Murv
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Well, the trip went smoothly. I spoke to the (incredibly helpful) harbour master who advised that there were no real issues, just leave over high water which gives 4m of water in the river.
Weather was perfect, departure looked a little sketchy as although I was aware the flood tide is significantly shorter than the ebb, it was still a little disconcerting when the boat was still firmly jammed in the mud some 40 minutes before the departure time!
The river itself reminded me a lot of the Medway on the run up to Allington; tight, twisty, shallow and a fair bit of debris in the water.
PXL_20250201_121345169 by Chris Mirr, on Flickr
PXL_20250201_121353482 by Chris Mirr, on Flickr
Rounded an uncharacteristically benign North Foreland and a smooth run into Queenborough for the night.
An icy start the next day and early departure to get under the KingsFerry Bridge with the intention of rounding Fowey Island, taking the long way in.
PXL_20250202_075541930 by Chris Mirr, on Flickr
PXL_20250202_111344936.MP by Chris Mirr, on Flickr
Anchored outside Conyer creek, waiting for some wet stuff to get in on.
PXL_20250202_124154118 by Chris Mirr, on Flickr
And new vessel with proud new owner safely secured at Conyer.
PXL_20250202_154504098.MP by Chris Mirr, on Flickr
All in all a straightforward and pleasant trip. I fully expected to be cancelling due to weather but it played ball all weekend for a change!
Weather was perfect, departure looked a little sketchy as although I was aware the flood tide is significantly shorter than the ebb, it was still a little disconcerting when the boat was still firmly jammed in the mud some 40 minutes before the departure time!
The river itself reminded me a lot of the Medway on the run up to Allington; tight, twisty, shallow and a fair bit of debris in the water.
PXL_20250201_121345169 by Chris Mirr, on FlickrPXL_20250201_121353482 by Chris Mirr, on FlickrRounded an uncharacteristically benign North Foreland and a smooth run into Queenborough for the night.
An icy start the next day and early departure to get under the KingsFerry Bridge with the intention of rounding Fowey Island, taking the long way in.
PXL_20250202_075541930 by Chris Mirr, on FlickrPXL_20250202_111344936.MP by Chris Mirr, on FlickrAnchored outside Conyer creek, waiting for some wet stuff to get in on.
PXL_20250202_124154118 by Chris Mirr, on FlickrAnd new vessel with proud new owner safely secured at Conyer.
PXL_20250202_154504098.MP by Chris Mirr, on FlickrAll in all a straightforward and pleasant trip. I fully expected to be cancelling due to weather but it played ball all weekend for a change!
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