ianc1200
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Petra Potasse, the owner of this Dutch sailing barge put this video on YouTube, I thought it might be useful for those who haven't been into the pond to see how to enter.
Dutch barge entering Walton Backwaters pond
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tillergirl
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Loved it. Petra's dog reminds me of Gladys stalking around on the bow of Sea Dog. 
ex-Gladys
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That's the thanks I get for all those survey trips, fuel forays etc this season to help the poor old boy out!Loved it. Petra's dog reminds me of Gladys stalking around on the bow of Sea Dog.
shanemax
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What the video does not show is the whole area, except "the pond" dries out to all mud. The joy of "the pond" is you are a five minute walk from Walton town and pier. I have not stayed there for a year or so but when i last stayed there for a week the longer you stayed the more the daily charge came down.. Its worth a visit if only to see the hand crank water barrier in action. If you look at the entrance you will wonder how a barge got in.
ianc1200
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Loved it. Petra's dog reminds me of Gladys stalking around on the bow of Sea Dog.
The dog is called Bosun. There's a cat on board as well.
tillergirl
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I called Gladys ........ best not! I have found he responds to tea and ginger cake.
ex-Gladys
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Now you're talking!
westernman
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Plum
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Current details and prices are here The Basin — Walton Yacht Basin
Here is what it looks like at low water
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shanemax
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For those who do not know this area, or for those with poor eyesight (like me) the rather small pond is behind the club slightly to the left. The sea is just beyond the houses in the same direction and the town which has a long pier is a 4-5 minute walk away. I think this is an excellent, award winning photo. Well done plum.
shanemax
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And just to add, if you use "the pond" ( which I have several times) you get the use of the club which is 10/10, with a lovely bar/restaurant,, and the best shower rooms you will find any where plus a friendly greeting.
Plum
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Agree it is a great photo but I did not produce it. Found it online a few years ago and can't now find the owner to credit him/her.
There are some good photos here Walton and Frinton Yacht Club
And there is a good video here Getting Here & Map — Walton and Frinton Yacht Club
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pks1702
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The Pond has gone all modern since I was last there (it was 10 years or so ago) floating pontoons!
Where have the mooring balls gone that allowed East Coast Mediterranean mooring
Where have the mooring balls gone that allowed East Coast Mediterranean mooring
Cantata
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Ahem, it was my photo, taken recently, I posted it on here somewhere a few weeks ago.
nortada
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I have 2 boats at the club, one in the pond and the other outside on the mud.
From the positions of my boat I can confirm that this picture was taken summer/autumn 2022, sometime after mid August.
Little or nothing has changed since.
Whilst the video is excellent, you will need a bit more water to get into the pond.
Seem to recall the gate into the pond is opened, by request, at about 3m above chart datum on the Harwich Tide Guage.
From the positions of my boat I can confirm that this picture was taken summer/autumn 2022, sometime after mid August.
Little or nothing has changed since.
Whilst the video is excellent, you will need a bit more water to get into the pond.
Seem to recall the gate into the pond is opened, by request, at about 3m above chart datum on the Harwich Tide Guage.
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Cantata
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Good spot! I thought it was one of this year's pics, Actually 12th July last year, at 1711 to be precise. I'm standing on the left-hand slipway. That one's taken with quite an elderly drone.
Plum
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Thank you
shanemax
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Can your elderly drone drop hand grenades on bothersome jet skis.
nortada
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we don’t have any jet skis at Walton bothersome or otherwise but we do have a thriving paddle board and canoe sections and wild swimming (well supported by the club’s excellent changing and shower facilities) for those who feel brave enough.