Sixpence
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Mercury Meet???
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CPD
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40hrs from Harwich.... one hit... leave Thursday evening, and you'll be there for Friday evening Festivities.... leave Sunday morning, and you'll be tucked up in your home berth by Monday evening....
... well apart from Sixpence.... it'd be 4 days for him...... but don't seem to be putting him off none.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Do you get the feeling this could be one very long and tiring weekend ?????
40hrs from Harwich.... one hit... leave Thursday evening, and you'll be there for Friday evening Festivities.... leave Sunday morning, and you'll be tucked up in your home berth by Monday evening....
... well apart from Sixpence.... it'd be 4 days for him...... but don't seem to be putting him off none.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Do you get the feeling this could be one very long and tiring weekend ?????
Athene V30
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I did Brightlingsea to Solent and return singlehanded in Flipper - 3 day sails each way. B'sea to Dover, Dover to Brighton, Brighton to Solent. On the return I went from Solent to Eastbourne, Eastbourne to Ramsgate, Ramsgate to B'sea. All at a cruising speed of 4.5 knots
You know you want to do it!
You know you want to do it!
Athene V30
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40hrs from Harwich.... one hit... leave Thursday evening, and you'll be there for Friday evening Festivities....
[/ QUOTE ]What time zones are you working in? I know you will be crossing the Grenwich Meridian but do you gain a day somewhere too? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
40hrs from Harwich.... one hit... leave Thursday evening, and you'll be there for Friday evening Festivities....
[/ QUOTE ]What time zones are you working in? I know you will be crossing the Grenwich Meridian but do you gain a day somewhere too? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
CPD
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I have done Bradwelll to Brighton solo non-stop in just over 24hrs. After a few hours kip then headed further west. Portsmouth is another 50miles or so, therefore 40hrs non stop from Harwich is about right I would guess. It could certainly be an interesting (long) weekend !
D3B
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My quick look....before I get the charts....said
Ipswich => Ramsgate 49 Nm = 3 1/2 Hours
Ramsgate => Brighton 80 Nm = 4 hours
Brighton => Solent 59 Nm = 3 hours
I will probably stay for more than one night at one of the places too....
All weather dependant of course
Ipswich => Ramsgate 49 Nm = 3 1/2 Hours
Ramsgate => Brighton 80 Nm = 4 hours
Brighton => Solent 59 Nm = 3 hours
I will probably stay for more than one night at one of the places too....
All weather dependant of course
Athene V30
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I recall when I went to pay in Brighton that I asked if they had calculated the cost for a bigger boat or a week stay or something, unfortunately not - just south coast prices.
CPD
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oooooooooh Peter, dont get me started. I'm pretty sure it was the same trip when I arrived in Brighton maybe 2am, and intended (and did) leave at 6am or so, and was charged the full overnight rate ....... £28ish I think it was.
(AIS going in the post tomorrow by the way)
(AIS going in the post tomorrow by the way)
Koeketiene
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I know - Brighton's bad.
First time we went there we were 44'.
Since then Guapa's been shrinking at the rate of 2' per year - just to keep costs more or less level.
Giving it a miss from now on - don't think I could pass her of for 38'.
Though it's kind of an East Coast marina - half the time you're stuck in the mud.
First time we went there we were 44'.
Since then Guapa's been shrinking at the rate of 2' per year - just to keep costs more or less level.
Giving it a miss from now on - don't think I could pass her of for 38'.
Though it's kind of an East Coast marina - half the time you're stuck in the mud.
Athene V30
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Many thanks. Another job for the weekend! Well don't think I'll be antifouling.
Athene V30
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Anyone tried Newhaven? From the almanac it has more depth than Brighton and only 7 miles between.
Koeketiene
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Newhaven - exactly what I was thinking.
Shelter's supposed to be good.
Will let you know if/when we go there.
Shelter's supposed to be good.
Will let you know if/when we go there.
sailorman
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Newhaven Eye wateringly expensive
You have been WARNED
i went in there ONCE worse than mdl
Just found the price list
2009 Visitor Tariff
Metre Daily Fees Weekly Fees
6.00 £11.00 £55.00
6.50 £12.00 £60.00
7.00 £13.50 £67.50
7.50 £15.00 £75.00
8.00 £16.50 £82.50
8.50 £17.50 £87.50
9.00 £18.50 £92.50
9.50 £19.50 £97.50
10.00 £20.50 £102.50
10.50 £22.50 £112.50
11.00 £24.00 £120.00
11.50 £25.00 £125.00
12.00 £26.00 £130.00
12.50 £27.00 £135.00
13.00 £28.00 £140.00
13.50 £29.00 £145.00
14.00 £30.00 £150.00
14.50 £31.50 £157.50
15.00 £32.50 £162.50
15.50 £34.50 £172.50
You have been WARNED
i went in there ONCE worse than mdl
Just found the price list
2009 Visitor Tariff
Metre Daily Fees Weekly Fees
6.00 £11.00 £55.00
6.50 £12.00 £60.00
7.00 £13.50 £67.50
7.50 £15.00 £75.00
8.00 £16.50 £82.50
8.50 £17.50 £87.50
9.00 £18.50 £92.50
9.50 £19.50 £97.50
10.00 £20.50 £102.50
10.50 £22.50 £112.50
11.00 £24.00 £120.00
11.50 £25.00 £125.00
12.00 £26.00 £130.00
12.50 £27.00 £135.00
13.00 £28.00 £140.00
13.50 £29.00 £145.00
14.00 £30.00 £150.00
14.50 £31.50 £157.50
15.00 £32.50 £162.50
15.50 £34.50 £172.50
Koeketiene
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Still £5 cheaper than what I paid at Brighton for 40'
sailorman
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yes that supprised me
i remember it as very expensive, we got storm bound there with our Contessa
about 13 yrs ago. Buggerall there
i remember it as very expensive, we got storm bound there with our Contessa
about 13 yrs ago. Buggerall there
