Graham Nash Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 I am looking out of my office window at flat calm and sunny conditions, just right for getting out on the boat and drowning some bait. As my boat/engine has just had a service and I am hoping to fit my new electronics over the next week or so so the boat is on its trailer at my place, I am getting itchy feet. I know the fishing is likely to be anywhere between slow to dead (but my fishing generally is anyway). I JUST WANNA GET OUT. I am considering towing the boat over to Kimmeridge and using the slip way there, or maybe to Castletown Beach at Portland. I am hoping to drop a hook over one of the many wrecks around Portland or The Shambles. I could motor out there, but I fancy giving it a go at towing her. Has anyone got any experience of either of those public slipways? Quote
Rory Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 We launched from Kimmerdige in October & from what I remember.... A bit hilly getting there, so you'll need an appropriate motor (which you have !) Bit of an incline down to the slip, which is ok, but there are boulders/rocks either side so I wouldn't recommend a windy day ! Slip about 20-25ft wide or so Pretty quiet as well and I think it costs Quote
Brian Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 You might find Adam's report interesting!!!! Adams report - Kimmeridge Quote
Graham Nash Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Posted January 19, 2011 Gulp!!!! Thanks Brian. It looks like castletown Beach Portland it is then Brian! That is exactly the sort of info I was looking for. Quote
Rob Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 The old - "dont use Kimmy in a SW blow \ swell" post. You may have just opened up old wounds!!! I have used Kimmy and it is excellent. Just ensure that a SW swell is not expected. Low tide can be an issue as there are rocks a plenty in and around the slip. Rob Quote
Paul D Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 Onn Castletown slipway dont drive onto what looks like hard packed sand in a rear wheel drive car ..... I had a close escape last year and nearly watched my company car get submerged...... Slipway is OK apart from that - Alun J uses it a lot I believe. Quote
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