Not sure if this is the right thread but ...

[The Sparkle]

Hi all new to the forum and wondered if you could help.

I have a 5m rib with a 60hp engine. would anyone know how well I would get on off Padstow? I am a little hesitant as I am more used to the waters of the south coast and don't know if I have built getting out of the Camel estuary into a big deal that it shouldn't be?

thanks in advance

 

[sarabande]

You are right to be prudent, Doom bar ("Dunbar") is very tricky given certain tide and wind conditions. However, lots of RIBS play out in the Channel quite safely with the right precautions.

It's worth calling up the lifeboat station, and talking through the present bar position and general advice, before you zip out. They will update you about the buoyage changes.

Youtube video of the entrance

 

[Easticks28]

Just be sure to wear the kill cord.....

 

[Tamar]

You are right to be prudent, Doom bar ("Dunbar") is very tricky given certain tide and wind conditions. However, lots of RIBS play out in the Channel quite safely with the right precautions.

It's worth calling up the lifeboat station, and talking through the present bar position and general advice, before you zip out. They will update you about the buoyage changes.

Youtube video of the entrance

Nice video...is the gentleman your good self?

 

[TwoHooter]

When they are up and running again the Coastwatch people are also good - they have a post at Stepper Point overlooking the bar.
https://www.padstow-harbour.co.uk/nci_stepper_point_lookout_dec_12.pdf
They have a chart showing all the shipwrecks pinned up on their wall, best not to look at that too closely!

Padstow harbour have a video showing the entrance: Padstow Harbour Navigation Video

This is one of my favourite places.