On 17 May 2009, at 19:31, Baz Juniper wrote: > >> Has anyone done this trip ? >> Can you all let me what is involved > > There is some basic but useful looking stuff here: > > http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Transport-Streets/Marine- > waterway-services/cumberland-basin.en > > However, as the proud owner of a 40' nb with a 18hp engine I have not > seen fit to attempt this m'self. Some on this list have done the > trip and others have considered the idea and decided against it. > Await further replies with bated breath!
I have done it the other way as crew on nb Earnest see http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk/tour_00/BCNplus20.html Also a couple of trips down on PS Waverley Somewhere there must be a report of the trip in the opposite direction, which I think Neil Arlidge has done twice. I've "scuttled" (not in the Scapa Flow sense) across the river 3 times at the top of the tide - from Sharpness to Lydney and back. And I have decided that is enough narrowboating on the tidal Severn. You'll want the specifics for the northbound trip but I wouldn't even contemplate the Bristol/Sharpness trip or return without a professional pilot You'll also need to - find the right weather window - have good level of confidence in your boat - provide life jackets, consider flares, radio - treat the Severn with the respect "she" deserves - Sabrina is more than awe-inspiringly powerful and unforgiving of the unfortunate Conventional wisdom suggests good anchor gear and deployment knowledge are essential but frankly you might just as well keep your eyes peeled for Lundy Island if something goes that far wrong. Beeky, more of an old Captain than a bold one.
