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Gilles · 31 May 2014, 10:25

daniel u don t have other friends that wanna join us ? that could be funny, just check the weather forecast and it s gonna be a bit windy but ok for the moment ...

CJL · 31 May 2014, 11:56

Video about navigating through the Pool of London - https://vimeo.com/39280703

Chris

CJL · 31 May 2014, 11:58

Also have you considered Chiswick Pier as a possible overnight location? Its a bit further up river but they are friendly and the money goes back into the Trust that manage the pier.

Home » Chiswick Pier Trust

There also is Imperial Wharf Marina near marina, again upriver but lots going on...

http://www.imperialwharfmarina.co.uk/

Chris

Daniel · 03 June 2014, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Gilles

daniel u don t have other friends that wanna join us ? that could be funny, just check the weather forecast and it s gonna be a bit windy but ok for the moment ...

50/50 for me on Friday I'm afraid, I'll keep you posted.

I did originally mention it to a few friends but unfortunately as we're off the water this month I didn't follow it up (sorry).

Suzie, my partner, is having treatment for back problems otherwise we would have joined you for 3 days. Of course I can go boating on my own, but we usually enjoy it together. Back on the water for July I hope.

Daniel · 03 June 2014, 17:47

Are you coming to a waypoint off N.Foreland ? Perhaps "east last" or "long nose" navigation marks? This would be a good rendezvous.

Gilles · 03 June 2014, 21:39

Hi Daniel, fingers crossed for your partner. so we will cruise at 2 ribs and we ll get on thames river from NE Spit, East North East from Margate Sand. We ll be on channel 77 and be there around 2 pm...tomorrow i will be on the boat to prepare the route and will share it with you

Daniel · 04 June 2014, 18:51

The forecast is looking good for your trip F2, rising to 3 or 4 from the w on Friday. It might be force 5 from the west by late afternoon but you will be tucked away in the river medway before that.

Sunday for the trip home winds have swung to the S. Also quite light force 2-3.

Daniel · 04 June 2014, 18:53

The force 5 from the W late afternoon Friday makes it unattractive for me to come to the medway with you, as I prefer to return to Ramsgate Friday afternoon and this is a head sea for some distance.

Still I plan to launch "ballistic" tomorrow afternoon in anticipation.

Daniel · 05 June 2014, 15:08

Regrettably I'm crying off.

I can't bleed through the fuel following a recent filter change and will shortly have missed HW.

Sorry giles.

biffer · 05 June 2014, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Regrettably I'm crying off.

I can't bleed through the fuel following a recent filter change and will shortly have missed HW.

Sorry giles.

Take your fuel tank vent hose off and stuff your foot pump on it

Daniel · 05 June 2014, 19:50

Sorted now. Combination of 3 things: primer bulb after the filter, filter plumbed in backwards and user error on the water drain off tap which was letting air in.

Still think it's too late to launch in time to meet giles.

I even email my customer with a protector in the harbour but he's tied up tomorrow (and it's a bit cheeky to help myself).

Sea conditions flatted right off here for your crossing though giles...

Gilles · 05 June 2014, 21:51

Hi Daniel
Hope to see you during the round of Britain we ll stop at ramsgate! Have a nice week. The sea must be flat the all we!

Gilles · 09 June 2014, 15:06

We had a great great trip, people at the marina of gillingham are sooooo friendly, Belgians had a great week end in the UK !!!!!!

Daniel · 11 June 2014, 15:37

Very sorry I missed you. I will be sure to provide some hospitality during round Britain.

Barrowboy · 11 June 2014, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Very sorry I missed you. I will be sure to provide some hospitality during round Britain.

Oh no you wont! It's cancelled.

Gilles · 11 June 2014, 17:25

yeah unfortunately we received the bad news today ......

Daniel · 11 June 2014, 18:58

Yes I just saw it.

The only good news is for me because for different reasons I pulled out and didn't invest time and money in preparing a boat.

For those that did its a real shame. I hope some go anyway.

Gilles · 11 June 2014, 20:37

I baught helmets prepared the boat the all year booked ferry hotels .... Plan that with my girlfriend who s not participating ... Nightmare !!!but it s not organization fault for sure ! Hugo did a great job !!!!!

Idrian · 12 June 2014, 14:12

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Originally Posted by vjmehra

Your best bet is Galleons Point Marina, the other options (St Katherine's, Limehouse, South Dock and Imperial Wharf) are likely to be booked up already or maybe try getting in touch with zeroth or Greenwich yacht clubs. That said none of them have petrol unfortunately.

Have you considered The Medway instead? It's far friendlier for ribbing and the marinas have petrol! Also it means you can pop round to Southend for the 'proper' start, rather than the parade from Greenwich.

Hi,

we did the same trip with 5 Ribs two weeks ago. And I can say that Limehouse Marina is my favorite. Very kind staff and not too expensive. Between 13 and 18 pounds per night. Galleons Point Marina called 30 pounds per night though they have lower prices on their website. Maybe a "German discount" ;-)

The other big advantage of Limehouse is the central location. 2 min to walk to the next DLR station. For accommodation we did choose the Ibis Hotel in London Excel. Not too expensive and quiet nice breakfast.

Hope this information is useful for others who plan a trip to London.