UPDATES TO 2nd EDITION 2008 (originated by
the authors unless another contributor is named)
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CHAPTER 9 (RIVER COLNE)
BRIGHTLINGSEA (page 61) - text and chartlet -
the F.R. lights on the leading marks have been removed. (Aug 2008) Brightlingsea (page 62) - visitor moorings: The new Waterside Marina at
Brightlingsea has opened with spaces for visiting yachts up to 12m (40 ft)
overall. There is 4m over the cill at HWS and 2.8m at HWN. Depth inside is just
over 2m with a soft mud bottom. Visitors must book berths in advance by calling
HM Bernie Hetherington on 01206 302200. Fees are £2/metre, compared to a
sliding scale on the Cindery Creek pontoons, where a 30-footer would cost £10 a
night. (Aug 2008)
CHAPTER 10 (RIVER BLACKWATER)
West Mersea - page 71: Info box - WiFi now
available across the moorings area, via Page Computers (Tel: 01206 385564),
office on Coast Rd next to the Coast Inn. (April 2008) Tollesbury - page 72: Tollesbury
Marina has installed 19 channel buoys through the South Channel, the Leavings
and Woodrolfe Channels to the marina entrance. Key buoys have been lit, starting
with the ECB near Gt Cob Island. Light characteristics will be advised shortly.
Beware that the PHBs as well as the SHBs are conical, making
identification up-sun even more difficult. (July/Aug 2008) Thirslet Spit buoy - page 75 - picture: the buoy has been
replaced with a different design. (With thanks to Roger Gaspar) (July 2008)
CHAPTER 11 (RIVER CROUCH)
Shore Ends to Burnham - page 83: see News
Item regarding a new wreck. (April 2008)
Burnham Yacht Harbour - Page 85: Info box
- add chandlery details - Marinestore Tel: 01621 874494 (April 2008) Fambridge Yacht Haven (Stow Creek) - page 88:
Delete 'West Wick YC'. Add new pub/restaurant to info box - 'The Haven', sited
at the Yacht Haven. (May 2008) (Also see News Item)
CHAPTER 12 (RIVER ROACH)
Branklet to Paglesham - page 91: Regrettably
the George and Dragon pub has closed. (July 2008)
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