Solent Handbook & Directory April 2022- March 2023

SOLENT HANDBOOK & DIRECTORY

Paul Wyeth

APRIL 2022 - MARCH 2023

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A very warm welcome to the twelfth edition of the Solent Handbook where we celebrate getting out on the water and look forward to a full summer of sailing, nature watching and enjoying all that Solent life has to offer.

We have some fascinating contributors in this edition writing across a myriad of subjects, all with expert insight into sailing and our environment including truly astonishing sailor Natasha Lambert who, despite her disability has crossed the Atlantic using her breath to control her boat Blown Away using a method called Sip and Puff. Intrepid Pip Hare also realised her dream of competing in the Vendée Globe: sailing non-stop, round the world alone and gives us her unique story and great adventure.

There are night cruising tips to not just keep you safe but to encourage you to look at nocturnal wildlife and starry skies and, on that note, you can also read all about weather forecasts and how to interpret them for optimal safe sailing. John Pottle of the Royal Institute of Navigation gives guidance on the safe use of electronic navigation and associated systems on leisure vessels whilst Ben Lippiett, from Boatfolk’s Haslar Marina gives you his top tips for choosing the marina that’s best for you and your boat. For eco naturalists read all about Mermaid Gin and IOW Wildlife Trust who support seagrass meadow restoration projects in the Solent as part of their commitment to sustainability, conservation, and a circular economy.

Dates for your diary must include Cowes Week, this year taking place on the 30th July to 5th August and also the unmissable International Paint Poole Regatta, which will be returning from 30th April to 2nd May for friendly, but serious racing out on the water and relaxed evening socials. And there are of course, tide tables from the UK Hydrographic Office to keep you on course.

Thank you, as always to all our advertisers without whom we wouldn’t be able to produce the handbook. Please lend them your support on and off the water on the Isle of Wight and along the south coast.

Please do remember that we have our online handbook at solenthandbook.com where we can keep you up to date with what’s happening on the water, race fixtures and any other Solent sailing news.

From the Solent Handbook team, we wish you safe and happy Solent sailing.

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CONTENTS CONTENTS

Welcome to the Solent: with Natasha Lambert

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Solent Yacht Clubs

10-11

Solent Racing

12-17

Ocean Racing: Pip Hare

18-20

Electronic Navigation: with The Royal Institute of Navigation

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Event Feature: Poole Regatta

24-25

Weather: with Simon Rowell, Rowell Yacht Services

26-29

Night Cruising Tips: with RYA

30-32

Wildlife: with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

33-35

Advertising Feature: Richardsons Yacht Services Advertising Feature: Marchwood Yacht Club Advertising Feature: The Isle of Wight Distillery

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How To Choose The Right Marina: with Ben Lippiett, Boatfolk 40-41 Solent Events Diary

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Solent Events Calendar

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Useful Contacts

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Solent Ports & Harbours

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Beaulieu River

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Bembridge Harbour

68-69

Chichester Harbour

70-75

Cowes & River Medina

76-84

Fareham Keyhaven

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Langstone Harbour

88-89

Lymington Harbour

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Newtown Poole Harbour Port Solent

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Portsmouth & Gosport

101-108

River Hamble & Warsash

109-115

Ryde Harbour Seaview Southampton Water

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Ventnor Haven

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Wootton Creek

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Yarmouth Harbour

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Solent Directory Index Solent Directory Cowes Tide Tables Portsmouth Tide Tables Advertisers’ Index Acknowledgements

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WELCOME TO THE SOLENT

WELCOME TO THE SOLENT

Hello and Welcome to the Solent, what an incredible place!

I live in the beautiful seaside town of Cowes, a vibrant busy little town, the hub of British sailing and in the centre of the Solent.

Whether your passion is cruising, racing, training, fishing or taking part in one of the many water sports on offer, there is something for everyone. Traditional seaside villages, cities, forests, beaches, small inlets, beautiful bays and stunning scenery. The Solent is a stretch of water that offers so much and I am lucky to live here.

My name is Natasha Lambert and I have been sailing the waters around the Isle of Wight and the Solent for the past 14 years. This is where I learnt to sail. Progressing from a small keelboat on the River Medina to sailing all along the Solent with its beautiful harbours, creeks and bays, challenging tides and ever-changing weather! My disability means I need to sail in a radically different way to other sailors. I use a system called sip-and-puff which allows me to control my boat by breath. These techniques I have perfected on the Solent have enabled me to undertake my most ambitious challenge to date; a crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.

Leaving Cowes and the Solent behind, we sailed down to the Canary Islands, for the start in 2020. The actual 3000-mile Atlantic crossing took 18 days from Gran Canaria to St Lucia in the West Indies. I became the first person to sail across using breath control and the unique sip-and-puff system in my converted catamaran Blown Away.

We encountered everything from dead calm to 40 knots plus thunder and lightning. Whales, dolphins, flying fish and of course magnificent sunrises and sunsets, some fantastic downwind sailing it was the best experience of my life and definitely one that I will be repeating, but for now I am back here training for that next expedition.

I love the diversity of sailing in the Solent, so much to explore and enjoy. I hope to see you on the water soon, please give me a wave and say hi if you pass me!

Miss Natasha Lambert

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SOLENT YACHT CLUBS

SOLENT YACHT CLUBS ISLE OF WIGHT Bembridge Sailing Club - 01983 872237 - www.bembridgesailingclub.org Brading Haven Yacht Club - 01983 873911 - www.scmbhc.bhyc.org.uk Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club - 01983 296333 - www.ccyc.org.uk East Cowes Sailing Club - 07885 866436 - www.eastcowessc.co.uk Gurnard Sailing Club - 01983 295169 - www.gurnardsc.org.uk Island Sailing Club - 01983 296621 - www.islandsc.org.uk Royal London Yacht Club - 01983 299727 - www.rlyc.org.uk Royal Ocean Racing Club Cowes - 01983 293581 - www.rorc.org Royal Ocean Racing Club Race Office - 01983 295144 - www.rorc.org Royal Solent Yacht Club - 01983 760256 - www.royalsolent.org Royal Victoria Yacht Club - 01983 882325 - www.rvyc.org.uk Royal Yacht Squadron - 01983 292191 - www.rys.org.uk Sea View Yacht Club - 01983 613268 - www.svyc.org.uk Shanklin Sailing Club - 01983 862233 - www.shanklinsailingclub.com Yarmouth Sailing Club - 01983 760270 - www.yarmouthsailingclub.org.uk

HAMPSHIRE Ashlett Sailing Club - 02380 891764 - www.ashlettsc.org Eling Sailing Club - www.elingsc.co.uk Emsworth Sailing Club - 01243 372850 - www.emsworthsc.org.uk Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club - 01243 372523 - www.emsworthslippersc.org.uk Fareham Sailing & Motor Boat Club - 01329 562738 - www.fsmbc.org.uk Hamble River Sailing Club - 02380 452070 - www.hrsc.org.uk Hardway Sailing Club - www.hardwaysailingclub.co.uk Hayling Island Sailing Club - 02392 463768 - www.hisc.co.uk Hill Head Sailing Club - 01329 664843 - www.hillheadsc.org.uk Hornet Sailing Club - 02392 580403 - www.hornetservicessailing.org.uk Hurst Castle Sailing Club - 01590 719361 - www.hcsc.org.uk Hythe Sailing Club - 02380 846563 - www.hythesailingclub.co.uk Keyhaven Yacht Club - 01590 642165 - www.keyhavenyc.co.uk Langstone Sailing Club - 02392 484577 - www.scmw.langstonesc.org.uk Lee-On-The-Solent Sailing Club - 02392 360089 - www.lossc.org.uk Locks Sailing Club, Portsmouth - www.lockssc.co.uk Lymington Town Sailing Club - 01590 674514 - www.ltsc.co.uk Marchwood Yacht Club - 02380 666141 - www.marchwoodyc.org.uk Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club - www.mengeham.org.uk Netley Cliff Sailing Club - 02380 455826 - www.ncsc.co.uk Netley Sailing Club - 07542 908759 - www.netleysc.co.uk Port Solent Yacht Club - www.psyc.uk.com Portchester Sailing Club - 02392 376375 - www.portchestersc.org Portsmouth Harbour Cruising Club - 023 9266 4337 - www.phcconline.co.uk Portsmouth Sailing Club - 02392 820596 - www.portsmouthsc.co.uk Royal Air Force Yacht Club - 02380 452208 - www.rafyc.org.uk Royal Armoured Corps Yacht Club - 02392 765635 - www.racyc.co.uk Royal Lymington Yacht Club - 01590 672677 - www.rlymyc.org.uk Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club - 02392 825924 - www.rnc-rayc.co.uk Royal Southampton Yacht Club - 02380 223352 - www.rsyc.org.uk Royal Southern Yacht Club - 02380 450300 - www.royal-southern.co.uk Salterns Sailing Club - www.salternssailingclub.co.uk Seafarers Sailing Club - 01329 662465 - www.seafarers-sailing-club.org.uk Southampton Sailing Club - 07706 753580 - www.southamptonsailingclub.com Spinnaker Sailing Club - 01425 483692 - www.spinnakerclub.co.uk St Denys Sailing and Rowing Club - 02380 970965 - www.stdenysboats.co.uk Stokes Bay Sailing Club - 02392 581513 - www.stokesbay-sc.co.uk

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Thorney Island Sailing Club - 01243 371731 - www.tisc.org.uk Tudor Sailing Club - 02392 662002 - www.tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing Warsash Sailing Club - 01489 583575 - www.warsashsc.org.uk Weston Sailing Club - 02380 452527 - www.weston.org.uk Yateley Offshore Sailing Club - 07929 668261 - www.yosc.org.uk

LONDON Royal Ocean Racing Club - 02074 932248 - www.rorc.org Royal Thames Racing Club - 02072 352121 - www.royalthames.com

WEST SUSSEX Chichester Cruiser Racing Club - www.ccrc.co.uk Chichester Yacht Club - 01243 512918 - www.cyc.co.uk

DORSET East Dorset Sailing Club - www.eastdorsetsailingclub.co.uk Lilliput Sailing Club - 01202 740319 - www.lilliputsc.org.uk Parkstone Yacht Club - 01202 743610 - www.parkstoneyachtclub.com The Poole Yacht Club - 01202 672687 - www.pooleyc.co.uk

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SOLENT RACING

SOLENT RACING

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A few people claim to dislike racing in the Solent, because it’s such a tricky place. It’s true that it has strong tides, complex wind patterns, lots of leisure and commercial traffic, choppy water, and ever-changing conditions - but, for many sailors, it’s the complexity that makes Solent racing such a rewarding challenge.

Windward-leeward courses set in areas of no tide and with steady winds may create a ‘fairer’ race course but they can become repetitive and limited in their challenge. Boat speed and tactics are highlighted but strategy, navigation, and boat handling get much more of a test around Solent courses. The ideal, of course, is to enjoy and learn from both.

Fortunately, the Solent offers plenty of locations that allow a variety of courses, even windward-leeward courses in areas that enjoy some tidal shelter. Consequently, this wonderful, sheltered area is home to a rich mixture of events, including racing for dinghies, small keelboats, cruiser-racers, and handicap and level-racing for larger racing yachts.

Most racing from Cowes for example, and there is a huge amount of it in all types of boats, takes place in the central Solent but courses can also be set in the eastern and western Solent, depending on conditions. The Hill Head Plateau, just to the east of the Brambles Bank, is a favourite place for race officers to set windward-leeward courses as it benefits from shallow water for easy mark laying and the tidal shadow of the bank to its west.

Sometimes, though, race officers forget that there are other areas in the central Solent that can be even better for windward-leeward courses in some combinations of wind and tide. The area inshore and to the northwest of the Thorn channel, and the area to the east of Osborne Bay under the Isle of Wight shore, can both be good alternatives, as can close under the mainland shore, inshore of the north channel around the Brambles.

In this section of the Solent Handbook you’ll find some general information on Solent racing, including types of courses, how racing is organised, getting involved, finding crew, and preparing for racing.

For more information ask at your local club and check solenthandbook.com.

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SOLENT RACING Types of racing Many people think of the Solent as mainly suitable for day racing keelboats and cruiser-racers rather than dinghy racing. In fact, there is plenty of opportunity for dinghy racing despite the tidal rates in much of the area, which are not ideal for small boat racing.

Dinghies The most popular area for dinghy racing is just outside the Solent, at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Tidal conditions in Hayling Bay are easier than in the Solent and traffic near the racing areas is considerably less. Within the Solent, however, there is still plenty of dinghy racing.

Just west of Cowes is Gurnard Sailing Club which is the main dinghy club on the Isle of Wight. Elsewhere, there is dinghy racing out of clubs in Lymington and Yarmouth, the Hamble River, Southampton Water, the area between Hill Head and Stokes Bay, which has three dinghy clubs in close proximity, and at Wootton on the Isle of Wight.

Small keelboats The small keelboat classes are, for many people, the heart of Solent racing. Classes which race most weekends throughout the season include the classic Daring class, Dragons, Etchells, Flying Fifteens, Sonars and X One Designs. All these fleets have class starts in Cowes Week with the XoDs, J70s and the RS Elites being the largest classes in the week.

Cruising racing and big boat racing If you’re into yacht racing there really is plenty of choice with most Solent yacht clubs running their own evening race series plus summer weekend race series. Then there is the racing run by JOG and RORC. JOG - the Junior Offshore Group - runs both an inshore and offshore series for yachts racing under IRC with both series proving very popular. RORC - the Royal Ocean Racing Club - organises a series of offshore races from Cowes, which count towards the season’s championship.

For those who prefer yacht racing on windward-leeward courses, there are ample opportunities for that too. And, if you prefer racing classic yachts even that is catered for, with The Metre & Classic Keelboat Regatta and British Classic Week.

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On the race course

Even if you are an expert racer and a Solent regular it is really important to remind yourself of the basics well before heading out for the start. These include the type and location of the course, the starting sequence and race signals, and the other important information in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions.

Types of course

The spreader mark, When racing in the Solent the two 1A, may not be used most usual types of courses you’ll encounter are windward1 1A leeward courses from a committee boat start line or round-the-cans courses, Typically Start line may be 1-2 miles to leeward of the usually from one of the clubs’ leeward mark shore lines or occasionally from a committee boat start. A Start/Finish line committee-boat start can be set If two buoys up in several locations in and form a leeward gate pass around the central Solent but 2 between them the most used location is on the Hill Head Plateau to the north of the main channel and east of the Brambles Bank. On busy weekends several courses may be set in this area so it is important to find out the approximate location of the committee boat before heading out.

A windward-leeward course may have the start line between the windward and leeward marks, or to leeward of the leeward mark.

Also, there may be a leeward gate rather than a single mark.

Starting sequence

The Racing Rules of Sailing standard start sequence is often used, especially for racing on windward-leeward courses.

Signal Flag and sound

Warning signal Class flag; 1 sound

Minutes before starting signal 5

Preparatory signal

P, I, Z, Z with I, or black flag; 1 sound

4

One-minute signal

Preparatory flag removed; 1 long sound

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Starting signal

Class flag removed; 1 sound

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The standard sequence (rrS 26) can be changed in the Sailing Instructions (SIs) and for shore line starts from Cowes, for example, it may be changed to give a longer period between the Warning and Preparatory signals. In these cases the Warning signal is given 10 minutes before the start, with the Preparatory signal hoisted at 5 minutes before the start, and lowered at 1 minute before the start.

Racing rules

All racers should familiarise themselves with the latest Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2021-2024. They are revised and published every four years by the International Sailing Federation and a copy of the current RRS, highlighted to show changes, can be downloaded from sailing.org/documents/racingrules/index.php.

Make sure that you read and understand the rules - it will help keep you out of trouble and give you an advantage on the race course.

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SOLENT RACING Signals

Racing is governed by the use of flag signals - often with accompanying sound signals. The flag is always the primary system; if the sound signal fails it is disregarded.

Visual signals - flags or shapes - are used to control races and the attention of competitors is drawn to the visual signals by sound signals. When a visual signal is displayed over a class flag, the signal applies only to that class.

POSTPONEMENT SIGNALS

AP (Answering Pennant) - Races that have not started are postponed.

The warning signal will be made one minute after removal of the AP unless at that time the race is postponed again or abandoned.

AP over H - Races not started are postponed.

Further signals ashore.

AP over A - Races not started are postponed.

No more racing today.

AP over a numeral pennant 1-6 - Races are postponed by 1-6 hours from the scheduled starting time.

Note: In Cowes, it is common for clubs to use an AP over AP with two sound signals to indicate racing is postponed and competitors are requested not to leave harbour.

ABANDONMENT SIGNALS

N - All races that have started are abandoned. The warning signal will be made one minute after the signal is removed, unless the race is again abandoned or postponed.

PREPARATORY SIGNALS CONT.

Z - 20% Penalty rule, rule 30.2 is in force.

Black flag - Black flag rule, rule 30.3 is in force.

RECALL SIGNALS

X - Individual recall.

First Substitute - General recall. The warning signal will be made one minute after the signal is removed.

COURSE CHANGE SIGNALS

S - Rule 32.2 is in force. The course has been shortened.

C - The position of the next mark has been changed.

OTHER SIGNALS

F - Optional Attention Signal: The warning signal will be displayed five minutes after this signal. This signal will be removed one minute before the next signal. Not used for classes which use Flag F as their class flag.

N over H - All races are abandoned.

Further signals will be made ashore.

L - Flown afloat : Come within hail or follow this boat.

Flown ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted.

N over A - All races are abandoned.

No more racing today.

PREPARATORY SIGNALS

M - The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark.

Y - Personal buoyancy must be worn.

P - Preparatory signal.

I - Round-an-End rule, rule 30.1 is in force.

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Blue flag or shape - This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line.

Race preparation, crew, and equipment You may think that when you line up to start you’ve got as good a chance as most of the fleet for a good place in the race. You’d be wrong! Most races are won before the start thanks to the work the skipper and crew put in to prepare themselves and the boat to do well on the race course.

Some of that preparation may begin months or years beforehand in preparing the boat so it has the speed and reliability to win, and preparing the crew so that they can handle the boat efficiently in all conditions and circumstances. Other preparation takes place just before the race when the skipper and crew learn the SIs, check the weather and tide, arrive at the course early, and make the strategic decisions.

Getting crew Having a good crew is always important and it often takes weeks or months to develop a crew’s skills and ability to work together. Finding crew can be difficult - although the more successful you are on the race course the easier it is!

A good place to start is your local yacht club and others in the area.

Post a note on their message boards and websites, and look around for online forums. The bigger events, such as the Round the Island Race and Cowes Week, have forums on their websites where you can advertise for crew and crew can advertise for a boat.

Once you’ve found a crew, make sure you sail, and preferably race, with them before the big event. Training should cover the boat layout and its gear, safety procedures, and boat handling in all the important manoeuvres and sail changes.

Skipper’s check list Your actual check list will depend on the type of boat, length of race, and course location but for a typical Solent race make sure you consider: • Have sufficient crew, all the sails you’ll need, with all the gear in working order, including safety equipment, and get afloat well ahead of start time with plenty of time to sail to the course area.

• If you keep your boat afloat, has the bottom been scrubbed within the last two weeks? It’s amazing how many boats you see racing which have dirty hulls.

• Race information - Make sure you have a copy of the sailing instructions (SIs), an up-to-date racing chart of the area (Solent buoys may change position and/or name from one year to the next so get a 2022 racing chart now), and the times of High Water for the day, with a good tidal stream chart for the area - the more detailed the better.

• Bottled water and something to snack on, and the right sailing clothing for the conditions. Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen.

Watch the weather trends for 3-5 days ahead of the event, and start studying it in detail in the 24 hours ahead of the event. Go afloat with an up-to-date forecast and study how any changes expected during the day may affect the strategy for the race.

Preparing for offshore racing If you’re heading offshore you’ll need more food and drink, and more clothing plus more detailed weather and route planning ahead of the race. You may also need to add safety equipment, depending on the category of the race.

Offshore races can be tough on both boat and crew so make sure the boat and its equipment are in top class order and always sail with a crew that has sufficient experience among it to deal with a long race or with bad conditions.

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OCEAN RACING OCEAN RACING

VENDÉE GLOBE RACE BY PIP HARE

Pip Hare Ocean Racing

When a Southern Ocean storm takes you in its grip and pushes you and your boat to the limit – it’s the most amazing feeling in the world.

Terrifying. Exhausting. Exhilarating.

But sitting here now, just over a year since I started the Vendée Globe, it’s hard to remember exactly what it was like. The noise of the wind, the feel of the boat, the slam of the hull as you’re launched off waves. And I miss it – that freedom to make my own decisions, the single goal of getting to the finish line and the sheer joy of being at sea where I belong. I spent 30 years getting to that moment – and I’m determined to spend the next 3 years getting back. But this time I’ll be in a competitive boat, with a professional team behind me and I’ll be battling with the front of the fleet.

I’d dreamed of competing in the Vendée Globe – the thought of sailing non-stop, round the world alone and against some of the best sailors in the world really captured my imagination. And the race was everything I’d hoped it would be – and more.

Just getting to the start line took an epic effort. I took a risk with a bank loan, an old boat and a team of friends and family. But we made it and I crossed the line in the front half of the fleet and in beautiful sunshine.

The first week was no gentle introduction though. Within days I had to do what I’d dreaded – climb the mast. Ascending the mast at sea is never a fun thing to do. To do it on your own, up a mast that’s 30 metres high is really not fun. But I did it and the achievement gave me a boost – here I was in the Vendée Globe race, doing what Vendée Globe racers do – fixing problems and taking on challenges.

I was out of the Northern Atlantic and speeding south when I heard the news that Kevin Escoffier had had to abandon his sinking boat after it snapped in half. The few hours waiting for news of his rescue felt interminable and it was a moment that really brought home the realities of this race – and the camaraderie as competitors stopped their own race to go to his aid.

Then it was the Southern Ocean. The stuff of sailing legend and somewhere I’d never been. It’s strange how quickly you adjust to a new normal – after riding the first low pressure for as long possible, I soon got into the rhythm of making the most of the storms and making repairs between weather systems. My old boat was in her element and I made ground on more modern boats. On Christmas Day I had the best present I could have wished for – the most exhilarating day of sailing in my life. This was what I had trained so hard for.

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Pip Hare Ocean Racing

I approached Cape Horn in a better position then I’d ever imagined possible – and I knew I’d need the lead I’d gained on those behind for the drag race up the Atlantic to the finish where Medallia’s reaching speed couldn’t match that of more modern foiling boats.

But just before reaching that iconic milestone, disaster struck. On a routine inspection, I discovered a crack in the starboard rudder stock that could end my race. I had to do the one thing I didn’t want to – change the rudder at sea. Only one other skipper had done something similar on the Vendée before – and they’d had to anchor in the shelter of land. I didn’t want to sacrifice all my hard work and the lead I had built, so I took the opportunity of a lull in the weather to make the swap. I’d practiced the manoeuvre in the shelter of a marina, but the reality of doing it alone, at sea, as Medallia rolled beneath me was daunting.

My worst fear was that I dropped the new rudder overboard, losing it – and my chance to re-join the race – forever. So, I made sure everything was tied on – and checked my knots several times before I started the laborious process of lifting the old rudder out and replacing it with the new one. It was such a hard thing to do – it’s hard to explain the physical and mental effort it took. And it was the one thing that I wasn’t sure I could complete – everything else, every repair, problem or issue that arose, I was confident I could sort out.

But I did it! The relief was immense. When I got back up to speed I had lost places, but I was still in the race.

So, when I did eventually round the Horn it was with a mix of joy, disappointment and exhaustion. And in hindsight I should have given myself more time to rest and recover after such an epic effort.

