weymouth Bay

[xs 400]

being fairly new to this....
A group of us are hoping to go from Castletown portland across weymouth bay to Lulworth cove, soon weather permitting, there will be small ribs (4m) and sibs. Is this a straightforward trip, any hazards i need to be aware of??

advice greatfully received..................

[willk]

Originally Posted by xs 400

any hazards i need to be aware of??

Yer needs ter stay clear o' the Cowboy's pontoon.

'E gets well tetchy

[xs 400]

Originally Posted by willk

Yer needs ter stay clear o' the Cowboy's pontoon.

'E gets well tetchy

mmmmmmmmmm is this a private joke or are going to share it?

who's the cowboy?

whats the pontoon?

[xs 400]

have we met?

[willk]

Originally Posted by xs 400

have we met?

Not yet.

Linky

[xs 400]

oh i see now!

thanks for the warning!

we will keep out of his way

[martini]

Originally Posted by willk

Yer needs ter stay clear o' the Cowboy's pontoon.

'E gets well tetchy

Hard to believe that thread's 5 year old already!

I was there last year, did Alderney-Poole-Weymouth-Lulworth-Bournemouth- Poole Saturday then Poole-Yarmouth-Cowes-back to Alderney Sunday, expensive weekend!

Portland to Lulworth is completely straightforward with no dangers, you don't even need to worry about hi-speed cats out of Weymouth at the mo either.
It's only 7 miles so 20 minutes at 20 knots - easy

[xs 400]

thanks Martini!

[xs 400]

any of you guys familiar with castletown portland?

where do you put your car and trailer??

[matt h]

XS you can launch at blue waters marine i think its called on the straight bit of road leading out to Portland or at the sailing academy slip. dues are to be taken by the harbourmaster best call first!!

[xs 400]

hi matt, theres a great slip just down the road that's Free! there is a pay and display for those with no trailer.

I was just wondering where to put trailers, i have launched there several times, I have parked on the road.

but if there are several of us thats not an option.

some leave on spare land around the corner, just wondering if this is still ok???

[longjohn]

There are a few rocks to be aware of near Durdle Dor - but all pretty obvious.