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; British Admiralty
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: 1200 - The Wash Ports
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==Passages==
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* 34nm to Wells-next-the-sea
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* 80nm to Great Yarmouth
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* 59nm to Grimsby
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==Navigation==
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See [http://www.kingslynnport.co.uk/leisure/ http://www.kingslynnport.co.uk/leisure/]
==Berthing==
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Visitors pontoon berth available, max draft 1.5 meters.
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Visitors pontoon berth available, max draft 1.5 meters. It is situated on the East side of the river towards the South end of South Quay. Book in advance since there isn't much space:
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Strong currents are common on the pontoon berth.
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* Visit [http://sailthewash.com/ http://sailthewash.com/]
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* Call 01553 763044
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* Strong currents are common on the pontoon berth.
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* Maximum 7 nights stay
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* 8 moorings
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* Max length 20 meters - larger by arrangement
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* No showers
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* General waste disposal available
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* Ouse Amateur Sailing Club, King's Lynn - premises shared by (taken over by?) Ferry Lane Social Club
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* Marriott's Warehouse [http://marriottswarehouse.co.uk marriottswarehouse.co.uk] - opposite the visitors pontoon this is a 16th-century warehouse with a restaurant offering Modern European menus, plus a cafe and gallery. Excellent food and service - recommended.
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Revision as of 21:26, 17 December 2017

WorldNorth AtlanticNorth SeaUnited KingdomEnglandKing's Lynn
King's Lynn
52°45.100'N, 000°23.500'E Chart icon.png
lat=52.75167 | lon=0.39167 | zoom=16 | y
KingsLynnPontoon.jpg
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Visitors Pontoon

Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.

Charts

British Admiralty
1200 - The Wash Ports

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

  • 34nm to Wells-next-the-sea
  • 80nm to Great Yarmouth
  • 59nm to Grimsby
Ferry and work boats

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

See http://www.kingslynnport.co.uk/leisure/

Berthing

Visitors pontoon berth available, max draft 1.5 meters. It is situated on the East side of the river towards the South end of South Quay. Book in advance since there isn't much space:

Note:

  • Strong currents are common on the pontoon berth.
  • Maximum 7 nights stay
  • 8 moorings
  • Max length 20 meters - larger by arrangement
  • No showers
  • Public toilets
  • 24 hour CCTV coverage
  • General waste disposal available

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Ouse Amateur Sailing Club, King's Lynn - premises shared by (taken over by?) Ferry Lane Social Club

Amenities

Facilities
Water Available from visitors pontoon
Electricity Available on visitors pontoon - Electricity meter cards available from Marriott's Warehouse and Tourist Information Center
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel None available
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}}

Eating out

  • Marriott's Warehouse marriottswarehouse.co.uk - opposite the visitors pontoon this is a 16th-century warehouse with a restaurant offering Modern European menus, plus a cafe and gallery. Excellent food and service - recommended.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

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Friends

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Forums

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Links

References & Publications

See United Kingdom.

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