Lunchtime in the Solent

Andy Moore · 08 May 2006, 15:45

Where do you folk reckon are the best-of-the-best places to go for a spot of lunch while out for a days ribbing?

Nauti Buoy · 08 May 2006, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

Where do you folk reckon are the best-of-the-best places to go for a spot of lunch while out for a days ribbing?

If you are talking about pub style lunch then I would go to the Light Ship in the entrance to Porsmouth Harbour as the view outside is superb, watching all the boats coming in and out, fighting the current.

Andy Moore · 08 May 2006, 15:53

Can you tie up near by?

Nauti Buoy · 08 May 2006, 15:59

Yes, in the Marina behind it, think it is Haslar Marina, managed to escape the lady on her bike 3/4 times now so avoided the mooring fee, which I think is about £5-6 so not too bad.

Hugh Jardon · 08 May 2006, 16:12

ohhhh should we have paid when we moored up there ?

and yes it is haslar marina just behind the light ship

on a nice warm day is it nice to sit on the top deck oggling all the boats

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Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

Yes, in the Marina behind it, think it is Haslar Marina, managed to escape the lady on her bike 3/4 times now so avoided the mooring fee, which I think is about £5-6 so not too bad.

Hugh Jardon · 08 May 2006, 17:33

some pics of mooring and view

daveh · 08 May 2006, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

some pics of mooring and view

I hope that isn't your boat moored there, the evidence could be incriminating if you didnt pay your mooring fees!

daveh · 08 May 2006, 17:42

The folly is quite fun - up the river medina past cowes

Hugh Jardon · 08 May 2006, 18:03

no alas not my boat but it does look quite nice i must admit

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Originally Posted by daveh

I hope that isn't your boat moored there, the evidence could be incriminating if you didnt pay your mooring fees!

Dino · 08 May 2006, 18:08

If the tides right,anchor on the beach in Bembridge or tie up at the victoria yacht club pontoon for a pint in their bar and lunch(wooton creek) or tie up at Shalfleet and walk up to the new inn in the village(newtown lakes).
You can tell i like the quieter places with these choices

Biggles · 08 May 2006, 18:32

In my opinion the Folly does very good food and so does the Kings Head in Yarmouth.

At the Folly you can sometimes get free mooring. At Yarmouth you always have to pay.

The Mary Mouse 2 at Haslar is also recomended and we normally pay £4.50 for berthing. The Ladies of this establishment are very nice. If thats an issue.

laser · 08 May 2006, 19:10

got free moring in yarmouth on sunday as well as cowes and at the folly as well. Quite lucky really!!

benc · 08 May 2006, 19:24

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Originally Posted by laser

got free moring in yarmouth on sunday as well as cowes and at the folly as well. Quite lucky really!!

blimey suprised about yarmouth - the harbour masters there are like hawks when boats come in

Rogue Wave · 08 May 2006, 19:35

If you can read a tide table then the Jolly Sailer in Ashlett creek is rather nice

Dino · 08 May 2006, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

If you can read a tide table then the Jolly Sailer in Ashlett creek is rather nice

sssssssshh!

Richard B · 11 May 2006, 07:05

I like the Bugle in Yarmouth just quite a lot, but this place is my current favorite.... http://www.richardbateson.com/videos...WheresThis.wmv

Can you guess where?

(Roy Cruse, you're barred form guessing!!)

Wight Skipper · 11 May 2006, 07:08

Looks like The Mill Bay in Ventnor.

Richard B · 11 May 2006, 07:20

Spot on skip!