I'm going to salcombe

[mtb]

I've brought a 26ft colvic which is a bilge keeler, it's sat idle for a few years so need to get it sorted and coast hop back to norfolk. Does anyone know of free moorings around salcombe incase I need to fix things.
I hate paying mooring fees ;-)

cheers
Mick

 

[VicS]

I've brought a 26ft colvic which is a bilge keeler, it's sat idle for a few years so need to get it sorted and coast hop back to norfolk. Does anyone know of free moorings around salcombe incase I need to fix things.
I hate paying mooring fees ;-)

cheers
Mick

Id not think the words "free" and "Salcombe" go together nor "free" and "mooring" for that matter.

 

[TiggerToo]

free moorings around salcombe .......
I hate paying mooring fees ;-)

...in a parallel universe, perhaps

 

[mtb]

I was hoping for local info

Or is there an area where I'd be able to anchore its only an," incase of ". I dont want to stay there

cheers
Mick

 

[VicS]

Or is there an area where I'd be able to anchore its only an," incase of ". I dont want to stay there

cheers
Mick

There are anchorages at Salcombe. You will still be charged. See the website for details

Also websites for other harbours you might want to use

 

[Seajet]

mtb,

I'm afraid Salcombe, nice though it is, must be the worst place possible for your purposes !

Where is your boat being launched ?

If she's in a seaworthy condition ( including being able to take unexpected bad weather ) I'd think somewhere in Plymouth, or Fowey would suit you; both these places have anchorages - obviously Plymouth is far bigger - and both have all the marine facilities you could need, while being serious sailing bases, not " have you got the latest dayglo Musto scarves in yet ?" !

You must ensure your ground tackle is up to the job, the stuff which came with the boat may not necessarily be adequate.

My knowledge is out of date re. cheap / free anchorages, so over to locals or those with more recent info'.

 

[jhr]

The harbour staff will be around for dues before your anchor even digs in

However, if the wind is in the right direction (i.e. from somewhere with a chunk of west in it) and not too strong, there is a sheltered anchorage at Starehole bay, just outside the estuary to the west, and I don't think the Harbourmaster's writ extends that far.

But it would be a temporary expedient at best.

 

[Danielmc]

Put into Salcombe for a couple of days several years ago to attend to an engine failure and wouldn't go back from choice. Getting rammed by drunk kids in daddy's Boston Whaler was the greatest danger, but there was little to recommend the town if I remember correctly - definitely fashion over function.

Might have changed...

 

[Dockhead]

Put into Salcombe for a couple of days several years ago to attend to an engine failure and wouldn't go back from choice. Getting rammed by drunk kids in daddy's Boston Whaler was the greatest danger, but there was little to recommend the town if I remember correctly - definitely fashion over function.

Might have changed...

An impression formed in a bad light. Salcombe is lovely. A fabulously protected harbour. Friendly harbourmasters. Wonderful artisan bakers and butchers onshore. An excellent waiting pontoon for water and provisions. It's simply not free -- that's all. Not the most horrible crime in my book.

 

[Koeketiene]

I've brought a 26ft colvic which is a bilge keeler, it's sat idle for a few years so need to get it sorted and coast hop back to norfolk. Does anyone know of free moorings around salcombe incase I need to fix things.
I hate paying mooring fees ;-)

cheers
Mick

Boat not been used for a couple of years and unknown to new owner.
Weather not exactly been great these last few years.
Salcombe to Norfolk is a long way to coast-hop in such a small craft.

If I were in your situation, I'd stick her on the back of a lorry.
Get her home in a day and tinker away at your leisure.
It's not as expensive as you might think and could be cheaper than what you would pay in marina fees if you had to leave her somewhere for a while because the weather's pants or you need to go back to work.

 

[[33964]]

An impression formed in a bad light. Salcombe is lovely. A fabulously protected harbour. Friendly harbourmasters. Wonderful artisan bakers and butchers onshore. An excellent waiting pontoon for water and provisions. It's simply not free -- that's all. Not the most horrible crime in my book.

