1011
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Re: Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
Thanks for the info - will definately keep in touch -
Thanks for the info - will definately keep in touch -
Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
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Bejasus
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Re: Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
thats it, just you wait. I'll have to have a word with David when I get home. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
thats it, just you wait. I'll have to have a word with David when I get home. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
DAKA
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Re: Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
I've changed the boat name now and taken a course on Dutch
I had stopped visiting the Club for the following reasons .
I used to visit twice a year on passage.
1999
Wouldn't give me water
"oh you dam Blundall crowd coming in just to fill your water tanks"
Apparently water is charged for on the Norfolk Broads.
A large Yacht left the hose running for 2 hours to stop us getting our hands on it, we were storm bound for two days and eventually I did get a token but was told " you only get one token, even if you are here for a week storm bound dont expect more water- you will have to pay."
2000
Arrived 2200hrs no diesel until 0900 unless he has some Yachts to launch will be before 1000.
We had to leave by 0600 due to the weather.
2300hrs after a quick pint and a Kebab, the gate was closed in my face
"oh no, not for the likes of you in here"
Both myself and my crew were wearing sailing jackets and sailing shoes but had to scale the wall to gain entry back to our boat, I had paid for the berth and I had resighted the entry code to the lady who had taken it upon herself to guard the gate but she wasnt letting us in.
2001
no berth in the marina as they are expecting some Dutch sailing boats in, we were directed to some floating oil pipes and the quayside.
2002
You can only have 40 gals of diesel as it is bank holiday and some Yachts might want some.
I explained we were 100 nm from the next safe haven and 40 gals would leave us stranded in the wash but that didnt matter.
(long slightly humorous story how I overcame the problem)
2003
Problem solved, walked into the club house telling SWMBO she was getting the foresail across too quickly and stopping me tack, 5* service, restaurant opened silver service, fantastic food really enjoyed our stay.
2004
Booked in as needed diesel to complete my passage home 120 nm, and I needed to be sure of a berth as my Insurance didnt allow me to sail single handed at night.
" we will listen out for you and send someone down to help you with your lines , we have some Dutch boats coming but we will defiantly get you in and we have plenty of fuel."
On arrival at Lowersoft I called port control and was greeted by the Yacht club, as I got closer to the Yacht club there were half a dozen people who where ready to take my lines when a voice came over the VHF
" DAKA is that you, are you the Motor Boat ? ", sorry we have no room for you and we can not let you near the fuel berth as we want to berth some Dutch Yachts there"
I went through my difficulties with needing fuel and not being able to continue after dark and was offered a berth for 20 mins while I used a jerry can to fill 100 gals.
I found the Marina under the Bridge much more friendly and they allowed me a full tank of diesel , even stayed open late for me
Re Diesel rations
They ask how much you want and then halve it so always say you need double.
They agreed to let me have 40 gals.
This would have left me stranded 15-20 nm offshore.(The Wash, a huge area of sandbanks)
The hose was lowered down to me, after about 35 gals I went below, closed the Patio doors and asked SWMBO to make me a cup of tea, she knew something was wrong as I never drink hot drinks.
Then the shouts started
"thats it, you've got 40 gals"
The shouting carried on for ages and became shrieks of terror.
We came to the conclusion the hose had come out and must be filling the Marina with diesel.
I popped my head out and asked if ever thing was alright
"YOU'RE ONLY ALLOWED 40 GALS"
"how many have I got ?"
"TOO MANY"
"what"
"TOO MUCH, TURN IT OFF, TURN IT OFF"
"how many liters have I got ?"
" NEARLY 300"
"how many gallons is that ?"
Long pause
"60 GALLONS, TURN IT OFF, TURN IT OFF"
alright I agreed , you best turn it off.
"I CANT YOU HAVE TO DO IT FROM DOWN THERE"
"I hope I have enough money, how much is it ?"
"TURN IT OFF, TURN IT OFF, I CANT SEE THE PRICE UNTIL YOU TURN IT OFF"
"any discount for bulk purchase ?"
