Walton Yacht Basin

[Mandarin331]

These pics are not of the Yacht Basin. They are of the creek adjacent to the Yacht Basin which services the boatyard. I would completely recommend the Yacht Basin. Spent some time there last year with a twitchy 32 footer and single handed. No problems getting in and out etc.

Correct, the bottom one is the W&FYC quay, a very pleasant place to moor up and take on water and beer from the club whilst the tides still rising. It's possible to 'dry' out there as well. Just be careful with fenders as high tide is often over the quayside.

 

[Leighb]

Just be careful with fenders as high tide is often over the quayside.

We had a similar problem when moored at Burgh Castle on the Waveney, the quayside was just awash at HW, so the fenders were at risk of popping out especially as there was an onshore wind. I tied a small grapnel anchor with some line to the bottom of a couple of the fenders to make sure they stayed vertical and below the waterline at HW, this did seem to work.

 

[pks1702]

These pics are not of the Yacht Basin. They are of the creek adjacent to the Yacht Basin which services the boatyard. I would completely recommend the Yacht Basin. Spent some time there last year with a twitchy 32 footer and single handed. No problems getting in and out etc.

Perhaps look at the first page of this thread :encouragement:

 

[Scorcher1]

Perhaps look at the first page of this thread :encouragement:

I don't understand your point. You have posted pictures of the creek adjacent to the Yacht Basin. Not the Yacht Basin.

 

[FullCircle]

I don't understand your point. You have posted pictures of the creek adjacent to the Yacht Basin. Not the Yacht Basin.

I guess it is just that the Yacht Basin is not of itself a whole entity. You must pass through the creek to get to it, just to give us all the bigger picture.

Still have fond memories.....

 

[Scorcher1]

I guess it is just that the Yacht Basin is not of itself a whole entity. You must pass through the creek to get to it, just to give us all the bigger picture.

Still have fond memories.....

No. You don't pass through the creek adjacent to the Yacht Basin to access it at all. Actually I tried to when I first went there but that's another story! …it's very simple. Go there at the right time. Plenty of water. These pics are misleading

 

[pks1702]

I don't understand your point. You have posted pictures of the creek adjacent to the Yacht Basin. Not the Yacht Basin.

Page one images 1 2 & 4 are the Yacht Basin (Pond). Image 3 is the gauge at the entrance to the basin so granted not 'in the basin'

Here is another.

Are we agreed this is the basin?

Tugger said

You can't not love Walton!

To which I posted some general images of the creek. Can't see where I have encouraged anyone to go up the creek to enter the basin

The new clubhouse is certainly worth a visit.

 

[Burnham Bob]

took a look at the yacht basis when the club had an open day, what wasn't clear was the approach route from the creek at high tide - presumably you just feel your way in the right direction using the echo sounder? I know you go to the left of the clubhouse.........

 

[Bru]

Leave the clubhouse to starboard and stick close to the sterns of the moored boats and dinghies.

Not that hairy with a 3' draught but the boat that came in after us near the top of the tide was 5'6" and had no trouble

 

[swatchways]

Yep - https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=200265825556544184140.0004bdc9e340df87d44b0&dg=feature

The pontoons have been updated since the above links (image is on the w&fyc website) but the approach as far as I can see hasn't really changed much! It is marked once passed the club house - there's a port hand buoy and then follow the line of boats' behinds! We spent a season working in and out from the disabled pontoon some 8 years ago when my dad was ill, and always marvelled at the enormous boats that used to go in and out without problem, and seemingly without a bead of sweat on the skippers' brows... (We cheat with 2'6" under the water... )

The new clubhouse is lovely, really really nice, and although I've not yet eaten there despite it being our 'home' the nosh has always been pretty good and comes highly rated just recently. I'd recommend!

 

[johnalison]

The new clubhouse is lovely, really really nice, and although I've not yet eaten there despite it being our 'home' the nosh has always been pretty good and comes highly rated just recently. I'd recommend!

