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|  Print Topic Jump to first unread post. Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) John_Filer regular Reged: 11/01/2005 Posts: 24 Loc: Severn Estuary / Bristol Chann... Re: Planning visit to Bristol Harbour Festival [Re: miko]       #1850707 - 07/05/2008 20:00 Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   I've made passage several times from the River Avon to Falmouth and back, in a 32' yacht. On each occasion I've left on a Friday and completed the journey by Sunday evening. When doing this I've obviously fitted the passage to the time available and so on nearly all these trips have resorted to the engine at times to maintain the required average speed. On neap tides it is possible to punch the tide below the Holms. On Spring tides it is standard practice to hole up and rest during the foul tide. It is possible to make Bristol from Watchet on one flood but only on Springs. Phone the lock at Bristol before you arrive to make sure that they are expecting you and that there are no problems locking in. -------------------- Panic Slowly Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all)

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