#Public slipways code#
#Public slipways free#

1.5 metres from the end of the slip there is a ramp with an increased angle. This would make launching any vessels with fixed fin keels difficult. The bottom of the slip is visible when the sea level drops to 1.3 metres above low water spring tides.Īs the slip has a relatively gentle slope vehicles may need to reverse into the water for launches in order for the vessel to draw enough draught to float from a trailer. Times with restricted access to the water are one hour either side of low water spring tides. Provides access to the water during most states of the tide Located on the Mount Batten Peninsula, map grid reference SX 4884 5318

Cars should not be left parked on the main slip.

#Public slipways free#

The slipway is free for the public to use for the launching and recovery of most types of vessels, including those that are towed. The slip flattens out to mud extending for 10 metres at the lowest tides. There is a flat section at the turn of the L which is awash for an hour either side of high water.Īt the very lowest spring tides there is an exposed disused sewage pipe. Located at Barbican/Sutton Harbour, map grid references SX 4829 5379Ī 6 to 12 metre wide L shape slipway. Launching trolleys can be left against the sloping eae slip as long as they do not obstruct any of the slipway. Cars may access the slip for launching and recovery but should not be left parked on the main slip. The slipway is free for public use for the launching and recovery of most small boats including those launched from trailers. This only occurs when tides are at their very lowest

#Public slipways code#

Pay the harbour staff if present on the slipway, at the adjacent Harbour Office, scan the QR code on the charges sign on the slipway for the payment app or click on the button below. Provides access to the water at most states of the tideĪt low water springs the slipway flattens out and becomes mud for a distance of approximately 30 metres. Lymington Harbour operate a slipway from the Bath Road car park which members of the public can use. Located at Barbican/Sutton Harbour, map grid reference SX 4829 5379 Cars may access the slipway for launching and recovery but this is not recommended due to the steepness of the ramp. The slipway is free for public use and is best suited for the launching of sailing dinghies, canoes and small craft. The harbour will dry out at spring low water tides Provides access to the water for three to four hours either side of high water Located at Devonport, map grid reference SX 4524 5400 It is relatively steep and can also be slippery due to the nature of the cobbled surface. It is best suited to boats being launched from trailers towed by four wheel drive vehicles. Then I'll have the boat and trailer at home for the other 5 months.The slipway is free for public use for the launching and recovery of boats. Suffice to say that I'm going in the water at Thames & Kennet next year for 7 months with a month out on the Norfolk Broads and maybe the Great Ouse. Even overnighting on a Saturday and recovering on a Sunday afternoon becomes a chore. If your boat's anything like mine, you'll soon tire of launching and recovering on the same day. IMO, the ones that suit me best are Penton Hook and Benson. All in length is 43' and nearly 2 tons loaded. I tow a Viking 20 on a twin axle trailer with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. IMO, public ones are OK if you're just out for the day but if you're overnighting for one or several nights, it's comforting to know that with private slips you've a fair chance of your car and trailer still being there when you return. You'll notice that all of the above slips are private marinas and NOT public slipways. When you consider that one of their campsite pitches with electric and water and use of the showers & laundry costs just under £20 a night, the slipway charges can be unacceptable. Last time he told me £35, I simply went elsewhere. Prices vary and Adrian, who runs the site, quotes me anything between £20 and £35 for launch and recovery inc. Generally trailer and car have to be parked at opposite ends of the site and there's not always room in the trailer park. Learnt the hard way when some scrote nicked my winch handle. Sort of secure (key pad entry vehicle gates) but nothing to stop Joe public wandering around the site. īenson Waterfront/marina - good slipway, easy to manoeuvre the trailer unless it's a busy weekend and then there's cars everywhere. But at £20 launch and £20 recovery, this slip is a rip off. Val Wyatt Wargrave - good slipway, quite steep.

Good secure parking, small waiting pontoon. MDL Windsor marina - good slip but with a sharp drop off at the end. See MDL Penton Hook website for charges - very reasonable, something like £15 all in, including parking. Plenty of secure parking when there's no boats on the hard. Penton Hook marina- good slipway but steep, really needs a 4x4 to recover if wet.