Overnight Bearthing, Ribex

qcamel · 03 April 2006, 10:00

Local knowledge required please.

I am staying at the Anchor Inn on the Friday and Saturday night of Ribex. I have spoken with the Marina and they cannot accomodate my boat. I do not know the area and am looking for idea's of a suitable bearth for a 8 metre rib for the two nights. Any suggestions most welcome.

Ollie

Simon Hawkins · 03 April 2006, 10:10

Hello Ollie

Speak to Shepards as they may be able to berth you. It is only 5 min walk from the high street.

Simon

qcamel · 03 April 2006, 10:16

thanks Simon, do you have contact details for them, drawing a blank on Google

qcamel · 03 April 2006, 10:44

Spoken with Shepards and they dont expect to be busy but will not take a pre booking. Not sure how I feel about that. Its a long way back to Newcastle if I cannot get in....

Any more idea's?

Ollie

DJL · 03 April 2006, 11:18

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Originally Posted by qcamel

Spoken with Shepards and they dont expect to be busy but will not take a pre booking. Not sure how I feel about that. Its a long way back to Newcastle if I cannot get in....

I wouldn't worry too much - you will be able to find space somewhere.

East Cowes Marina should have space. You'll have to cross the river on the chain ferry or by water taxi though.

Simon Hawkins · 03 April 2006, 11:27

I keep my boat at shepards. As long as thier are no major races on that weekend then you shouldnt have a problem. As Daniel says their is east cowes marina but this is a treck from the Yacht Haven where RIBEX wil be. Web address for shepards is http://www.shepards.co.uk/

Simon

MarkWildey · 03 April 2006, 11:41

If your at East Cowes you can use the water taxi.

Mark

Stackman · 04 April 2006, 19:26

Hi
If you are going to keep your Rib in the solent for a while or want somewhere safe to store your car and trailer - give us a ring. www.southamptondrystack.co.uk
Hugh Fogerty
Operations Director
Southampton Dry Stack

Andy Moore · 05 April 2006, 08:56

You could always tie up to one of the Visitors swinging moorings off the Parade. They are in beween the Yacht Squadron & The Island Sailing Club. The Water Taxi could then drop you off on the shore.

qcamel · 05 April 2006, 09:36

Sounds like I have lots of options and should stop worrying. I will have faith and just turn up. However if I end up homeless then I would ask that all bring me beer and curry to my anchor point in the Solent during my cold overnight sadness

Ollie

Pete7 · 05 April 2006, 10:00

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Originally Posted by qcamel

However if I end up homeless then I would ask that all bring me beer and curry to my anchor point in the Solent during my cold overnight sadness

Ollie

Certainly Sir, we can also do Pizza or Fish and Chip deliveries to our more discerning clients

Had the same worries last year and they squeezed us all in somewhere.

Pete

Andy Moore · 05 April 2006, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Had the same worries last year and they squeezed us all in somewhere.

I was just thinking the same. I am sure the Yacht Haven will squeeze you in.

Simon Hawkins · 05 April 2006, 10:54

Their are no major sailing events that weekend so you shouldnt have any problems

Simon