I need a replacement slip to Camber Dock

mikejordan · 12 June 2015, 16:09

Now that theres very limited trailer parking at Camber, i need to find a different slip for us with our 6m rib.
Someone mentioned a good slip into the Itchen, with easy parking and full tidal range, any ideas as to exactly where it might be so that i can try it out.
We so miss our beloved Camber😢

Dry Run · 13 June 2015, 07:39

Hi,

Yes it's a shame about the situation at The Camber at the moment. However, don't be too sad as it won't be that long before "normality" is restored.

Construction work on the Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) building is drawing to a close and it will not be long before the contractors vehicles (which currently take up most of the available parking) are gone. I've taken a picture of the site "as is" today.

In the next few weeks the plan is to open a new 65-space "pay & display" car park along with a dedicated trailer park. I can't be precise on timing as yet, but will keep you posted.

Currently, there is "unofficial" permission to leave trailers at the top of the slipway, but space is limited. Parking wise - it's like the wild west down here with car being more abandoned than parked and very little traffic management. (I think the wardens have been told to stay away at the moment). Please don't park in my KB spaces though, as they are rigorously patrolled and it will cost you £60 if you get a ticket!!!

So, normality will be restored and I'll keep people updated.

Regards

Steve

mikejordan · 13 June 2015, 12:56

Hi Steve,

Many thanks for such a comprehensive reply, I quite thought that Portsmouth council wouldn't be that bothered about replacing the old trailer park as it didn't really bring any real revenue in other than the pay and display part for the tow car!!
Would be great to be able to use the slip again, so I'll look forward to your updates on the situation,

Dry Run · 24 June 2015, 10:55

BAR unveil new sponsors today - can you guess??

What it has done is made them speed up the building work and the first lot of construction containers have now gone from what will be the "pay & display" publi car park and trailer park

So things will be back to "normal" quite soon.

Regards

Steve

Pikey Dave · 24 June 2015, 11:07

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Originally Posted by Dry Run

BAR unveil new sponsors today - can you guess??

What it has done is made them speed up the building work and the first lot of construction containers have now gone from what will be the "pay & display" publi car park and trailer park

So things will be back to "normal" quite soon.

Regards

Steve

Is it me, or does the design of the building make it look as if the Union Flag is upside down?
I'll get me coat

Superjetjim · 30 June 2015, 22:31

Good to see the parking coming back, came down to Camber a couple of weeks ago and was horrified to find nowhere to park the car / trailer! Tim at the KB centre was really helpful though. Such a nice site because you can load the family on safely and cleanly at any tide state.

ajstars · 02 July 2015, 13:45

What's the chances of launching and parking a car and trailer here this Sunday (5th July)?

Dry Run · 02 July 2015, 14:32

AJ,

I would think you should be OK.

The contractors have all but gone and that has taken some of the strain off parking. The photo attached shows that the last few containers are being removed (today) from what will be the Pay & Display car park (to the right of the pic) and last week-end people were parking cars and trailers in that area. It's not my land so I can't give any official opinion, but nobody seemed too concerned last weekend.

Finally, if you get stuck, give me a call - I'm sure I can give you some helpful advice.

Kind regards

Steve 07899 075313

ajstars · 02 July 2015, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dry Run

AJ,

I would think you should be OK.

The contractors have all but gone and that has taken some of the strain off parking. The photo attached shows that the last few containers are being removed (today) from what will be the Pay & Display car park (to the right of the pic) and last week-end people were parking cars and trailers in that area. It's not my land so I can't give any official opinion, but nobody seemed too concerned last weekend.

Finally, if you get stuck, give me a call - I'm sure I can give you some helpful advice.

Kind regards

Steve 07899 075313

Thanks Steve.
Might have to chance it, launching anywhere else is proving problematic due to tide times and I'm working til late on Saturday.

Bucksribster · 02 July 2015, 17:24

Hi AJ - I think I might try there as well. Are you doing the RIOW?

ajstars · 02 July 2015, 17:57

Hi Buckribster, yes we are. Bear in mind last time I parked there in 2013 I had to park the car and trailer in a residential street 20 minute drive away and get a taxi back! Leave enough time just in case!

ajstars · 02 July 2015, 17:58

Oh, and the locals refused to move their cars off the centre of the slip causing untold annoyance.

Bucksribster · 02 July 2015, 19:08

Wow! I never had any problems parking in the P&D spaces, or launching until BAR took over the site last year. Steve (Dry Run) has been a mine of information. And if we need to go far away, at least we can share a taxi ;-)

Hopefully the meter maids may be a little lenient during the construction works.

What time are you planning to get there?

ajstars · 02 July 2015, 20:31

Hopefully! I'm aiming for between 8 and 9. By the time we have faffed about at the bottom of the green slippy slip time will be ticking!

Bucksribster · 04 July 2015, 20:49

AJ - eventually decided to launch at Warsash tomorrow. See you on the water!

Dry Run · 20 July 2015, 15:41

New free trailer park at The Camber docks is now available. It's not huge (I guess about 6 trailers sensibly parked. However, combinesd with the trailer parking at the top left of the slipway, it's certainly an improvement on the current situation.

The Pay & Display car park is being patched and lined tomorrow and will be available after this weekend (from Monday 27th).

Kind regards

Steve

Superjetjim · 20 July 2015, 16:08

Great news thanks for the update, it's much appreciated for those like me that travel 'afar'

mikejordan · 27 July 2015, 20:41

Hi Steve,
Many thanks for that, just need the summer to return!!

Superjetjim · 28 July 2015, 14:41

Hopefully heading down on the 3rd August all being well, is everything open and back to normal or overun with the Americas cup?

Dry Run · 29 July 2015, 07:27

Hi,

Americas Cup lot are heading to Sweeden and construction has all but finished (they are putting the "wrap" on the building, but that's juat a crane and a few guys).

Trailer park is up and running and P&D car park is available for use from 6pm to 7am weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday (+ bank holidays).

So, you should be OK

Steve