Camping on the IOW with boat...

Tim M · 08 July 2004, 19:21

I’m coming to the IoW at the end of July with three friends for four days. We plan to launch the boat around Portsmouth somewhere and then cruise across, leave the boat in a harbour and camp on a nearby campsite.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a campsite near a harbour/marina preferably near the North of the Island (so we don’t have to travel too far in the boat). I found a place called “White cliff bay” holiday park, near Bembridge. Does anyone know how far this is from Bembridge harbour by foot?
Also, how much can I expect to pay per day to keep the boat in a marina?

timboli · 08 July 2004, 19:34

The marina up the cowes river just past the folly inn called Island Harbour has an area for camping I think,toilets,showers and shop on hand,you have to lock into the marina and I dont think its accesible all states of tide but they seem quite friendly,not sure about price though.

http://www.island-harbour.co.uk/

Louise · 08 July 2004, 20:02

Have a look at the first link in my post on this thread.

It has campsite details for the whole island: http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=5433

HTH

Ribald · 08 July 2004, 21:29

Hi Tim,

The nearest camp site to Bembridge Marina is Nodes Point at St Helens. About a miles walk. A good deal closer than White Cliff Bay.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/de...asp?revid=3744

I will be on the Island from 30 July to 13 August with my rib in Bembridge. If you need any further help - just ask.

That one's not on your link, Louise.

tim griffin · 09 July 2004, 07:11

Tim check out the links page on my site, waverly park holiday centre tel 01983 293452
10/15 minute walk to East Cowes Marina tel 01983 293983 hope it helps
regards Tim ps dont forget your passport !
www.griffmarineservices.co.uk

geoff · 09 July 2004, 07:16

Don't forget that we have started to show campsites on Boatlaunch.

Tim M · 09 July 2004, 10:40

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Tim ps dont forget your passport !

That old chestnut!

Mark Halliday · 09 July 2004, 11:40

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Originally Posted by timofengland

That old chestnut!

No, I think you will find a passport is quite different.
You actually need it when you get back to the mainland.

Got to keep the Corkheads in check. (Sorry in advance to anyone who might be offended)

tim griffin · 09 July 2004, 11:43

thats caulkhead you overner
regards tim
www.griffmarineservices.co.uk

Mark Halliday · 09 July 2004, 11:46

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

thats caulkhead you overner
regards tim
www.griffmarineservices.co.uk

You live and learn.
I always thought it was cork to keep you afloat, not caulk to keep the water out.
Thanks for the info.

Biggles · 09 July 2004, 14:28

Something to think about Tim, if your going to leave your boat in a marina. Check with your insurance comapny first. I wanted to do likewise but my insurance company (Mardon) will not cover boats under 16 foot left in a marina.

Looks like I will look elsewhere next year. It wasn't something I thought about when taking out the insurance but now I wish I had. Hindsight is a wonderful thing!

Andy Beach · 09 July 2004, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Something to think about Tim, if your going to leave your boat in a marina. Check with your insurance comapny first. I wanted to do likewise but my insurance company (Mardon) will not cover boats under 16 foot left in a marina.

Just for information I'm insured through Heath Lambert Insurance Services (Tel: 0151 227 4321) - Not the cheapest around but I felt they offered the best cover AND they will insure a boat moored in a marina. I had to ask for this as a special endorsement as they did not offer it as standard. No increase in premium but excess increased to £250 (normally £125).

Andy Beach

Tim M · 09 July 2004, 17:18

I'm with craftinsure.com and a quick glance over the terms tells me they will insure me. However, if anyone knows otherwise I would like to know!

Tim M · 09 July 2004, 18:21

After extensive research, I think I will stay at Nodes Point holiday park. It's near the harbour is is pretty cheap.
I just need to find out about putting the boat in the harbour now. I had a look at the Bembridge website, but there's nothing about the services avalible in the harbour it'self. I'm going to phone the Harbour master's office tomorrow, but can anyone here tell me things such as:
-Can I buy petrol in the harbour (or is there a petrol station really close).
-How much will it cost me to moor the boat
-Can anyone provide me with the tidal predictions for 26-29th July for Bembridge.
Also what are the tides in Bembridge like - how big is the window in which I could get in and out.

simmons0 · 09 July 2004, 18:35

Thers no petrol in Bembridge as far as im aware.
I was about to say thing about the tides because it does dry out to nothing.
I think access is about 2 1/2 hours each side of high tide but it wasnt very deep in the channel when we went in about 2 hours after.

Tim M · 09 July 2004, 18:39

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Thers no petrol in Bembridge as far as im aware.

That complicates this trip some what!

simmons0 · 09 July 2004, 18:47

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Originally Posted by Ribald

There is no fuel at Bembridge - the nearest garage to which is Tescos about 5 miles away.

Hmmm..Thats a fair way to lug jerry cans if you dont have a car with you.

Ribald · 09 July 2004, 19:45

Tim, it's a pity you can't make the following week as I could run you to Tescos for fuel.

With regards to the entry, I would have thought that with your rib you would have no probs getting in at almost all states on your chosen dates as the tides are neaps. I can get in and out at everything but dead LW springs. Mind you, have had to paddle once or twice

Tides for 26-29 below.

Tim M · 09 July 2004, 19:53

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Tim, it's a pity you can't make the following week as I could run you to Tescos for fuel.

That's very kind of you Ribald, but we want to go this week so we can go to the Portsmouth uni open day.

I might just take lots of extra portable tanks with me.