Launching River Weaver

apshutt · 08 February 2014, 13:33

I think I posted this in the wrong section SORRY! reposted elsewhere thanks.

Can anyone suggest for me to go on my 3.1 Zodiac with 6hp motor.
I live in Widnes so am handy for N Wales/Southport. I have travelled on the Bridgewater Canal and would also like to try the sea, but how safe are the beaches? Talacre, Abergele etc. I will be carrying the equiptment to the sea so accessability is a must. I would try LLandudno but I only seem to get a decent day weather when I have only half day available so that is a bit too far. I fancy the R.Weaver but where can I launch it cheaply. After buying a river and canal licence I don't want to fork out another £25 on fees just for a couple of hours.

I will be going to Anglesey this year but I will stay away from the Straits don't worry.

Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks

Andy

mikey79 · 12 February 2014, 13:15

Hi Andy , am new to this myself and live local liverpool area , so if you find anywhere local ish let me no,I was going to try the river dee? Not sure how to get permit?

apshutt · 12 February 2014, 13:45

Hi Mikey,
So far I have only been on the Bridgewater Canal (which is fab) and as I inflate mine on the banks is really easy. To get a licence to go on the canals go onto the "canals and rivers trust" website and there iss a link to getting one. A one day pass is 13.45 but you can get a 30 day pass for about 100 but I find it hard to get out 30 times in a year ;@). If you can get out on the rivers or canals 10 times a year it's worth it though.

Andy

Chris Caton · 12 February 2014, 17:32

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Originally Posted by mikey79

Hi Andy , am new to this myself and live local liverpool area , so if you find anywhere local ish let me no,I was going to try the river dee? Not sure how to get permit?

you can launch onto the a River dee at Sandy Lane, supposedly need a permit but I've been told wardens are very rarely about, permits are available from the council offices near bridge street, maybe online too?

apshutt · 12 February 2014, 17:58

Hi Chris. Where is Sandy Lane?

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Landlockedpirate · 12 February 2014, 18:07

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Originally Posted by apshutt

Hi Chris. Where is Sandy Lane?

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Its in Chester. There is a wardens boat, and if its a nice day/evening they are usually about

Its a nice run up and down the river in a Sib, you need to get a permit in advance.

apshutt · 12 February 2014, 18:21

Cheers Landlocked.
I always get a licence as the money goes to the canal and rivers trust, who look after the Waterways now. RIP British Waterways.
Andy

Deekus · 12 February 2014, 18:35

Beware:

There a few rowing clubs that use the area near sandy lane slipway, and also there is a 6mph max speed limit!

apshutt · 12 February 2014, 18:40

Thanx Deekus, I don't think mine will do over 6 unless I go over the weir.

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Deekus · 12 February 2014, 18:44

Ive heard its better at the Farndon end of the Dee, and not policed as much

mikey79 · 13 February 2014, 07:17

Many thanks for all the feed back guys

thestig1973 · 15 February 2014, 11:11

You can buy a day permit from the warden at sandy lane, £20 if I remember correctly, however you need to show proof of insurance

mikey79 · 16 February 2014, 08:07

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Originally Posted by thestig1973

You can buy a day permit from the warden at sandy lane, £20 if I remember correctly, however you need to show proof of insurance

Thank you , very helpful ,