Lobster pots at Medusa bouy

[P Nut]

Out off the East Coast over the last few days between Blackwater and Deben. Noticed less lobster pots in the usual places (ie inshore off Walton, Felixstowe shoreline) but a lot (8 or more) all poorly marked and very close Medusa bouy. Not an issue on a clear day but a serious hazard in rough conditions, poor visibility or after dark. In there current position they are unfriendly sited and pose a hazard to safe navigation (especially for those unfamiliar with the area and using Medusa). Anyone know whether these can be reported and some authority discourage or remove / relocate them?

 

[pvb]

These pot buoys are a disgrace, but there's no official body prepared to do anything about them.

 

[Cotillion]

They seem to be a permanent feature these days, which is massively annoying as the buoy is many sailors first or last waypoint when on passage.

 

[PeterBoater]

Report here: Fishing gear incident report form | safety | RYA
If you are in a local club that is represented on the Harwich Haven Authority Leisure Vessels Navigation Committee, ask your rep to report it there.

 

[sailorman]

Out off the East Coast over the last few days between Blackwater and Deben. Noticed less lobster pots in the usual places (ie inshore off Walton, Felixstowe shoreline) but a lot (8 or more) all poorly marked and very close Medusa bouy. Not an issue on a clear day but a serious hazard in rough conditions, poor visibility or after dark. In there current position they are unfriendly sited and pose a hazard to safe navigation (especially for those unfamiliar with the area and using Medusa). Anyone know whether these can be reported and some authority discourage or remove / relocate them?

Sth cork is vegy bad and hha should sort it

 

[Dee Bee]

There are a few annoying and badly marked just by the breakwater at mouth of Harwich harbour - one actually barely above water.

 

[johnalison]

There are a few annoying and badly marked just by the breakwater at mouth of Harwich harbour - one actually barely above water.

They have been there for some years. Knowing that they are there, they concern me less as I keep a sharp lookout when passing by, or avoid the area if the sea is broken up and they may not be visible. I don't know about the Medusa ones but the ones just off the Naze are usually the hardest to see, especially if there is a sea running or spring tides.

 

[Cantata]

They have been there for some years. Knowing that they are there, they concern me less as I keep a sharp lookout when passing by, or avoid the area if the sea is broken up and they may not be visible. I don't know about the Medusa ones but the ones just off the Naze are usually the hardest to see, especially if there is a sea running or spring tides.

Been round the Naze several times this year, and it's pleasing that there are definitely many fewer than there used to be. Still have to be on the ball though.

 

[Malish]

There are a few annoying and badly marked just by the breakwater at mouth of Harwich harbour - one actually barely above water.

agree, there are also a few badly positioned ones close to Languard Point

 

[sailorman]

These pot buoys are a disgrace, but there's no official body prepared to do anything about them.

of Hha
They were on the patchcintrill ynderthe cintrol

These pot buoys are a disgrace, but there's no official body prepared to do anything about them.

gee up the HHA

 

[Dee Bee]

There were loads out on a direct line from Pye End south yesterday and only one or two had a flag.

 

[Tomahawk]

From experience, some have long surface floating lines... The surface buoy seems to be wind rode do stay down wind (and tide).

 

[sailorman]

They have been there for some years. Knowing that they are there, they concern me less as I keep a sharp lookout when passing by, or avoid the area if the sea is broken up and they may not be visible. I don't know about the Medusa ones but the ones just off the Naze are usually the hardest to see, especially if there is a sea running or spring tides.

Do est lots of csrrots in prep for night passages

 

[Leighb]

Even carrots won’t help much seeing a Black buoy on a black night!

 

[Tomahawk]

Do est lots of csrrots in prep for night passages

Why so?
Its at the top of the road as you walk up from the quay at Wivenhoe