Because then came the toughest two weeks of my Vendée race.

What should have been an easy ride up the East coast of South America saw me at my lowest ebb. I was exhausted, suffering from a reaction to a jellyfish sting and still thousands of miles from home.

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Pip Hare Ocean Racing

Like most other competitors, I’d lost weight and muscle mass – it’s hard to get enough calories down to maintain the muscle and weight you start with. My body felt like it was rebelling and what I’d considered the home leg was still a very big distance to cover from the southern tip of South America all the way back to France.

I’m not quite sure how I made it to the Bay of Biscay, but suddenly I was approaching the finish line in the middle of the night and this swarm of lights surrounded me. It was the support boats of the race officials and my team and, after I’d been alone at sea for nearly 3 months, it was an awesome sight. I hadn’t slept for 48 hours, but the adrenaline of crossing the line, seeing my team and stepping onto dry land carried me through.

I lit flares as I sailed back into Les Sables d’Olonne and was greeted by a gaggle of journalists and press photographers. Finally, I had joined the elite group of Vendée Globe finishers and it felt amazing.

But that’s not the end of this story. I’m not done with the Vendée Globe yet. I’m building my campaign for 2024 – with a new boat and professional team. The pace at which my team and I have worked through 2021 has been ferocious. Together we have grown both the sailing team and my business from my ‘one woman band’ to a crew of thirteen full and part time staff running a foiling IMOCA campaign.

My job now is to focus on being the best sailor I can, as well as representing the team in an official capacity. Though I will still be involved in business decisions and have an overview of the running of the team, I can now prioritise my own development. I don’t have to work all day and all night to cover all bases.

I am both excited and terrified of this incredible opportunity. In my last Vendée Globe race, I managed a great result as an underdog. I was always the bottom of the pile. Now I have the chance to push myself harder and further, to really develop as a sailor and hand on heart I am more afraid of failure now than I was then because I have no excuses and nowhere to hide.

But one thing has not changed and that is my determination and my drive. I’m training hard, looking for sponsors and making sure I’m ready to take on the best when that starting gun goes off at Les Sables d’Olonne in just under 3 years’ time.

If you want to sponsor Pip, contact hello@piphareoceanracing.com.

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ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION

ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION SYSTEMS GUIDANCE: FREE DOWNLOAD

BY JOHN POTTLE, DIRECTOR, ROYAL INSTITUTE OF NAVIGATION

The Royal Institute of Navigation invites you to download a free booklet containing guidance on electronic navigation systems.

The objective of the booklet is to provide guidance on the safe use of electronic navigation and associated systems on leisure vessels.

Navigating a leisure vessel has always required the skipper/navigator to use all available information and that has never been more important than now, with the availability of ever increasing sources of information.

In the past couple of decades marine navigation systems have changed beyond recognition. There is no doubt that the benefits of electronic systems have revolutionised leisure craft safety at sea.

Satellite positioning, radar and AIS are especially helpful when the visibility is poor, but even in perfect conditions the combined systems can give us a much better assessment of what is happening beyond our line of sight, allowing us to respond to emerging situations in a much more informed way. However, the systems in place on larger vessels are a step ahead of those used on smaller craft. For leisure sailors the technology is currently still in a transition phase and this creates some vulnerability.

As an example, for a long time the debate on navigation has been one of electronic charts versus paper. But in defaulting to that position we have perhaps been distracted away from solving some key electronic navigation issues.

The booklet seeks to improve knowledge and awareness amongst the leisure craft community of the current electronic navigation systems vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them, enabling each of us to make better and safer judgements, both when passage planning and when at sea. The booklet discusses many of the operational issues involved and highlights, where appropriate, the advantages and drawbacks of their use. Throughout there are images and illustrations that help to depict these issues, together with highlighted “Keys to Safety”.

This free-to-download booklet has been a joint effort by four charities, a government agency and the national governing body of boating in the UK, as well as many individual contributors. The Institute would like to thank all of them.

Download for free from rin.org.uk/ENav. Please also check here for the latest information on print copies available to order via Imray.

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POOLE REGATTA POOLE REGATTA

30 APRIL - 2 MAY 2022

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The unmissable International Paint Poole Regatta will be returning from 30th April to 2nd May 2022 for a bank holiday weekend of friendly, but serious racing out on the water and relaxed evening socials. 2022 sees a one-off move to the first May bank holiday to avoid a clash with the celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across the late May holiday.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Purbeck Hills and ‘Old Harry’s Rock’ the regatta has become one of the highlights of the South Coast boating calendar and a not to be missed event for anyone with the slightest inkling of yacht racing spirit within them.

Visiting yachts come from far and wide, from across the channel and beyond, to compete with a strong field of south coast based yachts.

Five Gold Anchor berthing arrangements are made by Poole Quay Yacht Haven.

The regatta in its current form has been successfully hosted biannually since 2000 by the combined yacht clubs of Poole and a true spirit of collaboration between the eight clubs around the harbour has led to its strong reputation and growth. The committee made up of members of all clubs are highly professional in their race management and meticulous about the finer event details.

Racing in Poole Harbour has taken place for over 170 years. The ornate Canford Cup which was recently rediscovered at auction, was first awarded at the Poole and Bournemouth Regatta in 1849. Two years earlier than the America’s Cup ‘Auld Mug’. It was purchased by Poole Museum in 2015 with help from the whole boating community around Poole and has been awarded to the overall regatta winner at each event since. Between regattas the historic trophy remains on display in Poole Museum for all to see.

Over 150 yachts are expected out on the water over the three days and racing across a diverse range of fleets, ranging from the elite Fast 40+ class to club racers in 3 IRC classes and 2 VPRS classes.

In 2022 the semi-professional Performance 40 and Cape 31 classes will be competing at the regatta for the first time. At the last count, eighteen race classes were confirmed to be competing across five courses spread around Poole bay and harbour. Even from land, the sheer number of sails out on the water make the regatta a spectacle to see.

Racing will include the IRC Southern Championships, the VPRS National Championship, the 2.4mR National Tidal Championship and the J70 Grand Slam Series/World Cup Qualifiers.

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2022 will see a special focus on youth sailing, aiming to inspire a younger generation to get involved in the excitement of yacht racing.

Special trophies are being introduced to encourage yachts to include a youth element to their crews.

However, the International Paint Poole Regatta is not all about the racing on the water. The social element of getting together post racing with like-minded sailors for a bit of banter and an excellent club supper is a key part of the experience. An open evening on Thursday 28th April is being held at the Royal Motor Yacht Club and a competitors’ reception on Friday 29th hosted at Poole Quay Yacht Haven aboard the Greenslade boat ‘Purbeck Princess’. These are followed by evening socials on Saturday 30th April at Parkstone Yacht Club and Sunday 1st May at Poole Yacht Club. The regatta is rounded off with the obligatory prize giving at Parkstone Yacht Club on Monday 2nd May. Hosting such a large event also includes a responsibility to do so in a sustainable manner and in 2022 the environmental impact of the regatta is a key consideration of the organising committee. The regatta is being planned in as socially responsible manner as possible, promoting green initiatives to positively influence and minimise impact on the environment and local community.

The regatta could not take place without the support of the business community and for the last sixteen years International Paint have been the headline sponsor. They are joined by Haven Knox-Johnston Insurance and Poole Harbour Commissioners as silver sponsors as well as Savills and Coleman Marine Insurance as bronze sponsors.

Salcombe Distilling Co are the 2022 spirits partners with marketing of the event sponsored by The Knot Agency. We are hugely indebted to each of them for their enthusiastic support.

Poole Regatta is perfect for an early season tune up and crew bonding session, prior to what we hope will be the first full season of racing following the pandemic.

Andrew Pearce – Regatta President said, “Our showcase event brings together a large and diverse range of keel boats from the glamour classes such as the Fast40+’s, Performance 40’s and Cape31’s to the single handed 2.4mR’s all competing for the oldest trophy in yacht racing the Canford Cup. We hope to help the season start with a bang and really encourage everyone out for a full year of racing in 2022. I look forward to seeing you all out on the water racing and in the evenings at the socials”

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WEATHER WEATHER

CONTRIBUTED BY SIMON ROWELL, ROWELL YACHTING SERVICES

Paul Wyeth

Looking Above the Surface We’ve all got up in the morning and stood by the water in hardly any breeze, while above us the clouds trundle along quite happily. At this point I usually wonder something along the lines of, “Is all that lovely breeze going to make it to surface anytime soon?”. There are many sources of weather forecasts that we’re used to using, but can we dig a little deeper and look into what’s going on above the surface to help us understand how the surface wind may change during the day?

Well the answer is yes, and while it can be a bit daunting at first it’s always worthwhile to start looking at forecasts for heights above the surface and at those rather scary vertical charts, tephigrams.

Let’s start off with gusts. In this context we’re talking about clear air gusts, not those driven by clouds. Most weather forecast will give you 10m wind speed and then a “gust” reading – where does this come from? To answer this we need to understand how gusts actually work. The bottom part of the atmosphere, usually the bit underneath the clouds, is known as the boundary layer, and is the section most directly affected by surface heat and by the friction between the

Figure 1: the boundary layer with geostrophic wind above it (left), and with a faster parcel of geostrophic air captured and brought down to the surface (right).

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surface and the wind flowing over it. Just above this flows a smoother and generally faster wind, often referred to as geostrophic wind (Figure 1, left).

The boundary layer itself is a chaotic place, with surface friction causing tiny turbulent eddies right at the surface, then effects like surface heating causing convection, with the warmer air effectively bubbling up, and generally the higher you get the larger these mixing circulations become. One of the great researchers of the early 20th century, L.F. Richardson, summed it up well: “Big whirls have little whirls that feed on their velocity, and little whirls have lesser whirls and so on to viscosity”.

Occasionally one of these eddies will break through the boundary layer, capture a parcel of faster moving air and drag this down to surface – this is the mechanism by which we get surface gusts on clear days. This also explains why some gusts seem to hit the water nearly vertically and spread out in a catspaw manner – because that’s exactly what is happening (Figure 1, right).

Thinking about this then, if we can work out what the wind speed is above the boundary layer, then that will give us a good idea of gust speed. When you’re looking at forecast data above the surface the height tends to be given not in units of distance but as a pressure, e.g., 925 mb (millibars), 700 mb, etc. The units of pressure may differ too, with some sites using mb, others hPa (hectopascals). The good news is that in a most uncharacteristic unit comparison 1 millibar exactly equals 1 hectopascal. The height I use to get an idea of gust speed is the 925mb layer, which is usually around 750m or 2500 feet.

I find this gives a good idea of the gust speed, and is easy to get hold of on the many weather apps available. By looking at how this layer’s speed changes through the day you can get a very good idea on when you can push the top end of your sail plan and when you might want to be a little more conservative.

Moving on from gust speed let’s have a look at gust characteristics – are the pressure patches going to be quite large and long lasting, or are they going to be small and transient? This can have a bearing on your race tactics when you’re deciding whether to try and get into pressure patches or just take them as they come. This is of course entwined with the cloud patterns, but it’s worthwhile talking about anyway, as it’s an important part of the whole. This is where the tephigram, also known as the sounding or the skew-T diagram, comes in handy. The Met Office website has an excellent detailed explanation of these (factsheet 13 available from https:// www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/library-and-archive/publications/ factsheets), and we’ll go through the basics here.

With the availability of model data you can get forecast tephigrams from several sources. The one I use is Xygrib (available free at https:// opengribs.org/en/downloads), though other sources are of course available. These can be a bit confusing, but they’re handy for looking at the wind above the surface, where the clouds are and whether the atmosphere has separated into layers at all – the most obvious one of which is the inversion that we often see under a high pressure system, with the morning having a hazy or dusty lower layer.

Figure 2 shows 2 examples, a high pressure day and a deep low.

The red lines show temperature, and in the high pressure example there’s a temperature inversion at 1500m (height scale in km up the right hand side), where the subsiding dry air of the high is warmer than the air below it in the boundary layer. This is what causes that

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Figure 2: typical tephigrams for high (left) and low (right) pressure systems.

hazy and dusty layer we so often see. The blue line is the dew point temperature, which is the temperature at which moisture condenses out. Where the temperature is within a couple of degrees pf the dew point, that’s where we get clouds, so the height of the inversion gives you an idea where the scrappy clouds often seen in a high will be, and therefore the depth of the boundary layer. With the low pressure example the dew point and temperature lines overlay all the way up, which indicates deep cloud and likely lots of rain and squall activity – this was from Tokyo in July, and was a particularly strong low. This is the first glance information you can get from a tephigram – where the cloud is likely to be, and how deep the boundary layer is.

This is all very well, and it’s good to know about cloud heights, but what does this have to do with the surface wind? To answer this we need to look at the lower sections of the tephigram. This is where the wind barbs up the right hand side come in very handy.

Looking at the top tephigram first (Figure 3 top), the wind increases above the surface under the inversion. As the boundary layer is quite deep (1500m or so) some of this faster air will get circulated down

Figure 3: the effect of boundary layer depth on pressure patch characteristics.

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in quite large swirls, so in this case pressure patches are likely to be quite big, and probably worth heading for.

The bottom tephigram (Figure 3 bottom) has a much shallower boundary layer, only about 800m – this means that the size of the swirls bringing any stronger wind down won’t be as big, so the size of the pressure patches will be smaller, and they probably won’t last as long. This means that if you get them great, but they’re probably not worth hunting as by the time you get there they’ll be gone.

One thing in general about gusts – looking at the wind barbs it seems that often the wind above the surface comes from the right of the surface breeze (these are all N hemisphere examples, it’s the other way round S of the Equator), so you might think that the gusts will be from the right. This is not the case – due to the chaotic nature of the boundary layer the gust direction almost always ends up being spread evenly either side of the mean.

While looking at what’s going on above the surface can initially seem overly complex, with a bit of practice you can quickly and easily get an idea of the three dimensional makeup of your breeze for the day, and that can help you plan your strategy and tactics for the day’s racing. If you’re just out for a pleasant day on the water it’s also handy, as knowing what’s going on just above us is always useful when it comes to sail choice in those awkward “just at the top of the sail range” moments.

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NIGHT CRUISING TIPS SAFETY AT SEA

WITH RYA

Paul Wyeth

Heading out on the water at night can have its advantages - there may be less noise with fewer vessels around, you may hear or see nocturnal wildlife, and looking up at the heavens on a clear night without light pollution can be a spectacular view. However, there are a number of things to consider that will help you to prepare for a night cruise and ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible.

Here are a few points to consider ahead of your next night-time cruise dependant on the ability of the skipper and the crew: Plan your route Thoroughly familiarise yourself with your route and select check points along the way that will be easily identifiable in the dark. Many GPS / chart plotters now have a night mode option which allow you to navigate your route safely without dazzling your eyes at the same time. If you are using a paper chart, you can also purchase overhead and chart lights in red lighting, which will help preserve your night vision.

The RYA recommends that small craft sail defensively, by which it is meant that you avoid creating the situation where the ship is the giveway vessel that may be on a collision course and in close quarters with you in ‘stand on’ position.

Know your lights Your boat must be fitted with the correct navigation lights that comply with The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). This will depend on whether you are motoring or sailing and the length of you boat. This is important as the navigation lights that you display will tell others what type of craft you are and

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which way you are headed. The rules mandate the exact colour of the lights, the minimum distance each light must be visible for, the arc over which it must be seen, and the position on the vessel. The requirements vary and the rules must be read in full, to completely understand one’s obligations.

Today modern LED lights are becoming increasingly common and use far less power, this is an important consideration particularly on a sailing boat. If you are still using incandescent lights then it is wise to carry spare bulbs of the correct wattage on-board, together with other electrical spares such as fuses. It is also prudent to carry an emergency alternative to your fixed navigation lights in case they should fail.

It is useful to have several large and reliable torches available onboard not only in case the power fails, but to warn off ships that you think might not have seen you.

Night vision Being able to see well at night is important for both your convenience and your safety. It takes our eyes in the region of 10-15 minutes to adjust to their best level of performance in the dark but just a brief exposure to white light will re-set the adjustment your eyes have made, hence the red chart lights.

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this is white light, their eyes will have to start from scratch adjusting to the dark. Switching on deck lights should be avoided and torches / head torches should have a red light wherever possible. Keeping the brightness on any electronic equipment low will mean your eyes won’t have to adjust as much. It is worth remembering that ordinary binoculars are a very useful for improving your vision at night.

Keep watch In general, when at sea overnight, a watch system should be set up, to ensure that someone is nominated for the helm and an adequate look out is kept, whilst still allowing all of the crew sufficient rest.

If you are intending to undertake a longer passage, watch systems cover more than just who is at the helm. They should include keeping the log, making the dinner, washing the dishes, daily checks and maintenance i.e., a system which manages the running of the boat.

Depending on the number of crew and their levels of experience, the skipper may or may not opt to be included in the watches. Even if the skipper is technically “off watch” the crew should be encouraged to wake the skipper whenever they feel the need and the skipper should ensure that the crew are clear about any circumstance to which they wish to be alerted.

Clothing and food Remember to prepare yourself and your crew with appropriate clothing for the trip and conditions ahead. It always gets cooler at night, so layers of clothing and a spray jacket are essential kit. Hot drinks and high energy snacks should be available, Thermos flasks are handy for a ready supply of hot water. A cold and uncomfortable crew can dampen everyone’s spirits and will affect everyone’s experience.

The skipper should check that everyone is fitted with a suitable lifejacket and that they know how to operate it should they need to.

Clip on Keep yourself and your crew safe by using safety lines and are clipping on. Remember that preventing the wearer from falling overboard is still dependant on the length of the safety line and the part of the boat it is attached to. Safety lines can only work effectively if there are adequate attachment points on the boat. Ensure that your crew are aware of where clipping on points are located.

All journeys require an element of planning, and it is important to remember to also include your regular safety checks, look at predicted tides and currents, identify places of refuge, and to share your plan with someone onshore.

You can find more advice and tips for your next night cruising adventure on the RYA Safety hub on the RYA website.

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SAILING FOR A WILDER SOLENT WITH HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST

Tim Ferrero

The Solent is a special place, home to internationally important wildlife and habitats. There are wonderful seagrass meadows and intricate chalk reefs, as well as fascinating species like mantis shrimp, thresher sharks, and cuttlefish. As a recreational boater, you may be lucky enough to spot some of our strait’s most charismatic animals, from seals and seabirds to sharks and dolphins. These encounters are enriching and memorable, so it’s important to ensure that others can enjoy similar experiences for generations to come. To help safeguard our region’s extraordinary waters, we’ve outlined three simple steps to help you get the best out of your wildlife encounters while keeping your environmental impact to a minimum.

1. Keep it clean Being out on the water is a great way to connect with nature. But it’s important to be careful not to leave any trace of your presence behind as fuel, waste, cleaning products and antifoul can directly impact wildlife. By protecting against oil and fuel leaks, disposing of waste appropriately and preventing chemicals from reaching the water, you can enjoy your time at sea while also helping to preserve a healthy marine environment. It’s also good practice to regularly bring your boat ashore to remove any fouling, as this helps to prevent the spread of aquatic Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) around our coastal waters.

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Harbour seal © Stefan Johansson

2. Keep it wild For many, wildlife watching is a highlight of recreational boating.

Though it might be tempting to get a little closer to see more, try to stay at least 100 m away from wildlife in the water and at least 50 m away from animals on cliffs and rocks. If you suddenly spot something close by, slow down to reduce noise and give yourself time to stop if necessary. A pair of binoculars are an excellent addition to any watercraft and will allow you to get a better view while remaining at a safe distance. To keep disturbance to a minimum, it’s best to limit your observation to a maximum of 15 minutes.

3. Keep it cool Climate change is now an accepted fact by the world’s scientists. As a boater, you can help reduce your carbon emissions by switching to low energy electrics like solar or wind energy where possible and considering fossil fuel alternatives like electric and biodiesel engines.

It’s also vital to consider how and where you anchor, as important carbon-storing plants like seagrass and maerl can be easily damaged by dragging and scouring. The RYA Green Blue website offers a fantastic free guide to sustainable anchoring and mooring practices.

Seagrass bed © Paul Naylor

At Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, we’re on a mission to make our two counties wilder, and Wilder Solent is exploring what this looks like for our region’s waters. We’re working hard to protect the marine environment, from monitoring vulnerable species to campaigning for legal protections, but we need your help to tip the balance in nature’s favour.

To get involved visit www.hiwwt.org.uk/WilderSolent

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

RICHARDSONS YACHT SERVICES Well, what a year 2021 turned out to be!

Varying restrictions throughout the year and continued challenges for both businesses and customers.

We followed all the government guidance throughout 2021, making changes and adjustments within our business as and when required. We kept our customers updated with regular newsletters to keep us all safe.

We were again oversubscribed for our Winter Package, with a waiting list. We have already taken several bookings for winter 2022/23.

Please remember to book early to avoid disappointment.

Our Discounted Week Ashore proves to be extremely popular; several weeks from late March to mid-April are already fully booked! The week ashore enables the ‘D.I.Y.’ yachtsman to come ashore for up to 1 week and carry out general maintenance, inc antifouling and polishing, etc. You can purchase all your materials from our on-site chandlery. However, if you do not fancy tackling the jobs yourself, we have a team of highly skilled craftsmen who can carry out the work for you.

Our well stocked chandlery is open 7 days a week and carries a wide variety of materials for all your boating needs. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to speak to our helpful chandlery staff; we’ll do everything we can to get it for you! We even carry a small range of groceries.

Our services include slipping, repairs, refits, painting, electrical, installations and engineering. No job is too big or too small!

We are dealers for Beta Marine, Mermaid Marine, Tohatsu Outboards, and Epropulsion electric outboards. We also carry a large range of spares, along with many other engine parts.

As longstanding contractors to the R.N.L.I. we continue to carry out annual refits to their fleet of seven hovercraft, which can often be heard ‘flying’ outside our sheds!

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MARCHWOOD YACHT CLUB

Marchwood Yacht Club

Possibly the Solent’s best kept secret, founded in 1963 Marchwood Yacht Club is a self-help Club located at the top of Southampton Water. At MYC we try to maximise the skills and talents within the membership in all aspects of running the Club. Personal service to the club is a condition of club membership that allows MYC to make a broad offering to its membership at affordable cost. The club motto “if it needs doing do it” sums up the club’s ethos and many founder members remain keen and active users of the Club. The self–help style has resulted in members building our own pontoon system, club room and bar extension, surfacing our 5 acre boat yard. Most recently members have constructed from scratch our own 14 tonne displacement self-propelled moorings barge.

MYC has over 320 members but with affiliates and family members there are over 600 of us. Amongst our crew we have those relatively new to yachting to single handed transatlantic OSTAR race winners.

We have a thriving cadet section who sail our club fleet of 12 Laser Pico dinghies. We also have two club owned cruisers for members use and a busy social scene that includes club rallies around the Solent, French coast and Channel Islands.

MYC has its own mix of deep water and shallow draft moorings for craft not exceeding 40’- 0” max LOA, a 14 tonne Wise boat lift for lifting, transporting and launching members craft to and from its own boat yard with capacity to overwinter 165 members yachts. We welcome visiting yachts to our pontoons (max draft 3m , overnight stay £15 ) to enjoy our club facilities and very reasonably priced bar.

Contact: Marchwood Yacht Club, The Magazine, Maritime Avenue, Marchwood, Hampshire, SO40 4AD. Tel: 02380 666141 Email: secretary@marchwoodyc.org.uk

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THE ISLE OF WIGHT DISTILLERY, HOME OF MERMAID GIN

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Rooted in the natural landscape of a unique Island, the Isle of Wight Distillery craft spirits shaped by the stunning surroundings and unique character of the Island. Doing things differently, minimising waste, they use ethically sourced and often local, foraged ingredients to craft a range of smooth, complex spirits.

