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==King's Lynn==
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===Background===
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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: 1200 - The Wash Ports
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==Weather==
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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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{{Image right| FerryAtKingsKynn.jpg‎ | Ferry and work boats }}
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==Communication==
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See [http://www.kingslynnport.co.uk/leisure/ http://www.kingslynnport.co.uk/leisure/]
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===Approaches and Navigation===
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==Berthing==
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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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* Visit [http://sailthewash.com/ http://sailthewash.com/]
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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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* 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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|Water| Available from visitors pontoon
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|Electricity| Available on visitors pontoon - Electricity meter cards available from Marriott's Warehouse and Tourist Information Center
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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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Latest revision as of 14:55, 21 August 2018

World ▶ North Atlantic ▶ North Sea ▶ United Kingdom ▶ England ▶ King's Lynn

Contents

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

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See United Kingdom.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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