Rich,
Should have updated this link yesterday.
I popped in to the Lightship whilst on the high seas yesterday. The Lightship will be open from next tuesday. However there is a lot of other work going on on the pontoons which the Lighship owner wasn't too impressed with as it might put back the opening. Soon though
The work on the pontoons is being carried out by Marina staff so looks like it will be pay for parking time. BEDAJIM please note.