"TURN IT OFF, JUST TURN IT OFF"
Which I did with a smile on my face, and we did make it home with out a fuel problem.
I am so pleased things have now changed and I look forward to my next visit /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Hoo please take this in the light humor it is intended, I love RN&SYC and I really cant wait to return, the above is 100% true fact and gives us hours of fun remembering. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
I've changed the boat name now and taken a course on Dutch
I had stopped visiting the Club for the following reasons .
I used to visit twice a year on passage.
1999
Wouldn't give me water
"oh you dam Blundall crowd coming in just to fill your water tanks"
Apparently water is charged for on the Norfolk Broads.
A large Yacht left the hose running for 2 hours to stop us getting our hands on it, we were storm bound for two days and eventually I did get a token but was told " you only get one token, even if you are here for a week storm bound dont expect more water- you will have to pay."
2000
Arrived 2200hrs no diesel until 0900 unless he has some Yachts to launch will be before 1000.
We had to leave by 0600 due to the weather.
2300hrs after a quick pint and a Kebab, the gate was closed in my face
"oh no, not for the likes of you in here"
Both myself and my crew were wearing sailing jackets and sailing shoes but had to scale the wall to gain entry back to our boat, I had paid for the berth and I had resighted the entry code to the lady who had taken it upon herself to guard the gate but she wasnt letting us in.
2001
no berth in the marina as they are expecting some Dutch sailing boats in, we were directed to some floating oil pipes and the quayside.
2002
You can only have 40 gals of diesel as it is bank holiday and some Yachts might want some.
I explained we were 100 nm from the next safe haven and 40 gals would leave us stranded in the wash but that didnt matter.
(long slightly humorous story how I overcame the problem)
2003
Problem solved, walked into the club house telling SWMBO she was getting the foresail across too quickly and stopping me tack, 5* service, restaurant opened silver service, fantastic food really enjoyed our stay.
2004
Booked in as needed diesel to complete my passage home 120 nm, and I needed to be sure of a berth as my Insurance didnt allow me to sail single handed at night.
" we will listen out for you and send someone down to help you with your lines , we have some Dutch boats coming but we will defiantly get you in and we have plenty of fuel."
On arrival at Lowersoft I called port control and was greeted by the Yacht club, as I got closer to the Yacht club there were half a dozen people who where ready to take my lines when a voice came over the VHF
" DAKA is that you, are you the Motor Boat ? ", sorry we have no room for you and we can not let you near the fuel berth as we want to berth some Dutch Yachts there"
I went through my difficulties with needing fuel and not being able to continue after dark and was offered a berth for 20 mins while I used a jerry can to fill 100 gals.
I found the Marina under the Bridge much more friendly and they allowed me a full tank of diesel , even stayed open late for me
Re Diesel rations
They ask how much you want and then halve it so always say you need double.
They agreed to let me have 40 gals.
This would have left me stranded 15-20 nm offshore.(The Wash, a huge area of sandbanks)
The hose was lowered down to me, after about 35 gals I went below, closed the Patio doors and asked SWMBO to make me a cup of tea, she knew something was wrong as I never drink hot drinks.
Then the shouts started
"thats it, you've got 40 gals"
The shouting carried on for ages and became shrieks of terror.
We came to the conclusion the hose had come out and must be filling the Marina with diesel.
I popped my head out and asked if ever thing was alright
"YOU'RE ONLY ALLOWED 40 GALS"
"how many have I got ?"
"TOO MANY"
"what"
"TOO MUCH, TURN IT OFF, TURN IT OFF"
"how many liters have I got ?"
" NEARLY 300"
"how many gallons is that ?"
Long pause
"60 GALLONS, TURN IT OFF, TURN IT OFF"
alright I agreed , you best turn it off.
"I CANT YOU HAVE TO DO IT FROM DOWN THERE"
"I hope I have enough money, how much is it ?"
"TURN IT OFF, TURN IT OFF, I CANT SEE THE PRICE UNTIL YOU TURN IT OFF"
"any discount for bulk purchase ?"
