Launching near the Needles.

Biggles · 21 April 2007, 22:03

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced slipway on the mainland that is within a reasonable distance of the Needles.

Lymington springs to mind but I've heard some people say its expensive.

ashbypower · 21 April 2007, 22:06

Christchurch Wick lane is Free, and about 9 miles from the needles from Mudeford. The mudeford slip is cheap I believe £5.50 but not friendly.

Biggles · 21 April 2007, 22:08

Brian,

Sorry should have said I'll be driving from Basingstoke. I'm not too sure if that makes any difference with the driving miles. I'll need to check that one out.

Thanks for the help anyway.

Nick.

Biggles · 21 April 2007, 22:13

Brian,

I've tried to look the Wick Lane slipway up on boatlaunch with no success. Can you point me in the right direction ?

Nick.

ashbypower · 21 April 2007, 22:13

Nick
Ah could make a difference, in that case what about Keyhaven. Check out Boatlaunch may be of help

Regards
Brian

ashbypower · 21 April 2007, 22:17

Nick, Check out tne River Stour on boat launch, Thats the wick lane one.

If your there 2moorow see yea there and all next week end. Teaching so come and say Hi

Regards

Brian

Biggles · 21 April 2007, 22:18

Brian,

Keyhaven looks good. Any idea of prices ? Doesn't say on Boatlaunch.

Nick.

Biggles · 21 April 2007, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashbypower

Nick, Check out tne River Stour on boat launch, Thats the wick lane one.

If your there 2moorow see yea there and all next week end. Teaching so come and say Hi

Regards

Brian

Brian,

Had my day out this weekend. Might try and get out next weekend if the weather is good. I'll give you a shout then.

Nick.

Biggles · 21 April 2007, 22:22

Just seen the prices.

£10 to launch and £8.20 to park a car and trailer.

At that price might as well RIB it down from my usual launch place at Warsash.

But I'm still looking at a spin out next weekend so I'll shout you if I'm out.

Nick.

ashbypower · 21 April 2007, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

Just seen the prices.

£10 to launch and £8.20 to park a car and trailer.

Nick.

Yea please do, coffee is alway on, if on the water call either Blue "C" or Nipper.

Regards
Brian

Peter J · 23 April 2007, 13:30

Tried it once - didn't like it (as the man with only one child once said)

The road in to the slipway always has cars parked on both sides and it is very trickey to drive through. You'll be lucky if you can get somewhere to park and leave the trailer attached.