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Weymouth Public Slip |
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Nearest town |
Weymouth, Dorset |
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Width of Slipway |
At least two can use the slip at the same time |
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Condition of Slipway |
Good Concrete - There is a 6 inch upstand covered by water even at low water, it is easy to get your trailer hooked. |
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Launch Window (+/-) HW |
At all states of the tide |
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Car Parking |
Various long term car parks available but can be expensive. |
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Trailer Parking |
Parking of Trailer £4.00 |
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Launching Fees |
Launch/Retrieve per day £8.00 payment should be made at the Berthing Office at 13 Custom House Quay |
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Nearest Fuel |
Petrol - Roadside station at the top of the road Diesel in the Outer Harbour or from Raybar Tel 0860 912 401 or VHF Ch 6. |
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Nearest Tackle Shop |
Weymouth Angling Supplies, next to harbour |
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Description |
Wide slipway. Small craft can use at all states of the tide. Larger vessels may require a higher tide. A waiting pontoon was dredged to 2 metres over the winter of 1995/6. When slip is manned during summer months, pay the attendant. At other times pay at the Berthing Office at 13 Custom House Quay. Annual season tickets are available for vessel and trailer parking, however, the season tickets do not include the car parking concession. No Jetskiers. |
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Other Useful Info |
The slipway is located opposite the multi storey car park. Opening hours for this car park are 8am - 7pm. Use of showers, laundry and toilet included in the fees at the Berthing Office on Custom House Quay, ten minutes walk. Public toilets are 5 minutes away near the Tourist Information Centre on the Esplanade, in Bond Street or adjacent to the Guildhall. |
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Multimap Link |
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=50.6097&lon=-2.4576&scale=5000&icon=x |
Thanks to Dave Samuel for the information
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