Flizzaff
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I look forward to sail from Sweden to your country. I wonder how much money I have to pay in, specially britains east coast, guest harbours?
Flizzaff.
Flizzaff.
How much money for guesting harbours?
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Phoenix of Hamble
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What size boat?
Flizzaff
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Its an Albin Vega 27 foot or 8,25 meters. And maybe a yawl about 11 meters.
Phoenix of Hamble
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Between £15 and £28 typically for the yawl and between £12 and £23 typically for the Vega depending on where you go. You'll pay more for the busier areas like the Orwell and Crouch, less elsewhere.
Lots and lots of very nice free anchorages too!
Lots and lots of very nice free anchorages too!
Flizzaff
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Please tell me where I can get information about the free harbours!
Phoenix of Hamble
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Besides buying the book 'East Coast Rivers', which is a real 'must have' for finding East Coast anchorages, ask on here!
If you give us an idea of which parts of the east coast you would like to visit there are many on here that can provide details of lots and lots of very nice anchorages...
As a starter to whet your appetite.... if you head in towards the River Orwell, there is Walton Backwaters to Port of the Harwich entrance.... in here are two delightful anchorages, at either Stone point or Hamford Water, both beautifully sheltered from any wind direction.
If you give us an idea of which parts of the east coast you would like to visit there are many on here that can provide details of lots and lots of very nice anchorages...
As a starter to whet your appetite.... if you head in towards the River Orwell, there is Walton Backwaters to Port of the Harwich entrance.... in here are two delightful anchorages, at either Stone point or Hamford Water, both beautifully sheltered from any wind direction.
CPD
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Pyefleet Creek, NW of Brightlingsea. A free anchorage, one of the best. But dont tell anyone /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Cantata
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Besides buying the book 'East Coast Rivers', which is a real 'must have' for finding East Coast anchorages,..............
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Just to slightly disagree, my advice is not to buy 'East Coast Rivers', which is years out of date; instead, buy 'East Coast Pilot' which is an altogether better and much more recent book and which is regularly updated via a website.
I'm a great fan of this book, it's written by people who really know the area, and it shows.
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Besides buying the book 'East Coast Rivers', which is a real 'must have' for finding East Coast anchorages,..............
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Just to slightly disagree, my advice is not to buy 'East Coast Rivers', which is years out of date; instead, buy 'East Coast Pilot' which is an altogether better and much more recent book and which is regularly updated via a website.
I'm a great fan of this book, it's written by people who really know the area, and it shows.
Phoenix of Hamble
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Haven't tried that one yet!
But if its half as good as East Coast Rivers, then worth buying
But if its half as good as East Coast Rivers, then worth buying
phatcat1
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Would agree on the East Coast Pilot. (Jarman/Cooper/Holness)
much more user friendly that the EC Rivers.
much more user friendly that the EC Rivers.
caol
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Would agree on the East Coast Pilot. (Jarman/Cooper/Holness)
much more user friendly that the EC Rivers.
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Another vote for East Coast Pilot. It also has a website with constant updates. East Coast rivers really hasn't been kept up to date recently. It's quite a nice into but not nearly such a good pilot.
As far as free harbours are concerned - do bring a dinghy (some continental yachtsmen don't) We don't have many harbours where you can lie afloat because of the tides and configuration of the coast. You can in marinas, but they will always charge.
It is normal to anchor and I don't know anywhere you will be charged for doing so. Be aware, however, that you may not be able to get ashore except at or near high water. Look in the pilot for more information.
There are also various places where you can pick up a mooring for free. Mostly you will not be charged for private moorings, but you may get turned off at any time. Never leave the boat unattended on a private mooring (assume they all are unless you know otherwise)
Apart from the many places to anchor, here are some places where you will not be charged:
Ramsholt on the Deben. The harbourmaster will usually be able to find you a mooring and there will be no charge. Instructions to locate him in the pilot.
West Mersea. Pick up a mooring in "the quarters" - the outer moorings at the entrance to the creeks and call the West Mersea Yacht Club boatman (YC1) He can usually tell you if you can stay there or, if not, point you to a mooring where you can. I have not been charged there and the boat service ashore is free.
Tollesbury marina moorings at the entrance to Woodrolfe Creek. Really for boats waiting for the tide to enter the marina, so there may be a raft, but usually unoccupied at other times and during the week. Buoys are marked "marina"
Pontoon at Harwich. Free during the day, but you pay if you stay overnight. Not expensive, though. Very choppy because of ferry traffic passing, so if you stay long, go on the inside, which is calmer.