Sustainably crafted spirits Hand-crafted on the Isle of Wight, Mermaid Gin delivers a smooth yet complex blend of fresh organic lemon zest and peppery grains of paradise, with a hint of sea air from wild foraged, fragrant rock samphire. The name ‘Mermaid’ was inspired by this lead botanical, known locally as ‘mermaid’s kiss’.

Alongside Mermaid Gin, the Distillery produces subtly sweet, naturally flavoured Mermaid Pink Gin, infused with fresh Island strawberries grown in the rich and fertile microclimate of the Arreton valley and Mermaid Salt Vodka (a favourite with mixologists), using salt harvested from the flood tide off the Island’s southern coast. The team also craft HMS Victory Navy Strength Gin and Rum, in partnership with the National Museum of the Royal Navy, with a percentage of profits going towards the ongoing restoration of the Victory herself.

Awarded first place in the IWSC Design Awards and certified as plastic-free, the Distillery’s signature spirit Mermaid is bottled in recyclable glass, with a sustainably sourced natural cork and compostable tamper-proof seal. As a Net Zero brand, the team have joined a growing, progressive, community of carbon neutral organisations. The Distillery is purpose-driven; inspired by the natural world to create premium, hand-crafted spirits, working in connection with nature.

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Working with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to restore Solent seagrass As part of their commitment to sustainability, conservation and a circular economy, the team are proactive in helping to protect the environment, actively working to reduce their carbon footprint and working with local charity Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to support seagrass meadow restoration projects in the Solent.

As well as providing a home for seahorses, fish and other marine life, seagrass also plays a part in preventing coastal erosion and improving water quality. Most impressively, it sequesters carbon 35 times faster than the rainforests, making it a star player in combating climate change.

At the Mermaid Bar at the Isle of Wight Distillery, visitors are greeted by a larger-than-life seahorse in a bed of seagrass. Hand painted by ATM, a street artist well known for his wildlife pieces, this stunning mural is part of the Secrets of the Solent campaign by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

Secrets of the Solent is designed to raise awareness of the incredible and diverse marine life that lives beneath our local waters, with 6 murals commissioned to bring these creatures to life.

In recent months, the Distillery’s partnership with the Trust has seen the team involved in planting trials on the Island and at Langstone Harbour. These trials are investigating the use of the seagrass strain Sargassum in seabeds which were once thriving seagrass meadows.

It’s hoped that the samples will flourish and become part of the process to revive the damaged meadows throughout the Solent.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MARINA

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MARINA

BEN LIPPIETT, MARINA MANAGER AT BOATFOLK’S HASLAR MARINA, PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR

With hundreds of stunning coastal and inland marinas around the UK, it can be a daunting task picking the right one. With so many to choose from, even the most experienced boater can find it hard to know where the most suitable berths are, especially as each marina undergoes developments and changes over the years. Every marina is totally unique, offering different attractions, facilities, services, and a thriving community of like-minded people.

However, with the steps below, you can effectively narrow down your choices to which ones are the best fit before committing to the marina perfect for your needs.

Create a checklist The best place to start is to determine your must-haves. If you are a new boat owner or want to minimise your time spent worrying about upkeep, you may want to prioritise marinas with maintenance services available. Having knowledgeable staff and engineers at hand to help with any issues that arise can often be invaluable, especially when it means more time on the water. From showers and deck repairs, to rigging and electronics, it can be reassuring to know you do not have to fix it alone and assistance is just down the pontoon.

The size and depth of moorings available will affect which marinas are open to you. Many marinas charge by the metre which provides some flexibility. Others will be size limited, so may be poorly suited for your brand-new catamaran. The more remote and secluded marinas may be attractive to some, but usually come with limited services compared to some of the larger ports. Check beforehand and match to your specific needs.

Location, location, location One of the biggest deciding factors for any would-be berth holder is a marina’s location. If you plan to make frequent trips, then somewhere a little closer to home might be better suited. If you plan to stay aboard your boat for long stretches or are only visiting occasionally, you might not mind making the trip somewhere further afield.

Some marinas have the attractive benefit of being very well connected, with transport links providing easy access to and from local amenities or nearby towns and cities. It is worth assessing how accessible your potential berth site is.

Of course, your new base for your pride and joy will be your starting point for each trip – be it a day sail or an epic passage. You will, no

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MARINA doubt, have a rough idea of the cruising waters you want to be in, but then need to further consider whether you can get out to sea in all states of the tide. Also, to consider the time spent motoring down harbours or rivers to access open water.

You should also consider what is nearby for entertainment off the water. Some of the UK’s top marinas are located just a stone’s throw away from designated areas of outstanding natural beauty, providing the chance to experience stunning scenery and the country’s vast range of wildlife. Others will have connections to both historic and modern cultural hotspots. Picking the right marina and associated day-trip opportunities can provide an endless amount of enjoyment, whether you are an avid theatre goer or more of a keen bird watcher.

See for yourself There is one surefire way to determine if a marina is right for you: by visiting it! Before you make the commitment of booking a long-term berth, many marinas provide overnight bookings for visitors. This is the perfect way to experience what it will be like to have a more permanent berth there. After all, a marina is so much more than a place to park your boat.

Some of those stunning views must be seen in person to believe.

Experiencing the trip to get there will help you determine if the location is appropriate. Exploring the local area provides a sense of everything on offer.

Most of all, staying over in the marina will give you the chance to get a taste of the community based there. You can even plan your visit to coincide with local events. Book your family onto a hands-on boating experience day to have some fun on the water, no matter the experience level. Or come during a regatta to see the marina at its best and busiest. Just make sure you book well in advance to guarantee a berth.

Chatting to the staff and local boat holders (your future neighbours) also provides some firsthand perspectives on what the marina is really like throughout the year beyond your visit.

With the above in mind, you will hopefully soon find the right marina for you. First narrow down your options to a select view with the appropriate services in the right locations. Then invest the time in visiting your top picks to get a true feel of the community you will be joining. We wish you the best of luck on picking a marina and hope to see you on the water soon.

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SOLENT EVENTS DIARY RSYC SOUTHAMPTON WATER SERIES 16 January – 30 October Throughout the year the Royal Southampton Yacht Club runs several Series of keel boat races in Southampton Water - Frostbite, Twilight, Summer and Winter Series. Catering for both IRC and Club rated boats, they run on Sunday mornings in the winter months and Thursday evenings in the summer. They welcome entries to individual races or whole series. Entry and full details are available on the website. rsyc.org.uk

RSYC Southampton Water Series. : RSYC Racing

2022 COWES ETCHELLS REGATTAS March – October Etchells are 30 feet of pure one-design sailing machine, designed to plane downwind and sail easily in light winds built locally by David Heritage Racing Yachts. It is the largest fleet of dry sailed keelboat in Cowes. Sailed by a crew of 3 or 4 keeping to a weight limit of 285kg, more fun than big boats but with less hassle and maintenance! A full programme for 2022 can be viewed on the website etchellsuk.co.uk Loaner boats are available and we have an active youth programme.

Committee boat starts, windward/leeward courses. The World Championship will be held in Cowes in September organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron. Class Secretary: Jan Ford.

Contact: 07747 602707 or secretary@etchellsukfleet.co.uk JOG CHAMPIONSHIP 26 March – 30 September The Junior Offshore Group (JOG) was established in 1950 to allow smaller yachts to compete offshore; it organizes highly competitive races for IRC rated yachts. JOG runs a full programme every season, grouped into an Inshore and Offshore Series. Competitors enjoy a high standard of racing and a similarly high level of camaraderie at the parties which are held at the end of almost every race in a host port. Most JOG races start in the Solent from the club’s fixed line and distinctive starting box just east of Egypt Point, Cowes.

Contact: secretary@jog.org.uk jog.org.uk

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X ONE DESIGN CLASS April – October The XOD class is unique in having six active fleets around the Solent, located at Cowes, Hamble, Itchenor, Lymington, Parkstone and Yarmouth. Each Division manages its own, very active, mid-week and weekend racing schedules with 60 races or more per season.

The annual championships are held during Cowes Week with between 50 - 80 boats participating. XODs attract many experienced helms and crew and the standard of racing at the front of the fleets is very high. XODs are traditionally the largest entry in Cowes Week sailing from home ports to participate each year.

RSYC DOUBLE HANDED SERIES 9 April – 15 October The Royal Southampton Yacht Club has been running its popular weekend Double Handed races for over 40 years. Catering for both IRC and Club rated boats, some races are run in and around the Solent, and some run to destinations along the South coast and across the Channel. This year they have 10 races split into two Sub-Series (Solent and Passage) with at least one every month. They welcome entries to individual races, Sub-series or the whole Series.

Races start with the Spring Solent Double (2 races on 09 April) and finish with the Autumn Solent Double (2 races on 15th October). In between they will race to Weymouth and back, round the Island, to Cherbourg, to the West Princessa buoy and back, and to the Nab Tower and back. Visit the website for full details and online entry. rsyc.org.uk

RSYC Double Handed Series. : RSYC Racing

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SOLENT EVENTS DIARY ISLAND SAILING CLUB EVENING RACE SERIES 12 April – 30 August – Tuesday Nights The Island Sailing Club’s ever-popular Evening Race Series provide races for all sizes of boat on Tuesday evenings, with the exception of Cowes Week, and Cowes Classic Week through to 30th August when the traditional ‘Bang & Go Back’ Race marks the end of the evening season. Other open events take place throughout the year.

Contact the ISC for details – ben@islandsc.org.uk. islandsc.org.uk RORC EASTER CHALLENGE 15 – 17 April The RORC Easter Challenge is the Club’s official training regatta where race coaches and the team from North U Regatta services are among those imparting their knowledge both on the water and post-race at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse for free to all competitors.

Crews can even request coaching on specific aspects eg: sail trim, starting, manoeuvres, etc. Uniquely for the event, RRS41 is relaxed, enabling coaches to come on board or crew to step off on to a coach RIB during racing. Combined with the popular debriefs after each days racing, and the unique prizes of Easter eggs, the RORC Easter challenge is the perfect way to kick start the domestic season. rorc.org RSYC BEAULIEU RIVER SERIES 11 May – 2 September Having proved very popular, this Series is now in its second year. Catering for keel boat racing just off the Beaulieu River. The Series is held during the week mainly Wednesday or Thursday, tide dependent and uses Club class ratings.

The racing schedule and entry details are available on the website.

Beaulieu River Race. RSYC Racing

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DE GUINGAND BOWL 14 May Presented to the club by ‘Buster’ (Vice Commodore 1957-1959) and Mrs De Guingand, the Bowl goes to the winner of the annual race bearing their name. This will head out from the Royal Yacht Squadron line, rounding marks and waypoints, and taking in the headlands of the central English Channel, before returning to the Solent to finish.

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COWES SPRING CLASSICS 20 – 22 May Cowes Spring Classics is back to its traditional Spring date and will take place the weekend of 20th – 22nd May. The regatta, which is based at Shepards Marina, is for wooden classics designed before 1970 to include, Cruisers and Cruiser racers, Gaff Rigged yachts and Pilot Cutters, Day Boats and Raters, Classic Metre yachts, affordable Classic Cruisers plus modern Spirit of Tradition yachts. The racing will be organised by the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club in classes using either IRC or OGA handicaps. With its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Cowes Spring Classics is now very much part of classic racing scene on the Solent. cowesspringclassics.com

Cowes Spring Classics. Chris Brown Photography

VICE ADMIRAL’S CUP 20 – 22 May The Royal Ocean Racing Clubs Annual Vice Admiral’s Cup regatta will take place from Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd May 2022. This event held in the Solent is designed for class racing and closely banded IRC classes with a mixture of windward/leeward and round the can’s races. A social programme will be based at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse. Among the classes expected in 2022 are Performance 40, J/111, J/109, HP30, J/70, SB20, Quarter Ton.

RORC Vice Admiral’s Cup. Rick Tomlinson

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SOLENT EVENTS DIARY IRC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 10 – 12 June The annual championship which brings together the cream of IRC boats competing in tightly banded IRC classes. A unique formula allows an overall winner to come from any class, giving the smaller boats as much chance as the grand prix racers to claim the overall title if sailed well.

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 25 June Round the Island Race is set to attract thousands of sailors from all over Great Britain, mainland Europe and from as far away as the USA, to the Isle of Wight on 25th June 2022 for the 91st running of this unique race.

The race is popular with everyone from world renowned professional sailors to families and first-time racers, and it boasts a range of classes including monohulls of all sizes, multihulls, Gaffers, and Classics. Organised by the Isle of Wight’s Island Sailing Club since 1931, the Round the Island Race is one of the UK’s largest participation sporting events and is expected to attract as many as 1,500 boats.

It will begin and end in Cowes, with starts beginning slightly later than previous years due to tidal conditions in 2022, competitors are expected to enjoy a spectacular first leg down to the needles and onwards to the finish line off Cowes. Spectators will be able to enjoy fantastic views of the race from St Catherine’s Point, Ventnor, Bonchurch, Culver Down and Ryde Pier. As in previous years The Ellen MacArthur Trust is the official race charity. Their work is focused on rebuilding confidence of young people after cancer, through sailing and adventure.

Sailors interested in participating in the event are able to enter online.

For more information about the race please visit the website. roundtheisland.org.uk

Round the Island Race. Paul Wyeth

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Cowes Classics Week. Tim Jeffreys

COWES CLASSICS WEEK 26 June – 1 July The 14th edition of Cowes Classics Week runs from 26th June to 1st July 2022. Organised by The Royal London Yacht Club, it has become the largest classic yacht regatta in the world and offers a different racing and social experience to other Cowes regattas.

Following immediately on from the ISC’s Round the Island Race, the event is expected to appeal particularly to visiting sailors.

Class racing for all metre boats, classic racing keelboats and one designs including, but not restricted to, 12mR, 8mR, 6mR (classic and modern), 5.5mR, Daring, Dragon (classic and modern), Solent Sunbeam, Bembridge Redwing, Seaview Mermaid, Squib, XOD, Folkboat, Victory, Bembridge, Loch Long and Yarmouth One Designs, Flying Fifteen and Swallow. There are also classes for Classic Yachts including a non-spinnaker class, Classical/Revival Day Boats and Old Gaffers. A new category has been added for the Sparkman & Stephens Swans.

Two races a day, or three if the weather necessitates, on committee boat windward-leeward and round the can’s courses, will satisfy the keenly competitive spirit of the one design classes, while handicap classes and larger yachts will sail over round-the-cans mid-Solent courses. A full social calendar of after-racing activity, including the legendary daily afternoon tea and cakes at the clubhouse, adds to the fun and social atmosphere of the week. Following the success of a new initiative in 2021, Cowes Classics Day on 26th June 2022 will see classic cars and classic power boats joining the classic yachts, creating a wonderful spectacle for like-minded enthusiasts of all things classic. cowesclassicsweek.org

Cowes Classics Week. Tim Jeffreys

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SOLENT EVENTS DIARY BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK 16 – 23 July British Classic Week is the premier classic yacht regatta in the UK. Organised by the British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC), the event takes place from 16th – 23rd July 2022, attracting entries from all over the world and providing a breathtaking spectacle for onlookers. The fleet of up to 60 timelessly gorgeous yachts will do battle in a series of extremely technical and demanding races with both wind conditions and changeable tides testing the crews’ skills to the limits. The Solent races are absolutely unique, thanks to the historic backdrop provided by this corner of sailing heaven and the exceptional technical standard of the participants. Not forgetting, of course, that it was in this very stretch of sea between the Island off Cowes and the mainland that the America’s Cup was born. With racing organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron, spectators will be able to have a grandstand view of the six-race series, which includes a Nab Tower race on Monday 18th July. britishclassicweek.co.uk

British Classic Week. Chris Brown Photography

ETCHELLS NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP National: 15 – 17 July | European: 2 – 4 September For more than 50 years the Etchells class has enjoyed solid and steady growth with over fifty active fleets worldwide. The National and European Championships will each see three days of racing on the Solent, run by The Royal Yacht Squadron, in preparation for the World Championship being held in September in the Solent. Class Secretary: Jan Ford. Contact: 07747 602707 or secretary@etchellsukfleet.co.uk etchellsukfleet.co.uk

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TAITTINGER ROYAL SOLENT YACHT CLUB REGATTA 22 – 24 July Following 14 years of sponsorship from Champagne Taittinger, this increasingly popular regatta records growing entries year on year and 2021 proved no different with a record entry of 202 boats. Hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in the picturesque harbour town of Yarmouth, the regatta attracts a real mix of sailors and yachts and is popular for its fun vibe, combined with up to four exciting inshore races based in the Western Solent over the weekend. The legendary Taittinger Champagne Reception will return on the Friday evening and the Towers Party by kind permission of John Caulcutt will be on Saturday evening. The Royal Solent is looking forward to welcoming competitors old and new to the 2022 Taittinger Regatta.

COWES WEEK 30 July – 5 August Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events. The seven-day regatta now stages around 40 daily races for up to 600 boats and has a varied race programme to suit the most competitively campaigned boats, cruiser racers, and everything in between; there’s something for everyone at this, the world’s best known sailing regatta. Cowes Week attracts thousands of competitors ranging from Olympic and worldclass professionals to weekend sailors, and in excess of 100,000 spectators come to watch the sailing, enjoy the social scene, and to experience the unique atmosphere. It’s a regatta that tests all the different sailing skills and also brings together sailors from all over the world for its hugely competitive racing. cowesweek.co.uk

Cowes Week. Paul Wyeth

HALF TON CLASSICS CUP 14 – 19 August The Royal Ocean Racing Club are delighted to have been chosen to host this week-long regatta for these much loved and competitive yachts. A mixture of windward-leewards and a race around the Isle of Wight will mean a busy but enjoyable week for the 30 expected boats. A full social programme is also planned for the RORC Cowes Clubhouse.

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SOLENT EVENTS DIARY CHICHESTER HARBOUR RACE REGATTA WEEK 15 –19 August Come and join Chichester Harbour race week, hosted by Hayling Island Sailing Club, for some great racing over three race tracks, each offering a mixture of handicap and class starts. chichesterharbourraceweek.sailevent.net FOLKBOAT WEEK 20 – 27 August Hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, 2022 sees the 57th year of this popular event. Folkboat Week, sponsored

by Lymington Yacht Haven, has run every year since 1966 and has grown in popularity with large fleets based in Yarmouth and Lymington. Folkboat Week attracts both Nordic and Classic Folkboats.

COWES TORQUAY COWES INTERNATIONAL OFFSHORE POWERBOAT RACE 2022 27 – 28 August 2022 will once again see the legendary Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Powerboat Race return. Teams from around the world are expected to line up at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at approx 10am. The 200 Mile classic has long been recognised as one of powerboating’s toughest challenges and comparisons have been made with Le Mans and the Indy 500. A fleet of 25 boats are expected to start and if conditions are calm, the winner could complete the course in less than 3 hours. Starting 30 minutes later, there is a shorter race, The Cowes/Poole/Cowes, for boats that don’t have the required range for the CTC and this fleet will race from Cowes, past Bournemouth Pier and returning through the Western Solent. All Race boats can be viewed in the wet pits in Cowes Yacht Haven from Saturday 27th August. cowestorquaycowes.co.uk LITTLE BRITAIN CHALLENGE CUP 9 – 10 September First started in 1988, the Little Britain Challenge Cup is the premier construction and property industry event. Taking place in Cowes, with racing run by the Island Sailing Club, the action-packed two-day regatta attracts a large cross-section of organisations and individuals who are involved in the property and building world. Classes for one-design boats, cruising and sports boats are organised. Based at Shepard’s Wharf Marina, crews can look forward to a great social programme after racing each evening. littlebritain.co.uk

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SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 16 – 25 September Join us for Southampton International Boat Show at Mayflower Park, Southampton from 16-25 September 2022. The show features everything the leisure marine industry has to offer. Ranging from paddleboards to superyachts, and all the products and services you need to enjoy life in, on or around the water!

Southampton International Boat Show

2022 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, COWES 18 – 24 September The World Championship is being based in Cowes and raced in the Solent, run by the Royal Yacht Squadron, this will attract previous World Champions alongside many new hopefuls. Competitors will be coming from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, USA, Canada and the UK. For information please contact Class Secretary: Jan Ford. Contact: 07747 602707 or secretary@etchellsukfleet.co.uk

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Etchells Youth Academy Trials Hamble River SC Junior Warming Pan Illusions Spring Plate Spring Spithead Series 2 Spring Series 4 Spring Championship 1-2 Etchells Spring Regatta Spring Solent Double (2 Races) Central Cans #1 Weekend Series Week 1 Spring Spithead Series 3 Spring Series 5 RYS Race Training Tuesday Evening Racing ECSC Thursday Evening Spring Series all in race RORC Easter Challenge Honda Marine Race One Illusions Vernon’s Easter Egg Cup Illusions Flying Dutchman Honda Marine Race Two Tuesday Evening Racing ECSC Thursday evening spring series Race 1 Spring Championship 3-4 Members’ Open Regatta Passage Series 1 J70 SSA Team Racing Inshore Race 1 & 2: Solent Shakedown Spring Spithead Series 4 Spring Series 6 Tuesday Evening Racing Spring series R2 Exposure OLAS Race Bank of England Regatta RORC Cervantes Trophy Race Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy Illusions Georges Day Trophy Spring Spithead Series 5 Cowes Solent Series

Royal London Yacht Club Hamble River Sailing Club Bembridge Sailing Club Portsmouth SC Warsash SC Warsash SC Royal London Yacht Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Portsmouth SC Warsash SC Royal Yacht Squadron Island Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club RORC JOG Bembridge Sailing Club Bembridge Sailing Club JOG Island Sailing Club East Cowes sailing club Warsash SC Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Royal Southern Yacht Club ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON Solo Offshore Racing Club Portsmouth SC Warsash SC Island Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club JOG Island Sailing Club RORC Royal Yacht Squadron Bembridge Sailing Club Portsmouth SC Royal London Yacht Club

Tuesday Evening Racing Spring Series R3 Summer Series 1: May Regatta Weekend Series Week 2 Inshore Race 3 & 4: Poole & Back Cowes Solent Series Tuesday Evening Racing Beaulieu River Series Race 1 Spring Series R4 Twilight Series Race 1 X-Yachts Solent Cup Christchurch Bay Race (Inshore series) RORC De Guingand Bow Etchells Bedrock Trophy J70 South Coast Championships Cowes Keelboat Championship 1 Weymouth Race MOCRA 1 Tuesday Evening Racing Spring Series R5 Twilight Series Race 2 J70 Gourmet Regatta RORC Vice Admirals Cup Sea Fever Regatta Osmotech UK Alderney

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JUNE 02/06/2022 Mid Summer R2 02/06/2022 Twilight Series Race 4 02/06/2022 – 04/06/2022 RORC Myth of Malham Race 02/06/2022 – 03/06/2022 Platinum Jubilee Regatta 02/06/2022 Deauville 03/06/2022 – 04/06/2022 Cowes Solent Series 04/06/2022 – 05/06/2022 Summer Series 2: Platinum Jubilee Regatta 04/06/2022 – 05/06/2022 Etchells Southern Area Championship

