Portland Marina

[SimonFa]

We were very impressed and will almost certainly be moving in soon. The facilities are excellent and the staff seemed friendly and helpful. We did look at Weymouth, but the bridges seem like a significant disadvantage.

Thanks to all that have expressed an opinion - very helpful!

Yes, the bridge is a pain and one of the major factors for moving. I always seem to get back from a long trip and just miss a bridge lift or have to gun the engine, which I don't like doing. But the worst bit is if I want an early start I have to move out the night before, usually to Portland.

Also, swmbo won't come sailing even on a perfect day because of the bouncy finger pontoons and I'm hoping the high and stable pontoons at Portland will tempt her out a bit more.

 

[Bobc]

How did it go?

They're offering current berth holders a deal of next year at this year's rates plus an extra 5% off 2019. If they didn't offer it you should ask for it.

I made the decision to move there this weekend because of the problems of being in Weymouth.



It's Barts Bash this Saturday so going to be busy on the water.

I don't remember seeing a call for safety boat crew, are you running your own safety cover?

It's the RS K6 and Viper Nationals out of the Academy. I assume they will be providing cover as they are the organising club.

We're sailing down on Thursday, so will be there in the evening, and leaving after the racing finishes on Sunday.

 

[Bobc]

Apparently Barts Bash is on the 17th Sept, not this weekend (which is probably a good thing looking at the forecast).