Harwich Powerboatfest 31/7-1/8

[Cantata]

Yesterday we posted a brief note on ECP about restrictions in Dovercourt Bay during this powerboat festival. The HHA have just published a NtM about this today, and we've added it to the notice on the site.
Short cut is http://www.eastcoastpilot.com/harwich_powerboats.pdf
The Pye End area looks to be an exciting place...

 

[Lucky Duck]

Advanced notice is now being included in the Coastguard's routine broadcasts. Crossing the Wallet Spitway at the same time as the 100 mph + racing boats might be exciting

 

[Leighb]

Advanced notice is now being included in the Coastguard's routine broadcasts. Crossing the Wallet Spitway at the same time as the 100 mph + racing boats might be exciting

The NTM does not show the courses going anywhere near the Wallet Spitway. Nearest mark is Medusa. I would want to keep well clear of the area during the times mentoned though.

 

[sailorman]

The NTM does not show the courses going anywhere near the Wallet Spitway. Nearest mark is Medusa. I would want to keep well clear of the area during the times mentoned though.

So we come out of HH & want to go up the Wallet is this Via the Cork Bn that w/e.
Kin pwr boats

 

[PaulGooch]

So we come out of HH & want to go up the Wallet is this Via the Cork Bn that w/e.
Kin pwr boats

Power boats have been giving way to you all year, so i don't suppose it'll kill you to avoid a small area of the Worlds seas for a few hours here and there, on a single weekend, once a year

 

[sailorman]

Power boats have been giving way to you all year, so i don't suppose it'll kill you to avoid a small area of the Worlds seas for a few hours here and there, on a single weekend, once a year

send em out round the Gabbard

 

[PaulGooch]

send em out round the Gabbard

Nooooooooo, we'll be fishin out there

 

[Lucky Duck]

The NTM does not show the courses going anywhere near the Wallet Spitway. Nearest mark is Medusa.

There is an 'offshore' race also being run which ultimately goes down to the North Foreland and back.

 

[FullCircle]

Well I am looking for a ride out to spectate, as my fine craft has a leaky water pump at the moment, amy or may not be fixed by then.

Anyone going out to anchor off for the day?

 

[PaulGooch]

Well I am looking for a ride out to spectate, as my fine craft has a leaky water pump at the moment, amy or may not be fixed by then.

Anyone going out to anchor off for the day?

We plan to anchor up and watch one days racing. It should be an interesting watch, from a privileged position.

We'll be fishing on the other day (weather permitting).

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

i'm off to North Foreland.... better keep me eyes open!

 

[Leighb]

There is an 'offshore' race also being run which ultimately goes down to the North Foreland and back.

Thanks, I did not see that mentioned in the NTM though, where are the details so one knows when to avoid that area as well?

 

[Lucky Duck]

Thanks, I did not see that mentioned in the NTM though, where are the details so one knows when to avoid that area as well?

I don't think it is mentioned in the NTM.

In the earlier thread on this subject there was link to the whatever the motorboat equiverlent of sailing instructions are. There is a chart in that document showing thier route. The Coastguard broadcasts also give a brief descripition of their course as well.

 

[CPD]

I will have been gone a week by the time this happens which is a shame really, as dropping the hook and watching with a beer sounds like a good afternoon plan to me !.

 

[PaulGooch]

From tother thread, courtesy Stefan_R : http://www.boatmad.com/SEPA/harwich-competitor-information/harwich-final-race-instructions.pdf

Pages 17 and 18 refer to the "Marathon".

 

[Leighb]

125 miles. That is quite a course!! I suppose they will finish it in a couple of hours or so

 

[PaulGooch]

125 miles. That is quite a course!! I suppose they will finish it in a couple of hours or so

Don't suppose it'll take long. My back will be happy just watching

 

[OLLIE45]

What time does the marathon 125 miler start??
Anybody care for a guess what time the first of the bunch will be coming past Mersea?

 

[Leighb]

What time does the marathon 125 miler start??
Anybody care for a guess what time the first of the bunch will be coming past Mersea?

Start is 11-30, no idea how quick they are though.

 

[PaulGooch]

Not sure if it applies to the marathon boats, but some are 90 mph