Hollowshore at the junction between Faversham Creek and Oare Creek. Just a boatyard and a pub. Call ahead for permission. You will lie alongside and take the ground. You won't be asked to pay, but it may be suggested that you leave something behind the bar in the pub "for the lads".
Lawling Creek on the Blackwater. Big yellow moorings, mostly on the west side. Good place if one is free and I have never been asked to pay.
There are probably other places that others will suggest. But if you are willing to anchor, you will never have to pay. If you are going into a marina simply for a shopping trip or water etc. tell them - there will be a small charge, but not as for overnight, except, possibly, on the Orwell.
Would agree on the East Coast Pilot. (Jarman/Cooper/Holness)
much more user friendly that the EC Rivers.
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Another vote for East Coast Pilot. It also has a website with constant updates. East Coast rivers really hasn't been kept up to date recently. It's quite a nice into but not nearly such a good pilot.
As far as free harbours are concerned - do bring a dinghy (some continental yachtsmen don't) We don't have many harbours where you can lie afloat because of the tides and configuration of the coast. You can in marinas, but they will always charge.
It is normal to anchor and I don't know anywhere you will be charged for doing so. Be aware, however, that you may not be able to get ashore except at or near high water. Look in the pilot for more information.
There are also various places where you can pick up a mooring for free. Mostly you will not be charged for private moorings, but you may get turned off at any time. Never leave the boat unattended on a private mooring (assume they all are unless you know otherwise)
Apart from the many places to anchor, here are some places where you will not be charged:
Ramsholt on the Deben. The harbourmaster will usually be able to find you a mooring and there will be no charge. Instructions to locate him in the pilot.
West Mersea. Pick up a mooring in "the quarters" - the outer moorings at the entrance to the creeks and call the West Mersea Yacht Club boatman (YC1) He can usually tell you if you can stay there or, if not, point you to a mooring where you can. I have not been charged there and the boat service ashore is free.
Tollesbury marina moorings at the entrance to Woodrolfe Creek. Really for boats waiting for the tide to enter the marina, so there may be a raft, but usually unoccupied at other times and during the week. Buoys are marked "marina"
Pontoon at Harwich. Free during the day, but you pay if you stay overnight. Not expensive, though. Very choppy because of ferry traffic passing, so if you stay long, go on the inside, which is calmer.
Hollowshore at the junction between Faversham Creek and Oare Creek. Just a boatyard and a pub. Call ahead for permission. You will lie alongside and take the ground. You won't be asked to pay, but it may be suggested that you leave something behind the bar in the pub "for the lads".
Lawling Creek on the Blackwater. Big yellow moorings, mostly on the west side. Good place if one is free and I have never been asked to pay.
There are probably other places that others will suggest. But if you are willing to anchor, you will never have to pay. If you are going into a marina simply for a shopping trip or water etc. tell them - there will be a small charge, but not as for overnight, except, possibly, on the Orwell.
Cantata
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Would agree on the East Coast Pilot. (Jarman/Cooper/Holness)
much more user friendly that the EC Rivers.
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Another vote for East Coast Pilot.
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Actually I know Garth Cooper a bit, and I heard they are doing a second edition which will come out at the Boat Show (the one at Excel). He said the first edition had almost sold out.
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Would agree on the East Coast Pilot. (Jarman/Cooper/Holness)
much more user friendly that the EC Rivers.
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Another vote for East Coast Pilot.
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Actually I know Garth Cooper a bit, and I heard they are doing a second edition which will come out at the Boat Show (the one at Excel). He said the first edition had almost sold out.
D3B
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I think i know someone who has a copy /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
ex-Gladys
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East Coast pilot is far superior to ECR, they publish updates on their website for one.
johnalison
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re Pyefleet; don't pick up a mooring or you will be charged. It's a fine spot, but not always comfortable in an easterly (i.e. from-the-east) wind. Nearby Brightlingsea is not free but has good pontoons (dinghy needed) and shopping nearby for less than £10.
It is common to visit yacht clubs in the area as a visitor. All provide drinks (sometimes only weekends) and many have showers available and some have moorings.
It is common to visit yacht clubs in the area as a visitor. All provide drinks (sometimes only weekends) and many have showers available and some have moorings.
Marmalade
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You will always find a free buoy at Marconi SC on the Blackwater - see our website at www.marconi-sc.org.uk for direction. Free = available and no charge. Bar open at weekends.
Simon
Simon