04/06/2022 – 05/06/2022 Weekend Series Week 3 05/06/2022 Platinum Jubilee Regatta 07/06/2022 Tuesday Evening Racing 09/06/2022 – 12/06/2022 Brewin Dolphin RS Elite International Grand Prix 09/06/2022 PropSail Regatta 09/06/2022 Mid Summer R3 09/06/2022 Beaulieu River Series Race 3 09/06/2022 Twilight Series Race 5 10/06/2022 – 11/06/2022 J70 Southern Area Championship 10/06/2022 – 12/06/2022 RORC IRC National Championship 10/06/2022 Offshore Race 4: Solent to Dartmouth 11/06/2022 – 12/06/2022 Portcullis Regatta 11/06/2022 – 12/06/2022 Passage Series 2 11/06/2022 – 12/06/2022 Solent Scow Open 11/06/2022 – 12/06/2022 Cowes Keelboat Championship 2 14/06/2022 Tuesday Evening Racing 16/06/2022 Mid summer R4 16/06/2022 Twilight Series Race 6 17/06/2022 – 18/06/2022 RORC Morgan Cup 18/06/2022 Centenary On The Water Celebrations 18/06/2022 – 19/06/2022 Etchells South Coast Championships 18/06/2022 West Princessa Double 18/06/2022 – 19/06/2022 HRSC Summer Regatta 18/06/2022 – 19/06/2022 Weekend Series Week 4 18/06/2022 – 19/06/2022 Cowes Solent Series 18/06/2022 One Sails (GB) South - Race One 19/06/2022 Central Cans #3 19/06/2022 Old Carthusians J70 Regatta 19/06/2022 MOCRA 2 19/06/2022 One Sails (GB) South - Race Two 21/06/2022 Tuesday Evening Racing 22/06/2022 – 25/06/2022 HP 30 Nationals 23/06/2022 Mid Summer R5 23/06/2022 Beaulieu River Series Race 4 23/06/2022 Summer Series Race 1 23/06/2022 – 24/06/2022 Inter-Services Regatta 25/06/2022 Round the Island Race 2022 27/06/2022 – 01/07/2022 Cowes Classics Week 30/06/2022 Mid Summer R6 30/06/2022 Summer Series Race 2 30/06/2022 – 02/07/2022 J Cup

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East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club RORC Royal Solent Yacht Club JOG Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Royal Thames Yacht Club & Etchells UK Class Association Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club RVYC Island Sailing Club Royal Yacht Squadron Royal London Yacht Club East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Thames Yacht Club RORC Solo Offshore Racing Club Portcullis Sailing Club Royal Southern Yacht Club RVYC Island Sailing Club Island Sailing Club East Cowes sailing club Royal Southampton Yacht Club RORC Royal Lymington YC Royal London Yacht Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Hamble River Sailing Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Royal Thames Yacht Club JOG Royal Southern Yacht Club Royal Yacht Squadron RVYC JOG Island Sailing Club Island Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Yacht Squadron Island Sailing Club Royal London Yacht Club East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club RORC

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RUNNER-UP

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30/06/2022 JULY 01/07/2022 02/07/2022 02/07/2022 02/07/2022 02/07/2022 03/07/2022 04/07/2022 05/07/2022 07/07/2022 07/07/2022 07/07/2022 07/07/2022 08/07/2022 09/07/2022 09/07/2022 09/07/2022 09/07/2022 12/07/2022 14/07/2022 14/07/2022 15/07/2022 16/07/2022 16/07/2022 16/07/2022 16/07/2022 16/07/2022 17/07/2022 19/07/2022 21/07/2022 21/07/2022 21/07/2022 22/07/2022 23/07/2022 23/07/2022 23/07/2022 23/07/2022 23/07/2022 24/07/2022 26/07/2022 28/07/2022 30/07/2022 AUGUST 06/08/2022 07/08/2022 09/08/2022 10/08/2022 11/08/2022 12/08/2022 13/08/2022 13/08/2022 13/08/2022 13/08/2022 13/08/2022 14/08/2022 14/08/2022 16/08/2022 18/08/2022 18/08/2022 18/08/2022 20/08/2022 20/08/2022 20/08/2022 21/08/2022 21/08/2022

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SB20 Sprint Championship

– 03/07/2022 – 03/07/2022 – 03/07/2022 – 03/07/2022 – 06/07/2022 – 10/07/2022

– 10/07/2022 – 10/07/2022 – 10/07/2022 – 10/07/2022

– 17/07/2022 – 17/07/2022 – 17/07/2022 – 17/07/2022 – 17/07/2022

– 24/07/2022 – 24/07/2022

– 05/08/2022

– 21/08/2022 – 11/08/2022 – 13/08/2022 – 14/08/2022 – 14/08/2022 – 14/08/2022

– 19/08/2022 – 21/08/2022

– 26/08/2022 – 27/08/2022

Royal Southern Yacht Club

SB20 National Championship RTYC Younger Members’ J70 Regatta Cumberland Regatta Solent Race Weekend Series Week 5 Central Cans #4 Commodore’s Invitational Tuesday Evening Racing Members’ Regatta Late Summer R1 Beaulieu River Series Race 5 Summer Series Race 3 RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race Cherbourg Double Summer Series 3: July Regatta Contessa 32 Regatta Cowes Keelboat Championship 3 Tuesday Evening Racing Late Summer R2 Summer Series Race 4 Etchells National Championships Cowes Solent Series #2 Solent Race (Inshore series) Pre-Cowes Week Regatta Women’s Open Keelboat Championship Weekend Series Week 6 MOCRA 3 Tuesday Evening Racing Late Summer R3 Beaulieu River Series Race 6 Summer Series Race 5 Taittinger RSYC Regatta ECSC Regatt RORC Channel Race Central Cans #5 HDYC Regatta Inshore Race 5: Round Isle of Wight Cowes Solent Series Tuesday Evening Racing Late Summer R4 Cowes Week

Royal Southern Yacht Club Royal Thames Yacht Club Royal Thames Yacht Club East Cowes Sailing Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Royal Yacht Squadron Island Sailing Club Royal Yacht Squadron Racing East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club RORC Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Island Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Yacht Squadron Royal London Yacht Club Island Sailing Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club RVYC Island Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Solent Yacht Club aEast Cowes Sailing Club RORC Royal Southern Yacht Club Royal Yacht Squadron Solo Offshore Racing Club Royal Yacht Squadron Island Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club Cowes Combined Clubs

Windeler Cup Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race Tuesday Evening Racing Bembridge Week Late Summer R5 BSC Regatta Etchells Red Funnel Regatta RSYC Beaulieu Regatta Day 1 Members’ Open Regatta Passage Series 3 Salcombe Gin Race RSYC Beaulieu Regatta Day 2 Half Ton Classics Cup Tuesday Evening Racing Uffa Fox 2022 Regatta Late Summer R6 Beaulieu River Series Race 7 Flying Fifteen European Championships Island Double Folkboat Week Double-Handed Cup Swallows & Amazons

Island Sailing Club RORC Island Sailing Club Bembridge Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club Bembridge Sailing Club Royal London Yacht Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Royal Southern Yacht Club JOG Royal Southampton Yacht Club RORC Island Sailing Club Royal London Yacht Club East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Royal Solent Yacht Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Island Sailing Club

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VISITOR & RESIDENT BERTHIN G RIBS, YAC HTS & MOTORBOATS DRY SAILIN G UP TO 6 TONNES

BOAT YARD

01983 297821 | shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk

LIFTIN G UP TO 40 TONNES S TORAGE, C HANDLERY & TRADES

01983 299385 | boatyard.chc@cowes.co.uk cowesharbourservices.co.uk

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SOLENT EVENTS CALENDAR 23/08/2022 25/08/2022 26/08/2022 – 29/08/2022 26/08/2022 27/08/2022 – 28/08/2022 28/08/2022 30/08/2022

Tuesday Evening Racing All in Race Offshore Race 5, 6 & 7: Channel Islands/Cherbourg & back Serversys Channel Race Cowes Keelboat Championship 4 Brunch R1 Bang & Go Back Race

Island Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club Solo Offshore Racing Club JOG Royal Yacht Squadron East Cowes Sailing Club Island Sailing Club

SEPTEMBER 02/09/2022 Beaulieu River Series Race 8 Royal Southampton Yacht Club 02/09/2022 – 03/09/2022 RORC Cherbourg Race RORC 02/09/2022 – 04/09/2022 Etchells European Championships Royal Yacht Squadron 03/09/2022 Nab Tower (Inshore series) Island Sailing Club 03/09/2022 Denise Cartlidge Ladies Race Royal Southern Yacht Club 03/09/2022 Forts Race Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club 03/09/2022 – 04/09/2022 Cowes Keelboat Championship 5 Royal Ocean Racing Club 04/09/2022 Brunch R2 East Cowes Sailing Club 04/09/2022 Ancient Mariners Race Royal Southern Yacht Club 05/09/2022 – 09/09/2022 RCSA Regatta Island Sailing Club 06/09/2022 Autumn Spithead Series 1 Portsmouth SC 09/09/2022 – 10/09/2022 Little Britain Challenge Cup Island Sailing Club 10/09/2022 – 11/09/2022 RORC IRC Double Handed Nationals RORC 10/09/2022 – 11/09/2022 Passage Series 4 Royal Southern Yacht Club 10/09/2022 – 12/09/2022 Etchells Pre-World Championships Royal Yacht Squadron 10/09/2022 – 11/09/2022 Hamble Classics Hamble River Sailing Club

co hosted by Royal Air Force Yacht Club 10/09/2022 – 11/09/2022 Cowes Keelboat Championship 6 Royal Thames Yacht Club 10/09/2022 Stoneways Marine Insurance Cowes to Poole JOG 11/09/2022 Brunch R3 East Cowes Sailing Club 11/09/2022 Stoneways Marine Insurance Poole to Cowes JOG 16/09/2022 – 22/09/2022 Etchells World Championships Royal Yacht Squadron 16/09/2022 – 18/09/2022 RTYC Annual Regatta Royal Thames Yacht Club 17/09/2022 – 18/09/2022 Weekend Series Week 7 Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club 17/09/2022 – 18/09/2022 Inshore Race 6 & 7: Yarmouth & Back Solo Offshore Racing Club 17/09/2022 – 18/09/2022 Cowes Solent Series Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club 17/09/2022 – 18/09/2022 Battle of Britain Regatta Royal Air Force Yacht Club 18/09/2022 Brunch R4 East Cowes Sailing Club 18/09/2022 Vital Spark Pursuit Race Royal Southern Yacht Club 19/09/2022 – 23/09/2022 Griffin Trophy Island Sailing Club 24/09/2022 Poole Bar Double Royal Southampton Yacht Club 24/09/2022 – 25/09/2022 Summer Series 4: September Regatta Royal Southern Yacht Club 24/09/2022 – 25/09/2022 Merrydown Regatta RVYC 24/09/2022 – 25/09/2022 Cowes Solent Series and Roddy Carritt Trophy Island Sailing Club 24/09/2022 Henri Lloyd Home Ports Regatta Race One JOG 25/09/2022 Brunch R5 East Cowes Sailing Club 25/09/2022 Henri Lloyd Home Ports Regatta Race Two JOG 27/09/2022 Britannia Team Racing Royal Yacht Squadron 30/09/2022 – 02/10/2022 Cape 31 National Championships Royal Yacht Squadron 30/09/2022 The Final Wrap - Cherbourg JOG OCTOBER 01/10/2022 01/10/2022 01/10/2022 01/10/2022 01/10/2022 01/10/2022 01/10/2022 01/10/2022 02/10/2022 02/10/2022 02/10/2022 02/10/2022 02/10/2022 03/10/2022 08/10/2022 08/10/2022 08/10/2022 08/10/2022 08/10/2022 09/10/2022 09/10/2022 09/10/2022 10/10/2022 15/10/2022 15/10/2022 15/10/2022 15/10/2022 15/10/2022 16/10/2022 16/10/2022 22/10/2022 23/10/2022 23/10/2022 29/10/2022 29/10/2022

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– 02/10/2022

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09/10/2022 09/10/2022 09/10/2022 09/10/2022

– 14/10/2022

– 16/10/2022

– 30/10/2022 – 30/10/2022

Arrow Trophy Hamble One Design Championships - Day 1 Members’ Open Regatta Bar v Bench Inshore Race 8 & 9: Eastern Solent & Hayling Bay Illusions Normal Racing Autumn Spithead Series 2 Roddy Carritt Trophy Brunch R6 Winter Series Race 1 & 2 Hamble One Design Championships - Day 2 Hamble Winter Series - Day 1 Illusions Invitational Day J70 Gourmet Regatta John Lewis Regatta Hamble IRC Autumn Championships Etchells Ice Bucket Illusions Flying Dutchman Autumn Spithead Series 3 Winter Series Race 3 & 4 Hamble Winter Series - Day 2 MOCRA 4 PSUK Regatta Autumn Solent Double (2 Races) Hamble One Design Championships - Day 3 Inshore Race 10: Nab Tower Illusions Trafalgar Trophy Autumn Spithead Series 4 Hamble One Design Championships - Day 4 Hamble Winter Series - Day 3 Autumn Spithead Series 5 Winter Series Race 5 & 6 Hamble Winter Series - Day 4 The Academy Trophy Illusions Picnic Hamper

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Royal London Yacht Club Hamble River Sailing Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Royal Yacht Squadron Solo Offshore Racing Club Bembridge Sailing Club Portsmouth SC Island Sailing Club East Cowes Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Hamble River Sailing Club Hamble River Sailing Club Bembridge Sailing Club Royal Yacht Squadron Island Sailing Club Hamble River Sailing Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Bembridge Sailing Club Portsmouth SC Royal Southampton Yacht Club Hamble River Sailing Club RVYC Island Sailing Club Royal Southampton Yacht Club Hamble River Sailing Club Solo Offshore Racing Club Bembridge Sailing Club Portsmouth SC Hamble River Sailing Club Hamble River Sailing Club Portsmouth SC Royal Southampton Yacht Club Hamble River Sailing Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Bembridge Sailing Club

29/10/2022 30/10/2022 30/10/2022 30/10/2022 NOVEMBER 05/11/2022 – 06/11/2022 06/11/2022 12/11/2022 12/11/2022 – 13/11/2022 13/11/2022 13/11/2022 20/11/2022 – 26/11/2022 26/11/2022 – 27/11/2022 27/11/2022

06/11/2022

13/11/2022

20/11/2022 27/11/2022

Autumn Spithead Series 6 Winter Series Race 7 & 8 MOCRA 5 Frostbite

Portsmouth SC Royal Southampton Yacht Club RVYC RVYC

Illusions Guy Fawkes Charity Pursuit Hamble Winter Series - Day 5 Academy Winter Series #1 Illusions 40th Anniversary Regatta Hamble Winter Series - Day 6 MOCRA 6 Frostbite Hamble Winter Series - Day 7 Academy Winter Series #2 Illusions Team Racing Hamble Winter Series - Day 8 Frostbite

Bembridge Sailing Royal Southampton Yacht Hamble River Sailing Royal Southern Yacht Bembridge Sailing Hamble River Sailing

Club Club Club Club Club Club RVYC RVYC Hamble River Sailing Club Royal Southern Yacht Club Bembridge Sailing Club Hamble River Sailing Club RVYC

DECEMBER 10/12/2022 10/12/2022 – 11/12/2022 11/12/2022 27/12/2022 – 28/12/2022

Academy Winter Series #3 Illusions Christmas Cracker Frostbite Illusions Ice Breaker

JANUARY 2023 07/01/2023 – 08/01/2023 21/01/2023 – 22/01/2023

Illusions January Jacket Illusions Bailey Bowl

Bembridge Sailing Club Bembridge Sailing Club

FEBRUARY 2023 04/02/2023 – 05/02/2023 11/02/2023 – 12/02/2023 18/02/2023 – 19/02/2023

Illusions Match Racing Illusions Valentines Trophy Illusions Bills Barrel

Bembridge Sailing Club Bembridge Sailing Club Bembridge Sailing Club

MARCH 2023 19/03/2023 25/03/2023 – 26/03/2023 26/03/2023

Spring Series 1 Illusions Spring Plate Spring Series 2

Warsash SC Bembridge Sailing Club Warsash SC

Royal Southern Yacht Club Bembridge Sailing Club RVYC Bembridge Sailing Club

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USEFUL CONTACTS

USEFUL CONTACTS

Sam Kurtul

HM Coastguard (Lee-on-Solent) 02392 552100 HM Customs National ‘Yachtline’ (24 hour yacht reporting) 0300 123 2012 HM Customs National Advice Service 0300 200 3300 Emergency Services (Coastguard, Police, Ambulance, Fire) 999 Non-Emergency Calls 101 NHS Non-Emergency Service 111 Sea Start 0800 885500 / 01489 557364 The National Coastwatch Institution: Gosport NCI, Portsmouth Harbour Entrance 02392 765194 Lee NCI, Lee-on-Solent beach 02392 556758 Calshot NCI, Radar Tower Calshot Spit 02380 893562 Needles NCI, Lookout Station, The Needles 01983 754231 Blue Funnel Cruises 02380 223278 Brittany Ferries 0330 173 7650 Gosport Ferry 02392 524551 Hamble Ferry 02380 454512 Hovertravel 0345 222 0461 Hythe Ferry 02380 840722 Red Funnel 02380 019192 Solent & Wightline Cruises 01983 564602 Wightlink 0333 999 7333 P&O Ferries 01304 448888 LD Lines 0844 576 8836 Southampton Airport 0344 481 7777 Bournemouth Airport 01202 364000 Gatwick Airport 0344 892 0322 Heathrow Airport 0844 335 1801 National Express 0371 781 8181 National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 4950 Transport for London 0343 222 1234 Traveline 0871 200 2233

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A Solent Handbook wouldn’t be complete without revealing some of the hidden delights to be found in the area and so this section introduces the reader to the wonderful diversity of harbours, ports, and rivers to be found around the Solent.

The Solent has many harbours ranging from quaint creeks to some of the busiest ports in the world. Whether you want to have a relaxing cruise or a challenging race the Solent has got it all.

There are plenty of bays and rivers to explore where you can drop your anchor for lunch and maybe take a swim, or if it’s the exhilaration of racing you are after, then why not take part in one of the hundreds of sailing regattas offered here during the season, and in fact over the winter too if you are the hardy type!

If you’re after some retail therapy, or fancy a night out, there is something for everyone; the Solent plays host to some of the best restaurants in the UK offering fresh, local produce.

We hope you enjoy browsing through our guides to some of the most popular destinations in the Solent - and that your stay here is a memorable one.

DISTANCE TABLE Bembridge Hbr 13 Chichester Hbr 17 8 Cowes

2 10 15

Fareham

14 10 12 10

R. Hamble (ent) 6 15 18 6 14 Keyhaven

8 20 25 12 22 13

Langstone Hbr 14 6 5 12 10 18 25 Lymington Hbr 7 8 23 10 20 12 3 21 Newtown

4 14 19 5 16 9 6 17 4

Poole

27 42 49 29 40 32 20 39 22 24

Portsmouth Hbr 12 5 8 10 3 13 18 5 19 12 37 Ryde Hbr

8 4 8 5

6 8 16 7 14 10 35 3

Seaview

11 2 10 9 10 12 19 7 18 15 38 5 3

Southampton

9 18 23 9 16 5 16 21 16 12 35 18 12 14

Wootton

6 5 10 4

Yarmouth Hbr

7 19 24 9 18 13 3 21 2 2 20 19 13 17 16 12

9 8 16 10 12 9 32 5 2 10 10

Beaulieu R. (ent) Bembridge Hbr Chichester Hbr Cowes Fareham R. Hamble (ent) Keyhaven Langstone Hbr Lymington Hbr Newtown Poole Portsmouth Hbr Ryde Hbr Seaview Southampton Wootton Yarmouth Hbr

Ventnor Haven 22 12 18 22 18 23 33 17 28 25 30 15 14 12 25 15 28

Approximate distances in nautical miles.

To be used as a guide only and not for navigation.

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BEAULIEU RIVER BEAULIEU RIVER

50º46’.58N, 01º21’.60W (ENT)

The Beaulieu River is centrally located on the Solent, and is one of the most picturesque rivers on the South Coast. Forming part of the Beaulieu Estate, Beaulieu River is one of the few privately owned rivers in the world and is largely unspoilt, both in terms of its landscape and as a haven for wildlife. The banks play host to an exceptional variety of habitats with an equally varied display of flora and fauna.

Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd

When approaching Beaulieu River from the East, keep the lit South Cardinal to starboard off Stone Point and steer to the vicinity of a lit, yellow special buoy close to the bearing to run in on.

The bearing to run in on is 324° guided by the transit marks, the front mark is port post No. 2 and the back mark is the Eastern edge of Lepe House.

If entering in the dark there is a sector light to guide you into the entrance of the channel. To approach from the west, keep well off the mud banks of Warren Flat and Beaulieu Spit and again steer a course towards the special buoy and transit as above.

The Beaulieu Spit dolphin marks the entrance, it is a large port hand tripod. Unless you have a very deep draft on neap tides you will generally be able to enter the river at almost any time, with the minimum depth being just over 2 metres*. It is recommended to avoid the entrance 2 hours either side of LW Springs to ensure that you have enough water to cross the bar which has a depth of 0.9m depth at Chart Datum. If your boat draws 1.5m, (5 feet), you can enter the river 1½ hours after LW Springs.

The navigation channel at the mouth of the river is defined with red and green piles. Those that are lit have a flashing sequence of FL.G.4s.

Once past the piles you will find there are port and starboard hand buoys to keep you in the channel. These are also lit and have the same light characteristic as the posts. These will guide you up to the marina. Further upstream, branches of willow painted red and green known as ‘withies’ are used.

The river benefits from a double tide, with a secondary high water.

The flood tide takes 6 hours coming in; then, after a gentle fall, there is a second high tide some 2 hours later followed by a period of slack water for about an hour. Then the ebb sets in, and LW is reached in just 3½ hours.

Buckler’s Hard village and its marina are 3.5m upstream from the entrance to Beaulieu River. Set within the heart of the New Forest

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National Park, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour offers a unique location for short stays and welcomes visiting vessels.

The masters of vessels arriving inside the limits of the river are expected to report to the Harbour Master upon arrival, (ch68 Beaulieu River radio, or by phone 01590 616200).

All commercial vessels and any vessel over 20m in length are required to contact Beaulieu River Radio on channel 68 when approaching the limits of the river. The harbour speed limit is 5 knots from the entrance and for the entire length of the river.

Visitors are welcome to enter the marina at any time, day or night.

There is increased walk ashore visitor berthing available in the redeveloped marina, with berths available for visiting vessels up to 25m in length. Berths for overnight visitors can be reserved in advance, subject to availability. Alternatively, you can pick up one of our visitor moorings marked with a yellow “V” plate, but please note a dinghy will be required to get ashore.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is an unspoilt haven, rich in history and wildlife, ideal as a base for exploring the Solent and the Channel. Situated on the beautiful Beaulieu River, the Yacht Harbour is only 25 minutes from the M27 motorway. Awarded five gold anchors, announced as runner-up in the Marina of the Year category of The British Yachting Awards 2020, and voted the TYHA Coastal Marina of the Year (under 250 berths) 2018/19.

Safe, traditional and friendly, there are a range of berths available on the river and within the marina. Full marina services and facilities are available, including a 40 tonne hoist, open policy boat yard as well as a refurbished shower and toilet block and a launderette. There is also a chandlery, stocking a wide variety of provisions, supplies, hardware, outboards and dinghies, as well as on site marine engineers.

A unique location for short stay visitors, overnight berths and permanent moorings, experience tranquillity and stunning natural beauty on the Beaulieu River - where the New Forest meets the Solent. * Depths will vary slightly and are affected by atmospheric pressure.

It is always recommended to carry out tidal calculations if you are unsure as to whether you will have enough water when entering the river.

Contact: Harbour Master’s Office, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7XB. Tel: 01590 616200. VHF Channel 68 Beaulieu River radio. beaulieuriver.co.uk

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BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR

50º41’.62N, 01º06’.40W + (ENT)

Bembridge Harbour lies on the eastern tip of the Isle of Wight, just a short sail from many Solent harbours with Chichester, Langstone, and Portsmouth all within a 10-mile radius. For yachtsmen embarking on a Channel crossing, Bembridge Harbour has the added attraction that it is at least an hour closer to the continent than the mainland marinas at the same end of the Solent.