But why not? My mum always said all the best things in life are free.

 

[photodog]

As mentioned... Starhole bay is outside the habour and offers shelter from the west and north... In gin clear water. But only in benign conditions as the swell enters and wash from the wterskiiers....

Here is a ittle tip though...

A you can dry out... (or for those who hve a lift keel.. ) Then if you go right up the estuary..... And turn to stbd at Halwell point and go up and around the corner into Frogmore creek... Stay to stbd and get up into the bit under Halwell wood.... So you cant be seen from the estuary.... Then you will probably escape the eyes of the harbour master... I have Never seen them go up past Halwell point into the creek.... ( Halwell point being the best anchorage in the estuary imho...good holding, and shore access...)

I always wish we had a lift keel to get up there... Its very peacefull and in lovely countryside.

 

[Seajet]

Boat not been used for a couple of years and unknown to new owner.
Weather not exactly been great these last few years.
Salcombe to Norfolk is a long way to coast-hop in such a small craft.

If I were in your situation, I'd stick her on the back of a lorry.
Get her home in a day and tinker away at your leisure.
It's not as expensive as you might think and could be cheaper than what you would pay in marina fees if you had to leave her somewhere for a while because the weather's pants or you need to go back to work.

I agree 100%

and mtb, with respect I suggest you get some sailing experience with a good school, people here will tell you the best in your area.

As for anchoring off Salcombe in Starehole Bay, google 'Herzogin Cecile' !!!

JHR did say it is a last resort sort of place in sheltered conditions...

At this stage of the season mtb, I think you'd be much better off having the boat lorried to your home or as nearby as possible to get work done before winter sets in, meanwhile grabbing experience on friends' or club / school boats.

 

[ribrage]

I agree 100%

and mtb, with respect I suggest you get some sailing experience with a good school, people here will tell you the best in your area.

As for anchoring off Salcombe in Starehole Bay, google 'Herzogin Cecile' !!!

JHR did say it is a last resort sort of place in sheltered conditions...

At this stage of the season mtb, I think you'd be much better off having the boat lorried to your home or as nearby as possible to get work done before winter sets in, meanwhile grabbing experience on friends' or club / school boats.

Does the OP say he hasn't sailed before ?

1287 posts on here would surely suggest hes been around for a while ?

His Bio says a lifetime messing on boats etc

He just says the boats new to him, why not ask for a sea check from the RNLI its a freebie and they could pointout any short comings in the kit on board the boat

They're right about Salcombe though its far from free and the advice on the truck isn't bad advice either , a truck ride for £300 is cheaper than a week in the solent in august that's for sure

 

[mtb]

well it always depends on whats there to start with

Does the OP say he hasn't sailed before ?

1287 posts on here would surely suggest hes been around for a while ?

His Bio says a lifetime messing on boats etc

He just says the boats new to him, why not ask for a sea check from the RNLI its a freebie and they could pointout any short comings in the kit on board the boat

They're right about Salcombe though its far from free and the advice on the truck isn't bad advice either , a truck ride for £300 is cheaper than a week in the solent in august that's for sure

Your right of course transport can be cheaper, but I'm not putting a boat on a lorry I use em. My first trade was marine engineering and although I dont collect bits of paper re yachtmaster I've been out at sea in all weathers night and day for years both sailing and under power so am happy enough. The engine ( petter ) needs looking at, I'm able to sort it, but am taking an outboard just in case. Untill I get onto the boat I cant say what's needed but if I had to rebuild the engine then so what ! it's simple enough and I'm taking enough equipment to do it, I still have my old A range manual and parts book from over 20 years ago ;-)
The sails have been kept in dry conditions away from the boat. The old boy who owned the boat fitted it out him self it's been done to a reasonable standard. He looked after his boat. It was kept there for years so I assume the ground tackle is up to it but of course cant say till I get there
Time isnt an issue for me.
Hands up who on here, doesnt want to go play boats

cheers
Mick

 

[Seajet]

Mick,

sorry I underestimated your experience, it's just that launching and hoping to stay for free in Salcombe on a new to you boat sounded like one of lifes' hopeful types !

