National Trust Mooring Charge Newtown River.

[rotrax]

We thought we would spend a couple of nights on a NT Buoy at Newtown River.

Last year 36 quid for two nights. A little expensive, but affordable.

Three nights ago the guy wanted 50 quid. Too expensive by far, so we went to Beaulieu River.

Just as much wildlife and sunset, six quid on the hook.

Might have anchored at Newtown but too crowded.

Probably because the Buoys are too expensive....................................

 

[superheat6k]

We thought we would spend a couple of nights on a NT Buoy at Newtown River.

Last year 36 quid for two nights. A little expensive, but affordable.

Three nights ago the guy wanted 50 quid. Too expensive by far, so we went to Beaulieu River.

Just as much wildlife and sunset, six quid on the hook.

Might have anchored at Newtown but too crowded.

Probably because the Buoys are too expensive....................................

Was that £50 for one night or two ?

 

[Pinnacle]

Deleted due to brain fade.......

 

[LadyInBed]

If you're​ a member you should be able to show your card, if not then anchor for nothing.

 

[rotrax]

Two nights.

£25.00 a night for no shoreside facilities is well OTT IMHO.

It is rather a nice spot, but not for £25.00 a night.

 

[Seajet]

Not THAT nice a spot, and the holding is poor due to the mud being churned into soup by so many anchors.

It's coming to something when Montagu's outfit is the cheaper option, but that does tally with my experience of the National Trust, so far up themselves it's incredible.

 

[prv]

Not THAT nice a spot, and the holding is poor due to the mud being churned into soup by so many anchors.

It is free to use the soup, though, and if you're paying the marina price for a length of National Trust chain then you do also get to use the concrete block at the bottom of it.

Cheers for the heads-up on the current mooring price though. I rarely use Newtown on the assumption it will be too busy (including for anchoring) by the time I get there, but I'll factor this into any plans I might make at odd times when a free buoy is a possibility.

Pete

 

[solent clown]

It might be "free" to anchor, but it does not stop the tender coming out asking for a £5 donation...

 

[DJE]

I rarely use Newtown on the assumption it will be too busy (including for anchoring) by the time I get there, but I'll factor this into any plans I might make at odd times when a free buoy is a possibility.

Thats the point though. It's still busy despite the prices.

And a buoy outside Yarmouth is a similar price. £22 for our 39 footer (but we've been twice for quick overnight stops this season without being charged)

 

[rotrax]

Thats the point though. It's still busy despite the prices.

And a buoy outside Yarmouth is a similar price. £22 for our 39 footer (but we've been twice for quick overnight stops this season without being charged)

At least you can take the dinghy or water taxi and have access to all the shoreside facilities at Yarmouth.

We have only used alongside berths with shorepower twice this year, at Cherbourg and Dartmouth's Town Quay. Everywhere else we have used Buoys or pontoons without walk ashore access or anchored.

My home made outboard hoist works but needs a modification to improve it, the tender fits, fully inflated, on the top of the pilothouse and is easy to get on and off. The generator is the thing that really helps our power hungry lifestyle while aboard-its the bees knees!

Our Dometic 40 litre compressor freezer box was also a great buy-ice cream whenever we fancy it.

Our large Delta anchor has always held so far, and its had plenty of use this year.

First Mate is making a list of anchorages and cheap Harbourmaster facilities to assist future planning.

I was impressed with the change in attitude and price at Salcombe. We had stopped going after they had their hand out for the money before we were fast to the Buoy!

Newtown River is now off the list. It was busy, but most boats that had picked up Buoy's left after a few hours. Many came into Beaulieu River where they had moorings.

 

[LadyInBed]

I was impressed with the change in attitude and price at Salcombe. We had stopped going after they had their hand out for the money before we were fast to the Buoy!

I've not been into Salcombe for ages mainly due to the reasons you state.
What has changed?

 

[Bobc]

I believe they charge £12.50 for up to 12m. If you are over 12m, they make you buy 2 tickets and £12.50 each (making £25 total).

Use your anchor, that's what it's there for.

 

[dom]

Use your anchor, that's what it's there for.

I think they're starting to charge for that!

 

[Bobc]

I think they're starting to charge for that!

There is no charge for anchoring, but they may well ask for a donation, which I always am happy to give.

 

[dom]

There is no charge for anchoring, but they may well ask for a donation, which I always am happy to give.

Sounds like an organised crime racket! The National Trust, well I never

 

[Pete7]

I've not been into Salcombe for ages mainly due to the reasons you state.
What has changed?

A change in attitude, and a wilco approach by the current friendly habour staff. We visited last year and will back again hopefully in a fortnight.

Pete

 

[solent clown]

Sounds like an organised crime racket! The National Trust, well I never

maybe, but it's only a fiver, and only if they happen to be around when you are

 

[rotrax]

I believe they charge £12.50 for up to 12m. If you are over 12m, they make you buy 2 tickets and £12.50 each (making £25 total).

Use your anchor, that's what it's there for.

We looked at dropping the hook, but with about 25 vessels already in situ it was not a good option.

Salcombe was back to how it used to be-a nice place for a reasonable charge.

 

[Tzu]

I believe they charge £12.50 for up to 12m. If you are over 12m, they make you buy 2 tickets and £12.50 each (making £25 total).

Use your anchor, that's what it's there for.

Just to clarify (as your post dropped in amongst some about Beaulie and Salcombe) - so under 12m its £12.50 per night on a visitors mooring at Newtown? Sounds ok to me, slightly less than rafting at the Folly where you'd need a tender or the taxi anyway

 

[rotrax]

Just to clarify (as your post dropped in amongst some about Beaulie and Salcombe) - so under 12m its £12.50 per night on a visitors mooring at Newtown? Sounds ok to me, slightly less than rafting at the Folly where you'd need a tender or the taxi anyway

So, 100% more for a little extra in length. Good value-not for me its not.

IIRC we paid £18.00 per night last year, which we considered expensive for what you get. We stayed for 2 nights last year, were prepared to do the same again this year, but not at £25.00 each night.

The mooring blocks, chains and strops can obviously support plus 12 metre vessels, so why the extra charge? If a 9 metre vessel is secured, it is using the same gear, at the same installation and service cost.

Comparing the Folly to Newtown River is comparing apples and turnips. They both have their charms, but in entirely different areas.

A couple of days before we spent two nights on the hook at South Deep in Poole Harbour. We were happy to pay Harbour Dues, but nobody came.

I would suggest the suroundings, scenery and wildlife at South Deep put Newtown River well behind...................