Bembridge Harbour Authority

The Harbour is designated a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’ in recognition of its significance as a habitat for wildlife. The Harbour’s European importance is confirmed by its status as a ‘Special Protection Area’ and it is designated a ‘wetland of international importance’ under the Ramsar Convention. There is an area of saltmarsh as well as other important habitats such as sand dunes, vegetated shingle, and saline lagoons, the saltmarsh and intertidal mud providing feeding grounds for wintering and migratory waterfowl, and the Island’s only RSPB site edges onto the Harbour.

Bembridge is a large, picturesque, sheltered harbour with beautiful beaches, and although the entrance is tidally restricted, once inside its shelter a warm welcome awaits visitors whatever the weather.

It’s flanked by the villages of Bembridge and St Helens, home to a variety of pubs, cafes, and eateries offering the best Island produce.

The entrance is due south of Portsmouth Harbour and is marked by a tide gauge topped with a yellow cross. As you pass the tide gauge the village of Seaview will be to starboard and St Helens Fort to port. Vessels should leave the tide gauge to port on their approach which will line them up with pairs of channel markers - the first pair being buoys 1 and 2 which are lit - all other buoys are marked with reflective tape. On passing buoys 6a and 7a you will be running parallel to the shore with the Harbour entrance appearing in the distance. On big Spring tides beware of a strong current through into the Harbour.

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Visitors should call “Bembridge Harbour” on VHF Ch 80 once in the Entrance Channel to receive berthing instructions. Harbour staff are on duty 0800-1800 seven days a week (summer hours). Once inside the Harbour there is a drying beach anchorage on your port side.

The Visitors’ Duver pontoon at the Duver Marina is approx half-way down the Harbour on your starboard side. The addition in 2020 of finger pontoons means there is now no rafting unless requested and consented to in advance, other than in a designated Rally Area for pre-booked rallies of 5 or more boats. All berths are booked online via the Harbour website.

A Water Taxi service (VHF Ch 80 Callsign ‘Bembridge Water Taxi” or tel: 01983 872828) operates from the Duver pontoon, with various pick up and drop off points (subject to tidal access).

Shower and toilet facilities were refurbished in 2020 and the “Galley Locker” within the Berthing Office enlarged for 2022, selling essentials including Island produce. An independently run seasonal Duver Café is open every day from April, and Steve’s Bar”, opened in 2021, quenches thirsts with Island made ales, spirits and wine. Both facilities are outside with seating available and a large marquee for less friendly weather.

Berthing includes electricity and water - waste removal and Wi-Fi is free. A lift out and scrub service for visitors with RIBs/powerboats up to 10m (5 tonnes) is available at Bembridge Boat Storage (bembridgeboatstorage.co.uk) and can be arranged through the Harbour or Berthing Office. Undercover and external dry-stack storage also available.

Contact: Bembridge Harbour Authority, Harbour Office, The Duver St Helens, Isle of Wight PO33 1YB. Tel: 01983 872828. bembridgeharbour.co.uk or follow on Facebook

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the Berthing Office, with info updated every 60 seconds. Pictorial and video guides can also be found on the website. As a general guide, access to the Harbour for a vessel drawing 1.5m is ±3 hours HW Portsmouth, Neaps or Springs. Regular dredging maintains average depths of 2m MLWS along the visitors’ pontoon.

CHICHESTER HARBOUR CHICHESTER HARBOUR

50º46’.86N, 00º56’.00W (ENT)

Chichester Harbour is an ideal water recreation centre with its 11 square miles of water, 17 miles of well marked and lit channels and easy access to the Solent. The sheltered waters are ideal for racing and day sailing and its channels offer secure moorings for cruising vessels. In addition, the harbour is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and of national and international importance for nature conservation.

Paul Adams

The low lying entrance to Chichester Harbour is not easily distinguished against the backdrop of the South Downs and is bordered on both sides by extensive drying banks; West Pole, Middle Pole and East Pole Sands, the latter extending more than a mile seaward. A deep-water channel running between these banks to the harbour entrance is interrupted by a bar joining West to Middle Pole and East Pole Sands, this mobile feature varies in position and height and is periodically dredged to maintain a charted depth of 1.5 metres below chart datum. The width of the dredged channel across the Bar is a little less than 200 yards.

Vessels approaching the harbour from the west are advised to shape course for West Pole Beacon 50º 45’.45 N, 00º 56’.59 W. On rounding the Beacon aim to pass between Eastoke Buoy and West Winner Beacons leaving the Bar Beacon 50º 46’.023 N, 00º 56’.380 W, close to port. When approaching the harbour from the east, mariners are advised not to cross the 5 metre contour until West Pole Beacon bears 310º T. On reaching the beacon shape a course for the harbour entrance keeping the Bar Beacon close to port.

Chichester Bar is normally dredged to approximately 1.5m below chart datum giving a depth of 2m at MLWS. However, through gradual accretion and after severe gales the bottom can vary markedly and it is then prudent to assume a least depth of 0.8 metres below Chart Datum. Mariners should be aware that ebb tides in the entrance to the harbour can attain a rate of up to 6 knots on springs.

With a falling tide and strong winds from a southerly sector a dangerous sea may be encountered. In these conditions it is advisable to exercise caution and cross the bar between three hours before and one hour after HW springs. In very strong winds entry should not be attempted. The speed limit throughout the harbour is 8 knots and is strongly enforced.

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Up-to-date tide and weather information at the Harbour Entrance is available at chimet.co.uk or from the Harbour Office. The Harbour Patrol maintains a VHF radio watch on Ch 14, Call Sign ‘Chichester Harbour Radio’ or ‘Chichester Harbour Patrol’. The speed limit throughout the harbour is 8 knots. Useful navigation information, including race start times and locations, is published each weekend as an eNewsletter, sign up at conservancy.co.uk to receive a copy.

Itchenor - visitor moorings, fresh water, showers, free pump-out station and maintenance piles available, contact Chichester Harbour Patrol for information. Ferry available weekends and bank holidays all year and daily from mid May to September, call ‘Ferry’ on Ch 08.

Emsworth - visitor pontoon, jetty and fresh water available. Ferry operates weekends and bank holidays Easter to September 2hrs either side of HW. Call ’Emsworth Mobile’ on Ch 14 for information or ferry.

Bosham - deep water visitor moorings available on request and drying quay for day visits and overnight stays. Fresh water and jet washer to hire. Call ‘Bosham Quay’ on VHF channel 14 (01 April to 30 October) or call 01243 573336.

Long-term moorings are available throughout the harbour managed

by Chichester Harbour Conservancy. These offer the opportunity to enjoy the best of the beautiful natural environment of Chichester Harbour. Located in some idyllic settings these well maintained and sheltered moorings offer a cost effective way to experience this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Contact: Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Harbour Office, Itchenor, Chichester, PO20 7AW. Tel: 01243 512301 conservancy.co.uk Sparkes Marina, on the south-east tip of Hayling Island, lies within Chichester Harbour – one of Europe’s largest natural harbours, and is accessible at all states of the tide. The area is famous for its birds and marine life and stunning sunsets. The facilities at this 140-berth marina include 24-hour showers and toilets, a laundry room, an office and reception. There is also the ever-popular Drift: Hayling Island bar and restaurant, and Mistral Hayling, a dedicated paddleboard centre.

When approaching the marina, enter Chichester Harbour and proceed on the starboard side of the channel until the Hayling Island Sailing Club mast is bearing 240 degrees M (236 degrees T) on the portside. From this position you will see an East Cardinal Mark with tide gauge bearing approximately 290 degrees M (286 degrees T) and a jetty pontoon on the sailing club shore. Alter course to port onto a heading of 281 degrees M (277 degrees T).

Adjust your course to pass midway between the cardinal mark and the pontoon. You will now see transit marks consisting of two Day-Glo orange St Andrews Crosses, bearing 281 degrees M (277 degrees T). Adjusting your course to keep the transit in line, proceed down the transit for approximately three cables, leaving the pile mooring to port. As you pass the last pile mooring you will see steel piles with red can top marks on your port bow (South West). Follow these marks, which will lead you into the marina. The approach channel from the Sailing Club to the Marina has been dredged to 2 metres below CD.

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CHICHESTER HARBOUR Sparkes Marina has 140 berths; max LOA: 15m; fuel (diesel, petrol and marine gas); dry boat sailing for yachts and motorboats; swinging moorings; 24-hour showers and toilets; laundry facilities; restaurant and bar; paddleboard centre; and MDL Wi-Fi. Contact: Sparkes Marina, Wittering Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9SR. VHF Ch 80. Tel: 023 9246 3572. sparkesmarina.co.uk

MDL Marinas, Sparkes Marina

Accessible at all states of the tide, Northney Marina offers excellent boatyard facilities for boat repairs or maintenance work. There is storage ashore for over 200 boats as well as a 35-ton boat hoist and crane for mast stepping. There is also a modernised slipway, with an access pontoon, giving easy access to the water for trailer sailors – with ample space for car parking and trailer storage.

When approaching Northney Marina, enter Chichester Harbour on the top half of the flood. Continue north up Emsworth Channel for 3 miles to Emsworth south cardinal light beacon. Here fork 45° to port up Sweare Deep. After 8 cables turn sharply port around the Northney red beacon. Enter the marina via a short channel dredged 1m; access H24.

Northney Marina has 228 berths; max LOA: 24m; fuel (diesel); boat lifting and storage ashore; 35-ton boat hoist; slipway; car parking and trailer storage; boatyard services; yacht brokerage; laundry facilities; café; provisions shop; electric vehicle charging; 24/7 self-storage facilities and MDL Wi-Fi. Contact: Northney Marina, Northney Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0NH. VHF Ch 80. Tel: 023 9246 6321. northneymarina.co.uk

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Emsworth Yacht Harbour is a friendly, family owned marina within walking distance of the attractive village of Emsworth with its many restaurants and pubs. There are limits on access due to the fixed sill and the marina is accessible ±2 HW. The marina has 220 fully serviced pontoon berths; hard-standing for 200 boats; and a visitor pontoon. There is a 50 tonne travel hoist and Wise W10 boat parker. Also on site are The Deck Restaurant and a range of boat repair services; slipway and drying grid, diesel and Calor Gas sales, and free Wi-Fi. Contact: Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Thorney Road, Emsworth, Hants, PO10 8BP. Tel: 01243 377727. emsworth-marina.co.uk

Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Compass Aerial Photography

Thornham Marina is at the top of Prinsted Bay in Chichester Harbour. Visitors can moor on drying pontoon berths, on pontoon berths within a gated basin, or on swinging moorings. Access to pontoon berths is around ±2 HW, (swinging moorings is 2.5 hours), depending on tide height.

To find Thornham Marina enter into Thorney Channel and proceed north, pass Thorney Island SC and church to port. Follow the moorings all the way to the entrance to Prinsted Bay. After entering the bay, follow the channel markers which will then guide you into the deep water pool or pontoon berths. Call Sign ‘Thornham Marina’, VHF Ch 80. There is storage for around 300 vessels; a 12 ton boat hoist; electricity and water; toilets and showers; and car parking.

Contact: Thornham Marina, Thornham Lane, Prinsted, Nr. Emsworth, PO10 8DD. Tel: 01243 375335. thornhammarina.com

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CHICHESTER HARBOUR Birdham Pool Marina is situated on the south eastern edge of Chichester Harbour, six miles from the entrance, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The oldest marina in the UK, recently upgraded to provide completely up to date facilities. The marina runs alongside a traditional working shipyard which provides excellent services.

With the addition of 28 new finger pontoon berths, Birdham Pool can now accommodate up to 275 vessels. The remainder of berthing is mostly between piles, bow or stern to the shore or jetties. The approach channel to Birdham Pool Marina is approximately 10m in width and is marked with starboard posts. Please call on VHF Ch 80, Call Sign ‘Birdham Pool Marina’, or by phone to the lock on 01243 511482 or 07831 466815. Email: lockkeeper@birdhampool.co.uk Entrance and exit via the lock is available 3 hours before high water, through to 4 hours after high water.

Contact: Birdham Pool Limited, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7BG. Tel: 01243 512310. Email: info@birdhampool.co.uk birdhampool.co.uk

Castle Marinas, Birdham Pool Marina

Chichester Marina is in an area of outstanding natural beauty situated upstream from Itchenor on the Eastern side of Chichester Harbour. Once inside the harbour you need to head northeast at East Head, passing through Itchenor Reach and toward Birdham Pool to arrive at the Marina.

The channel to the marina is marked by the Chichester Marina starboard pile - Maximum speed 8 knots. When you reach this pile please call the marina on VHF Ch. 80 for locking and berthing instructions. During busy periods and at certain states of the tide you may be asked to moor on the outer waiting pontoon. The lock allows 24-hour access to the marina with excellent CCTV security provided around the clock. The marina has luxury toilets and showers; a launderette; free Wi-Fi; the Boat House Café overlooking the water; a welcoming yacht club with stunning views across the harbour, car parking; boatyard with lift-out, a fuel berth with pump out facility and a wide variety of marine services. Premier also boasts The Salterns luxury short and long term let apartments with stunning views over the marina.

Contact: Premier Chichester Marina, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7EJ. Tel: 01243 512731.

Email: Chichester@premiermarinas.com premiermarinas.com/Chichester thesalterns.co.uk

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Haines Boatyard, Itchenor is a small friendly boatyard offering a comprehensive range of services for all types of craft.

They are well respected in the marine community in and around Chichester Harbour for their specialist expertise in shipwright work, painting, rigging and engineering.

Excellent modern facilities and skilled staff mean that they are able to restore and maintain the Itchenor classic keelboats as well as other craft like Folkboats, yachts, motorboats, RIBs and dinghies to a very high standard. Boats up to 30ft or 6 Tonnes can be hauled using the slipway services for repairs and maintenance, including pressure washing and anti-fouling. Haines can offer secure indoor and outdoor storage, which is available throughout the year and moorings in the Itchenor Reach.

Contact: Haines Boatyard, Itchenor, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7AN. Tel: 01243 512228. Email: admin@hainesboatyard.com hainesboatyard.com The Hayling Yacht Company is a family-owned business which has generations of experience providing expert boat repairs, osmosis treatments, winter boat storage and marina berths. With so many years on the water, they have learned to change with the times, embracing the latest technology and techniques for boat repairs, but keeping some things the same such as pride in their work and a commitment to their customers.

Located on the western edge of Chichester Harbour they are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the natural shelter, offering calm marina berths and safe boat storage - with over 15, 000 square feet under cover.

Their hard-standing boat storage gives access to both electricity and water points, and soft mud berths offer exceptional value for money.

Contact: The Hayling Yacht Co Ltd, Mill Rythe Lane, Hayling Island, Hants, PO11 0QQ. Tel: 02392 463592. haylingyacht.co.uk

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50º46’.08N, 01º17’.95W

Cowes is fortunate to enjoy the benefits of its geography and history. Its position at the centre of the Solent, with a harbour that’s easily accessible and a river navigable as far as Newport, has made it the Isle of Wight’s main port as well as a popular destination harbour and events centre for sailing, cruising, and powerboating.

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Cowes’ history is steeped in yachting tradition. Even before the 1815 founding in London of The Yacht Club, which went on to become the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes was a fashionable watering place.

The Cowes Regatta, which was based on the annual licensing of the local pilot vessels and races between them, was a popular spectator sport for visitors even before the advent of Cowes Week. When Queen Victoria’s court was at Osborne House the town became famous for yachting and social events.

Today, Cowes has evolved to meet the demands of a growing leisure marine audience and tourist visitors. The harbour and river offer easy access and a choice of mooring types, either close to the town or in the more tranquil stretches of the River Medina. In addition to leisure craft, the harbour and river see a large number of commercial movements including Red Funnel car and freight ferries, high-speed Red Jet ferries, and cargo vessels up to 100m and Cruise vessels up to 150m.

Cowes Harbour can be entered by day or night and at all states of the tide by vessels with draft up to about 3 metres. Cowes can be approached safely from the north, east, and west.

When approaching from the north, care should be taken not to infringe large vessels in the Southampton Precautionary Area.

Vessels over 150m in length have a Moving Prohibited Zone that requires smaller craft (< 20m in length) to keep a minimum of 1, 000m ahead and 100m either side. The Southampton Precautionary Area can be avoided completely, when taking passage from Southampton Water and the River Hamble, when height of tide permits, by passing to the east of the Bramble Bank and entering Cowes via the Eastern Channel.

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Vessels entering the Inner Fairway from the Eastern Channel or marinas should do so with caution and give way to any vessel already within the Inner Fairway. Before starting any manoeuvre to turn across the vessel traffic or enter any marina always give close attention to all other vessels in the vicinity, especially those astern.

If approaching from the west, stay 125m from the shore to avoid rocks along The Green. Vessels need to keep a close lookout for unlit mooring buoys inside the large Gurnard north cardinal buoy and watch out for yachts starting and finishing races off the harbour entrance. The Cowes Outer Fairway extends 500m north of Nos. 1 and 2 buoys. All vessels must comply with Rule 9 of the Collision Regulations: Navigation in Narrow Channels. Vessels should enter and leave the Inner Harbour between the green No. 1 and red No. 2 fairway buoys.

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If approaching from the east, pass 300m north of Old Castle Point leaving the Shrape Beacon to port. Small vessels up to 20m in length may use the Eastern Channel. The tide gauge on the Shrape Beacon will indicate if the dredged Eastern Channel is safe to use (tide height + 2.25m); if not, head for Egypt Point to the west, leaving any small craft moorings and the Cowes Breakwater to port before entering the Inner Fairway north of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

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A sailing vessel fitted with an auxiliary engine must proceed with the engine running and ready for immediate use in the Inner Harbour.

Avoid entering the moorings either side of the channel or the Shrape Watersports Area to the east of the Shrape Breakwater.

The Cowes Breakwater is marked with five GPS-synchronised yellow lights spaced equidistant along the breakwater crest, displaying flash characteristic Fl.Y.2.5s. Stay at least 30m from the breakwater crest as the rock-armoured structure extends 25m to the north and south.

The western end, on the Inner Fairway extremity, is marked by a red channel mark Fl.R.2s and the eastern end by a green starboard channel mark Fl.Y.5s. Do not cut inside between these channel marks and the ends of the breakwater; there is limited clearance and obstructions. The Cowes Breakwater is private property. Landing is strictly prohibited and an offence under the Cowes General Directions.

Tidal flows in the deeper water of the Solent can be stronger than in the approaches to Cowes Harbour and may even run in the opposite direction to that between Nos. 1 and 2 buoys. Tides in the approaches to Cowes can run up to 3 knots. These strong tidal streams have a significant effect on the manoeuvrability of commercial shipping and ferries. Vessels under 20m, sailing vessels and fishing vessels must give way to large vessels that can only safely navigate within the Cowes Harbour Outer and Inner Fairways.

Just off Nos. 1 and 2 buoys a westerly-going ebb tide runs between HW-2.5hrs and HW+3hrs with maximum rates (up to 2.5 knots on spring tides) around 1 hour after HW. The weaker easterly-going flood tide runs from HW+5hrs to HW-3hrs with rates of up to 1.5 knots on spring tides. When passing west of the Cowes Breakwater and up to No. 2A buoy you may enter a tidal shadow with little movement.

Between No. 2A buoy and No. 4A beacon from HW-2.5hrs to HW, vessels may experience a cross-current of up to 2 knots at spring tides, which has a tendency to set vessels down towards the western shore. This cross-current splits into two separate flows on the western side of the Inner Fairway (between the Island Sailing Club and the Red Jet terminal) with a current of up to 1.5 knots in either direction. Small craft transiting between No. 2A buoy and No. 4A beacon should be prepared to alter their heading so as not to be set westwards across the fairway and should avoid impeding the safe passage of commercial shipping and ferries.

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At the Chain Ferry, the flood tide can reach 2.5 knots between HW-2.5hrs and HW at spring tides. The ebb tide can reach 4 knots between LW-3hrs and LW at spring tides. Passage to Newport, 2 nautical miles south of the Folly, can generally only take place about 2 hours either side of high tide. Tide gauges are in place on the Shrape Beacon, at Watch House Slip by the Island Sailing Club at Cowes Town Quay, on the 4A beacon at the west end of the Eastern Channel, and at the north end of Medina Wharf opposite East Cowes Marina.

There are frequent ferry movements in the harbour and its approaches. Large vessels, including Red Jet passenger ferries and Red Funnel vehicle and freight ferries, when entering or leaving the harbour between HW-2.5hrs and HW, may be required to remain towards the eastern side of the fairway between No. 2A buoy and the Eastern Channel beacon to avoid being set down onto the western shore. Small craft should be prepared to alter their heading so as not to be set across the fairway when transiting this area and avoid impeding the safe passage of commercial shipping and ferries.

Vessels should not overtake on the starboard side of inbound Red Jets approaching their berth at Town Quay, Cowes. Inbound Red Jets sound one short blast and swing to starboard towards the terminal ejecting a substantial wash from their propulsion units.

Red Jets also sound one short blast on departure. When joining the Inner Fairway from the Eastern Channel, always give way to vessels already navigating in the Inner Fairway, especially large ships.

Two Inner Fairway Precautionary Areas are marked on Chart 2793 for “Red Jet Turning and Eastern Channel Traffic Convergence Area” and “Red Funnel Vehicle and Freight Ferry Berthing Area”. Mariners are advised to navigate with particular caution and keep a good lookout.

The speed limit in the Inner Harbour at Cowes is 6 knots through the water. All craft must comply with the speed limit and wash regulations in Cowes Harbour. The Inner Harbour 6 knot speed limit applies in the Cowes Harbour jurisdiction and within 100m of the Mean High Water Mark west and east of the harbour entrance as far as Egypt Point and Old Castle Point. Navigate with care and caution and keep a good lookout for other vessels and swimmers in the water off the beach at Prince’s Green in Cowes. Do not create wash in the Inner Harbour and within 100m of the shore from Egypt Point to Old Castle Point.

The Chain Ferry (Floating Bridge) carries vehicles, bicycles and foot passengers between Cowes and East Cowes, seven days a week, all year round. The Chain Ferry runs a full service with the support of a “pushing vessel” during spring ebb tides. All vessels are to give way to the Chain Ferry apart from those stated in Cowes General Direction 6.5. Vessels requiring an unimpeded passage must establish early contact (call sign ‘Cowes Chain Ferry’) and agree on VHF Channel 69 which side the ferry will hold for your passage.

The Chain Ferry is situated on a blind bend at the narrowest stretch of the river. Navigate with caution when approaching the ferry, particularly with a following tide. The tidal flow generally accelerates as you approach the ferry due to the river narrowing, which may set you down towards the ferry quicker than you initially anticipated.

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COWES & RIVER MEDINA During all tides, especially spring tides, there are strong currents associated in this narrow part of the river. The ebb flows are usually more pronounced than the flood. The ebb tide is accentuated towards the eastern side of the river where the spring ebb may be in excess of 4 knots and cause the unwary to be set down upon the eastern bank, especially near Trinity Wharf and the Red Funnel ferry terminal in East Cowes.

Depending on the tide and position of the Chain Ferry in the river, the depth of navigable water above the level of the chains does vary, being deepest in the centre of the fairway and steadily decreasing towards the banks of the River Medina and at the bow of the ferry.

With the Chain Ferry berthed on either the Cowes or East Cowes side, the depth of navigable water above the chains is a minimum of 1.5m below chart datum in the centre of the fairway. For further information contact the Ferry Manager on 01983 293041.