My spies tell me that the caterers are leaving this month. I'm eating there on Saturday, which will be about their last fling.

 

[nortada]

Went down and had a look at low water (seemed like a good idea!). The cill itself is flat but the channel to it is quite narrow and has the potential to be a bilge keel trap! I'd not be keen to try it on a falling tide, in and out on the last of the flood methinks

As a resident of the Walton Yacht Basin (Formally The Pond), be advised it is normal practice to close the cat flap just after high water so no risk of getting stuck on it on a falling tide.

 

[Bru]

As a resident of the Walton Yacht Basin (Formally The Pond), be advised it is normal practice to close the cat flap just after high water so no risk of getting stuck on it on a falling tide.

Good job too methinks!

 

[Saguday]

Looks great, always wanted to go in there ... but but but depth is ok but we're too fat to get in (3.9m beam) Bummer

 

[Poecheng]

Looks great, always wanted to go in there ... but but but depth is ok but we're too fat to get in (3.9m beam) Bummer

Think you will be ok on a largish tide.
The second photo of the gauge/diagram shows the available width with the doors "closed" but these are movable and (I think) the first photograph shows the lhs one open and the fourth photo shows the left hand side (in the photo) open.
A call to Bedwells (who operate it) will give you the answer but think you will find they will open the doors for you and you will get in.
I think it is less a question of overall beam but more a question of your underwater shape and a sufficient tide. With a high tide and the doors open would your hull bump on those concrete corners - skimming dish then no problem, older shape then will depend on tide height.

You would be surprised at their ability to get a big boat in on a big tide. Good luck

 

[Saguday]

Ooh, that sounds interesting, I hadn't realised that. We're long keel but shallow draft, only 1.3m.

I used to be concerned about taking the mud but following an inadvertent experiment witnessed by the ECF glitterati at Stone Point a few years ago we had a chance to see how she behaved and it was all very benign and undramatic. Plus I have two teenagers now to do all the cleaning at the end of the season...

 

[Poecheng]

You should be fine.
Once the tidal height is greater than the top of the gate then the bottom of boat is getting further and further away from concrete. Even with your shape, every inch of increased tidal height will massively decrease the underwater "beam"(as it tapers in towards the keel) at the position of the concrete corners.

 

[nortada]

Loads of questions about the Walton Yacht Basin.

Now on our way back to Portugal after super summer at Walton, especially with the new club house but more than happy to answer any questions but possibly better to look on the following link http://marinas.com/view/marina/6637_Bedwell_Company_Boatyard_Walton_on_the_Naze_GB_United_Kingdom.

Unfortunately this link has yet to be up dated to show the new club house.

A thought for those looking to lay-up a float, the Basin offers a unique option, especially if you have a wooden hull.

 

[StUrrock]

We spent a very happy season at the Pond and really loved it there.
The tidal restrictions never really bothered us in our little Yarmouth 23, just that we always went out for 2-3 or more days at a time.
Apart from the really friendly W&FYC another bonus there is the excellent service from Richard and his staff at the adjoining Bedwells boatyard.

 

[nortada]

We spent a very happy season at the Pond and really loved it there.
The tidal restrictions never really bothered us in our little Yarmouth 23, just that we always went out for 2-3 or more days at a time.
Apart from the really friendly W&FYC another bonus there is the excellent service from Richard and his staff at the adjoining Bedwells boatyard.

As said before we also have just had a great season in The Pond as it is fondly called by the locals.

Richard at Bedwells coulden't have been more helpful & when required did some super engineering on our dear old Snappy.

Couple of weeks back we discussed what was the biggest boat the Basin could accommodate & I was really surprised so if in doubt contact Richard & ask.

Stu, is your avatar Smeaton's Tower on Plymouth Hoe, if so what's the link?

Spent my formative years in Plymouth; that's why I didn't join the navy!