Sneds
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Is something happening in Portishead that weekend?
I have my ear close to the ground but am not aware of anything?
I have my ear close to the ground but am not aware of anything?
Where to put my boat?
- Thread starter Tim Good
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Allan
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Each to their own. I live a very frugal life. This enables me to sail as much as I want to. Every mile driving at 50 on the motorway is an extra mile I can sail!
The weekend is just our first club cruise of the year. Last year we went to Portishead and it was a great success. This year we hope to bring some mobos too. Allan
The weekend is just our first club cruise of the year. Last year we went to Portishead and it was a great success. This year we hope to bring some mobos too. Allan
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Tim Good
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Thanks for all the info guys! Mucho appreciated!
Whilst I am here can you all tell me who here have boats that can dry out and who has a fin keel?
I'm in the predicament that I have grown up on fin keels racing but ideally I want to cruise and be adventurous in the places I can go and stay. I'm worried that if I get a fin keel I'm going to be kicking myself on trips to pembrokeshire, Lundy and the Scillys.
Hmmm
Whilst I am here can you all tell me who here have boats that can dry out and who has a fin keel?
I'm in the predicament that I have grown up on fin keels racing but ideally I want to cruise and be adventurous in the places I can go and stay. I'm worried that if I get a fin keel I'm going to be kicking myself on trips to pembrokeshire, Lundy and the Scillys.
Hmmm
Allan
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I don't see a big problem with a fin keel at the places you mention. For me the biggest problem would be North Devon. Both Watermouth and Ilfracombe are difficult for fins. Appledore is possible but can be uncomfortable. If you are happy dry out against a wall or with legs, most of the places above and even Clovelly are possible.
Around the Isles of Scilly there are some places where my bilge keels allow me to go that a fin couldn't go without legs but there are so many places it certainly wouldn't spoil a visit.
There are a few places, like WSM, where it is, arguably, better to dry out in the mud with a fin.
I decided on a bilge keeler and would do the same again but I don't see it as a forgone conclusion.
Hope that helps.
Allan
Around the Isles of Scilly there are some places where my bilge keels allow me to go that a fin couldn't go without legs but there are so many places it certainly wouldn't spoil a visit.
There are a few places, like WSM, where it is, arguably, better to dry out in the mud with a fin.
I decided on a bilge keeler and would do the same again but I don't see it as a forgone conclusion.
Hope that helps.
Allan
Bosun Higgs
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I've answered this question in this thread. Unless you are dead set on racing competitively, dont have a fin in the Bristol channel. It's too limiting.
Tim Good
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haha yeah i saw that cheers Bosun. It is just the question of the week for me so I am putting it to the dog, postman and everyone else i can at the moment
I think you have convinced me anyhow that bilge is the way forward even though i found my perfect boat last weekend with a fin
Morpheous
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Don't have a fin for the BC?? - as someone who used sail all manner of things fanatically, my advice for the BC is:
Don't have a sail
My 2 x 200hp diesels don't seem to be that affected by the tide
I'll get me coat...
Don't have a sail
My 2 x 200hp diesels don't seem to be that affected by the tide
I'll get me coat...
C
Chrusty 1
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Don't have a fin for the BC?? - as someone who used sail all manner of things fanatically, my advice for the BC is:
Don't have a sail
My 2 x 200hp diesels don't seem to be that affected by the tide
I'll get me coat...
I'll bet they do on your wallet though!
RobF
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Don't have a fin for the BC?? - as someone who used sail all manner of things fanatically, my advice for the BC is:
Don't have a sail
My 2 x 200hp diesels don't seem to be that affected by the tide
I'll get me coat...
If it's any consolation, my last trip to Cardiff in my boat consumed about 0.5l in fuel - and no bridge tolls. Probably the most cost efficient of all the options. Took about 4 hours, though!
Morpheous
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We can usually do it in about 45 mins cruising time and cost is about £80 - £100 in diesel. But no bridge tolls.
PEEJAYSEA
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BC area
I joined Barry Yacht Club last year and have to say that it has been a very pleasant experience to date. Nice club facilities and a very friendly atmosphere.
Everyone I have met has been super nice and as I am currently "in sandy climes" with NATO some of the club members have been keeping a watchful eye over my boat.
I have yet to sail out of Barry but have that joy to come this summer and am looking forward to exploring the area but have to say (despite some limitations) I am very happy at BYC.
Paul
I joined Barry Yacht Club last year and have to say that it has been a very pleasant experience to date. Nice club facilities and a very friendly atmosphere.
Everyone I have met has been super nice and as I am currently "in sandy climes" with NATO some of the club members have been keeping a watchful eye over my boat.
I have yet to sail out of Barry but have that joy to come this summer and am looking forward to exploring the area but have to say (despite some limitations) I am very happy at BYC.
Paul
