Out on Seahawk

Phil Chitty · 29 February 2004, 19:44

Thanks to Andre for the trip out from Littleghampton on Saturday.

Heres a few of the photos.

Phil Chitty · 29 February 2004, 19:46

Along the River Arun under Littlehampton footbridge.

Phil Chitty · 29 February 2004, 19:47

A cold day out in Sussex !!

Phil Chitty · 29 February 2004, 19:49

Seahawk and Andre safely moored back in Littlehampton Marina after the cobwebs had well and truely been blown away !!

Andre · 29 February 2004, 20:32

Phil,

It was a pleasure to have you on board. Next time on your rib cos I might be ribless till end of March

Had a few hours out today . A bit choppy sea and rather cold.

Quite a few hard boats went out today. Just shows that many share the same view "Why have an expensive toy and not enjoy it "

Andre

DJL · 29 February 2004, 20:39

Great photos - looks jolly cold!

Whats the access like at Littlehampton - tide wise? I have just been looking at the charts and they indicate the entrance dries to 2-3m. Can you recommend any place to eat/drink?

I've just realised I have never been east of the Nab Tower so i'm planning to go visit Littlehampton/Shoreham/Brighton on my next few trips out.

Andre · 01 March 2004, 11:21

Daniel

have a look at www.littlehamptonport.co.uk here you will find all info as to the tides at Littlehampton.

Nice place Littlehampton and you will find the Arun View pub a good place to eat or you could venture up the river passed Arundel castle and have a meal at the Black Rabbit , mind you not the best place for mooring

yes you are correct about the the harbour entrance cos at low tide it dries out to even 1.9 mtr

whatever keep well away from Selsy Bill, best from Nab Tower head for Outter Ower then Littlehampton and watch out for the lobster pods on the way a lot between Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

about time you guys from the Solent area came our way

Andre

PS you can get fuel at the Littlehampton marina

DJL · 01 March 2004, 18:46

Andre,

Thanks for all the info. I will try and get over when we get a nice weekend of weather.

Quote:

Originally posted by Andre
about time you guys from the Solent area came our way

The Solent gets awfully small after a while and it lacks proper waves. I'm trying to plan some trips further a field this year, places like Salcombe, as well as visiting more Eastern parts.

Regards,
Daniel

Andre · 01 March 2004, 19:02

Daniel

pls make sure you post the date of your future visit to Littlehampton cos we (and I for sure can speak for Phil as well in this respect) will come out as a welcome party and escort you into Littlehampton. We will then let you buy us a pint

Hopefully this will not be too soon cos I am now officially ribless.
The deal has been done. Will post photos of Seahawk II when available. Delivery should be end of March

Andre

Phil Chitty · 02 March 2004, 20:15

Hi to all.

Daniel

More than willing to escort you to the RIB centre of West Sussex !!

Soon as I have an arrival date for Galaxsea I will post to you and Andre and we will have to meet up.

Plenty of decent waves Littlehampton way !!

Phil

Ribald · 02 March 2004, 20:35

Daniel,

Keep us posted on proposed trip - maybe be able to pop out from Langstone & accompany you. Will make a change from going out to The Nab & back.

Andre · 02 March 2004, 21:08

Oh , I believe a cruise is in the making.
well done Peter .

Andre