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Old 13 April 2025, 09:46   #1
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Looking for slipways

Hi all, just got my rib and living in Hythe Kent, I thought they would be loads of places with slipways to launch it. Most slipways around here though seemed to be owned by clubs. Has anyone in this area got any suggestions?
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Old 14 April 2025, 18:40   #2
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Have you looked on
https://www.boatlaunch.co.uk/

I would admit your area is not ideal for slipways
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Old 15 April 2025, 06:01   #3
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You may want to come round further North up the coast.

Dover is hairy and very steep, and then you've got the Harbour to deal with, so I would avoid.,

Queenborough is pretty good, but lock your valuables away (I've had issues there, but generally they're a friendly bunch)

Herne Bay and Whitstable you now need to pay the council for, but if you have a fishing rod, you get it cheaper!

Ramsgate, whilst it can be quite busy, does have a good and wide slip.

Sandwich there's a nice public slip, but also the Marina has one (that you pay a small amount to)

Not sure about to the east of you so much, Eastbourne?
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