Adam F Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Took Rach out today for a drive and headed west as she has never been to West Bay, Bridport, Charmouth and Lyme Regis. Most inetresting day, but the real centre of attraction for me (and the secret reason behind the trip) was the new slipway at West Bay. Very nice - I must say. The new arm has changed the aspect of the slipway and harbour entrance from SW to ESE. It was a good SW 5-6 today, and yet only a gentle swell entered the harbour - fine for launching - just - but not too nice a day for being out at sea. It is a large (20-30' wide) solid, well constructed concrete slip about, on similar par to Weymouth, both in construction and in gradient. The wooden sleeprs that thay had first put there along the edges and that greated a 'whirpool' at the bottom, have been removed and replaced by small steel and timber bars to let the receding water escape. Definatly worth a trail-away on a decent forecast. All we need is a few numbers worth heading for - any ideas? Forgot the camera, so only managed to get piccies on the phone, but this site shows the work that has been done: http://www.stacey.peak-media.co.uk/WestBay...WestBay2004.htm And this picture gives a decent idea of the new slip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Interesting Adam I would be up for a trip to West Bay assuming we could beg, steal or borrow some marks. What about parking for trailers and tow vehicles and of course the cost of use? Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Our new club member, Kevin, used to fish the region a lot and has many marks he'd be willing to share. In exchange for some Poole marks, of course. So, yes, let's give it a crack. BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 I'm up for west bay. I have a local pal down there, though I suspect he knows even less than me about fishing out of Bridport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Depending on date I am up for it as well. I also have some numbers that might be useful. Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Adam i'd be up for it i did hear of some real problems when the wind was in a certain direction, hopefully they have sorted it. It may be the same problem you described as a whirlpool Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 I shall offer my services as crew, if required. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 I feel a trailaway coming on but don't do it instead of Weymouth/Portland pls Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Hi all Had a trip down to West Bay today with the FPO. Looked at the slip and had a chat with the Harbour Master. A great slip into deep water on a gentle slope. Launch fees up to 6mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Thanks Dave good info Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shytalk Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 only much good for a pout bash or whiting in winter unless you are brave enough to try the wrecks which are minimum 10 miles out !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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