Probably a stupid question...but...

lukewhiting · 23 May 2013, 22:41

I've never been round Poole quay or under the bridge so don't have a clue...so, Can you go under the twin sails bridge when its down? or will i have the harbour master after me?

just wanted to check

Nos4r2 · 23 May 2013, 23:11

Yes, it's fine.

lukewhiting · 23 May 2013, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Yes, it's fine.

Awesome!

Is there anything i need to be careful of at poole quay or the bridge?

Nos4r2 · 23 May 2013, 23:32

You might need fenders at the quay, but not really other than that. Try and avoid the peak times at the weekend though as it'll be a bit chaotic if the bridge is lifting.

Steve_B · 24 May 2013, 20:14

The lights on both bridges are like traffic lights on the roads.

All red = Stop
All green = Go
3 reds with an amber on top = proceed with caution.
You will get the red and amber combination when the bridges are down (or stuck in the case of the Twin Sails bridge), and there may be others vessels coming through at the same time. Any problems, call bridge "control" on channel 12.
You are not allowed to tie up along the Quay unless a very large vessel and have proir permission, but instead should use the Poole Quay Boat Haven, which have modern and safe pontoons, normal fenders or if a RIB, may not be needed. It is free for stops of less than 20 mins or about £4 for a couple of hours.
Come and say hello, we are on the Quay next to the Haven
Regards
Steve

lukewhiting · 25 May 2013, 06:34

Cheers for the help guys!!!