Jurassic Coastline Cruise - Page 2

PeterM · 13 July 2009, 11:50

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Originally Posted by mark241

We would be starting out from the River Itchen so if there are others from The Solent area, a meet somewhere en-route and around The Solent sounds favourite.
As for dates, I can do 1/2nd August. I fancy a trip up to Lulworth and some of the other good spots en route and some beach anchoring, maybe a BBQ and an overnighter (poss camping) all subject to the weather......

How many can comit to weekend 1-2 August ?

Will check with Mrs & kids & look at tides to get out of Christchurch Harbour (and back in) - I guess Weymouth is the closest petrol station after Poole.

Edit - tides look OK to get out of Christchuch mid morning Sat & back in an hour later on Sunday. JUst the hard bit of convincing Mrs now ( and of course praying for nice weather) .

Any suggestion of where you can get to beach that you can BBQ on ? Or that you can camp on ?

Avocet · 13 July 2009, 12:24

The only petrol in Weymouth is by cans and is a bit of a trek, although quayside diesel is available. The new marina at Portland which opened on 1 April is due to have quayside petrol and diesel but I'm not sure that those facilities are available yet. A phone call will doubtless clarify. Your tank should easily hold enough to get you there from Christchurch and back however.

Camping on the beaches along the Jurassic coast is not officially allowed and with all suitable spots being well visited it would be difficult to get away with it.

PeterM · 13 July 2009, 12:44

I'm glad of your confidence David - but my poor old 2 stroke does get through the gas & with I think a max usable at the mo of 120L - I'd hate to 'stop' just off Bournemouth pier ! I can stick another 75 in the cans & strap it down somehow !

However it may be that it could be a more of day trip as by the sound of it camping may be hard to arrange close to the beach (thinking for boat safety) ? I know that people often camp on Hengistbury beach , but past that its all a bit 'serious' on the nature side so may not take kindly to a load of us pitching up ?

Steve_B · 13 July 2009, 12:53

At the moment the 1/2nd works for us. If camping on beach looks difficult, there are a few camp sites at cliff top locations that might work.

A trip from the solent to weymouth area and back is doable in a "long" day.

Avocet · 13 July 2009, 15:49

But Christchurch - Weymouth is less than 35M! Surely you can do a round trip of 70M on 120l with a reserve of 75l? (And petrol is available in Poole if you need it).

mark241 · 13 July 2009, 15:54

I am down and out on the boat this weekend if anyone cares to meet up, have a pint and discuss.......Yarmouth maybe ?
Mark 07782 344653

PeterM · 13 July 2009, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Avocet

But Christchurch - Weymouth is less than 35M! Surely you can do a round trip of 70M on 120l with a reserve of 75l? (And petrol is available in Poole if you need it).

depends how quick I go! - I can to 60 lph with ease !

PeterM · 13 July 2009, 15:59

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Originally Posted by mark241

I am down and out on the boat this weekend if anyone cares to meet up, have a pint and discuss.......Yarmouth maybe ?
Mark 07782 344653

Possibly Sunday ( weather dependant ! ) .

I'll call / radio if I am out .

Pete (07905 096474)

Avocet · 13 July 2009, 16:04

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Originally Posted by Blackroady

depends how quick I go! - I can to 60 lph with ease !

That'll make a cross Channel trip difficult, then!

PeterM · 13 July 2009, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Avocet

That'll make a cross Channel trip difficult, then!

Indeed - though at that LPH I am around 45-50knts, so covering the ground quite well. Fuel consumption is one thing I will admit to being paranoid about - a hangover from flying I think.

I was taught NEVER trust the gauges - but as I cant see the boat tank , or stick a bit of wood in it I am having to over come it! Though knowing I run out at 120 L ( having done it) is helpfull. Add another 75L in cans & I should just make it ( only just in my mind ! )

Neil Harvey · 13 July 2009, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Avocet

The new marina at Portland which opened on 1 April is due to have quayside petrol. A phone call will doubtless clarify.

Just checked, and they now have petrol available.

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Originally Posted by Avocet

Camping on the beaches along the Jurassic coast is not officially allowed and with all suitable spots being well visited it would be difficult to get away with it.

