Hopefully you'll video a Wight circumnavigation before leaving for the north?

 

[dylanwinter]

Still wondering! It's very pretty down that way - but not so many boats there. Hopefully you'll video a Wight circumnavigation before leaving for the north?

nope

 

[Greenheart]

That is very unfortunate. All that you like least about the over-population of the Solent, disappears to the south, leaving fabulous dramatic scenery off Ventnor, St Boniface, etc.

 

[dylanwinter]

That is very unfortunate. All that you like least about the over-population of the Solent, disappears to the south, leaving fabulous dramatic scenery off Ventnor, St Boniface, etc.

run out of time

i shall have a look next time - or perhaps you would like to make a film there Dan

 

[Greenheart]

That thought crossed my own mind in the last ten minutes, thank you! I can't vouch for its quality in advance - or even basic watchability, taken as it will be, from a sprightly sailing dinghy by a rather pessimistic crew, or by a head-camera. Nice places down there though, with an almost Mediterranean feel - wooded cliffs, rocky coves, fresh seafood.

 

[Boathook]

Nice film. I hope you enjoyed Christchurch. Where did you stay overnight, at CSC jetty or at anchor?

 

[dylanwinter]

Nice film. I hope you enjoyed Christchurch. Where did you stay overnight, at CSC jetty or at anchor?

I stayed on the wall by the club - brilliant place to stay if anyone fancies it

good showers, good food in the club, lovely town

http://www.keepturningleft.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/chritschurch.jpg

 

[rwoofer]

If you happen to do that again, I always found it much better to go through the North Channel, where you can even catch some eddies and then go up the solent on the North side where the tide is weaker than the southern side.

 

[dylanwinter]

If you happen to do that again, I always found it much better to go through the North Channel, where you can even catch some eddies and then go up the solent on the North side where the tide is weaker than the southern side.

aha

I came via the North channel and wanted to see the other side

tourist in the solent

D

 

[Twister_Ken]

If you happen to do that again, I always found it much better to go through the North Channel, where you can even catch some eddies and then go up the solent on the North side where the tide is weaker than the southern side.

+1. Exactly what I was thinking - what on earth is Dylan doing over there? Always a chance of wind failure under the lee of the Island as well.

 

[SteveSarabande]

+1. Exactly what I was thinking - what on earth is Dylan doing over there? Always a chance of wind failure under the lee of the Island as well.

It's called exploring.

 

[l'escargot]

+1. Exactly what I was thinking - what on earth is Dylan doing over there? Always a chance of wind failure under the lee of the Island as well.

I did like the optimism of the tide slackening once past Fort Victoria though...

 

[dylanwinter]

I did like the optimism of the tide slackening once past Fort Victoria though...

I have always found optimism and ignorance to be fine sailing companions

the solent tides are a mystery to me

I sailed from Chich to Newton Creek - 12 hours with the tide against me the whole way

how the heck does that happen?

you can see why it is such a magnificent area for keel boat racing - intrigueing tides, weird winds and you can never get lost

I love the place - but I do not think it will be where I shall end my sailing days despite the company of some truly lovely blokes

D

 

[l'escargot]

I have always found optimism and ignorance to be fine sailing companions

the solent tides are a mystery to me

I sailed from Chich to Newton Creek - 12 hours with the tide against me the whole way

how the heck does that happen?

you can see why it is such a magnificent area for keel boat racing - intrigueing tides, weird winds and you can never get lost

I love the place - but I do not think it will be where I shall end my sailing days despite the company of some truly lovely blokes

D

The tides are one of the wonderful things about the Solent. Short distances apart you can find them going in opposite directions - the winds too sometimes, especially down the western end. Don't worry though, they are a mystery to the majority of people who boat in the Solent as well, that it is why the racers put such a high value on navigator/tacticians.

 

[capnsensible]

It's called exploring.

And the Lord said 'Let there be Tide Stream Atlases'.

Lo! Joy was bought to the hearts of Solent Sailors who then followed the Right Path.

 

[dylanwinter]

And the Lord said 'Let there be Tide Stream Atlases'.

Lo! Joy was bought to the hearts of Solent Sailors who then followed the Right Path.

there is one on the boat.....

but I was in no rush

eventually the tide would turn

and watching that mass of water boiling over the ledges was a wonderful thing to see

I learned and experienced a lot that day

 

[capnsensible]

it looks the same when you are going with it

but being in no rush

is a very pleasant place to be

 

[dylanwinter]

it looks the same when you are going with it

but being in no rush

is a very pleasant place to be

but to feel that moment of hesitation with the current rushing against me and then the sudden release as the current slackened over the deeper water.

very nice

D

 

[capnsensible]

sounds a bit

rude

:ambivalence:

 

[l'escargot]

but to feel that moment of hesitation with the current rushing against me and then the sudden release as the current slackened over the deeper water.

very nice

D

That's unusual. Within the Solent the current usually strengthens in the deep water and slackens in the shallows. Hence the hugging of the coastline to fight a foul tide.