Cowes owes much of its popularity to its location in the centre of the Solent and its position midway between Weymouth (46 nautical miles) and Brighton (53 nautical miles), in the centre of the most popular sailing area in the country. As a result, during the summer season there are lots of recreational craft moored on buoys, pontoons, and pile moorings within Cowes Harbour and along the River Medina. A large number of yacht races start and/or finish in Cowes, and the harbour is also popular with visiting cruisers and powerboaters. The main sailing season runs from April to October with the busiest period during July and August. Cowes Week, which is held in the first half of August, sees the approaches to Cowes Harbour and the fairway become extremely crowded. To contact the Cowes Harbour Master afloat call on VHF Ch 69 Call Sign ‘HM1’ or ‘Cowes Harbour Radio’ for the Harbour Master’s Office.

Contact: Harbour Office, Town Quay, Cowes, PO31 7AS. Tel: 01983 293952. Email: chc@cowes.co.uk cowesharbourcommission.co.uk Scrubbing berths can be found at Town Quay next to the Harbour Office, or a lift and scrub can be arranged through one of the marinas or boatyards. Petrol and red diesel are available from the deep water Cowes Harbour Services Fuels berth, which supplies marine fuels, gas and lubricating oils to the commercial and leisure users in the Solent; Lallow’s Boatyard 50m south of Cowes Yacht Haven on the western side of the fairway also sells diesel and petrol however depth is limited to 1 metre below chart datum. Fresh water is available at Trinity Landing and Town Quay. There are several public landing places and slipways. In Cowes there is Trinity Landing (the fairway side of the pontoons can be used for pick up and drop off only, whilst the inside face is available for berthing), the Whitegates pontoon for tenders, a slipway between Thetis Wharf and Shepards Marina, Town Quay adjacent to the Red Jet terminal (up to 9m LOA), the Sun Slip off the High Street, the Watch House slip at the end of Watch House Lane at the south end of The Parade, and at Egypt Point there is a slipway east of the Point. Also, in East Cowes at Bells landing (tidal steps) just north of the Union Flag building, the White Hart slip south of the Red Funnel ferry terminal, the Grid Iron pontoon, immediately north of the Chain Ferry for landing and pickup only, and the Folly slip further up the River Medina.

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to the High Street. The pontoon at Trinity Landing also offers walk ashore access. Whitegates visitor pontoons are situated on both sides of the main fairway, south of the Chain Ferry. In addition, from May to October M Row, off The Green, provides heavy-duty deepwater moorings, max LOA 25m. Contact ‘HM1’ on VHF Ch 69 for mooring at Trinity Landing and any of the mooring buoys.

Cowes Yacht Haven is located in the heart of Cowes, giving visitors instant access to a high street full of pubs, restaurants and shops.

The marina is accessible at all states of the tide and has 260 fully serviced berths, max LOA 50m. Onsite there is a 50 ton hoist, 25 ton boat mover and 22 ton 28metre reach mobile crane, there’s Wi-Fi, winter berthing, under cover winter storage ashore, dry sailing, onsite engineers, electricians and boat repairers, laundry, showers and toilets.

The Pontoon View Bar and Food Outlet – just at the top of the South Basin ramp is available to all and open daily during the summer season.

Cowes Yacht Haven Events Centre is an ideal location that hosts a wide range of events, with room to seat up to 400 guests and 3000sq/m of outdoor exhibition space. Call VHF 80 ‘Cowes Yacht Haven’ for berthing instructions.

Contact: Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes PO31 7BD. Tel: 01983 299975. Email: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com cowesyachthaven.com Cowes Harbour Shepards Marina is one of the harbour’s main marina facilities offering a full range of services and amenities suitable for yacht racing events, rallies, and catering also to the cruising sailor and powerboater. The family-friendly marina has capacity for 130 visiting boats, 40 resident berth holders, and specialises in providing dry sailing packages for day class yachts, RIBs, motorboats and trailered keelboats.

The Sugar Store Events Centre at the marina benefits from a prime waterfront location. The venue offers contemporary facilities for up to 400 people, with a bar and stage, and regatta/media facilities. Marina services include boat lifting to 6 tonnes, dry sailing, annual moorings, visitor berthing, winter berths and storage, free Wi-Fi, electricity and water, inclusive showers, a free pump out and waste facilities, sitewide CCTV, a restaurant, sail maker, and sailing school.

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COWES & RIVER MEDINA Berths can be booked in advance; at peak times in season rafting up may be necessary. Rallies, clubs and regattas (of six boats and over) are offered discounts on the standard visitor rates. Sailing schools receive discounted berthing Sunday to Thursday. Discounts are not applicable during major events. Ask at the marina office for more details.

Contact: Shepards Marina; Medina Road, Cowes, PO31 7HT. Tel: 01983 297821. Email: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk VHF Ch80 Call Sign ‘Shepards Marina’.

Cowes Harbour Commission, Shephards Marina

East Cowes Marina is situated in a very sheltered location on the eastern bank of the Medina River, just upstream of the Chain Ferry linking Cowes with East Cowes. VHF 80 Call Sign ‘East Cowes Marina’. The marina provides 240 annual berths and up to 100 visitors’ berths. Visitor berths can be booked in advance, and are all ‘walk-ashore’ with free electricity and fresh water. Shore side facilities include high quality washrooms and showers, a laundry room, car parking, yacht stores and dedicated boat brokerage, boatpoint Cowes. Free Wi-Fi is available across the marina. Next to the marina office the ever popular ‘Lifeboat’ pub with its large, sunny decking area overlooking the river, serves delicious food all day, every day. The marina is a great base for all the Isle of Wight’s major events, including the Round the Island Race, Cowes Week, and the music festivals. East Cowes town has a Waitrose and Co-op, a post office, cash machine, lovely restaurants, cafes and takeaways. There are beautiful Medina river walks, and Osborne House and the Classic Boat Museum are just a few minutes stroll away. Cowes is easily accessible by Chain Ferry or the friendly and efficient Water Taxi service operating from the marina. The marina welcomes rallies and a marquee and BBQ area are available for hire.

Contact: East Cowes Marina, Britannia Way, East Cowes, PO32 6UB. Tel: 01983 293 983. Email: eastcowes@boatfolk.co.uk boatfolk.co.uk/east-cowes-marina

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Folly Inn - If you wish to travel from East Cowes or Cowes to the Folly Inn, the Folly Waterbus is available on VHF Ch 77 or tel. 07974 864627.There are three visitor pontoons up the Medina River near the Folly Inn, one is a walk ashore and the other two are in mid-river.

All are run by the Folly Berthing Master. The walk ashore pontoon has water and electricity, showers and toilets are accessible 24 hours a day at the Folly Inn. There is also a scrubbing berth available nearby. Call on VHF Ch 72 Call Sign ‘Folly Launch’ as you are passing port hand marker No. 10 for berthing instructions.

Contact: Folly Moorings, River Medina, Isle of Wight.

Tel: 07884 400046. follymoorings.co.uk

Island Harbour

Island Harbour – Set in one of the most picturesque riverside locations, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Island Harbour is situated just over a mile south of East Cowes.

This peaceful friendly countryside marina is ideally suited to families with children and dogs. There are over 200 walkashore finger berths, as well as many amenities including a fully refurbished restaurant, with a superb children’s play area.

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COWES & RIVER MEDINA There are also showers, a laundry room, car parking, free Wi-Fi, a well stocked chandlery, winter hard standing, on site boat repairers, a 50 ton travel hoist and slipway. Call Sign ‘Island Harbour’ on VHF CH80. Notify the Marina of your arrival when entering the Folly Reach. To enter Island Harbour, continue up the main channel until you reach the red lane markers, then make your turn as directed by the duty Lock Keeper. There is a ‘waiting pontoon’ opposite the lane markers which can be used free of charge if visiting the restaurant or chandlery.

Access is approximately 4 hours either side of HW depending on your draft, although there is a 2.5 metre draught restriction into the marina over the lock gates’ sill. Marina staff are always on hand to help you through the lock, as well as to assist you onto your berth in inclement weather.

Contact: Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Binfield, Newport, PO30 2LA. Tel: 01983 539994. island-harbour.co.uk Newport Harbour is a small leisure harbour situated at the navigable head of the River Medina, some 5 miles south from the port of Cowes. Newport harbour is a 5-minute walk to the centre of Newport. There are a broad range of facilities and activities, including swimming pool, leisure centre, community theatre, cinema, hotel, supermarkets and pubs and restaurants available nearby.

Furthermore, due to its central location it makes an ideal destination to explore the Island by the cycle and footpaths. The harbour is also within walking distance of readily available buses that service the whole Island.

The visitor pontoons are walk ashore, additionally there is a quay wall for fin keel vessels. At both of these locations, there is power and water available. Throughout the year the quay is used by many events these include food markets, car shows, festivals and various marine events.

To reach Newport Harbour from Cowes, a beacon at the Folly displays a rapid flashing green light. This is located 1.5 cables south of the Folly Inn Point at the end of the row of yacht moorings. Moving south, two pairs of fixed green lights are located on the west bank, at the northern and southern ends of the Cement Mills site. At Dodnor, a further pair of fixed green lights mark the end of a small jetty extending from the west bank.

Shallow points upstream are marked by red buoys on the port side and green buoys on the starboard. On the east bank, the approach to Newport Harbour is identified by large white beacons with pairs of horizontal red lights showing at night. When lined up, these beacons bear a course of 192º T and show the approach channel to the harbour.

HW Spring tides give an average 2.5m depth in the approach channel and at the visitors’ pontoons, but this may increase depending on weather conditions. The Neap high tide depth is 1.8m.

The harbour dries out at LW, around 5 hours after HW, revealing a firm level bottom. Newport Harbour has basic showers and toilets, water and electricity, waste facilities and slipways.

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FAREHAM CHANNEL: 50º50’.40N, 01º10’.40W (ENT)

Fareham provides a unique opportunity to explore a rich heritage of both maritime and national history, peaceful woodland walks, conservation areas, plus an attractive safe coastline.

WicorMarine Yacht Haven - Scott Waddington

North of the marinas on your port side as you enter Portsmouth Harbour, and the docks on your starboard side, is Fareham Lake.

Further north are Bomb Ketch Lake and Spider Lake on your starboard side, then a couple of southerly cardinal marks which need to be left to starboard. From now on the channel is marked by piles.

Bedenham Pier, on your port side, should not be approached closer than 12m. The channel is lit as far as Foxbury Point.

Anyone planning to push on up to Fareham must take note of the overhead electricity cables, which cross the channel from Cams Hall Golf Course across to Fareham Reach, and only have a safe clearance of 16m at M ean High Water Springs. Close to Fareham depths rapidly shallow out in the channel.

WicorMarine Yacht Haven situated to the north of Bedenham Pier, and only a half-hour from the harbour entrance, is a family owned and operated marina offering a variety of deep water, walkashore or mid-river pontoons, swinging moorings, and storage ashore, as well as competitive rates for a mid-season scrub and short-term storage. It boasts the wonderful licensed café, SALT, a well-stocked chandlery and can offer kayak hire and luxury off grid accommodation. A number of marine trades are on site to deal with repairs and maintenance. Visitors are welcome.

Contact: WicorMarine Yacht Haven, Cranleigh Road, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9DR. Tel: 01329 237112.

Email: inbox@wicormarine.co.uk wicormarine.co.uk Portsmouth Marine Engineering – Continuing onwards from WicorMarine Yacht Haven, and after the sailing club you will pass, on your port side, a yard run by Portsmouth Marine Engineering with around 130 pontoon berths, some with electricity, shower and toilet facilities. They can offer temporary visitors’ berths subject to availability. There is storage for up to approximately 35 boats on dry land and a 10-ton crane facility only available until the end of August 2022.

Contact: Portsmouth Marine Engineering (VRS Holdings Ltd), Lower Quay, Fareham, PO16 0RJ. Tel: 01329 232854.

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50º42’.85N, 01º33’.26W (ENT) KEYHAVEN

Keyhaven is an attractive harbour at the western tip of the Solent lying within an area of unspoilt Hampshire coast. The harbour is shielded by the massive shingle bar that leads to the famous Hurst Castle situated at its strategic position, guarding the western approaches to the Solent and originally built by Henry VIII.

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Keyhaven has many qualities ranging from the extent of sheltered water, which makes it so suitable for teaching youngsters sailing and canoeing, to the great wealth of nature conservation and landscape interest.

To approach Keyhaven from the west, enter the Solent by Hurst Point and beware of The Trap if coming in via the north channel. Be aware of strong tidal cross streams. The entrance is approximately 0.5m north-northwest of Hurst Point. There are two unlit buoys, one red and one green near the entrance at North Point. The depth between these buoys is virtually at chart datum so whatever height of tide is shown at that time is how much water there is.

Normally, entry is restricted to 2 hours each side of HW at Springs although there is a considerable stand on springs Black transit posts line up at a bearing of 308º. Proceed through the entrance lateral marks until a red lit buoy Fl(3)R.9s is abeam on your port side. Enter the river around this buoy. Note the first of many starboard hand laterals for the channel.

When entering from the east, and when Port Albert is abeam, turn to starboard and head towards the red and green buoys. Then follow the directions above. It is not advisable to attempt entering Keyhaven in strong easterly winds. There is a 4 knot speed limit once inside the River. Anchorage is close to the spit on your port side. The deepest water is always where the mooring buoys are so stay close to the bows of the moored vessels. Some mooring buoys may be set aside specifically for visitors, they will have yellow pick up buoys marked ‘visitor’.

Visitors are also welcome to use an empty buoy, which has no tender attached, but please attach your own lines to the mooring shackle and contact the River Warden on VHF 37/ M1 or P1 or phone 01590 645695. Charges for both mooring and anchoring apply. The West Solent Boat Builders yard is situated immediately behind the quay providing a full range of boatyard facilities, including cranage.

Keyhaven yacht club welcomes visiting yachtsman, tenders can be tied up to their pontoon.

Contact: Keyhaven River Warden, The Observation Tower, Keyhaven Quay, Keyhaven, SO41 0TR. Tel: 01590 645695. newforest.gov.uk

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0º47’.01N, 01º01’.60W + (ENT)

Langstone Harbour lies on Hampshire’s southeast coast, a large tidal bay between Portsmouth Harbour to the west and Chichester Harbour to the east. Commercial shipping, fishing, and recreational boating have been well established in the peaceful, sheltered waters of the harbour for many years.

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There is abundant wildlife in Langstone Harbour which remains an area of real wilderness alongside the major city of Portsmouth.

Sailors, boaters and other water sports enthusiasts share the harbour with the resident wildlife, and providing a little consideration is shown, all the different uses can coexist in harmony. Langstone Harbour contains a number of nesting islands and landing is not allowed. Visitors should avoid trampling the mud and saltmarsh plants to ensure their survival into the future.

Langstone Harbour is a shallow, natural harbour with extensive mudflats which are exposed during low tide. The whole harbour is one of Hampshire’s several ‘Sites of Special Scientific Interest’ (SSSI) with international status. Together with neighbouring Chichester Harbour, it is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, and part of the Solent European Marine Site.

The approach to Langstone Harbour is easy in most weather conditions, but best from High Water -3 to +1 hour. The entrance channel lies between the East and West Winner banks. Some protection may be offered by the East Winner bank, which dries at low water. With the Fairway beacon, approximately 1 mile to the south of the harbour entrance, in line with a conspicuous chimney, a course of 344º will pass between the southern extremity of the East Winner shoal and the Langstone Bar. From the Fairway beacon the course to the harbour entrance is 352º. Allowance should be made for a west-going tide after HW-3h. The entrance itself deepens and favours the west side.

Inbound vessels of up to 85 metres length may be encountered in the harbour approaches between HW-2h and HW-1h. These vessels are constrained by their draught and should be given a wide berth. The harbour speed limit is 10 knots and because of the environmental sensitivity of the area’s wildlife, there are also restrictions on certain activities. Chichester Harbour is accessible under the Hayling road bridge for vessels of low air draught at certain states of the tide.

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Two visitor moorings (May–Sept) have been established to the north of the mulberry harbour in approximate position 50º 48.1N 001º 01.5W. A third visitor mooring has been established in Sinah Lake.

Vessels must not be left unattended on these moorings. All vessels using Langstone Harbour are obliged to pay harbour dues; this includes vessels visiting Southsea Marina.

All vessels on the water must display their daily or annual plaque.

Fuel, water, and waste reception facilities are available at the Hayling pontoon. Harbour Office call up is VHF Ch 68/16; the working frequency is Ch 68. In season the Harbour Office is open 0900-1700.

There are three public slipways in Langstone Harbour; the Ferry Point slipway, Hayling Island; Eastney slipway, Portsmouth; and the Broadmarsh slipway, Havant.

Contact: Langstone Harbour Board, Harbour Office, Ferry Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0DG. Tel: 02392 463419. Email: admin@ langstoneharbour.org.uk langstoneharbour.org.uk Southsea Marina is a small friendly marina set in Langstone Harbour. Contact the marina on VHF Ch. 80 call sign ‘Southsea Marina’ when approaching Southsea Marina channel to be given berthing instructions. The speed limit in the marina channel is 5 knots. Southsea Marina has a tidal gate that opens +/- 3 hours either side of high water and, when closed there is a waiting pontoon. The tides for Southsea Marina and the times of the tidal gate opening and closing are available to download at premiermarinas.com/southsea.

Southsea Marina offers luxury facilities, a launderette, an on-site bar and restaurant, 24-hour diesel and petrol and a fully serviced boatyard. The marina also has a fishing club, free Wi-Fi, electricity and water on the pontoons and bottled gas. A convenience store and a cashpoint are 10 minutes’ walk away.

Contact: Premier Southsea Marina, Fort Cumberland Road, Portsmouth, PO4 9RJ. Tel: 02392 822719. premiermarinas.com/southsea

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LYMINGTON HARBOUR LYMINGTON HARBOUR

50º45’.10N, 01º31’.40W (ENT)

Lymington Harbour is located within an attractive estuary on the Hampshire coast at the western end of the Solent. The estuary is 2 miles long with the entrance channel lying between salt marshes. It is shared by yachtsmen, fishermen, and the Isle of Wight ferry.

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Lymington River is well sheltered and access is available at all states of tide making it a popular destination for visiting yachtsmen. The speed limit is 6 knots with an advisory of 4 knots upstream of the wave screens near the entrance to the Lymington Yacht Haven.

There is a double High Water at Springs which gives a stand of 3 hours. At Neaps there is a stand of 2 hours. The tidal range at Springs is 3.1m and at Neaps 1.5m.

On approach the first thing you see is the yacht club starting platform with a distant backdrop of masts in the Yacht Haven marina. Leave the platform well to starboard. Jack in the Basket is a single red pile with a basket top-mark to the southwest of the entrance. Water depth in much of the marked channel is in excess of -2.0m below chart datum. However, on the marked channel margins the depth of water is shallower in some locations. Please give way to the Wightlink ferries.

At night, the main channel piles are lit, green to starboard and red to port – see a chart for flashing characteristics. Leading lights for entering the river are fixed red on 319°T. In Short Reach (as the river bends to the right) there are 2 red and white transit posts lit by fixed white directional lights to the west of the river at the south end and 2 black and white posts similarly lit on the east side of the Reach at the north end. These are to assist the ferries to line up and pass in the river.

Either side of the marked navigation channel in Short Reach are rock breakwaters. The end of the eastern breakwater that is nearest the navigation channel is marked at night by a beacon displaying 2 fixed green lights vertically disposed. The end of the western breakwater that is nearest the navigation channel is marked at night by 2 fixed red lights vertically disposed. The extent of both breakwater underwater footprints is marked by yellow special marks mounted on vertical posts – keep clear.

The wave screens mark the beginning of the inner harbour. Beyond these you pass to port in quick succession the entrance to the Yacht

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Haven marinas. Dan Bran visitors’ pontoon, the Harbour Master’s pontoon and the Harbour Office, public slipway, the 2 yacht clubs and Berthon Lymington Marina which faces the ferry terminal on the opposite bank.

Above the ferry terminal the channel narrows and turns to port between 2 lines of piles forming moorings. This part of the channel has a maintained depth of 1.7m below chart datum up to the Town Quay where there is a walk ashore pontoon and fore and aft moorings for visiting craft, just 2 minutes’ walk from the Town Centre.

Lymington Harbour Commission Visitor Berths & Facilities The new Town Quay pontoon has 46 walk ashore berths (for boats up to 12m) with power, water and free Wi-Fi. Berths include 26 finger berths and 20 alongside / rafted berths for boats up to 12m. During the summer season the majority of berths can be booked in advance through the Harbour office or online. A small number of rafting berths are available on a first come first served basis. Fore and aft buoys are also available on a first come, first served basis.

The Dan Bran pontoon is a separate bookable visitor walk ashore pontoon that can accommodate boats up to 26m. The pontoon has electricity, water and free Wi-Fi and can accommodate rallies of up to 50 (10m) boats moored together. There are also 6 bookable

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LYMINGTON HARBOUR berths for smaller boats up to 8m in length on the inside of the Harbour Master’s Pontoon. Both pontoons are located adjacent to the Royal Lymington Yacht Club.

During the winter season, visitor berth number are limited and available on a first come first served basis only.

Newly refurbished free washrooms and showers are provided adjacent to the visitors’ moorings on the Town Quay. Visitors to the Dan Bran pontoon can use the washroom and shower facilities at the adjacent Lymington Town Sailing Club.

Three scrubbing grids are available immediately north of the Royal Lymington Yacht Club. Reservations and payment must be made through the Harbour office first.

There is a public slipway from the Bath Road car park; a charge is made for launching which must be paid in advance. Please pay using the QR code displayed on the slipway, via the Lymington Harbour website, or at the nearby Harbour Office. Public pontoons for landing can be found at the Town Quay and off the car park in Bath Road.

Boats must not be left unattended in the yellow hatched emergency area on the Harbour Master pontoon.

Contact: Lymington Harbour Commissioners, Harbour Office, Bath Road, Lymington SO41 3SE. Tel: 01590 672014. VHF Ch 66 (office hours). lymingtonharbour.co.uk Both marinas at Lymington may be contacted on VHF Ch 80 for berth availability.

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Lymington Yacht Haven is the first marina that comes into sight as you make your way up the Lymington River. The Yacht Haven offers 24/7 service, on-the-water fuel, luxury showers, complimentary WiFi, and a stunning bar and restaurant with panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Lymington Yacht Haven boasts a comprehensive range of marine services on-site, including full hoists and wash off facilities, engine servicing and repairs, rigging specialists, and a well-stocked chandlery. Out-of-hours haul outs are available in emergencies.

Contact: Lymington Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3QD. Tel: 01590 677071. yachthavens.com

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Berthon Lymington Marina is located on the western bank of Lymington River and a quiet 10 minute stroll into the beautiful Georgian town where cafes, restaurants and local shops can be found. A 10 minute motor from the open waters of the Solent and one of the longest established marinas in the UK, Lymington Marina offers 300 deep water, well-protected berths for yachts up to 45m (150ft) LOA. Full marina facilities are available, including acclaimed luxury washrooms with under floor and shower seat heating, and a concierge service from Berthon’s friendly Dockmasters. The onsite boatyard caters for all aspects of boat maintenance from engineering, to painting in state of the art purpose built sheds.

Whether just visiting or an annual berth, you will be sure to receive the warmest of welcomes.

Contact: Lymington Marina Berthon, The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO413YL. Tel: 01590 673312.

Email: berths@berthon.co.uk berthon.co.uk

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NEWTOWN HARBOUR NEWTOWN HARBOUR

50º43’.45N, 01º24’.66W (ENT)

Newtown Harbour, on the Isle of Wight, lies to the west of Newport and east of Yarmouth. Newtown is a National Nature Reserve administered by the National Trust, and is a fragile area for wildlife and a low key, quiet, and unspoilt location.

