Nice places to anchor

Peter J · 18 July 2005, 14:12

Had a lovely day at Studland Bay yesterday. I had not done the old anchor by a beach and go ashore malarky before. Although the hundred or so other boats in the bay had the idea before me!

Made me think that forum users must know other nice beaches to anchor in. Would anyone care to suggest where I should go next?

Someone told me that on the stretch of coast that contains Lulworth Cove you can find beaches that are only accessable by boat - anyone ever tried them?

Peter.

Rupert Bear · 18 July 2005, 14:22

You mean like this, without the 100 other boats?

mike100 · 18 July 2005, 19:02

studland looks nice, great pic

dave9960 · 19 July 2005, 09:14

Funny that Pete, I did my first ever trip to a beach on Sunday, moored off shore with the anchor, and yes it was Studland Bay as well.

Coming from Poole Harbour what got me annoyed as we went out to Studland was the ignorant other big boaters (those big sunseekers) who didnt seem to give a damn that we were a 4m Rib, and zoomed very close to us at top speed, still it was fun getting totally wet, before we even went into the sea

Richard B · 19 July 2005, 10:04

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Originally Posted by dave9960

I did my first ever trip to a beach on Sunday

You must have had a deprived childhood, Dave!

Bollyfish · 19 July 2005, 14:00

We did our first ever anchor-off-a-beach-and-paddle-ashore-with-bbq on Sunday as well. We went to (on the Jackeens recommendation) Priory Bay and it was great. We especially like the strategically placed sand bar between the beach and the sea which means that only the ribbers can get in really close (sorts out the Sunseeker issue).

We used low tide to clean its bottom (the boat’s that is) and also had the fortune to meet a fellow RIBnetter (Hi Robin – great to meet you!!).

So all in all – mega success, to be repeated this weekend! Anyone interested?

Kathy and Izzy

Nos4r2 · 20 July 2005, 11:00

Funny that, I went and bought a RIB in Swanage on sunday too-and was sat watching Studland bay thinking 'jammy buggers-wish this thing had an engine...'

Nos4r2 · 20 July 2005, 11:03

you're too right about the sunseekers too... I hate them. 3 weeks ago had one almost hit us on the way out of Poole harbour. His wake came into the cockpit of my old microplus he was so damn close while crowding past at 20 knots overtaking us on the way past the chain ferry. I do wish I'd had a paintball gun...

RussellH · 20 July 2005, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Bollyfish

We went to (on the Jackeens recommendation) Priory Bay and it was great.

Is that Priory Bay on the IOW between Bembridge & Seaview?

I notice that the Hotel website claims a "private beach" is that the one you went to? Am I right to assume that standard rules apply & that all land up to the HW Mark is public.

I wouldn't want some stroppy hotel manager telling me to go away in less than polite language.

Russelll

Richard B · 20 July 2005, 14:54

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Originally Posted by RussellH

I wouldn't want some stroppy hotel manager telling me to go away in less than polite language...

Odds are he would probably be a little hoarse once he got to you, after speaking to the other hundred or so people that are usually on that beach at the weekend!

Mark Halliday · 20 July 2005, 15:11

Talking of a nice place to anchor.

Was the RIB with pale blue and grey tubes and a Mercury on the back in Bigbury Bay last week a Ribneter?

You picked a damn good week.

robin · 20 July 2005, 16:23

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Originally Posted by RussellH

I wouldn't want some stroppy hotel manager telling me to go away in less than polite language.

Russelll

I think the Hotel must turn a blind eye or summat. There were easily 300 plus boats there on sunday, all shapes and sizes......besides.......it would take a great deal of effort to get this lot shifted and on Spring tide days as in pic 2, impossible until the tide is in.

Mark Halliday · 20 July 2005, 16:49

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Originally Posted by robin

There were easily 300 plus boats there on sunday, all shapes and sizes......

I wondered why it was so quiet at East Head.

Must be your fan club, Robin.

robin · 20 July 2005, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

I wondered why it was so quiet at East Head.

Must be your fan club, Robin.

I doubt that very much Mark

hannah · 20 July 2005, 18:30

we used to tow the rib up to swanage and drive around to studland bay , but now with a bit more experiance , we might attempted just driving the rib up there instead ,
anyone disagree or think its a bad idea

Richard B · 20 July 2005, 22:26

That's an excellent idea. Choose a summer day with very light winds as Poole Bay can get very bumpy and uncomfortable.

Mark · 21 July 2005, 13:23

I did my first beach/anchor cruise the other week as well. I launched my RIB from the Mountbatten centre in Plymouth and cruised over to Cawsand beach.
A very nice little beach, not to crowded and 2 pubs within 200M.
Nice weather and a calm sea made for a very enjoyable day!
I would recommend it to anyone.

Mark

Frankie · 21 July 2005, 19:56

Where is Priory Bay. We go to Studland whenever the weather is good, anchor up have lunch and a snooze and sunbathe and a dip then wander back, great!!!

Let us know where Priory Bay is, might give it a try

Richard B · 21 July 2005, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Frankie

Where is Priory Bay...Let us know where Priory Bay is, might give it a try

It's here:

patriot · 22 July 2005, 15:59

Try the bay just on the sea side of the needles, i dont no what its called. not sandy, just loads of small round pebbles. its quite spectacular!