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Out the marina, left along Henley road, left down Lower Henley road, left into Star lane, right at the end along a path into Hills Meadow, then Christchurch meadow, then over the new bridge and you are at the station, no more than 10 minutes on a bike and pretty leisurely at that.
But if you have a boat you can cruise to Queens road and moor there for bit while you pop into town. (still EA navigation, not CRT at that point)
Caversham Boat services does pump outs and stuff. There's a tap in Christchurch meadows near the tennis courts. There's a lot of places on the Thames (and one not too far along the Kennet) for all those supply things.
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thanks for the info. i've just measured from the marina bar to reading bridge, and its 3.6 miles via your route. Direct along the river is just over 1. It's just a shame this shorter route isnt possible.
I need to read up on constant cruising and the 14 day rule and how strictly it is implemented. ideally i'd just moor up near christchurch meadow.
also need to investigate fuel costs, etc etc
moocher
Went to the marina, saw some boats
What I learned:
There's no short route from the Marina to Reading, even though its only hundreds of meters away access is only via a circuitous road route. I exaggerate a bit, but there is no quick popping into town on the bike.
They wont allow you to just turn up and pay for their facilities. So I couldnt moor for free nearby and then get water / empty tanks on their site.
Wide beams are wide. And long. And would be terrifying to navigate alone as a first time. Sadie - the boat porn I posted a page or so back, was an amazing shape but on closer inspection was a bit sad and in need of a lot of TLC
Some of the narrow boats in the 50k range were plenty big enough.
Lots to think about.