First post, marina on river lark

[ditchcrawler]

 

It's a pretty easy turn - use the inlet on the left, between the narrow boat and the end of the jetty, where there is a lifebuoy.

 

On my first trip, I put my bows in and then powered around. Last weekend (to minimize engine use) I put the stern in there and let the current take me round.

 

Note that the jetty (built on top of an older one) appears to be designed to scratch your paintwork - you need loads of squashy fenders on the side of your boat. But the pub is very friendly and well worth a visit. Also a nice walk - past several derelict locks - into Mildenhall.

 

 

I poked a couple of poles down into the river bed and let the boat lay against them so she didn't go under the jetty

 

Pub moorings - but they seem very relaxed and friendly about it (ie if you buy a pint or two you will be fine, three course meal not necessary).

 

My eldest son has found several nice spots around here to drop the mud anchors ...

They use to do some "interesting" dishes when we were that way. Above the lock is the best bit of the Lark IMO I did try getting further upstream but soon ran out of water

[Scholar Gypsy]

Above the lock is the best bit of the Lark IMO I did try getting further upstream but soon ran out of water

 

The TNC have photos that show them about a mile about the head of navigation, in 2001. See here

[ditchcrawler]

 

The TNC have photos that show them about a mile about the head of navigation, in 2001. See here

You could measure mine in yards, just round the bend after the bridge there was a shingle bank, not sure why it formed there because further up it looked quite a bit deeper

[DHutch]

This post is a duplicate of New marina river lark

Sorry for this, I thought this may be the wrong section.

Like topics merged.

 

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the moorings.

 

 

Daniel

[Traveller]

I'm hoping to be up and running by April. You will be more than welcome to visit.

What do you envisage as your charge for foot length?

[Phil Ambrose]

Hi Colin, not sure Dilley has been back since his early posts, I did PM him a while back but got no response but you could try a PM yourself.

Phil

[Traveller]

Thanks Phil, PM sent. Will report back if anything heard.

 

Colin

[Riverview]

And you seem to have at least one moorer already (see blog of my trip last week, I am particularly proud of my photo of Ely cathedral).

 

Yes, this was as far as we got before we got stopped by the council, thanks for posting the photos, first time I've seen it from the river.

[matty40s]

I poked a couple of poles down into the river bed and let the boat lay against them so she didn't go under the jetty

 

Mr Cameron would like to discuss further your interesting ideas on limiting the immigration figures....

[Riverview]

Good afternoon folks, I am just wondering if anyone near the great Ouse or river

lark could send me an email stating that both leisure and residential moorings are needed in the area, no addresses need to be given.

 

I need some firepower to support my application,

 

I'm sure I'll arrange free visitor moorings and a bbq in the summer.....

 

Dilley

Email, dilley1@live.co.uk

Edited December 1, 2014 by Riverview

[pearley]

Do GOBA not have a view on this, especially if you offered them a free 24 hour mooring for members like they do at Priory Marina.

Edited December 1, 2014 by pearley

[Riverview]

I will look into it although I'm running out of time as the pre-app council meeting is on Monday.

[Riverview]

Quick update, council pre-app meeting went very well. Waiting on feedback next week and then formal application goes in along with my bank balance for fees!!!

[Phil Ambrose]

Good to hear it's going well. Thanks for letting us know.

Phil

[Traveller]

Great stuff, Riverview, please do keep the updates coming.

[Riverview]

Hi folks,

 

A quick note to say that I now have full planning permission!!!! currently have space for boats, 50% of the pontoons are in place, a truly great location! prices are £40 per foot per year. Diesel and gas on sale as well as full workshop facilities....any questions, call Andrew on 07900555519.

 

 

[Phil Ambrose]

Great news Dilley, I did e-mail the council regarding the wildlife issue, told them that we have everything even Otters in Isleham so as far as wildlife os concerned boats are just part of the furniture.

All the best, Phil

[Scholar Gypsy]

Very good - hope to get up there before Christmas, and will get in touch re diesel.

[Traveller]

£40 per foot per annum. Is that for residential or leisure?

[Riverview]

All moorings are charged the same, all have water and electric hook-up.

[Traveller]

Many thanks. As that is twice what I pay now and I do not need electric I shall pass.

 

I wish you well for the future

[Riverview]

if you do not require electric then I may be able to sort something out. please feel free to give me a call.

[Traveller]

Will do and thanks, will call when back home on Monday

[FadeToScarlet]

Have you got a website, Facebook page etc? I want to publicise this to the boaters in Cambridge- more local boatyard and workshop facilities sound great.

[Scholar Gypsy]

Here's how it looked on Friday. I didn't have time to stop and have a look around. As it was I did the last 15 minutes in the dark, which was quite challenging (sunset photos here)

 

Edited December 13, 2015 by Scholar Gypsy