fueling

niels · 16 January 2004, 13:53

Hi guys

We are going to Ribex with three ribs from Holland.
Does anybody know which harbors we can fuel the boats at the southcoast.
I once saw a site about it but I can't find it anymore.
Are there more of you who are going there by boat.
Maybe we can meet.

greatings Niels.

(and once again sorry for the poor language)

Mark Halliday · 16 January 2004, 14:03

Niels

Have a look at

www.uksail.com
or
www.marina-info.com

Alan · 16 January 2004, 15:29

Neils, What route are you taking?

I know there is fuel at Harwich and Bradwell on the East Coast. There used to be fuel at Ramsgate too but no idea now. Think Brighton does petrol as well.

HTH,

Alan

Andre · 16 January 2004, 15:49

You can get petrol and diesel at Littlehampton just head up the river for Littlehampton marina . It is open from 8 AM till 6 PM

This is the last fuelling place before you get into the Solent

Andre

Aging Youth · 16 January 2004, 18:30

Hi Niels,

Take a look at the cruising thread for Ribnet Conference, being organised on the same weekend there will be quite a few of us there.

I have attached a link for the application form to book accomodation if you already not booked yours.

Any questions please pm me or call my mobile.

Look forward to meeting you.

Regards

Kevin.

http://www.rib.net/ribnet-conference-2004.doc

Daniel · 16 January 2004, 19:29

Ramsgate has petrol, albeit at about £1 per litre.

Last time i was in Brighton they had petrol also.

I have found Lymington one of the most reasonably priced places in the solent although Haslar marina, in Gosport also has petrol should you need it 'earlier' but as i recall this was about £1.20 per litre.

Looking forward to seeing you - what day do you intend to round the North Foreland (cross Thames Estry / Ramsgate etc.) maybe i shall launch and come with you for a few miles.

BrendanS · 17 January 2004, 02:07

http://www.marinefuel.info/
Try this one. Can select diesel, petrol or LPG, and then will show locations by region, and price per litre

Daniel · 17 January 2004, 13:11

It's not 100% up-to-date (accurate?) even though i e-mail them with my few updates some months ago.

niels · 17 January 2004, 16:53

We will see you over there I hope.
We are with three ribs:
-revenger 23
-ribcraft 6.8mtr
-bolero 8.5 mtr
Arriving 4th late afternoon we hope.
You can't miss that strange combination.
(and no lifejackets offcourse lolol)

thanks

Daniel · 17 January 2004, 16:56

niels,

will you be stopping somewhere in the UK overnight on the 3rd? If so where and what time and date do you estimate passing Ramsgate? I would like to meet-up with you guys!

niels · 17 January 2004, 18:04

We will problably overnight in Brighton the 3rd,
We first go to Calais or Boulonge sur mer or something (any suggestions?)
So we don't come near Ramsgate.
Do you go to ribex as well by boat?
Niels

Daniel · 17 January 2004, 18:45

I was not going to take the boat by sea, rather by road, but in company with a few other RIB's this is a tempting offer.

My main concern is that i am supposed to be co-organising the RIBnet event with Kevin (Aging Youth) and so should be in Cowes early morning on the Friday - i was going to go by road on the Thursday afternoon.

I will think about joining you if i am welcome? Poss meet in Brighton thursday evening. Have you arranged B+B or hotel there or in Cowes?

Phil · 18 January 2004, 12:47

Having spoken to the Ramsgate Marina people at the boat show they have confirmed that they will be selling petrol this year ;they have taken it over from the independant supplier;current price around 98p per litre;

I am looking to set out for the D Day sites on 3rd June and may well try to update the fuel situation on the other side of the channel prior to then.

At present I am still unaware of waterside pumps on the other side other than Cherbourg but in terms of a walk Fecamp was the shortest with Dieppe the longest (had to take a cab)

This side of the Solent there is petrol on the water at Levington (River Orwell) , Ramsgate and Sovereign Yacht Harbour Eastbourne (24 hours)

In view of this I am considering a straight run fom the Orwell to Sovereign and then a crossing to Fecamp or maybe Le Havre.Both depend on sea conditions and resultant likely consumption of fuel

Daniel · 18 January 2004, 12:57

Have you got a date for this Phil, might join you, good taster for my 10-day adventure in July.

According to my almanac, upon which i am planning said voyage Petrol is available in Calis and Le Havre as well as Cherbourg as you said - anyone know different?