On 25 Jul 2018 at 4:17pm The Revenant wrote:
Am thinking of getting the kayak - inflatable and never used in two years! - into the river tomorrow (now that have finally bought lifejackets). Where’s the best spot? Would like me somewhere with parking if possible.
On 25 Jul 2018 at 4:23pm Local wrote:
Anchor Inn, Barcombe
On 25 Jul 2018 at 5:00pm Harry wrote:
Tesco side of Harvey's is probably the best launch place
On 25 Jul 2018 at 6:11pm Big jim wrote:
Go to seaford beach instead and leave the fish and wildlife alone on the river.
On 25 Jul 2018 at 6:20pm Exceat wrote:
How about Exceat? The Cuckmere is quieter than the Ouse.
On 25 Jul 2018 at 7:25pm Canoeman wrote:
There is an official town launch by cliffe bridge but I don't know where the key to it is and while the cafe using it for seats is legally obliged to allow you to use it, it is actually quite a difficult launch due to the speed of the water, proximity of the bridge and lifting involved. By the phoenix bridge is the best place. The anchor at barcombe is hostile to private boats. Ignore anyone who tells you that you are not allowed on the river or are harming the wildlife. There is one old boy who has tried it but everyone else has always been friendly.
On 25 Jul 2018 at 8:22pm Nigel wrote:
Barcombe mills. Park in car park and walk round the corner. Lovely.
On 25 Jul 2018 at 9:57pm Sean wrote:
Er how about Lewes Rowing Club? You can store it there, use the workshop, meet people. Why wouldn't you? Check it out - they're on South Street.
On 25 Jul 2018 at 11:11pm @sean wrote:
Because they always say they are full and don't want new business.
On 26 Jul 2018 at 12:01am Canoeman wrote:
Not cheap to join the rowing club. It also makes a difference if you want to go up or down the river. The 'rapids' at low tide just below cliffe bridge can be a problem.
On 26 Jul 2018 at 7:38am Ancient mariner wrote:
Hamsey Cut (not at low tide) gives you a clear run all the way up to Barcombe Mills. Watch out for the seal, but don’t be alarmed by foul mouthed fishermen. The Ouse Angling Association May have fishing rights to this stretch, but they don’t own the river, or the river bank. If they start hurling obscenities, remind them that navigation is completely free on the tidal Ouse right up to the Anchor Sluice. The OAP needs to teach their members some manners.
On 26 Jul 2018 at 8:19am Eric Cantona wrote:
Ze seagulls will follow your boat looking for le seal. And s#it on you.
On 26 Jul 2018 at 11:36am Xplorer2 wrote:
As a lifelong angler, I've never understood why some of my fellows get so wound up about canoeists passing by. Those I've encountered have always been respectful, passing by near the far bank and doing so gently. No problem at all as far as I'm concerned - we all have a right to our recreation.
On 26 Jul 2018 at 12:27pm Ancient Mariner wrote:
I totally agree, Xplrer2, good manners and courtesy make life much more agreeable to all. Perhaps we should bring back Jim the Fish? A real gentleman
On 26 Jul 2018 at 4:11pm wanderer wrote:
Jim the fish. Is that the old boy from. Isfield if so lovely chap nice to talk to
On 26 Jul 2018 at 5:00pm Adolf the Angler wrote:
replaced Jim the Fish
On 27 Jul 2018 at 10:00am O A P wrote:
Stuff the lot of you.