Maidstone River Festival

[DaveSteward]

I am looking to take my Princess 440 up to the festival this weekend, but I am not sure what the mooring situation is like.

Will I be able to get one Saturday morning? Or am I better off turning up Friday evening?

Can I book a mooring with the organisers?

Thanks

David

 

[sunquest]

Not sure you will get under Aylesford Bridge. Oldgit will know and will probably be along later.

 

[DaveSteward]

I have been under Aylesford Bridge before.

David

 

[oldgit]

I have been under Aylesford Bridge before.

David

It does get very busy on the left hand (town side) but everybody eventually goes stern to to get as many peeps in as possible.
We go up on Friday and normally moor on right hand side and take ladder to provide easy access to rather high pathway.
Suspect there must be few RCC members up there who could squeeze you alongside.

Nice to see someone prepared take their boat to somewhat more "challenging" locations

 

[oldgit]

It does get very busy on the left hand (town side) but everybody eventually goes stern to to get as many peeps in as possible.
We go up on Friday and normally moor on right hand side and take ladder to provide easy access to rather high pathway.
Suspect there must be few RCC members up there who could squeeze you alongside.

Nice to see someone prepared take their boat to somewhat more "challenging" locations

Ps. Passage through the lock is free if you go in on sat and back out on Sun, saving about £20.00 ???