First time and places to visit - south coast

[TwoStroke]

Fisrt time out Saturday morning in Popeye. Made sure all the electronics worked then went to the fuelling pontoon. Had a shock when asked to fill her up. £120.00. Let's see how long that'll last.

Brilliant day getting used to her. Cruises well at 20 knts and touched 26knts. Did my first MOB when my cap blew off - all the powerboat training came in very handy. Surprised how much I remembered.

Turns out I may have a dodgy radio, had a converation with Brighton marina, they then tried to get back to me but never heard them - so getting that looked at this week, plus GPS not sending data to radio.

SWMBO had her first outing in the afternoon. It was a liitle rougher than the morning - but no feeling sea sick. YES! So no excuses now. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. My friends have now booked me up for the next 4 weeks. I have now caught the bug and SWMBO too!

Am now looking for places to visit along the south coast, within an hour of Brighton. Any suggestions from the forum?

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[Renegade_Master]

Eastbourne thats about it 23nm, 24 hrs lock, Asda and some restaurants.
Forget Littlehampton (14nm) unless you like being limited by 2.5hrs either side of HW, though Town Quay is I believe cheap to moor and they have a fun fare

Portsmouth about 54 nm so at least two hrs. Oh and France 65nm

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[tcm]

Re: Gatwick

Now that suimmer is almost over, you could put the boat in the med and have a jolly time in warm sea with lots to see within 3 miles, instead of um, not very much within 30 miles, as at Brighton. BUT i hope you have fun.

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[TwoStroke]

Re: Gatwick

What do you mean summer is almost over - it's only just beginning. Have thought about the med - but really need something closer to home to gain the experience.

Looks like Portsmouth then.

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[DPH]

That's the problem with Brighton, not many places close to visit whereas the Solent offers numerous within easy reach. Unless you get a really perfect weekend I don't think you'll enjoy a long trip to Portsmouth.

A) It will be 3 hours of bumping
B) It'll cost you a fortune in petrol
C) You'll be worried about the weather for the return trip.

I'd suggest you invest in a trailer and come over to the solent for weekends.

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