Polzeath launching

[Pikey Dave]

Anyone know of a decent slip near Polzeath or thereabouts. It’s to launch a 5.45 RIB, so must be a slip, not a beach.
Thanks for any info.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Padstow only slips I know Dave into the cammel river limited by tide

[PeteG]

I think Port Isaac has one, but it's probably the size of a postage stamp and I'm not sure it's for pubic use. Might be worth a phone call though.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Padstow only slips I know Dave into the cammel river limited by tide

Cheers Jeff, any idea what states of tide it’s available ?

[Pipster100]

You can launch in Rock, I haven't launched my boat there personally but give Rock Marine Services a call, they'll be able to give you more info.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Pipster100

You can launch in Rock, I haven't launched my boat there personally but give Rock Marine Services a call, they'll be able to give you more info.

Cheers[emoji106]

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Cheers Jeff, any idea what states of tide it’s available ?

Dave it's a long time since I was there don't want to give exact details as can't remember but I think it's high tide limited time plus there's a bar bit of info below
Gives info on rock too with slip available bed time reading
Padstow Harbour [Expanded View] - Bristol Channel: pilotage, charts, photos and marine business listings

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Dave it's a long time since I was there don't want to give exact details as can't remember but I think it's high tide limited time plus there's a bar bit of info below



Padstow Harbour [Expanded View] - Bristol Channel: pilotage, charts, photos and marine business listings

Yeah, I had a look at it, looks like there’s a channel from the harbour. It looks tight though. I’ve got until September to do my research.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Yeah, I had a look at it, looks like there’s a channel from the harbour. It looks tight though. I’ve got until September to do my research.

Yea it's tight but tour boats go out whilst the channel is navigable it's the bar that's the problem during a swell last time I was there weather kiboshed it for us not ideal for a weeks hols

[gareth9702]

There is also a slip at Port Gaverne (50°35'33.8"N 4°49'22.9"W) into a protected cove. It will involve using the beach at low tide.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by gareth9702

There is also a slip at Port Gaverne (50°35'33.8"N 4°49'22.9"W) into a protected cove. It will involve using the beach at low tide.

Cheers [emoji106]

[jeffstevens763@g]

dave just to throw in the mix.
i found that bit of coast limiting wind, tide, launching etc.
so i always went out of newlyn putting the boat on a pontoon for the week it can be a bit shallow on low tide on the shore side pontoons but i found it ok it's 50 mile from polzeath and might not fit with where your staying/doing but you have more chance of getting out from the channel side, i contacted the harbour master and arranged mooring this was in 2010 so you would need to see if anything has changed. penzance might be an option but from memory it dried out so i gave it a miss.
newquay has an harbour but dries out not sure on launching research needed.
local guys will give more than i can but newlyn for me.
pic of basking shark on the way to lands end.
hope that helps cheers

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

dave just to throw in the mix.

i found that bit of coast limiting wind, tide, launching etc.

so i always went out of newlyn putting the boat on a pontoon for the week it can be a bit shallow on low tide on the shore side pontoons but i found it ok it's 50 mile from polzeath and might not fit with where your staying/doing but you have more chance of getting out from the channel side, i contacted the harbour master and arranged mooring this was in 2010 so you would need to see if anything has changed. penzance might be an option but from memory it dried out so i gave it a miss.

newquay has an harbour but dries out not sure on launching research needed.

local guys will give more than i can but newlyn for me.

pic of basking shark on the way to lands end.

hope that helps cheers

Cheers for that Jeff. I might leave the boat at home as it’s looking like it could be more trouble than it’s worth. We’re stuck with Polzeath as it’s a friend’s cottage, so we might just do the touristy bit. It’s nice to get some fresh Mackies for the BBQ though.

[jeffstevens763@g]

yep we did exactly the same for padstow just too much hassle with the rib, unless you buy a light weight SIB for the mackies

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

....unless you buy a light weight SIB for the mackies

That has crossed my mind, I just need to find a sub 4m SIB that can take a DF140[emoji848]

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

That has crossed my mind, I just need to find a sub 4m SIB that can take a DF140[emoji848]

won't work mate yours is along shaft

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

won't work mate yours is along shaft

Yes, but I can lift it up on the transom & fit a packer [emoji6]

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Yes, but I can lift it up on the transom & fit a packer [emoji6]

sorted then

[69cmw]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

sorted then

Not quite, someone will be along to say it’s too big for the sib 🤣🤣

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by 69cmw

Not quite, someone will be along to say it’s too big for the sib 🤣🤣

na cross the 0 off the 140 sorted