Well Tom thats a brave one, owning up to our cock ups on the forum is a good way to get it off your conscience.
All of us that use the Harbour have been on the mud at one time or another.
Congratulations on the New boat Mark, I am sure you will have many hours of fun on her.
If you talk to the regulars from Mitchells they will soon let you kn ow about the tides.
If you need a mooring to hang on too while waiting for the tide to flood prior to going back in to Mithells talk to me, mine is just outside Parkstone Yacht Club Haven entrance and will be free for a while.
enjoy the new toy
Charlie