Colwell Bay on monday bank Holiday May

[powerskipper]

Hi was going to show a whole load of pic , but can't get it to work, so there is a link to an Alban on facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2238828322810791.1073741856.100000509344790&type=1&l=5e46bda737

 

[slipknot]

Thanks for the pics, that was me anchored next to you. Nice, spot. Plenty of action!

 

[[165042]]

I was on Hurst beach having a BBQ :encouragement:

 

[powerskipper]

Ah your where the nice sailing boat that moved over , was a very funny wind and tide in there that day. I tried to take a picture of your whole boat but was to close.

 

[andy59]

You got us :encouragement: , the P42 behind you .

 

[slipknot]

Ah your where the nice sailing boat that moved over , was a very funny wind and tide in there that day.

Yep, that’s me. Can’t seem to open the album to see all the photos though. Be nice to see them as I don’t usually have as high a view as you ;-)

 

[z1ppy]

nice pictures. hopefully there is a few more sunny days for if we eventually get back on the water!

 

[powerskipper]

Good its nice to see pic of your boat , If you want copy's just say.

 

[powerskipper]

Try these.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2239219309438359&l=6469da5b7d

 

[Firefly625]

I spot Albafar, the unusual old Broom, I know it very well.....

 

[stelican]

Thats a Broom Solent marketed and sold by B A Peters the Fairline agent back in the early eighties

 

[Dorset Dan]

How is the holding in Colwell Bay? I am planning to take some friends there, to The Hut, in a couple of weeks time and I am always nervous about leaving my boat unattended at anchor. I know that here is a water taxi to and from shore - do these guys keep an eye on customers boats? I assume that there are no mooring buoys available?

Any advice gratefully received.

 

[andy59]

No mooring buoys available, but holding is good ( clay ) . Drop the hook on a transit between the road next to the hut and Hurst lighthouse but be aware of the shoals to the east and west close in . Its a great place enjoy :encouragement:.

 

[[165042]]

No mooring buoys available, but holding is good ( clay ) . Drop the hook on a transit between the road next to the hut and Hurst lighthouse but be aware of the shoals to the east and west close in . Its a great place enjoy :encouragement:.

I was say holding is OK depending on your anchor. I've broken loose twice after the tide has turned and had to get the tender out to re-set it.

 

[powerskipper]

Its good, make allowance for tide change over the time you are there. I tend to put a WP on GPS when I drop anchor and another when she settles. Its fun to dine and just watch your boat.