Ignis Fatuus
New Member
I've got a 18' sailing day boat with shallow draft weighing 600kg with a mast about 21' above the water line. She also has an outboard engine. I bought her at the end of last year and only got time/weather for one sail. As the weather is looking so good at the moment I'm thinking of paying a visit to the Thames this weekend.
I live in Redhill, Surrey and so a trip to somewhere near Kingston or Shepperton would be a short enough journey. I would need a concrete slipway and somewhere safe to park my van and trailer. I might even stay overnight (in van or under canvas in the boat) if feasible.
Any suggestions for a good place to go? I've had a look at bridge heights and don't think I could squeeze under any of them with the mast up. So, I either stay between bridges or just use the engine.
Do I need a Boat Safety Scheme certificate? The boat is CE certified. I guess I'd need a licence but I'm hoping I could get one from a lock-keeper.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
I live in Redhill, Surrey and so a trip to somewhere near Kingston or Shepperton would be a short enough journey. I would need a concrete slipway and somewhere safe to park my van and trailer. I might even stay overnight (in van or under canvas in the boat) if feasible.
Any suggestions for a good place to go? I've had a look at bridge heights and don't think I could squeeze under any of them with the mast up. So, I either stay between bridges or just use the engine.
Do I need a Boat Safety Scheme certificate? The boat is CE certified. I guess I'd need a licence but I'm hoping I could get one from a lock-keeper.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
