johnnyd
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Considering visiting the Somme river first week in September, 0.8 draft Gibsea.
Any experiences or advice would be welcome.
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Any experiences or advice would be welcome.
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Somme River
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david_bagshaw
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Last went from the somme in early 70s
Up to date chart essential, probably you can get bouy updates from the web.
Was a small marina near the lock then, though probably larger now.
We had no probs , it was the return to our first crossing. boat draft 1.5 mtr
Have fun
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Up to date chart essential, probably you can get bouy updates from the web.
Was a small marina near the lock then, though probably larger now.
We had no probs , it was the return to our first crossing. boat draft 1.5 mtr
Have fun
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SL23
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I have just returned from that area, though I wasn't visiting by boat.
It is worth a visit. St Valery has a small marina and the town is very pleasant. Good food - particularly the sea food.
Miles of sandy beaches.
Whilst there I saw a fin keel yacht high and dry on the bank. The area is very tidal and vast areas of sand appear at low water. People walk out at low water but the coast guard is watchful becuase of the tides. From the shore the main chanel appears well marked and the main headlands and harbour entrances are well lit.
If you can take the ground you could have a sand bank to yourself. I saw quite a few small private fising boats doing this.
I have a bilge keel boat and it set me thinking.
Enjoy your visit.
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It is worth a visit. St Valery has a small marina and the town is very pleasant. Good food - particularly the sea food.
Miles of sandy beaches.
Whilst there I saw a fin keel yacht high and dry on the bank. The area is very tidal and vast areas of sand appear at low water. People walk out at low water but the coast guard is watchful becuase of the tides. From the shore the main chanel appears well marked and the main headlands and harbour entrances are well lit.
If you can take the ground you could have a sand bank to yourself. I saw quite a few small private fising boats doing this.
I have a bilge keel boat and it set me thinking.
Enjoy your visit.
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