 |
|
15 March 2005, 23:21
|
#1
|
|
Member
Country: Other
Town: Oakley
Boat name: Zerstörer
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki DF 140
MMSI: 235050131
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,931
|
Just an average day in the uk
I just thought I would add this pic to show an average day in the UK.
This was taken on the south coast of England near the Solent. It shows our slipways.
Any comments are left to visitors.
However I personally feel as though I have to hunt for my entrance to the sea.
Any comments are welcomed.
Maybe somebody could enlighten me on a slipway on the English South Coast that is :-
a) Well maintained.
b) Easily accesible.
c) Has free and secure parking.
I bet you can't ..........................
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 00:50
|
#2
|
|
Member
Country: UK - Wales
Town: swansea
Boat name: Too Blue
Make: BLANK
Length: 8m +
Engine: Suzuki DT225
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 12,788
|
Not just the Enlish south coast - there are several slips around Swansea that are fenced off!!!
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 06:23
|
#3
|
|
RIBnet supporter
Country: UK - Wales
Town: Southampton
Boat name: DynaMoHumm/ SRV/deja
Make: Avon8.4, 5.4 & 4.777
Length: 8m +
Engine: Cat3126 Yam 90 &70
MMSI: 42
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,760
|
Boatlaunch.com is a good source of slipway ifo. I think your request for free parking is probably fanciful in these times, as it is a major source of revenue for councils
Out of interest how much would you pay for secure parking and good launch facilities
But off the top of my head It's gonna be
Daedulus in Lee on the Solent
Cross house road Southampton
Town Quay Southampton (not sure about free parking)
Ltmington Town Slipway (not sure about free parking)
Bedhampton ?
__________________
Here it comes again, I don't stand a chance
Soul possession, Got me in a trance
Pullin' me back to you - Deja Voodoo
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 07:28
|
#4
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Hamble
Length: 9m +
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,900
|
The slipway at Hythe Marina used to be pretty good, very popular with Southampton Boatshow exhibitors.
I assume it's still free, with loads of parking.
__________________
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt!
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 07:50
|
#5
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Manchester - Abersoc
Boat name: MeMe
Make: ZodiaMedII & Yam380
Length: 6m +
Engine: Suzi140/4 - Yam15/4
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,675
|
It does make my blood.........
...........boil. I wonder, is there some way one can site the "Right to Roam" act in such instances ? I'll investigate......... Not that it would do you any good when you pull up and find a £19.99 padlock stands between you and a good day out !
Addendum.... I took a look at this and the Ramblers Association web site but was unable to find anything of use. http://www.ramblers.org.uk/freedom/
http://www.waterscape.com/boating/
__________________
Buy it & Use it, then sell it and buy something bigger
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 08:35
|
#6
|
|
Administrator
Country: UK - England
Town: Brighton
Make: Bombard Aerotec 380
Length: 3m +
Engine: Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 5,227
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Biggles
Maybe somebody could enlighten me on a slipway on the English South Coast that is :-
a) Well maintained.
b) Easily accesible.
c) Has free and secure parking.
|
Why do you think you should be able to expect free and secure parking? Or free anything for that matter! Free unsecure parking is hard enough to come by at the best of times, but who's going to pay for the security?
You didn't mention the cost for actually using the slipway. Should that be free too?
As ever www.boatlaunch.co.uk is the best source of launching info. Camber Dock in Portsmouth, and Northney Marina on Hayling Island both meet requirements a and b and have reasonably secure parking -- they're not free though 
John
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 09:28
|
#7
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Surrey
Boat name: Bumblebee
Make: Ribcraft 5.85
Length: 5m +
Engine: Yamaha F150 AETX
MMSI: 235 032 852
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 903
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
The slipway at Hythe Marina used to be pretty good, very popular with Southampton Boatshow exhibitors.
I assume it's still free, with loads of parking.
|
The council recently started charging £5 for parking. It’s a pretty secure place though as they have CCTV and the security guards make regular patrols, not to mention the nosy residents.
If only they would install a public hose it would be perfect.
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 09:41
|
#8
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Bucks
Boat name: My Buoy & Ding Dong
Make: Ribeye,SR4 & Bombard
Length: 6m +
Engine: 115,50 & 15Hp Yams
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,078
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by DJL
If only they would install a public hose it would be perfect.
|
Should that not read Public House? 
Nick
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 11:58
|
#9
|
|
Member
Country: UK - Wales
Town: swansea
Boat name: Too Blue
Make: BLANK
Length: 8m +
Engine: Suzuki DT225
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 12,788
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by John Kennett
Why do you think you should be able to expect free and secure parking? Or free anything for that matter! Free unsecure parking is hard enough to come by at the best of times, but who's going to pay for the security?
You didn't mention the cost for actually using the slipway. Should that be free too?
As ever www.boatlaunch.co.uk is the best source of launching info. Camber Dock in Portsmouth, and Northney Marina on Hayling Island both meet requirements a and b and have reasonably secure parking -- they're not free though
John |
Why not??? Free parking isn't free anyway - we pay more than enough in council tax as it is. There used to be quite a few slips in the Swansea area years ago that were free to use - now they have just been fenced off without any chance even to complain.
You also used to be able to launch boats off many beaches - these days most beaches have been closed to all vehicles - Pendine Sands being a classic example. It was the home of British Land speed records for many years - many people used to enjoy driving on the beach and there were NEVER any problems - until the council did a "risk assessment" and have now closed the beach!!!
|
|
|
|
|
16 March 2005, 14:46
|
#10
|
|
Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Exmouth, Devon
Length: no boat
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 721
|
Biggles,
I'd echo what people say re boatlaunch website.
Specifically though, try free public slip at Swanwick (near Moody's) behind the Old Ship pub. Free car park and room to move about. Bit of a trip down the Hamble, but you can always do some yacht-gazing. Shingly but OK and not so good on a low tide. Watch the mud off the side.
Alternatively Warsash (free) - bit closer to Southampton water also free car park next door (gets full and limited times) and another a couple of hundred yards away. Also has pub opposite.
Can't comment on security - just lock up in line with your insurance! But as they say, 2 out of 3 ain't bad (or maybe 2.5 if you count the pubs)
Mike
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chevy Camaro Forum
Ford Mustang Forum
Jeep Wrangler Forum
Volkswagen Touareg Forum
Land Rover Defender Forum