Personally I wouldn't try hiding from harbourmasters, but find a welcoming place.

As I say my info is out of date but another thought may be the Roseland peninsula in Falmouth harbour, there used to be a collection of liveaboard boats there, in mud berths; could be fun if it's still possible !

 

[mtb]

just about home now

Boats at pinmill now just a little run up to wells to go. I had some fun along the way
the boat sails quite well with fours or above doing 5 to 6 knots but not good at pointing up
I dont like the rudder its unbalanced and with good wind its hard to hang onto it. I cant improve the balance because of the designe
The petter mini twin has to go I fitted new head gaskets but one of the heads has warpe so guess what yep the gasket blew. I managed to get where I needed to and then got a big outboard to be sure that I'd get past the isle of wight which was fine as the wind dropped out.
I was offshore 1/2mile out of bexhill waiting for the wind to ease and some one called the inshore life boat out ! they said no sign of life onboard, like you'd be out on deck in a bit of a blow while anchor'd. I felt sorry for the lads as they'd come down from hastings in a choppy sea.
The big outboard was just a little bit to big for the outboard bracket I'd fitted as another safety option so I switched back to my little 5hp outboard
I made sure I timed the tide to get across the thames and left ramsgate pushing tide and wind which was very slow going untill I was happy that I'd gained enough sea room to unfurl the gib then off I went with out putting the main up then a few miles off margate the tide began pushing my way
so only a couple of things broke err the engine and the topping lift went twang off beach head in an easterly blow
worst bit was actually just inside the orwell as the wind got right up, at first I went with it but then thought err pride comes before a fall so turned into wind and furled the fore sail but left the main as I chicken'd out re leaving the cockpit to struggle with the main
I got it down further upstream, a lesson learned so I will set up the mainsheet to run back into the cockpit so I'm able to remain safe while lowering or raising the mainsail
It would of course be safer with other people onboard but I had no choice but to single hand it from salcombe
Best bit was from dover across to ramsgate in the night watching the solar shower core blimey guv it was cool



cheers
Mick

 

[MedwayNewbie]

Sounds like you had a lot of fun there Mike. Just curious, how long did it take to make the journey ? I know its all weather dependant but I am considering the reverse journey from Ipswich to Chichester

 

[Litotes]

Salcombe is lovely.

It is indeed - or was when I was a regular there. A harbour whose especial beauty can match any in Europe and a nice old grey town tumbling down the hillside to the deep, clear water.

Mind you, I knew it in the days when you could visit Mrs. Johnson in her cottage in one of the streets above the quays and select a crab from the row of them along the top of the piano - her husband's haul from the night's crabbing. You went back two or three hours later to collect it when she had dressed it for you. Or you could drop in for a drink at the old ICC clubhouse in Island Street to hear first hand from the crew of the Baltic Exchange (lifeboat)the details of last night's service.

I'm told it's terribly crowded now and overrun with hooray henry types. Better out of season, I expect.

 

[mtb]

yes your right

It is indeed - or was when I was a regular there. A harbour whose especial beauty can match any in Europe and a nice old grey town tumbling down the hillside to the deep, clear water.

Mind you, I knew it in the days when you could visit Mrs. Johnson in her cottage in one of the streets above the quays and select a crab from the row of them along the top of the piano - her husband's haul from the night's crabbing. You went back two or three hours later to collect it when she had dressed it for you. Or you could drop in for a drink at the old ICC clubhouse in Island Street to hear first hand from the crew of the Baltic Exchange (lifeboat)the details of last night's service.

I'm told it's terribly crowded now and overrun with hooray henry types. Better out of season, I expect.

although a lovely view it reminded me of the rat race, two quid for a tiny bit of cake omg !!

winters boat yard staff are very helpful and did every thing they could to help me sort out the boat

cheers
Mick