Interesting to note the discussion by East Coasters about crossing the Thames Estuary on our Scuttlebutt chat room.

Long time since I’ve done it so thanks for the info.

It makes interesting sailing in settled weather, but actually only saves about 6 miles, so I don’t bother these days.

Wonder if there’s anyone out there who could take us out on the next serious springs for a potted survey of the most popular crossing – possibly ‘tween Barrow 2 and 4 – for YM?