Limehouse marina trip in July

[Independence]

We're thinking of leaving Harwich on 21st July for a trip to Limehouse.

If anyone else is interested we'd be pleased to have company.

Paul &Rosemary

 

[MoodySabre]

Will bear that in mind. Really enjoyed a trip there last year.

 

[Bru]

Will bear that in mind. Really enjoyed a trip there last year.

We enjoyed it too

Sadly, not this year though. We'll be out of the water in July doing what needs to be done below the waterline as part of the refit

 

[MoodySabre]

Presume you are stopping at Q'boro and then having 3 or 4 nights in Limehouse. I shall sound out some crew. The boss is interested, perhaps only in Limehouse.

 

[Independence]

Yes, that's the plan.

My crew will likely return by train!

 

[sailorman]

Book the trip as a club event for a discount :encouragement:

 

[ex-Gladys]

If you book as a club Limehouse now require a £25 per boat deposit...

 

[Champagne Murphy]

Have put it in the diary. It all depends on the children (as usual).

The first 30 years are the worst.

 

[sailorman]

Have put it in the diary. It all depends on the children (as usual).

The first 30 years are the worst.

Who ever told you that tale

 

[Champagne Murphy]

Who ever told you that tale

Up to 27 and correct so far

 

[Gitane]

Enjoyed last year's trip and it would be great to do it again.

Now that I have a bigger boat with more creature comforts, SWMBO says she would like to join as well.

Kerrin (formerly Gitane)

 

[CliveG]

I would like to come along but I will have used up all my summer leave by then.
Hope you all have a good trip.

 

[MoodySabre]

Anybody else coming?

Paul - have you booked us in?

It would suit me to come back on the Tuesday as I have a hospital appointment in London on the Monday.

 

[Independence]

Haven't yet made a booking. I was thinking of doing it nearer the time and when we had a better idea on weather and firmed up on numbers.

Having said that, do you think it would be a good idea to do it now?

Paul

 

[stephenk]

We're thinking of leaving Harwich on 21st July for a trip to Limehouse.

If anyone else is interested we'd be pleased to have company.

Paul &Rosemary

Hi - coincidentally I am looking at doing similar in August but ideally over 4 days. I have never done it before but looking at your and other posts Queensborough looks a popular half way point. Presumably you then take the flood the following day and ideally make one of the marinas. I believe it is not possible to leave the marinas at LW and wondered if from experience if there is enough of the ebb to get back to the estuary entrance(probably I presume Queensborough again).
Initial research shows up St Kats and Limehouse as 2 obvious marinas and wondered if there were any pros or cons ? Any other advice gratefully received as have never sailed in the Thames river before.

 

[MoodySabre]

Hi - coincidentally I am looking at doing similar in August but ideally over 4 days. I have never done it before but looking at your and other posts Queensborough looks a popular half way point. Presumably you then take the flood the following day and ideally make one of the marinas. I believe it is not possible to leave the marinas at LW and wondered if from experience if there is enough of the ebb to get back to the estuary entrance(probably I presume Queensborough again).
Initial research shows up St Kats and Limehouse as 2 obvious marinas and wondered if there were any pros or cons ? Any other advice gratefully received as have never sailed in the Thames river before.

Leave London at HW

 

[Lucky Duck]

To maximize my chances of getting to Queenborough around LW I try and leave a little bit before local High Water. There seem to be plenty of back eddies on the flood which assist with plugging the last of the flood tide.

 

[Gitane]

Sorry, have to bail out I am afraid.

Work has got into way again!!! ?

Kerrin II (gitane)

 

[MoodySabre]

Haven't yet made a booking. I was thinking of doing it nearer the time and when we had a better idea on weather and firmed up on numbers.

Having said that, do you think it would be a good idea to do it now?

Paul

Give it a week. I am still arranging crew.

 

[Plum]

Haven't yet made a booking. I was thinking of doing it nearer the time and when we had a better idea on weather and firmed up on numbers.

Having said that, do you think it would be a good idea to do it now?

Paul

Suggest you book soon. I tried to get in there a few weeks ago and they were full. With St Kats not taking any visitor booking until at least September while they are refurbishing the centre basin Limehouse are getting many more bookings.

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