Lymington to Poole

[Bluemac]

Our holiday plans (if we ever get away) will include a visit to Lymington and then Poole on our way westwards. On every (three times) previous occasion that we have gone from the Solent to Poole, we have gone past the Needles towards the Fairway buoy and then directly across to Poole. Can those in the know tell us if this is the preferred option, or is it quicker cuuting through the North Channel from around the NE Shingles Cardinal to the North Head buoy and then directly from there?

 

[Wiggo]

There's less than 1/2nm difference between the two routes. I usually go North Channel because if you get the Needles Channel at the wrong state of tide it can be a little lumpy.

 

[mjf]

Agree - and you feel a bit of a hero passing so close to the beach on the plane

 

[gjgm]

north channel too. Just make a note to stay clear of Christchuch Ledge if its a bit messy out there.

 

[Bluemac]

Thanks fellas - North Channel it is then!

 

[jhr]

Thanks fellas - North Channel it is then!

Inclined to agree but keep an eye open for pot markers - often of the five litre plastic drum variety!

 

[Bluemac]

Thanks for that tip - I wouldn't mind so much if I was keen on Lobsters!