Deben Bar

[PeterR]

Crossing the Deben Bar has always been a source of concern, even to locals, particularly at the start of a new season. This year I had an unusually stressful crossing immediately after launching when the actual depth of water turned out to be 0.7 metres less than I had predicted leaving a clearance of only 0.4 metres on quite a bumpy day.

My video of the original crossing is at https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pj9-E5p3hj4
However, readers may find the video of my investigation as to what went wrong more interesting, particularly if they have any intention of visiting the Deben this season.

To see the detail click on the Youtube symbol to view in full screen

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Very interesting the Deben and Alde entrances were always interesting and focused ones attention. Perhaps the thread would be better located on the East Coast forum.:encouragement:

 

[Scotsailor]

. Perhaps the thread would be better located on the East Coast forum.:encouragement:

The Original Poster obviously forgot that this is the Solent forum

 

[Leighb]

He had already posted on the East Coast forum. Perhaps felt it might be of interest to Southern sailors as the holiday season approaches.

 

[Tomahawk]

He had already posted on the East Coast forum. Perhaps felt it might be of interest to Southern sailors as the holiday season approaches.

What, namby pamby S Coasters sailing between the bud banks and hidden shoals of the Thames and East Coast? That will be the day..















Runs and hides

 

[sailorman]

What, namby pamby S Coasters sailing between the bud banks and hidden shoals of the Thames and East Coast? That will be the day..



Depths under a few feet too< Oh no they wouldnt dare try it











Runs and hides

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Despite spending a lot of my childhood in and on the Orwell and East coast when I eventually moved the boat there from the South West I found the sailing quite disappointing and if I hadn't been forced into retirement would have moved back to the South West.

 

[rgarside]

Information on a further factor to be considered in arriving at depths relative to chart datum can be found at:-
http://www.ntslf.org/storm-surges/latest-surge-forecast?port=Felixstowe

Also, if you can record time, position and depth the data can be sent to Teamsurv to help build up a better picture in areas where surveys are less frequent. [https://www.teamsurv.com]