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The winding estuary at Newtown has provided a sheltered harbour for boats over many centuries. It is thought to have once been capable of accommodating much larger ships than the pleasure craft which use it today. The silting up of the channels led to the decline of Newtown as the harbour became difficult to navigate.

When approaching Newtown from either east or west, vessels should keep to the north of the west cardinal fairway buoy. Upon approaching the buoy, keep to the west of the buoy and then proceed inbound keeping the leading marks in alignment. The minimum draft in the entrance at Low Water Springs is approximately 2m, therefore boats can enter Newtown River at Low Water.

However, vessels should navigate with caution at this time. Prudence and good seamanship should suggest arrival on a rising tide!

The leading marks are on a bearing of 130°. The speed limit is a maximum of 5 knots. If a vessel, such as a fully loaded RIB, is creating excessive wash at 5 knots then speed should be reduced further. Depths vary throughout the estuary.

Anchoring is free of charge, however visitors are encouraged to make a voluntary donation to the National Trust which maintains this beautiful location. There are visitor moorings in the estuary, charges apply, and the Harbour Master can be contacted by phone on 01983 531424, but not VHF. Water is available on the landward end of the footbridge at Newtown Quay; waste facilities at Shalfeet Quay. There is a landing place at Shalfleet Quay which is the main point of access to reach the New Inn. There is a National Trust visitor point at the Newtown Nature Reserve and the nearest toilet is at the Visitor Point in the National Trust car park in Newtown village near the Old Town Hall.

Refreshment facilities are in nearby villages. A free local information leafet can be obtained from the Harbour Master.

Contact: Newtown Harbour Master. Tel: 01983 531424. Extracts from ‘Discovering Newtown’ are reproduced with the permission of the National Trust. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk to find out more.

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POOLE HARBOUR 50°43’.50N, 001°59’.00W (ENT)

Poole is the second largest natural harbour in the world, with an interior coastline of over 100 miles and covering nearly 10, 000 acres. It is a very shallow harbour and mariners are advised to stay within the marked channels, indicated by the red and green lateral posts or buoys, at all times within the Harbour to avoid running aground.

When approaching from the east, the high cliffs of ‘Anvil Point’ will be clearly visible. As you get closer the white chalk cliffs of ‘Handfast Point’, also known as ‘Old Harry Rocks’, come into view. The main Swash Channel into Poole is well marked and is usable day and night in all conditions. In very strong winds from the south or southeast it can become dangerous on the ebb in the vicinity of Poole Bar. The channel itself runs between the ‘training bank’ on the western side and ‘Hook Sands’ on the eastern side.

A small craft channel runs along the western side of the Swash Channel and is the recommended entrance for leisure vessels. It is marked on its western side by a series of lit and unlit red piles on the training bank and bounded on the eastern side by the red can buoys of the Main Swash Channel. Vessels using this channel should re-join the main Swash Channel between Number 8 buoy and Number 10 ready to traverse the Harbour Entrance.

A handy alternative to the main Swash Channel, for those coming along the coast from the east, is to head straight for the entrance via the East Looe Channel. This is well marked with port and starboard hand buoys and runs west over the sands before dog-legging round to the southwest close along the shore. It is quite shallow and should be navigated with caution and avoided by deeper draught vessels.

The Harbour Entrance is only 300m wide causing tides up to 5kn on an ebbing spring. Consult the tidal stream atlas and plan your entrance accordingly.

A Chain Ferry runs across the Harbour Entrance taking vehicles and passengers between Sandbanks and Shell Bay. The ferry has right of way over all vessels. When the ferry is about to cross a black ball is hoisted in the rigging and a white strobe light will flash on the mast.

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POOLE HARBOUR After entering the harbour, the striking facade of Brownsea Castle will be clearly visible. There are many options available with regard to an overnight stop. Poole Quay Boat Haven is easily reached by following the Middle Ship Channel round to the north and then west until you reach the south cardinal Stakes buoy (Number 29). Follow the ‘Little Channel’ towards Town Quay and the entrance to the Marina is clearly visible on the right hand side.

Alternatively take the North Channel, leave the main ship channel at the ‘Bell’ Southerly Cardinal and proceed along the channel heading initially northeast and then bearing round to northwest. From this channel the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Salterns Marina, Parkstone Yacht Club, and Parkstone Bay Marina are easily accessible.

South Deep offers a sheltered spot for a quiet night at anchor. After passing through the entrance make a sharp turn to port between port hand buoy No. 14 and the east cardinal Brownsea and venture down the marked channel southeast of Brownsea Island.

You can’t anchor in the channel but with care you should find deep water just outside it. Remember to pay your harbour dues which can be paid online at www.phc.co.uk Navigational Hints: See Admiralty Chart 2611 or Imray Chart Y23.

Please note: Be aware of the chain ferry in the entrance to the harbour and a byelaw which states that all vessels must give way to the chain and use a motor if fitted when transiting the harbour entrance.

Contact: Poole Harbour Commissioners, 20 New Quay Road, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset BH15 4AF. Tel: 01202 440200. phc.co.uk Poole Harbour Control: Tel: 01202 440230. VHF Channel 14 (vessels should maintain a listening watch from Bar Buoy inbound) Call Sign ‘Poole Harbour Control’.

Poole Quay Boat Haven: Tel: 01202 649488.

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Call Sign ‘Poole Quay Boat Haven’.

Cobb’s Quay Marina at Hamworthy in Holes Bay lies in Poole Harbour, the world’s second largest natural harbour. It has a lively, seafaring atmosphere, and with 1, 109 berths it’s a favourite with yachtsmen and motor cruisers alike. Out of the harbour to the east lies the Solent, offering year-round racing and sheltered cruising around the Isle of Wight. To the west is Studland Bay and Swanage, with its popular beach and white cliffs.

To reach Cobb’s Quay Marina, enter Poole Harbour by the main Swash Channel from Poole Bar buoy; or from the east via the shallower East Looe Channel. Go up-harbour via the North Channel or Middle Ship Channel.

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Relax with a glass of wine, on a sunny afternoon, on your own swinging mooring in Poole Harbour overlooking Brownsea Island. Away from the madding crowd, these offer you ultimate privacy, peace & tranquillity.

125 visitor berths all year for vessels up to 75m in length and up to 4.8m draft On the Port estate we can accommodate vessels up to 210m in length with a maximum draft of 9m.

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Contact: Cobb’s Quay Marina, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4EL. VHF Ch 80. Tel: 01202 674299. cobbsquaymarina.co.uk Salterns Marina – Located within the beautiful entrance of Poole Harbour this prestigious Marina offers permanent and visitor berths, swinging moorings, Versa dock and storage ashore. Customer car parking and full marina and boatyard facilities include 24-hour manned security, 24-hour fuel, showers and laundry area, slipway, hoists, chandlery and a brokerage sales office. Call on VHF Ch 80 with call sign ‘Salterns Marina’.

Contact: Salterns Marina, 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8JR. Tel: 01202 709971. Email: marina@salterns.co.uk salterns.co.uk

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Lake Yard Marina is ideally situated in an area of outstanding beauty on the north western edge of Poole Harbour. The 44 berth marina benefits from deep water access at all tidal states and outside the marina entrance are 100 swinging moorings.

Lake Yard also has a fully equipped working boat yard and we offer a wide range of services including pressure washing, antifouling and polishing.

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Lake Yard Marina

Access is easy by both sea and land. Approaching by sea, craft will need to pick up the Wareham Channel just past the Poole Ferry Terminal and Lake Yard is located just by WH3 and WH4 Channel Markers, between the distinguishable white buildings of Moriconium Quay and the Marines facility.

Contact: Dorset Lake Shipyard, Lake Drive, Hamworthy Poole, BH15 4DT. Tel: 01202 674531. Email: office@lakeyard.com

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PORT SOLENT CHANNEL: 50º 50’ 37” N, 01º 06’ 06” W (LOCK ENT) Port Solent is located in the northeast corner of Portsmouth Harbour, near the historic Portchester Castle. Portchester is one of the best preserved of the Roman ‘Saxon shore’ forts and was built in the third century. There are spectacular views over the Solent from the Castle’s towers.

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The entrance to Portchester Lake lies about a mile north of Portsmouth Harbour entrance At Pile No.78 call Port Solent on VHF CH.80 and request a Lock In In season, the upper section is well marked by moored yachts. Out of season, beware of many unlit moorings on both sides of the channel.

Do not proceed into the lock barrel unless three green entry lights show. If it is necessary to wait for the lock, moor to the outer waiting pontoon, clear of the lock entrance. Please note that during the winter months, the outer pontoon is removed.

Port Solent Marina is a family friendly locked marina that’s set against the vibrant backdrop of The Boardwalk’s array of restaurants, bars and entertainment. The marina also offers a fully serviced boatyard with storage ashore for 333 boats, a fuel berth, luxury showers and toilets, dedicated berth holder car parking, 24 Hour Security and Marina Staffing and a children’s play area. The marina is also serviced by the Porthouse Cafe, offering hot drinks, breakfast and lunch year round. The lock provides 24-hour access in and out of the marina. Call on VHF Ch.80 for berthing and locking instructions.

Contact: Premier Port Solent Marina, South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth, PO6 4TJ. Tel: 023 9221 0765. premiermarinas.com/portsolent

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PORTSMOUTH & GOSPORT Portsmouth is Britain’s premier naval base and one of the busiest harbours in the country. It is a very large natural harbour, almost completely landlocked except for the narrow entrance, with the approaches well sheltered by the Isle of Wight.

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The Queen’s Harbour Master (QHM) Portsmouth is the regulatory authority of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth, an area of approximately 55 square miles that encompasses not only Portsmouth Harbour itself, but includes all the waters from Cowes in the west to Hayling Island to Sandown Bay in the east, with the single exception of Bembridge Harbour.

Traffic co-ordination for shipping entering and leaving Portsmouth Harbour is performed by Harbour Control which is manned 24 hours a day.

The QHM and his staff have to ensure that the 130,000 yearly shipping movements under their control are safely carried out and with the minimum impact to the surrounding area.

To facilitate the safe passage of small craft to and from Portsmouth Harbour, a ‘Small Boat Channel’ exists for vessels less than 20m in length on the western side of the harbour entrance. The northern and southern extremities of the Small Boat Channel are at Ballast pile and No. 4 Bar buoy, both of which are to be left close to PORT by vessels entering and departing. Remember, small boats are extremely difficult to see and the harbour entrance is a blind bend to larger vessels. All vessels under 20m shall enter and leave the harbour through the 50m wide Small Boat Channel.

All craft fitted with engines, when navigating in the approach channel to Portsmouth Harbour, are to proceed under power between No. 4 Bar buoy and the Ballast pile. Vessels are only to cross the main channel when they are to the north of Ballast pile, and after permission has been obtained from the QHM on VHF Ch 11.

The Small Boat Channel may only be entered or exited by vessels approaching from the east at its northern or southern extremities. If crossing the harbour entrance, do so to the north of Ballast pile or to the south of No. 4 Bar buoy.

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50º47’.38N, 001º06’.65W (HARBOUR ENTRANCE)

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PORTSMOUTH & GOSPORT forced into the main channel. Mariners should also be mindful of the wash their vessel is creating, particularly when near or overtaking other vessels. Small boats may continue to use the Small Boat Channel when the main channel is closed for the passage of a large vessel, except for entry or exit of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers when the Small Boat Channel will be closed to all vessels except the carrier and those assisting her.

Extra caution is to be taken when operating in the vicinity of the harbour entrance to prevent small and less powerful boats being swept into midchannel from the Small Boat Channel by the strong cross-tide, especially at Springs. Plan your entrance/exit of the harbour with this in mind and consult nautical publications should needs be.

It is essential that all mariners operating north of a line between Outer Spit Buoy and Gilkicker Point maintain a close watch on VHF Ch 11, for vessel traffic information from QHM Harbour Control.

Do not underestimate the speed of ships. If your boat is slow, allow plenty of time to take evasive action in the vicinity of large ships. Be visible. At night make sure your navigation lights can be seen.

At night be extra vigilant as, even on a clear night, you will have difficulty seeing a big ship approach. You might see it first as a black shadow against a background of shore lights, or as a growing shadow, at that point you are not far apart. Remember that your lights will not be easily spotted from the ship.

If you see the navigation lights of a vessel and think you have not been seen, get out of the way. Carry a radar reflector high on your boat. Remember, from the bridge of a loaded container ship or large tanker, the captain or pilot will lose sight of you a third of a mile ahead, although you can see the ship at all times. Ships with deep draught may have less room for manoeuvre than is immediately apparent.

In an emergency, if you believe you have not been seen or you are unsure of a ship’s intentions, call them on VHF Ch 11 or 16, then shift to a working frequency for inter-ship safety messages.

The Swashway is an important channel for shallow draught vessels approaching and leaving Portsmouth Harbour. It should be noted that hovercraft and high-speed catamaran ferries often transit the area en-route to and from Ryde at speeds in excess of 24 knots.

As non-displacement craft, hovercraft usually navigate outside the Swashway in areas where depths are shallow.

The Spitbank area is regularly used for yacht racing and regattas.

Yachts and slow moving craft are advised to keep watch for the possible approach of high-speed ferries and other fast craft.

The speed limit within Portsmouth Harbour is 10 knots within 0.5nm of the line of MLWS in any part of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth outside the harbour, ie across most of the Eastern Solent. The speed limit in each case is to be taken as ‘speed through the water’.

High-speed craft are cautioned not to assume that other boats, particularly those whom they are overtaking, are aware of their presence, and are to give them a sufficiently wide berth and be mindful of their wash.

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When visibility in the harbour or approach channel is less than 0.25 of a nautical mile the QHM may declare the fog routine to be in force. Small boats may proceed with caution but must keep clear of the main navigable channels and the approach channel. The QHM will direct that the routine is in force, and when it has ended, by broadcasts on VHF Ch 11 or 13. Vessels without operational radars are advised not to proceed in such conditions, and in any event, should navigate with extreme caution in conditions of restricted visibility.

Contact: Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth, Semaphore Tower, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LT. Tel: 02392 723694.

Email: portsmouth@qhm.mod.uk Visit: royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth for access to all QHM Portsmouth Safety Information, Local Notices to Mariners and General Directions, as well as other relevant Harbour information and sign up for our mailing lists containing maritime safety information.

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PORTSMOUTH & GOSPORT Reference: QHM Portsmouth General Direction 02/21.

Small Boat Channel and access to Gunwharf Quays and Town Camber. The Small Boat Channel, as displayed on Admiralty charts, is defined by Ballast pile at its northern extremity and No 4 Bar Buoy to the south. As the harbour entrance is a blind bend for large vessels, small boats operating near the harbour entrance are often difficult to detect, the following rules therefore apply to all small boats, all vessels under 20m LOA: 1. Small Boats must enter and leave the harbour through the Small Boat Channel.

2. All craft fitted with engines, when navigating in the approach channel to Portsmouth Harbour, are to proceed under power between No 4 Bar buoy, Ballast pile.

3. Vessels greater than 20 metres in length may only use the Small Boat Channel with the express permission of QHM on VHF Channel 11.

4. The Small Boat Channel may only be entered or exited by vessels approaching from the east at its northern or southern ends.

5. A traffic pattern is established around Ballast Pile; small boats entering the harbour are to pass close to the east of Ballast Pile and those exiting close to the west, ie always leave it to port.

6. Small boats crossing the harbour entrance may only do so to the north of Ballast Pile and may not cross the main channel until south of 4 Bar Buoy.

7. Small boats, are not to loiter in the Small Boat Channel.

8. Small boats should remain on the Starboard side of the Small Boat Channel and should adjust their speed to remain within the Small Boat Channel rather than overtake other craft and be forced into the main channel.

9. All vessels using the Small Boat Channel are to leave 4 Bar Buoy to port, whether heading inbound or outbound.

10. In vicinity of BC Outer (red beacon), all vessels are to pass to the east of the beacon except those joining or leaving the Small Boat Channel at the Inner Swashway who are to leave it to port.

11. Immediately prior to departure from Gunwharf Quays/Town Camber, small boats are to request permission, from QHM on VHF Ch 11, to cross the harbour to Ballast Beacon before entering the Channel.

Gunwharf Quays Marina – Uniquely positioned in a cultural harbour front location in the heart of Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays is the South’s leading designer shopping outlet.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Portsmouth’s Historic Naval Dockyard, our specially designed marina can accommodate power and sail craft up to 80 metres LOA with a maximum depth of 5.5 metres. With spacious and easily accessible marina berths this well positioned marina offers all guests a unique waterside experience and with over 90 stores, offering up to 60% off original retail prices, and over 30 restaurants, bars and coffee shops, Gunwharf Quays is a unique and vibrant shopping and leisure destination.

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Gunwharf Quays Marina offers immediate access to the Solent and some of the best sailing and cruising on the South Coast or simply relax, explore, shop, dine and take in the exciting sights of this historic coastal city.

So why not experience the Solent marina with the warmest welcome!

For further information or to book a berth, contact Gunwharf Quays Marina.

Contact: Gunwharf Quays Marina, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ. Tel: 02392 836732. Email: gwqmarina@incentive-fm.com gunwharf-quays.com/marina Camber Dock – Set in the most historic part of the city, Camber Docks is home to KB-Boatpark Dry Stack, BAR Technology and Subsea Advanced Maritime Technology, the Wightlink ferry service, the local fishing fleet and fish market, commercial workboats, Portsmouth Sailing Club, and a number of private sailing and motor vessels.

Visiting vessels are welcome and can moor alongside the quay wall next to the Bridge Tavern with a short stay charge collected by KBBoatpark staff on behalf of the Harbour Master.

Contact: Camber Harbour Office, KB-Boatpark, 1st Floor, 96 Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JE. Tel: 02392 833166.

Email: info@kb-boatpark.co.uk

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KB Dry Stack

KB-Boatpark Dry Stack – KBBoatpark was one of the first Dry Stacks in the UK and the longest established in the Solent area.

KB’s years of experience and enviable location at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour in the most historic part of Old Portsmouth has made it a destination Dry Stack for many Rib and Sports Boat owners.

KB-Boatpark has over 120 rack spaces for boats from 6m to 10m and new pontoons that were installed in 2021, always ensuring sufficient space on the holding berths. We have just imported a Wiggins forklift from America to add to our Clarke and Hoist machines, allowing greater flexibility for routine maintenance work, and quicker launching on busy days.

Further improvements to KB Boatpark next year include re-surfacing part of our yard and dredging of the Camber to ensure we can continue to launch at spring low tides. We also celebrate our 20th Birthday in 2022.

Contact: KB-Boatpark, First Floor, 96 Broad Street, Old Portsmouth.

PO1 2JE. Tel: 02392 833166. Mob: 07733 880260.

Email: info@kb-boatpark.co.uk kb-boatpark.co.uk Haslar Marina is a modern purpose-built marina in Portsmouth Harbour just minutes from the waters of the Solent.

Located in Haslar Creek, Gosport, the marina offers sheltered berthing with no tidal restrictions. The marina has up to 120 dedicated visitors’ berths, catering for vessels up to 60m LOA. All berths are fully serviced with water, electricity, and Wi-Fi. Facilities include showers and washrooms, two laundries, bars and restaurants, 24-hour security, and car parking. Motorboat yard, Sealift3 and boatcare repair and engineering services available onsite, as well as dedicated boat brokerage, boatpoint.

The Lightship has been refitted to become a destination bar with seafood specialities and great views.

Call Sign ‘Haslar Marina’ on VHF 80.

Contact: Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 1NU. Tel: 02392 601201. Email: haslar@boatfolk.co.uk boatfolk.co.uk/haslar-marina-portsmouth

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Gosport Marina - Premier’s Gosport Marina is situated 500m from Portsmouth Harbour and a breakwater ensures that boats are protected from wash from passing boats.

Gosport Marina can accommodate 500 boats on berths ranging up to 30m.

The marina has quality toilets and showers, a launderette and an excellent Cafe Bistro - The Deck at The Boat House. There is also 24 hour a self serve fuel berth, dry stack storage, a specialist boatyard – Endeavour Quay and boat sales; electricity and water on the pontoons, berth holder car parking, free Wi-Fi and bottled gas is available.

Gosport High Street with a variety of shops is just two minutes away and a quick ferry trip over the water will find you at Gunwharf Quays.

Telephone or call VHF Ch. 80 for berthing.

Contact: Gosport Marina, Mumby Road, Gosport, PO12 1AH. Tel: 02392 524811. premiermarinas.com/gosport A short ferry trip away is the popular Gunwharf Quays with its designer outlets, bowling alley, cinema, restaurants and bars.

The Gosport Ferry provides fast shuttle services from nearby Gosport Ferry pontoon to the popular Gunwharf Quays with its designer outlets, bowling alley, cinema, restaurants and bars.

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Endeavour Quay offers a comprehensive refit maintenance and repair facility for commercial vessels and private sailing and power craft up to 40 metres LOA or 180 tonnes. Part of Gosport Marina, Endeavour Quay is also renowned for providing service and support for major yacht race projects. Supporting the yard’s lifting and storage services is a comprehensive range of independent onsite marine service tenants and a chandlery. The yard also welcomes owner’s contractors onto the site as part of its ‘open yard policy’.

Endeavour Quay offers easy access to The Solent and English Channel, with no air draft restriction. There is 130m of deep water pontoons, a 30mlong and 8.8m wide lifting dock, and a 180 tonne travel hoist.

Contact: Tel: 02392 584200. endeavourquay.co.uk Royal Clarence Marina lies within a deep water basin fronting the Royal Navy’s former victualling yard, tucked inside Portsmouth Harbour. It’s less than 10 minutes from the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour and close to Gosport town Centre.

The marina provides fully serviced pontoon berths ranging in length from 8 to 18m. There are also over 150 metres of alongside berthing available. The marina enjoys one of the deepest water basins in southern England with the capacity to take vessels up to 4 m draft.

Royal Clarence Marina has 150 fully serviced berths in an extremely sheltered position inside the harbour. The marina benefits from contemporary toilets, showers, laundry and visitors lounge, right next to the pontoons. VHF Ch 80, Call Sign ‘Royal Clarence Marina’.

Contact: Royal Clarence Marina, Weevil Lane, Gosport, PO12 1AX. Tel: 02392 523523. royalclarencemarina.org

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RIVER HAMBLE & WARSASH 50°50’.40N, 01°18’.50W (ENT) RIVER HAMBLE & WARSASH

Internationally famous as a first-class sailing centre, the River Hamble is also renowned for the excellence of its servicing and repair facilities offered in a variety of marinas and boatyards.

Whether your interest is racing, power-boating or blue water cruising, the Hamble has the facilities you need; deep water, easy access to the Solent at all states of tide.

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Popular with locals and visitors alike, the Hamble is perfect for weekend excursions or as a departure point for destinations further afield. It is used extensively by yachtsmen; competitors in Cowes Week and the Round the Island Race use the harbour as a base, and closer to home, local yacht clubs host the Hamble Winter Series, Warsash Spring Series, Bursledon Regatta, National, European and World championships.

The river is not just a sailing Mecca, it is a nationally and internationally important site for nature conservation and a bird watchers’ paradise. Riverside walks or simply watching the world go by are popular pastimes. It also offers a safe location for small craft recreational sports such as rowing, canoeing/kayaking and the now very popular, stand-up paddleboarding. The river is a constant hive of activity during the summer season and therefore care should always be taken.

