Sensational Scarborough!

[Bristolfashion]

Beware the gentle siren call of Flamborough Head! After a gentle sail out of Bridlington along the Head's southern flank - wallop! A fight into Filey Bay for lunch and then - mini wallop around Filey Brig and into Scarborough.

No spot on the visitors' pontoon, but a vacant pen was indicated and one of the helpful and informative watchkeepers was there to help with lines & suchlike. True to their word, they were back around 7.30am to point us to the visitors spot and provide further guidance through the numerous fish & chip shops.

This is a lovely spot, well worth the visit. The town is charming and diverse - traditional seaside, slightly posh, boutique shopping, normal shopping & burgeoning hipsterdom all in a small area. Wander the roads, lanes, paths & ramparts to your heart's content.

BF's top tips ; The Golden Grid near to the harbour on the sea front for sit down fish supper. The market hall for vegetables, curios and a lovely open space. Walks on the cliff either way. Strolling around the castle. Love Brew vegan cafe for the meat free or adventurous. Listening to a concert in the Sun Court Cafe.

Swankyness : 3
Kiss me quickness : 3
Grittiness : 2

 

[Robert Wilson]

+1 FROM ME.
There in 2016, too early arrival to negotiate the VERY shallow harbour entrance so I anchored off the beach and watched the day go by. Superb FnC supper.
Only drawback is it's a long walk from the pontoons to the harbour office to pay dues, especially if the FnC shops are closing!

 

[Daydream believer]

Until the marina at Keran near Oban really lost the plot, the showers really took first prize for the skankiest on my first round UK trip in 2012. ( Port Ellen was a bit rough as well!!!)
But I did like Scarborough & the Goth shops were amusing. Wish I could have stayed a bit longer.
Gulls were a pain though

 

[Crowblack]

Until the marina at Keran near Oban really lost the plot, the showers really took first prize for the skankiest on my first round UK trip in 2012. ( Port Ellen was a bit rough as well!!!)
But I did like Scarborough & the Goth shops were amusing. Wish I could have stayed a bit longer.
Gulls were a pain though

Been a while now - but "skankiest" shower I encountered on the way round - bit further North was down the side of a shed in Arbroath - shared with the fishermen - nothing against them ! - - - but don't think it had been cleaned this side of five years and strewth - the smell.

 

[Kurrawong_Kid]

Been a while now - but "skankiest" shower I encountered on the way round - bit further North was down the side of a shed in Arbroath - shared with the fishermen - nothing against them ! - - - but don't think it had been cleaned this side of five years and strewth - the smell.

Now there is a "Clubroom" for boaters with one shower and a library for those waiting their turn!

 

[BruceDanforth]

Beware the gentle siren call of Flamborough Head! After a gentle sail out of Bridlington along the Head's southern flank - wallop! A fight into Filey Bay for lunch and then - mini wallop around Filey Brig and into Scarborough.

No spot on the visitors' pontoon, but a vacant pen was indicated and one of the helpful and informative watchkeepers was there to help with lines & suchlike. True to their word, they were back around 7.30am to point us to the visitors spot and provide further guidance through the numerous fish & chip shops.

This is a lovely spot, well worth the visit. The town is charming and diverse - traditional seaside, slightly posh, boutique shopping, normal shopping & burgeoning hipsterdom all in a small area. Wander the roads, lanes, paths & ramparts to your heart's content.

BF's top tips ; The Golden Grid near to the harbour on the sea front for sit down fish supper. The market hall for vegetables, curios and a lovely open space. Walks on the cliff either way. Strolling around the castle. Love Brew vegan cafe for the meat free or adventurous. Listening to a concert in the Sun Court Cafe.

Swankyness : 3
Kiss me quickness : 3
Grittiness : 2

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It is quite peaceful and pleasant to anchor outside too, when the wind is mild and blowing from the shore.

 

[trevorr]

Now there is a "Clubroom" for boaters with one shower and a library for those waiting their turn!

Now 3 seperate shower / toilet rooms in the refurbished clubroom.