Jersey Campsites?

PeterM · 03 January 2012, 17:58

Am looking at possible camping trip to the CI ( with the car, bikes and maybe a boat) but are looking for any recommendation for a half decent campsite.

Ideally near a beach / bar, but I'll be fully mobile so anywhere really .

Pete

GJ0KYZ · 03 January 2012, 18:04

The Beuvelande site is first class. Mrs GJ0KYZ's friends stay there every year and it's top banana: Beuvelande Campsite

Erin · 03 January 2012, 20:30

I can't add much regarding campsites as I've never stayed on any locally, although I believe Beuvelande is one of the better. A couple of the local campsites I have seen have been rather primitive. Like many seaside towns alot of our tourist accommodation is either a bit tired and 20yrs or so out of date or very modern and stupidly expensive.

I assume you'll be bringing your rib via the car ferry. I don't know what your trailer + boat length is but they don't like anything over 6m. You may need to be a bit selective when quoting its length.

GJ0KYZ · 03 January 2012, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Erin

A couple of the local campsites I have seen have been rather primitive. Like many seaside towns alot of our tourist accommodation is either a bit tired and 20yrs or so out of date or very modern and stupidly expensive.

I'll second that. The Island's bloody expensive to get to as well.

Nick Hearne · 04 January 2012, 14:23

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Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

The Beuvelande site is first class. Mrs GJ0KYZ's friends stay there every year and it's top banana: Beuvelande Campsite

Had a great holiday at this site a few years ago stayed in one of the sites permanent frame tents, took the bikes & the Bombard 380 Aerotec & had a ball kids loved it was a very special holiday, sib lived on the car roof & just drove down on to any beach we liked & launched the sib!

gotchiguy · 19 January 2012, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Erin

I assume you'll be bringing your rib via the car ferry. I don't know what your trailer + boat length is but they don't like anything over 6m. You may need to be a bit selective when quoting its length.

That's for the Incats only as I understand it. There is no restriction on the *traditional* portsmouth ferry

PeterM · 19 January 2012, 14:28

Thanks all . Will be booking at the above campsite later today for end of May or start of June and travelling from Poole on one of the cats. I will of course be happy to courier any small items back and forth. (VAT allowing of course ! )

Not sure if I'll take the SIB ....will see nearer the time.

Maximus · 19 January 2012, 15:43

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Thanks all . Will be booking at the above campsite later today for end of May or start of June and travelling from Poole on one of the cats. I will of course be happy to courier any small items back and forth. (VAT allowing of course ! )

Not sure if I'll take the SIB ....will see nearer the time.

Think hard befor you leave the Boat at home mate.I would definately take the SIB Pete, ESPECIALY if the weather looks good! I went on a Loongg Stagg weekend there a few years ago,we had perfect weather, after a couple of days (All I can handle these days) I was realy longing for a Boat to explore the truley fantastic coastline.Blagged a trip with some Bass members in the end.. great fishing too!

PeterM · 19 January 2012, 15:49

Weather will be the decider ...if it looks good It'll go in the boot, if not - it wont ! I Have loads of space to carry it all. Bike may have to go ont he rack anyway.

Will the ferry get twitchy about me taking a full tank in the boot ?( assumiing they even find out & I wont be telling them ! & I've got tinted rear windows)

Nick Hearne · 19 January 2012, 16:13

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Weather will be the decider ...if it looks good It'll go in the boot, if not - it wont ! I Have loads of space to carry it all. Bike may have to go ont he rack anyway.

Will the ferry get twitchy about me taking a full tank in the boot ?( assumiing they even find out & I wont be telling them ! & I've got tinted rear windows)

I would take the Sib or the rib as you will kick yourself if you don't, I took fuel tank on the ferry no problem!

One good thing about being on a small island is we would just go to the leeward side of the island to escape the worst of the weather!

Erin · 19 January 2012, 17:27

They shouldn't seeing as you have a full tank strapped under the car already. The only people who may stop you is customs but if it's at the bottom of the boot they rarely pull everything out to look unless they think your a proper rascal with something to hide. Anyway, bring it empty, marine fuel is much cheaper here.

Be warned that it may cost more with a bike on top of the car as the fast cat has limited headheight for most of it's car deck.

albasmac · 20 January 2012, 20:08

Hi
I'm also heading to Jersey this summer for a week, staying in the NE of the island and was looking for some tips on where to launch.
I have a 3.8 sib with launch wheels, which I'm taking in the back of my car.
So, does anyone know of any good spots for launching, parking with facilities (the in-laws are coming as well and they like to sit on the beach near a cafe).
Also are there any local rules / laws regarding Launching?

Thanks.

GJ0KYZ · 20 January 2012, 20:16

St. Catherines breakwater is the best place. It has a slipway, parking and a nice cafe that's open all day. There are no particular regulations with launching as far as I'm aware.