"TURN IT OFF, JUST TURN IT OFF"
Which I did with a smile on my face, and we did make it home with out a fuel problem.
I am so pleased things have now changed and I look forward to my next visit /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Hoo please take this in the light humor it is intended, I love RN&SYC and I really cant wait to return, the above is 100% true fact and gives us hours of fun remembering. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
nedmin
Well-Known Member
Re: Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
As someone has cruised the Trent for over 25yrs you shouldnt need to run aground, I have touched the bottom a couple of times usually when a barge nicks the water on a bend.They draw such a lot that they momentarily lower the level, as soon as they get passed it rises again. If your making Hull you should get there from either West Stockwith or Keadby.There is always 6ft of water from Cromwell to Dunham, unless a dry summer,if youve 5ft min.on inner sill at Cromwell your OK I leave Cromwell for W. Stockwith at about high water Hull, dont rush follow the geography of the banks, if its steep at one side thats the side to be on, if its gently shelving both sides you need to be in the middle.keep your eye on chart and signs for 2 sunken islands. When you get to the floating pontoon at Dunham bridge ask a fisherman if tides making(unless you can see) if it is go slow to Torksey,if not moor for 1/2 an hour, When you get to Torksey you can wind it on a bit( speed limit to Gainsboro) and you will get to W. Stockwith 2hrs after HW( ideal) To enter lock stem tide and go in SLOW then if you get it wrong you wont do any damage.Look at chart from Torksey to W/Stockwith.beware Marton Bend(Mill) and just before West Burton Power station pumphouse.altho by now you should have good incoming tide,possibly just going out.
As someone has cruised the Trent for over 25yrs you shouldnt need to run aground, I have touched the bottom a couple of times usually when a barge nicks the water on a bend.They draw such a lot that they momentarily lower the level, as soon as they get passed it rises again. If your making Hull you should get there from either West Stockwith or Keadby.There is always 6ft of water from Cromwell to Dunham, unless a dry summer,if youve 5ft min.on inner sill at Cromwell your OK I leave Cromwell for W. Stockwith at about high water Hull, dont rush follow the geography of the banks, if its steep at one side thats the side to be on, if its gently shelving both sides you need to be in the middle.keep your eye on chart and signs for 2 sunken islands. When you get to the floating pontoon at Dunham bridge ask a fisherman if tides making(unless you can see) if it is go slow to Torksey,if not moor for 1/2 an hour, When you get to Torksey you can wind it on a bit( speed limit to Gainsboro) and you will get to W. Stockwith 2hrs after HW( ideal) To enter lock stem tide and go in SLOW then if you get it wrong you wont do any damage.Look at chart from Torksey to W/Stockwith.beware Marton Bend(Mill) and just before West Burton Power station pumphouse.altho by now you should have good incoming tide,possibly just going out.
Bejasus
Well-Known Member
Re: Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
take it as a joke?? Absolutely. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Good tale though. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
take it as a joke?? Absolutely. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Good tale though. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
rufus99
Member
Re: Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
I moor near Newark and did Lowestoft (and back) last year.
Planning to go again at the end of July this year.
P.M me if you would like to tag along with us or you need any info on the Trent/Humber.
Regards
I moor near Newark and did Lowestoft (and back) last year.
Planning to go again at the end of July this year.
P.M me if you would like to tag along with us or you need any info on the Trent/Humber.
Regards
John_d_Smith
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Re: Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
For what it's worth i cruised the East Coast for many years and have just taken my boat to the South Coast, on the back of a lorry! Take fuel, charts, moorings, wear and tear and the possibility of getting stuck in Grimsby for a couple of weeks if the weather happens to be like it has just lately and it's far cheaper.
For what it's worth i cruised the East Coast for many years and have just taken my boat to the South Coast, on the back of a lorry! Take fuel, charts, moorings, wear and tear and the possibility of getting stuck in Grimsby for a couple of weeks if the weather happens to be like it has just lately and it's far cheaper.
1011
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Re: Newark to Lowestoft hopefully.
Thankyou for the offer, will keep in touch -
Thankyou for the offer, will keep in touch -