Ray Sand

[tillergirl]

The Crouch Harbour Authority

NOTICE TO MARINERS No 23 of 2025 - NAVIGATION

Raysand Buoys - River Crouch

Mariners are advised that the Raysand Buoy in approximate position 51°40.840 N , 001°00.570 E

and Raysand North Buoy in approximate position 51°40.810 N, 001°00.570 E

have both been removed from station for urgent repairs and maintenance.

 

[shanemax]

I ran aground there once. Tried crossing to early. Anchored off and went across later

 

[shanemax]

Just out of interest its hard packed sand, a bit like concrete without enough cement, you can scratch it but only just, The l

Buxey Sands cricket match played in North Sea​

locals have a tradition of having a game of cricket each year, on the sand , when the tide is out.

 

[shanemax]

 

[johnalison]

It was a regular feature between MLSC and the Tollesbury CC. I’ll try to dig up some pictures. I played several times for MLSC, and even scored some runs, though I always found running in wellies hard. I bowled too, but the pitch never seemed to take spin. Eventually, people started to lose interest, partly because the game usually ended up falling to bits when people brought dogs that ran after the ball and it stopped being fun.

 

[johnalison]

1993, complete with dog and my friend's daughter who appears to need a bit of coaching.

 

[shanemax]

1993, complete with dog and my friend's daughter who appears to need a bit of coaching.

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Excellent pictures. a picture says a thousand words.