Koeketiene
Well-known member
I will be transitting West along the South Coast next week.
Whilst there seem to be plenty of marinas/marinas west of the IoW, there are fewer options to the east.
As possible overnight stops between Ramsgate or Dover and the Solent I have identified 3:
- Eastbourne I have discounted: I will be on my own and I don't fancy the lock
- Newhaven I have never been.
Is the marina accesible at all states of tide?
And will I remain afloat at all time? Boat draws 2.05m
- Brighton I stopped by twice before in previous boat (drawing 2.10M)
The first time (2009) I ran aground on my way to my assigned berth.
The second time (2012) I ran aground approaching the reception pontoon.
I have heard plenty of horror stories about the lack of dredging at Brighton.
What's the current situation?
Whilst there seem to be plenty of marinas/marinas west of the IoW, there are fewer options to the east.
As possible overnight stops between Ramsgate or Dover and the Solent I have identified 3:
- Eastbourne I have discounted: I will be on my own and I don't fancy the lock
- Newhaven I have never been.
Is the marina accesible at all states of tide?
And will I remain afloat at all time? Boat draws 2.05m
- Brighton I stopped by twice before in previous boat (drawing 2.10M)
The first time (2009) I ran aground on my way to my assigned berth.
The second time (2012) I ran aground approaching the reception pontoon.
I have heard plenty of horror stories about the lack of dredging at Brighton.
What's the current situation?