Polzeath launching

[telecast]

Originally Posted by 69cmw

Not quite, someone will be along to say it’s too big for the sib 🤣🤣

Only problem I can see is that it might not leave room for the Aux

[gpsguru]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Cheers for that Jeff. I might leave the boat at home as it’s looking like it could be more trouble than it’s worth. We’re stuck with Polzeath as it’s a friend’s cottage, so we might just do the touristy bit. It’s nice to get some fresh Mackies for the BBQ though.

Fresh Mackerel are a bit thin on the ground at the moment, and probably another couple of months before we see them in any numbers .........

Launch at Rock ...........


As Jeff said, that North coast can be very limiting, but there is some excellent Bass fishing.

I went out on the South Devon coast yesterday (LymeBay) on a friends boat , and had to get 42Nm out before we found wrecks with decent Pollock ............

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by gpsguru

Fresh Mackerel are a bit thin on the ground at the moment, and probably another couple of months before we see them in any numbers .........

Launch at Rock ...........


As Jeff said, that North coast can be very limiting, but there is some excellent Bass fishing.

I went out on the South Devon coast yesterday (LymeBay) on a friends boat , and had to get 42Nm out before we found wrecks with decent Pollock ............

Yup[emoji106]looking at the Yacht Club at Rock, they have moorings by the day. We’re not going until September so the fishing will have picked up by then.

[charliee]

several options for launching in Rock - on spring tides use the sailing club ramp, otherwise these is a narrow slip further along the shore - near the ferry.
i usually use the beach, the upper limits are very firm - reverse/push the trailer down the beach below the high tide line, tie a rope onto the trailer and wait for the tide to float the boat free and drag the trailer clear of the water, Hitch up and drive away.

[treerat]

Originally Posted by gareth9702

There is also a slip at Port Gaverne (50°35'33.8"N 4°49'22.9"W) into a protected cove. It will involve using the beach at low tide.

It involves using the beach at all tides, including spring highs

[Pikey Dave]

Does anyone know if you can launch into the harbour at Port Isaac? Looks like the best bet in the area.

[Ferryman]

I would definitely go for Rock, theoretically you could launch at Port Isaac but the access roads are too small and parking too difficult.
Well worth a visit at high tide, though.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Ferryman

I would definitely go for Rock, theoretically you could launch at Port Isaac but the access roads are too small and parking too difficult.
Well worth a visit at high tide, though.

Cheers [emoji106]

[treerat]

Or go the - sod the cost I'm on holiday approach, and let Rock marine do it for you --

https://rockmarineservices.co.uk/cor...rine-services/

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by treerat

Or go the - sod the cost I'm on holiday approach, and let Rock marine do it for you --

https://rockmarineservices.co.uk/cor...rine-services/

That’s perfect, I’ll give them a call. Top man[emoji106]

[jeffstevens763@g]

looks like your sorted Dave good call that treerat i'll put that in the launch list for future ref

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

looks like your sorted Dave good call that treerat i'll put that in the launch list for future ref

Just had a reply to my enquiry, £235 for a pontoon berth for a week or £130 for a mooring. Doesn’t sound too bad after a couple of these [emoji15]

[jeffstevens763@g]

yep takes the edge off Dave, still divide it say over 5 days either are not bad to see a new bit of coast

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

yep takes the edge off Dave, still divide it say over 5 days either are not bad to see a new bit of coast

Aye! The Lagavulin took the edge off [emoji106]

[jeffstevens763@g]

it's a bit like antibiotics you have to take the full course of medication you'll feel a lot better by next weekend

[gpsguru]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Aye! The Lagavulin took the edge off [emoji106]

Launching at Rock yourself is OK ...............


Port Issac is a nightmare ........... very narrow and full of folk that don't have a reverse gear

[Limecc]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Just had a reply to my enquiry, £235 for a pontoon berth for a week or £130 for a mooring.

Not forgetting the extra cost of insuring a moored RIB..
(if you can get it at all)

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Limecc

Not forgetting the extra cost of insuring a moored RIB..
(if you can get it at all)

I’ve insured it before for a week on a mooring. My insurance company did it for free[emoji106]