Felixstowe to Snape Cruise April 29th

[Rich L]

Pity this can't be the following Monday 1st (bank Holiday) as both Phil Davies and I could come then.

[Yuley]

Being a local lad we've been traversing the bar all Winter so will be happy to show you the route on the way out.

We spend most of the Summer wakeboarding on the Ore so am fairly familiar with the area.

If wind over tide between the Deben/Ore then expect some lumpy waves especially at the river mouths.

[CJL]

Originally Posted by Yuley

Being a local lad we've been traversing the bar all Winter so will be happy to show you the route on the way out.

We spend most of the Summer wakeboarding on the Ore so am fairly familiar with the area.

If wind over tide between the Deben/Ore then expect some lumpy waves especially at the river mouths.

Follow that man!!

[Rich L]

You sure you can't make this Monday 1st? There will be three of us out that day.

Cheers

Rich L

[Under the Thumb]

Rich,

Sorry, we can only make it out to play on Saturday. The tides are the most favourable for us then too

High water at Snape Bridge is +1hr 45 Harwich which makes it 15:20ish at snape on Saturday and 16:45 ish on monday which is a bit late for CJL who is trailing back to London in the Evening.

See you on the water another day
Will

[CJL]

Originally Posted by Under the Thumb

Rich,

Sorry, we can only make it out to play on Saturday. The tides are the most favourable for us then too

High water at Snape Bridge is +1hr 45 Harwich which makes it 15:20ish at snape on Saturday and 16:45 ish on monday which is a bit late for CJL who is trailing back to London in the Evening.

See you on the water another day
Will

We have a few people coming from quite a long way away so its not really fair to change on them now.

Chris

[CJL]

Anybody else interested in our Suffolk trip then??

C

[PeterR]

We shall be there party of four or five and looking forward to it we shall also be going out with Phil and Richard on the monday as well.I shall be launching from levington as its a24hr with water and plenty of parking toilets etc.Can you comfirm the arrangements or pm me with a mobile no

[PeterR]

Do you know how many are going yet and should we pnone on the morning of the 29th to book at pub

[CJL]

Originally Posted by no fear

Do you know how many are going yet and should we pnone on the morning of the 29th to book at pub

Under the Thumb your are neglecting your RIB Comrades.

[Under the Thumb]

Here we go,
Saturday 29th April

Launching from Slipway next to Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club MAP about 1000 so that we are able to leave on or around 11:00, or if you are launching elsewhere we can meet at the deben entrance for 11:00.

Launching - Day tickets are £10 from the Ferry Cafe or Sailing Club bar.

Tides, corrected for BST
Felixstowe Iken Cliffs
07:06 0.12 08:20 0.5
13:39 4.01 15:10 2.9
19:20 0.32 21:32 0.6

Snape is DRY at low water so we'll be going up on the rising tide and leaving around high water so there won't be any need to camp on the mud over night and wait for the water to come back.

The aim is to head out of the deben to the Orford Haven Buoy then head up the coast to the River Ore. We'll then follow the Ore into the River Alde to Snape for lunch about 14:00. Then back to felixstowe for a drink in the Ferry Sailing Club then home to bed.

The Deben and Ore entrances have constantly changing shingle banks, you are advised to look at the new sketch maps and aerial photos. http://www.debenentrance.com/downloads.html


It is around 20 miles from the Ferry to Snape. There will be no fuel available so please come prepared for 40+ miles and some spare.

Please leave a reply post, PM me or call to confirm you are coming and numbers so that i can book some room at the Inn (Plough and Sail PUB)

It's going to be a good day out,

Will

[CJL]

Yes

2 people definitely, maybe three.

Chris

[Under the Thumb]

Anyone meeting us in the deben entrance, an easy focal point is East Knoll, the port channel marker just outside the deben entrance.

51 58.755N 01 23.860E - the big red thing

My mobile no is 07941 105761 or mmsi 235033276 if you need it.

[PeterR]

Hi ,Their is four of us .We all need feeding so please book us in.we,ll meet you in the Debin in a blue rubber thing.And looking forward to it

[Under the Thumb]

I'll book the pub tomorrow (wed), if you're coming and want feeding and aren't listed below give me a call, pm me etc.

So far, 3 ribs

Me +3
CJL +3
No Fear +4

SO thats 10 for the Plough and Sail in Snape, Saturday about 1400hrs.

Its a smart place so wear your dirtiest oilies

[CJL]

Why can't it be Friday now??

Waiting all week. It driving me mad!

CND is hoping to make it down to London on Friday night or Saturday morning with a mate. We will set off from London early Sat and get there in plenty of time. Simon M isn't yacht racing and may be down for the trip as well. I'm assuing we can fit an extra person in on the day??

Roll on FRIDAY!!

Chris

[CND]

Ok, i am getting hungry now, and a pint of Broadside seems very temptin at 9am on a Friday morning, god i could do with a beer to wake me up

Have not had a look at the forum for the past couple of weeks as i have been busy organising and running my easter holidays. Now i am back at work i can get back to normality a bit.

Will, i hope this pub has got Heinz tomato ketchup, its so much more polite and condusive to one's chips than the other stuff that you get in sachets. Mind you, i have been known to tolerate Daddie's on occasions.

Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow, how are the new seat pods?

CND

[CJL]

Originally Posted by CND

Ok, i am getting hungry now, and a pint of Broadside seems very temptin at 9am on a Friday morning, god i could do with a beer to wake me up

You drinking beer at 9am??? That's something I need to see. Normally I can't get you to drink beer at 9pm on a Friday night!!!

Friday Night Conversation -> "I'll have a pint of Stella for myself and a glass of coke for my alcohol phobic friend!"

Chris

[CND]

Originally Posted by CJL

You drinking beer at 9am??? That's something I need to see. Normally I can't get you to drink beer at 9pm on a Friday night!!!

Friday Night Conversation -> "I'll have a pint of Stella for myself and a glass of coke for my alcohol phobic friend!"

Chris

I must admit i don t really drink too much these days but i am convinced that there is some link between Cola and major diseases. I am currently drinking Lemonade as it cant have as much colouring in it?

Dont have a go at me about coke ! Its the whole Tap Water thing i find Really excessive?

[Under the Thumb]

Chris,

Dont worry, the pub is very clean. And they burgers.