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MARINA FOCUS ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA
Image: Christian Hewison
Marina Manager’s: Danie Erasmus 01983 539 994 enquiries@island-harbour.co.uk Island Harbour Marina Mill Lane, Newport Isle of Wight Sat Nav / Post Code: PO30 2LA
This month we head across the Solent to the Isle of Wight’s Island Harbour Marina. SITUATED on the River Medina, Island Harbour Marina has more than 200 walk ashore finger berths and is within easy reach of the Isle of Wight’s main county town of Newport, whilst offering picturesque views back down the river. The white mushroom-shaped control channel makes it easily visible from the river.
A small, peaceful marina, it is particularly suited for those with children and dogs who would love the riverside walks. The marina has actually been operating since 1966, although it has been much improved and upgraded since that time, with the shower block, laundry and restaurant completely rebuilt in 2016.
A personal recommendation for Island Harbour Marina from John Frampton – ‘Noggin the Nog’, a visiting Cornish Shrimper
BERTHING & STORAGE
Annual berth holders, winter/summer packages and visitors included rallies are all accommodated at Island Harbour Marina. The marina accommodates vessels up to 18m in length and with a draft not exceeding 2.2m. All the berths are walk-ashore and each is serviced with electric and water. Established in 1988, Richardsons Yacht Services
manage the hardstanding yard for out of water vessel storage and offers week ashore package deals for those who wish to carry out their own general maintenance.
FACILITIES
Facilities on site include the marinaowned waterside bar/restaurant, The Breeze, a children’s play area and a grassed area with BBQ facilities.
Visiting rallies particularly appreciate the grassed area as having a BBQ in the island’s warm weather is often a highlight of their stay. Richardsons Yacht Services also offer a well-stocked chandlery and a full range of boat repair services for all your maintenance needs including a lift with up to a 50 ton capacity. Within the chandlery is a small shop that sells basic necessities to keep you going.