OK, so looks like beach camping is maybe not possible.
But, if it were, it would have to be July 25/26 or August 8/9 (assuming we would want low water over night to allow beaching or ribs for security)
Portland tides July 25/26 HW 2201 2.3m, LW 0308 0.2m, HW 1032 2.0m
Portland tides August 8/9 HW 2111 2.1m, LW 0219 0.3m, HW 0934 1.9m

Neil Harvey · 13 July 2009, 19:13

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Originally Posted by mark241

We would be starting out from the River Itchen so if there are others from The Solent area, a meet somewhere en-route and around The Solent sounds favourite.

That's where I'd be coming from as well

Steve_B · 13 July 2009, 19:47

All dates now clear and possible. I guess you might want to stay flexible dependent on weather.

In a typical weekend I think Portland would be good for a stop over, 1) they now have fuel available and 2) you can camp on the beaches on the inside of the harbour, as many watersports guys do every weekend. One or two pubs on the waterside too.

It would then give the option of going around the headland and to Chesil Beach on one of the days, although Chesil then goes on for some time with little change, so would probably not want to go much further West.

A lunch stop over in Lulworth is well worth it for the views and again a couple of good pubs.
Steve

Neil Harvey · 13 July 2009, 19:57

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Originally Posted by 250kts

2) you can camp on the beaches on the inside of the harbour, as many watersports guys do every weekend.

Cool. Where? in the area marked with black boundary?

Steve_B · 13 July 2009, 20:18

Between the water and the road to the south of the bridge and the boat yard. I would urge one note of caution, I have not been around to have a look since the new olympic facilities were finished, so they may have clamped down a bit in order to keep the image up!

Could do with a little help from any "locals" for feedback or to check out. Anyone out there .....

Paul Cannell · 14 July 2009, 09:36

Try contacting BlueWater boatyard on the causeway they may be able to help. http://www.blue-horizons.co.uk/crownline-moorings.htm

My cousin lives on Portland, I'll ask if he knows about camping.

Paul

mark241 · 14 July 2009, 17:03

Can we first establish the 1/2nd August as the the dates for the trip ? 250kts has indicated that this is OK - but who else is , what are the numbers ?

hatt11 · 14 July 2009, 17:58

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Originally Posted by mark241

Can we first establish the 1/2nd August as the the dates for the trip ? 250kts has indicated that this is OK - but who else is , what are the numbers ?

I can do 1/2 August, as long as I have boat back! Fingers Crossed

Neil Harvey · 14 July 2009, 18:46

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Originally Posted by mark241

Can we first establish the 1/2nd August as the the dates for the trip ? 250kts has indicated that this is OK - but who else is , what are the numbers ?

Mark,

I can do any of them currently, so do not mind, but it's a chicken and egg situation.
If people want to camp, with boats beached for security, 1/2nd August makes no sense. If people want to stay in B&Bs or on their RIBS on a mooring if they are able, 1/2nd is possible.

I checked with Portland today, and was sternly told camping on the beach is not allowed, but to try Weymouth beach!

Summary of when people can do (if I read posts correctly):-
Andy Moore ????
Me - all 3 weekends
Blackroady - all 3 weekends (even 1/2 I think)
250kts - all 3 weekends
hatt11 1/2nd August
mark241 1/2nd August
treerat ????
malthouse ????
ColinF ????
mattH ????
Mick Balch ????

Mick Balch · 14 July 2009, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Neil Harvey

Mark,

I can do any of them currently, so do not mind, but it's a chicken and egg situation.
If people want to camp, with boats beached for security, 1/2nd August makes no sense. If people want to stay in B&Bs or on their RIBS on a mooring if they are able, 1/2nd is possible.

I checked with Portland today, and was sternly told camping on the beach is not allowed, but to try Weymouth beach!

Summary of when people can do (if I read posts correctly):-
Andy Moore ????
Me - all 3 weekends
Blackroady - all 3 weekends (even 1/2 I think)
250kts - all 3 weekends
hatt11 1/2nd August
mark241 1/2nd August
treerat ????
malthouse ????
ColinF ????
mattH ????
Mick Balch ????

Hi chaps, would love to get down to that part of the world, however conincides with annual family holiday so I'll have to back out of this one. Have a good trip. MB