King's Lynn
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Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1200 - The Wash Ports
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
- 34nm to Wells-next-the-sea
- 80nm to Great Yarmouth
- 59nm to Grimsby
Communication
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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:
- Visit http://sailthewash.com/
- Call 01553 763044
- Email [email protected]
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 | |
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| Water | Available from visitors pontoon |
| Electricity | Available on visitors pontoon - Electricity meter cards available from Marriott's Warehouse and Tourist Information Center |
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| Showers | ? |
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| Fuel | None available |
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Provisioning
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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
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Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- King's Lynn at the Wikipedia
- King's Lynn at the Wikivoyage
References
See United Kingdom.
Comments
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