Bru
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In a few weeks, the intrepid crew of Brigantia are going to see how far we can get along the South Coast ultimately aiming to turn around and head back in the East Solent area (if by some miracle we actually manage to get that far)
Along the way (or the way back) we plan to take in Ramsgate, Dover (with time ashore to visit the castle etc.), Newhaven and Rye whilst passing by, unless we need a safe haven, Sovereign Harbour, Shoreham, Brighton (heard nothing good about it) and Littlehampton ('cos the tide times don't work well). So far, so good
But it's the far end of the exercise that is, well, exercising my thought muscles. I want somewhere to stop for a couple of nights in the Chichester (the nominal "destination") area or within a few hours thereof that has a decent eatery and beery within a stones throw, ideally a petrol station not too far away and something within walking distance (or within walking distance of relevant public transport) to do for a day ashore
We're salty sea dog olde worlde pub grub and real ale types (a.k.a. scruffy barstewards who eat crisps, drink beer and like nothing better than a good old fashioned English Stodge on a plate) rather than posh restaurant and wine bar aficionados and lack of space on board precludes carrying much in the way of "poshing up" clothing and our preference for ventures ashore is the ancient and historical (done the Portsmouth dockyard thing already though wouldn't rule out going again, and typically we'll be in the area two weeks too soon for the new Mary Rose Museum)
So, and I realise this may be a mistake to ask this (!), any recommendations / suggestions for suitable marinas to stop in
BTW - cost is not a major consideration 'cos we is only likkle and we don't have a viable tender due to having nowhere to stow one so need walk ashore access
Along the way (or the way back) we plan to take in Ramsgate, Dover (with time ashore to visit the castle etc.), Newhaven and Rye whilst passing by, unless we need a safe haven, Sovereign Harbour, Shoreham, Brighton (heard nothing good about it) and Littlehampton ('cos the tide times don't work well). So far, so good
But it's the far end of the exercise that is, well, exercising my thought muscles. I want somewhere to stop for a couple of nights in the Chichester (the nominal "destination") area or within a few hours thereof that has a decent eatery and beery within a stones throw, ideally a petrol station not too far away and something within walking distance (or within walking distance of relevant public transport) to do for a day ashore
We're salty sea dog olde worlde pub grub and real ale types (a.k.a. scruffy barstewards who eat crisps, drink beer and like nothing better than a good old fashioned English Stodge on a plate) rather than posh restaurant and wine bar aficionados and lack of space on board precludes carrying much in the way of "poshing up" clothing and our preference for ventures ashore is the ancient and historical (done the Portsmouth dockyard thing already though wouldn't rule out going again, and typically we'll be in the area two weeks too soon for the new Mary Rose Museum)
So, and I realise this may be a mistake to ask this (!), any recommendations / suggestions for suitable marinas to stop in
BTW - cost is not a major consideration 'cos we is only likkle and we don't have a viable tender due to having nowhere to stow one so need walk ashore access
