marina tidal race

[hardy]

Any body exiting or entering Chichester marina on free flow Sunday?
Great fun the high tide was belting through the lock at a rate of knots strong flow through the fairway! boats all over the place trying to get to there berths , one poor bloke was going all over the place , couldnt get sorted , he actualy T boned a moored boat I was told as I pulled out of my channel by a nice couple washing their boat .Getting out was a case of Aim , up revs and go for it , a little unnerving for a while as we swang from side to side a tad. My friend comming in said it was like shooting down a rapid.

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[Peppermint]

Re:On a recent visit

it was obvious that the waterfowl have got the hang of it signets and ducks moving at terricic speed.

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Yes, its an amazing sight. I was waiting to enter the basin a few years ago when some poor sod went ahead of me, clouted the sides of the lock a couple of times and popped out sideways swiping a boat on the hammerhead near the lock. I chickened out and asked the lock staff to close the forward gate to allow me to enter at a reasonable speed. Really they should do this for everyone because its not funny if somebody's boat gets damaged

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[KevB]

Can you imagine the queue if they locked in every boat!!!! I would suggest that if someone is uncomfortable with the idea of getting in that they anchor somewhere and wait rather than hold up everyone else. Really gets my goat up when it's on freeflow and someone wants to be locked in.

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Well, perhaps my boathandling skills are not up to your elevated standards and, judging by the carnage I witnessed, neither are most other peoples'.

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[KevB]

I'm not saying who is best just that if someone is uncomfortable going in or out through freeflow don't turn up when it's on or when the tide is running at it's peak. Most plan their departure or return during freeflow (depending on it's time) to avoid the queue, getting the lock closed because you haven't planned correctly I see as being ignorant. It's also dangerous for the rest of the boats left in the approach channel who expected to get a run into the marina. Unexpectedly the boats are forced to stop in a confined space with a line of boats either side, with a strong tide running. I saw this season a very large boat having to run aground because of a boat wanting to lock in, leaving the very large boat with no where to go. It stayed there till the next high tide. very embarrasing for something which was caused by someone else.


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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Chichester is'nt our home marina although on that particular day I had planned to arrive during freeflow but I was never expecting to see that kind of current into the marina. As I said, I witnessed a boat go through and cause damage to itself and another boat. As far as I'm concerned, it was entirely correct and prudent to request that the forward gate was shut
I would never criticise another skipper for being cautious especially if it was my boat that was in danger

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[miket]

I have a suspicion, from tone and content of posts over a long period, that Deleted User is being very modest about his boat handling skills.

I have used Chichester Marina on a number of occasions, all of which have, coincidentally, been whilst the lock has been in use, not during freeflow.

I would suggest that if Deleted User thought that the conditions were not conducive to a safe passage through the lock entrance then few others would have either. In which case only those having considerable luck would negotiate it safely.
Now, I don't really care if someone else wants to place the safety of their boat and crew in the hands of luck, but if my boat becomes a casualty of someone else pushing their luck I become very interested.
With many of the boats going in and out of Chichester being valued in multiples of hundreds of thousands, I suggest that luck should form a very small part of their boating and being restricted to whether or not they get a mooring in Bembridge or similar.

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[Newbroom]

I would agree with Mike, There is nothing wrong with eering on the side of caution. I have asked on occasion for the top gate to be closed it takes hardly any time and stems the race through the lock. A interesting question could be asked by your insurers, was it prudent to enter knowing that there was risk of damage and that you had an alternative,

Dave

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Gee, shucks, but actually I've got a lot to be modest about

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[KevB]

I don't care about others boat handling skills and I'm not being specific re Deleted User. What I am saying is it is inconsiderate arriving during freeflow knowing full well what the conditions could be and expecting to get locked in. If you don't like the idea of going through freeflow don't arrive when it's on. What is the harm in calling the marina to see how the tide is running, if it doesn't suit anchor up and wait till it does. Don't inconvenience others or possibly cause others hardship by changing the situation to suit yourself.


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[hardy]

Blimey, Glad I mentioned it!!!

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