Really good service........ .. ??

Sorry to say that I can echo Photodog's experience. Last year we had a little run in at the RHYC with, I guess, the same guy. I put it down to a communication problem and returned this year (even though my kids objected - not that snobby place!). However none of the four berths that I was offered on the phone was actually vacant so we gave up and went next door. Shame as it's a beautiful place.
 
We didn't meet the berthing master but instead dealt with the bar staff in the clubouse. Imhave to say they were very friendly and welcoming. We had a problem walking back aling the footpath which resulted in arriving just as the club was locking up. Despite staggering into the bar and collapsing in a sweaty heap we were looked after very kindly. I had the opportunity to thank the staff who were about the next day and I am vey grateful for the kind assistqnce we recieved.
 
Supine Being said:
Sorry to say that I can echo Photodog's experience. Last year we had a little run in at the RHYC with, I guess, the same guy. I put it down to a communication problem and returned this year (even though my kids objected - not that snobby place!). However none of the four berths that I was offered on the phone was actually vacant so we gave up and went next door. Shame as it's a beautiful place.
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The RHYC doesn't provide a berth booking service. As its not a commercial operation visitors can use any vacant berth providing the white plaque at the head of the berth doesn't state that the berth holder is due back on that day. However every effort is made to keep the hammerheads clear (and there is a sign on the hammer head stating 'visitors berthing') and all potential visitors are welcome to use the hammer heads and locate an appropriate vacant berth. If no berth is available the visitor can use the hammerhead.
 
We 'phoned and booked a berth earlier this year - or at least that was the impression we got. It was free when we arrived. It might be as well to warn people that although the berth is free at the time of calling it may be taken by the time they arrive. Always enjoy a stop at RHYC.
 
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To all membs of the Royal Harwich who are taking part in this discussion.

I do apologise that my initial comment about Titchmarsh marina and the adjacent restaurant seems to have drifted into a discussion about your club. It was not my intention in any way for this to happen.
 
Sinbad1951 said:
The RHYC doesn't provide a berth booking service. As its not a commercial operation visitors can use any vacant berth providing the white plaque at the head of the berth doesn't state that the berth holder is due back on that day. However every effort is made to keep the hammerheads clear (and there is a sign on the hammer head stating 'visitors berthing') and all potential visitors are welcome to use the hammer heads and locate an appropriate vacant berth. If no berth is available the visitor can use the hammerhead.
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I phoned from just outside and was given four berths that should be free, none of which were and neither were the hammerheads. I appreciate that it's a club and not a marina, which is why I'm more inclined to moor there than Woolverstone. Not a big deal, just a snag, but it did mean that I was unable to see if the previous year's frostiness was a one-off.

Apologies for the thread drift.
 
Tried Titchmarsh at Easter - restaurant fully booked (not with yotties as the marina was half empty) so we dined aboard - think there were 9 round Alchemist's table.

Geoff at RHYC has always been a great help even on one occasion assisting to man handle my previous long keel boat through 180 degrees so I didn't have to try and motor out astern.
 
You have to be over 85 to eat at the Harbour Lights I believe. They waddle in every day for lunch after driving up the lane at walking speed.
 
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