Gibratar: which marina?

[Carolwildbird]

Thanks for all this.

You all have me fretting about boat damage now... but needs must and we are booked in to Marina Bay from Friday of this week for a couple of weeks. We've had our first practice at med mooring (stern to- have to get dog on and off!) in Ceuta where we are now.

Praying for good weather... )

 

[capnsensible]

Light to moderate westerlies forecast so far, rain should end Thursday!

Top tip before leaving Ceuta- butane in the 907 size cylinders is only 6 euros at the diesel dock, cheapest anywhere around here.

Avagood trip.

 

[Carolwildbird]

Light to moderate westerlies my foot. We just had a horrid night here in ceuta.. unexpectedly (ads far i was concerned - but missed the late spanish met warning) gusting to 60 knots (don't trust windfuinder and windguru!). A couple of boats with quite some damage... fortunately only minor damage to us (another bit of toerail missing .. arghhh).

Thanks for the tip re. butane- will go and see if a bottle is the right size for my locker.. we're lliving on camping gas at the mo.

 

[capnsensible]

Um, that was the forecast for Friday.....and largely still is, maybe an odd shower very early morning.

Have you seen the forecast posted outside the marina office? They sometimes need a prod to get the latest.

Also listen VHF channel 10 Even hour UTC + 15 mins. All ships call on 16 first, often a bit late if traffic working. Normally good reception in Ceuta.

Happy intercontinental sailing!

 

[Bassplayer]

Hi from a new member to the forum. This thread has scared me a bit! I am coming to Gibraltar on Sunday/Monday to look at a boat in Queensway Marina.... hope it isn't damaged! Like the sound of an Indian though. I am staying in the Bristol Hotel nearby so any advise now and when I am there would be great.

 

[capnsensible]

Don't worry! Its winter in North Europe, no worse here than anywhere else and often better.

Worth a look up the High street for low duty swag.

Enjoy your stay and good luck with the boat

 

[Bassplayer]

Thanks. Any recommendations for eateries? Non meat eater! What is the situation like for chandlers etc? Any other advice? Buy you a drink?!!

 

[capnsensible]

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