Access to the River Hamble is available at all states of tide, although waves can build up at the entrance in a south-westerly wind combined with an ebb tide. By day, from the vicinity of Hamble Point Buoy, follow the main channel which is clearly marked with lit port and starboard-hand piles. From the Warsash Maritime Academy Jetty, the starboard side of the channel is clearly marked by four lit starboard-hand buoys. A ‘preferred channel’ mark (pile B1) is at the southern end of the first pontoon encountered; leave it to port for the main channel. Thereafter, the main channel is clearly marked with lit port and starboard-hand piles.

At night, follow Hamble Common Directional light on a bearing of 352°, then Sailing Club Directional light on a bearing of 029° and then follow the lit buoys and piles as above. Depths obviously vary.

Most marinas are dredged to 1.5m. Depths in the main channel vary from at least 4m in the approaches, to 2.2m at Bursledon Bend. Tidal streams can be very strong, particularly on the ebb. Mariners are advised to keep to the centre line or to starboard of the centre line and not too close to the entrance piles, especially at low water.

Walk ashore facilities are available for visitors at the Harbour Master’s jetty at Warsash and Hamble. There are also mid-stream visitors’ pontoons available between piles B1 and B6 (these are

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RIVER HAMBLE & WARSASH painted blue). For berth allocation, visitors should call the Harbour Master on VHF Ch 68 Call Sign ‘Hamble Harbour Radio’ or by phone (the number is displayed on signage at all visitor pontoons).

There is a 6 knot ‘through the water’ speed limit from No. 1 pile and wash limit on all vessels whilst within the River Hamble harbour limits. No anchoring is allowed in the river, except in the Upper Hamble, above River Hamble Country Park Jetty, where anchored boats must not be left unattended. Access to the Upper Hamble is through three bridges, the lowest of which (A27) has a clearance of 3.5 metres at Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT).

Visitors should be aware that large numbers of paddle boarders (SUP) and other small craft users can be present throughout the season but most notably in the summer months, particularly from Swanwick northwards to the Upper Hamble. A designated route for Paddle craft, marked by simple pictorial signage, is now provided throughout the river to encourage users to keep clear of the main channel.

Use of Midstream Visitors Pontoon B1- B6 For Training In its commitment to promoting river safety through its obligation to the Port Marine Safety Code, the River Hamble Harbour Authority recognises and encourages the wide range of commercial maritime training activities provided by competent qualified sailing/boating organisations and in doing so, has designated an area of its midstream visitor pontoons for mooring practice (subject to available space).

• Vessels must contact the Harbour Office for permission prior to commencing.

• 30 mins period only after which a short stay fee applies (see rates).

• Vessels/Crew must be engaged in practical mooring practice only (‘touch & go’) • Vessels must monitor channel VHF68 at all times during training.

For full guidance please contact the Harbour Office or visit the website.

Contact: River Hamble Harbour Authority, Harbour Office, Shore Road, Warsash, SO31 9FR. Tel: 01489 576387.

Email: harbour.office@hants.gov.uk hants.gov.uk/hambleharbour Marinas may be contacted on VHF Ch 80 for berth availability.

Deacons Marina & Yard is conveniently located just minutes from the M27 and enjoys a pretty river outlook. Staffed by a friendly and welcoming team, the marina is full service, with all new walk ashore Boatfolk Deacons Marina pontoons, power and water. Deacons has good washrooms, free car parking and Wi-Fi and a range of services on site including a fantastic Bistro, comprehensive chandlery and dedicated boat brokerage, boatpoint Hamble. The Yard provides 150 spaces ashore for boats up to 48 feet, and the team can handle any task from paint and polish to keel removal, Coppercoat to a rudder rebuild. Onsite there are specialist riggers, electronics. Limited visitor spaces, so please call ahead to book.

Contact: Deacons Marina, Bridge Road, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8AZ. Tel: 02380 402253. Email: deacons@boatfolk.co.uk boatfolk.co.uk/deacons-marina-southampton

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RIVER HAMBLE & WARSASH Hamble Point Marina is hard to beat for its location alone, right at the mouth of the River Hamble with easy access to the worldfamous waters of the Solent. This makes the marina a magnet for competitive sailors from around the globe, and a favourite with racers and cruising yachtsmen alike. The 230-berth marina itself offers extensive shoreside facilities. Besides a well-stocked chandlery, bar and restaurant, Hamble Point also has the best range of new and used boats for sale on the South Coast.

When approaching Hamble Point, please keep clear of commercial shipping in Southampton Water. From abeam Calshot Castle head for Hamble Pt South Cardinal buoy at the mouth of the well-marked river. From here the channel is narrow between drying banks, so be sure to leave the No 2 East Cardinal beacon to port. At night two directional lights lead to Warsash Jetty on the east bank. The entrance to Hamble Point Marina is 500m further north on the west bank.

Hamble Point has 230 berths (max LOA: 30m) and 137 dry stack berths (max LOA: 10m). There is boat lifting and storage ashore; a 75-ton boat hoist; a 4-ton crane for masts / engines; slipway; boat repairs; electronic services; storage ashore; bar and restaurant; yacht brokerage; dry sailing facility; trailer sailing; electric vehicle charging; 24/7 self-storage facilities; and MDL Wi-Fi Contact: Hamble Point Marina, School Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NB. Tel: 023 8045 2464. VHF Ch 80. hamblepointmarina.co.uk

MDL Marinas, Hamble Point Marina

Port Hamble Marina is on the River Hamble, right in the heart of the South Coast’s sailing scene. With thousands of visitors every year, this busy marina is popular with racing enthusiasts and cruising vessels looking for an exciting atmosphere. The picturesque Hamble Village, with its inviting pubs and restaurants, is only a few minutes’ walk away. Our easily accessible fuel berth sells both petrol and diesel seven days a week, with late-night opening in the summer.

When approaching Port Hamble, please keep clear of commercial shipping in Southampton Water. From abeam Calshot Castle head for Hamble Pt South Cardinal buoy at the mouth of the well-marked river. From here the channel is narrow between drying banks, so

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be sure to leave the No 2 East Cardinal beacon to port. At night two directional lights lead to Warsash Jetty on the east bank. Port Hamble Marina is about 0.75 miles north, the second marina on the west bank.

Port Hamble has 310 berths, max LOA: 24m; fuel (petrol/diesel) seven days a week; boat lifting and storage ashore at Hamble Point Marina; electronic services; chandlery; laundry facilities; bar and restaurant; electric vehicle charging; yacht brokerage; 24/7 self-storage facilities; and MDL Wi-Fi. Contact: Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4QD. Tel: 023 8045 2741. VHF Ch 80. porthamblemarina.co.uk Stone Pier Boat Yard – Marina and boatyard at Stone Pier in Warsash, close to the mouth of the Hamble River. Services include craning, hard standing and covered storage, berthing and dry-sailing.

Stone Pier Yard

Contact: R K Marine, Stone Pier Boatyard, Shore Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9FR. Tel: 01489 564914. rkmarine.co.uk Hamble River Boat Yard – Marina and boatyard at Swanwick, close to the A27 road bridge over the Hamble River. Services include lifting, hard standing, berthing and marine engineering.

Hamble River Boat Yard

Contact: R K Marine, Hamble River Boatyard, Bridge Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EB. Tel: 01489 583572. rkmarine.co.uk

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RIVER HAMBLE & WARSASH Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park is set in a sheltered wooded site where the shallow waters of Badnam Creek join the River Hamble. Originally built by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the marina offers berthing for 360 boats and enjoys deep water at all states of tide. Among its excellent facilities are a bar and restaurant with waterfront views.

The marina is just a 20-minute walk from Hamble village. It is a scenic, peaceful spot, which still provides easy access to Southampton Water and the Solent. There are plenty of other tranquil anchorages to visit, such as Newtown Creek on the Isle of Wight or the pretty Beaulieu River.

When approaching the marina, please keep clear of commercial shipping in Southampton Water. From abeam Calshot Castle head for Hamble Pt South Cardinal buoy at the mouth of the well-marked river. From here the channel is narrow between drying banks, so be sure to leave the No 2 East Cardinal beacon to port.

At night two directional lights lead to Warsash Jetty on the east bank.

About 1.35 miles north, Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park is the third marina on the west bank.

Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park has 360 berths, max LOA: 24m; boat lifting and storage ashore at Hamble Point Marina; electronic services; towing; laundry facilities; bar and restaurant; yacht brokerage; sailing schools; yacht charters; electric vehicle charging; 24/7 self-storage facilities, holiday accommodation and MDL Wi-Fi. Contact: Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4HQ. Tel: 023 8045 5994. VHF Ch 80. mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

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Universal Marina – stunning woodlands, salt marshes and a thriving waterside community.

Universal Marina is located on a secluded stretch of the Hamble River accommodating up to 450 vessels, including fully tidal/semitidal berthing afloat, dry stack and storage ashore. It has a fullservice boat yard including a hoist with a lifting capacity of up to 75 tons.

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Universal Marina

The attractive yard offers a range of marine-related services and leisure facilities including a restaurant, Jet Ski Club, Pilates studio, training schools and an active Yacht Club.

All this within easy reach of leaving the M27.

Contact: Premier Universal Marina, Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7ZN. Tel: 01489 574272.

Email: universal@premiermarinas.com Swanwick Marina – Premier’s Swanwick Marina is situated on the picturesque eastern bank of the River Hamble, approximately two miles upriver from the entrance to Southampton Water. If you’re planning to visit in the summer, please contact reception by phone or VHF Ch. 80 for berth availability and directions.

At the marina you can look forward to brand new pontoons with electricity and water; a modern fully serviced boatyard with a wide range of marine services and a dry stack; luxury facilities, launderette and free Wi-Fi. There is also 24-hour security, berth holder car parking, a self-serve fuel berth with a high-speed pump and pump out. A pleasant onsite Café, Kayak and SUP hire.

Contact: Swanwick Marina, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 1ZL. Tel: 01489 884081. premiermarinas.com/Swanwick

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50º43’.98N, 01º09’.31W (ENT)

Ryde Harbour is located on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight and enjoys excellent views across the Solent towards Portsmouth. The well-situated harbour is protected from adverse weather conditions from most directions.

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Known as ‘the gateway to the Island’ and a popular destination for families, Ryde Harbour lies next to long sandy beaches and is only minutes away from restaurants, a bowling alley, swimming pool, fun fair and a boating lake.

Ryde Esplanade runs the full length of the seafront, followed by the promenade along the sea wall, which passes the Canoe Lake and reaches as far as Puckpool Park to the east.

Connections to Portsmouth and Southsea are within easy walking distance. The harbour dries and is only accessible to vessels approximately 2 hours before and 2 hours after High Water Portsmouth for a boat with a one metre draught. Ryde Harbour Master can be contacted on VHF Ch. 80 Call Sign ‘Ryde Harbour’.

Approaching Ryde Harbour from the east, beware of Ryde Sands (dries), either pass north of No Man’s Land Fort or use the inshore passage between the fort and Ryde Sands beacons (lit port hand markers). Three Starboard hand markers and three Port hand marker mark the drying demarcation channel at 197º across Ryde Sands; these are unlit buoys. Keep well clear of the hovercraft manoeuvring between Ryde Pier and the harbour, and the Wightlink high-speed ferries from and to Ryde Pier Head.

The harbour entrance is lit after sunset by two fixed red lights (vertical) on the port side of the Harbour entrance, and one flashing green light on the starboard side of the harbour entrance. There is pontoon berthing for vessels for up to about 10 metres in length, there is the option for fin keel vessels to lay alongside the harbour wall.

There are showers and toilets close by as well as a public slipway, there is water on all pontoons, waste and recycling facilities. Boats may be scrub in the berths alongside harbour walls. Mariners are advised that the harbour entrance suffers from a periodic build-up of sand and so before visiting should consult the latest navigational notices issued by QHM (Portsmouth). VHF Ch 80 Call Sign ‘Ryde Harbour’.

Contact: Ryde Harbour, The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1JA. Tel: 01983 811105. Email marinaenquiries@ryde.gov.uk

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50º.43’.470N, 001º.06’.247W Seaview is a popular sailing village on the North East coast of the Isle of Wight. In the summer it is a vibrant, holiday destination brimming with families, many of whom have spent time here for generations.

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The pretty streets, lined with historic buildings that go back to its fishing heritage, offer the visitor several places to eat and drink as well as shops that are a pleasure to browse in. The sea views from almost every street of this village spreading up the hillside away from the sea afford the village its name and there is no place better to enjoy these views than in the Sea View Yacht Club perched over the sea along the esplanade.

Getting to Seaview is a delight in itself. The Sea View Yacht Club welcomes visitors from other yacht or similar clubs and provides a large number of visitors’ moorings that should be booked in advance at svyc.org.uk/visit. A launch service (daily from 1st May through to late September) takes you to the Yacht Club where you can enjoy a seaside meal, sip a refreshing beer or take a dip in the calm, clear waters off quay rocks.

Please call Seaview Slip on VHF Ch M2/P4 on approach. Due to the exposed location of Seaview, it may not be possible to offer moorings/the launch service during strong North and East winds. If approaching Seaview from the West, be aware of Ryde sands.

Once you have experienced the charms of Seaview, it will be hard to return to your boat and you will already be planning your next visit.

Contact: Sea View Yacht Club, Esplanade, Seaview, Isle of Wight, PO34 5HB svyc.org.uk/visit

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50º49’.00N, 01º17’.05W +(ENT)

Southampton Water is an extremely popular area for yachtsmen because it offers sheltered cruising in nearly all-weather conditions, while the Hamble and Itchen Rivers are perfect for leisurely exploration.

As one of the country’s busiest and most successful deep-water ports, Southampton is a natural choice for a wide range of customers and trades, with facilities to handle virtually any type of cargo. Its natural deep-water harbour and unique double tide allow unrestricted access for the world’s largest vessels.

ABP Southampton, in its role as the Statutory Harbour Authority for Southampton Water, has a strong commitment to protecting the local environment and plays an active role in ensuring that a balance of activities can be maintained, allowing port operations, recreational sailing, and wildlife to co-exist.

In addition to its varied commercial activities Southampton Water is a haven for yachts and leisure craft, and ABP strives to preserve the safety of all users including recreational boat owners, as they sail the waters of the Solent.

Contact: ABP Southampton, Vessel Traffic Services, Ocean Gate, Eastern Docks, Southampton, SO14 3QN. Tel: 02380 608208. southamptonvts.co.uk Before contacting VTS by telephone, please consider whether the answer to your question can be found on the website. Keep your VHF tuned to Ch 12, the Port working frequency, and listen for traffic information from the Harbour Master’s Operations Room, Call Sign ‘Southampton VTS’ (Vessel Traffic Services). The VTS Centre guards Ch 9, 12, 14, 16, 20 and monitors Ch 71 and 74.

Facts to keep in mind: The number of large commercial ships serving the Port of Southampton and the number of recreational craft afloat in local waters is increasing. Most commercial vessels you meet will have an ABP Southampton Pilot on board regardless of the ship’s flag. They will be working on and listening to VHF Ch 12.

Most large ships travel at a speed of between 10-15 knots whilst in the Solent and Southampton Water. The lower limit will vary from ship to ship and is ‘as safe navigation permits’. For various reasons, ships travel faster than you might think, even in congested areas.

Light, partially loaded or unevenly trimmed ships may require to maintain a higher ‘as safe navigation permits’ speed in order to remain under full control.

It takes less than 10 minutes for a fast ship to reach you from the visible horizon in clear weather, and in hazy conditions it takes a lot less. At 10 knots, a ship travels 1 nautical mile in six minutes; at 15 knots it takes only four minutes. Large deep draught ships cannot easily avoid small craft in narrow channels; it is up to you to stay clear.

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A ship that is slowing down does not steer well; it needs the propeller action on the rudder to respond. When the ship’s engines are put ‘full astern’, its manoeuvrability will be affected. Remember that it takes time and considerable distance for a ship to stop. There are numerous other small vessels operating within the Port of Southampton. Watch out for ferries, hydrofoils, tugs towing barges, especially at night, when unlit barges may remain invisible.

What can you do? Avoid sailing in the main navigational channels and fairways, especially in poor visibility. Obey Rule 9 of the ColRegs for conduct in narrow channels by keeping to the starboard side of the channel and crossing only when this does not impede the passage of a large vessel that can safely navigate only within the narrow channel.

Do not underestimate the speed of ships. If your boat is slow, allow sufficient time to take effective evasive action in the vicinity of large ships.

Be visible. At night make sure your navigation lights can be seen. If you see the navigation lights of a vessel and you think you haven’t been seen, get out of the way. Remember, from the bridge of a loaded container ship or large tanker, the Master or Pilot will lose sight of you a third of a mile ahead, although you can see the ship at all times.

Keep watch at night. Even on a clear night you will have difficulty seeing a big ship approach. Remember that your lights will not be easily spotted from the ship. Watch the ship’s lights. If you see both sidelights, you are dead ahead - move out fast! Be aware that ships alter course at West Bramble and Calshot. Know whistle signals. Five or more short blasts on the whistle is the ‘Keep Clear’ signal. Check and see if it is for you - and if it is - give way. Three short blasts means ‘My engines are going astern’.

Know flag signals and shapes. A large ship displaying a cylinder on her yardarm during the day or three red lights in a vertical line at night indicates the ship is severely restricted in her manoeuvrability so give her a wide berth. If you believe you have not been seen or you are unsure of a ship’s intentions, call them on Ch 12, then shift to a working frequency (6 or an alternative) for inter-ship safety messages.

Safety in small vessels: A speed limit of 6 knots (over the ground) applies to all craft proceeding north of the imaginary line drawn from Hythe Pier through the Weston Shelf buoy to the Weston Shore unless granted an exemption by the Harbour Master.

Although considered to be sheltered waters, Southampton Water and the Solent can be extremely hazardous. The six mile stretch of Southampton Water is exceedingly busy and has, on average, 70, 000 commercial vessel and ferry movements per year. Mariners in ‘small vessels’ are therefore reminded of the following requirements: If not confined to the fairway, they should not use the fairway so as to obstruct other vessels which can only navigate within the fairway.

When crossing the fairway, they should do so at right angles and not diagonally. When crossing a fairway or turning they should not stop or slow down so as to cause obstruction/damage to any other vessel. As a general principle, they should navigate on the correct side of the fairway. Southampton VTS broadcast as and when required and appropriate to do so on VHF Ch 12.

The Southampton VTS website at southamptonvts.co.uk contains much useful information for mariners in small vessels and regular use is recommended.

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SOUTHAMPTON WATER NOTICE TO MARINERS No 09 of 2021 Port of Southampton – Precautionary Area (Thorn Channel) 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in support of planning for the forthcoming busy season for all users of The Solent that all vessels navigating within the Port of Southampton shall ensure that a vessel greater than 220 metres in length overall shall be given a ‘clear channel’ in the area between the Hook Buoy and the Prince Consort Buoy (hereinafter referred to as ‘The Precautionary Area’ - (see Chartlet 1)).

The term ‘clear channel’ is defined as: ‘a clear and unimpeded passage ahead of a vessel when transiting the Precautionary Area’.

The term ‘clear channel vessel’ is defined as: ‘a vessel greater than 220 metres in length overall which requires a clear and unimpeded passage ahead when transiting the Precautionary Area’.

Vessels may enter ‘The Precautionary Area’ maintaining a safe distance astern of a ‘clear channel vessel’.

2. Two vessels each having a length greater than 180 metres length overall shall not pass or overtake each other between Hook Buoy and a line drawn due south of West Bramble Buoy.

3. Moving Prohibited Zone (MPZ) (See Chartlet 1) Southampton Harbour Byelaws 2003 Byelaw No 11 enforces the requirement that all vessels over 150 metres in length overall when navigating within ‘The Precautionary Area’ referred to in this notice are automatically allocated a ‘Moving Prohibited Zone’ (MPZ). The MPZ is defined as an area extending 1000 metres ahead of the bow and 100 metres from the ship’s side on both sides of any vessel of over 150 metres in length overall whilst it is navigating within ‘The Precautionary Area’ (See Chartlet 1).

The master of a small vessel (defined in Southampton Harbour Byelaws 2003 Byelaw No 3 as any vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel) shall ensure that the vessel does not enter an MPZ. For the purpose of indicating the presence of the MPZ the master of any vessel of over 150 metres length overall shall display on the vessel, where it can best be seen, by day, a black cylinder, and by night, 3 all round red lights in a vertical line.

4. Tracks followed by Large Vessels Masters of small vessels are advised that the tracks followed by large vessels within The Precautionary Area will vary considerably depending on the tidal and wind conditions prevailing at the time and the manoeuvring characteristics of the vessels themselves.

Chartlets 2 to 4 below demonstrate likely tracks for both inbound and outbound vessels in flood and ebb tide conditions.

The tracks and courses shown are indicative only and inbound and outbound vessels may use the full extent of The Precautionary Area.

Unless prevented by emergency circumstance, Masters of small vessels should give all large vessels in The Precautionary Area a wide berth and, in particular, they should ensure that they do not enter a vessel’s MPZ.

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5. Inbound vessel tracks Flood tide If the tide is flooding, this will set an inbound ship to the east as it turns into the Thorn Channel. As it approaches The Precautionary Area, in vicinity of the Prince Consort Buoy, the ship will make a substantial alteration to port, of up to 40 degrees to the southwest towards Gurnard Buoy, in order to give the maximum turning area into the Thorn Channel. The turn to starboard may not be commenced until the ship is very close to or just passed Gurnard Buoy, thus allowing some set to the east in the approach to the Thorn Channel entrance (See Chartlet 2).

In flood tide conditions, Masters of small vessels are advised to closely monitor the bearing of a large vessel as it approaches The Precautionary Area and to allow for the alteration of course to port.

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Ebb Tide If the tide is ebbing, the ship will be set to the west in the turn and thus the turn to starboard into The Thorn Channel will commence much earlier and as much as 4 – 5 cables from Gurnard Buoy. In this case, the alteration to port at Prince Consort Buoy may be less obvious (See Chartlet 3).

6. Outbound vessel tracks Flood and Ebb tide All ships leaving Southampton via the Thorn Channel start their turn to port as soon as West Bramble Buoy has been cleared, in order that on steadying up, their final heading is north of Prince Consort Buoy and directly towards the main channel south of Ryde Middle Bank. However, in ebb tide conditions the ship will be set to the west during the turn and may use the full extent of the south eastern quadrant of The Precautionary Area (See Chartlet 4).

7. Southampton Harbour Master’s Patrol Launch When operationally possible the Southampton Harbour Master’s Patrol Launch (VHF Call Sign ‘’SP’’ – watching VHF Channel 12) will precede all vessels over 150 metres in length overall within ‘The Precautionary Area’ showing, in addition to the normal steaming lights, an all round blue light. The absence of a patrol launch does not invalidate the implementation of a vessel’s MPZ. Within The Precautionary Area all instructions given by the Southampton Harbour Master’s Patrol Launch should be acknowledged and promptly carried out.

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Hythe Marina Village was the first marina village to be built in the UK and is still one of the finest. Located on Southampton Water’s western shore, it’s a unique development of a 206-berth marina, waterside homes, shops, restaurants and bars, and a boutique hotel.

The marina entrance is controlled by lock gates, operated 24 hours a day throughout the year, and there is easy access to Southampton Water and several of our other marinas situated in and around the Solent. On nearing Hythe Knock red buoy, at the junction of the Rivers Itchen and Test, Hythe Marina Village is conspicuous to port just beyond Hythe Pier.

Call on VHF Ch 80 or by mobile for clearance to lock-in and for a berth. Enter via a short channel aligned 220° and marked by beacons.

Hythe Marina has 206 berths; max LOA: 16m*; fuel (petrol/diesel); gas; boat lifting and storage ashore; 40-ton boat hoist; slipway; boat repairs; laundry facilities; bars and restaurants; boutique hotel; electric vehicle charging; brokerage; 24/7 self-storage facilities; pump out station, and MDL Wi-Fi. