Family-run Landbreach Boatyard can accommodate visitors, and has facilities, electric and water
Quay which is within easy walking distance of the town. This floating pontoon is located just upstream of the sailing barge moorings and has a chaingated access ramp to shore. Mooring here is on a first come first served basis and is governed by The River Bailiff, who can be contacted on 01621 875837 or 07818 013723. The pontoon is popular in the height of the season, so be prepared for rafting. During the summer season Hythe Quay is also popular with tourists watching the comings and goings of the
barges and working quayside. On the day of our visit we noted that the drying height was higher on the northern end of the pontoon, ie boats will stay afloat longer at the southern (seaward) end. There is a water point here for visitors but, while there are 32-amp towers for the barges, there is no electricity available at the pontoon end of the quay. River Bailiff, Nigel Farmer, told Motorboat Owner that it is free to moor there for the first couple of nights, but if you plan to stay longer, you will need to let him know beforehand. For this there is a charge of £21 per night. Fees and tide times are displayed on the River Bailiff ’s shed. There are no dedicated facilities, so boaters will need to use the public toilets beyond Cook’s Yard, next to the pond (Maldon Marine Lake). Alternatively, mud berths (with fixed staging) and pontoon berth moorings may be available by pre-arrangement at the nearby working, but very welcoming, traditional boatyards. Again, these The town wharf upstream is used by commercial moorings all dry to soft mud but have boats and to restore Thames Barges. Kitty, 1895 the advantage of access to water, electric 46
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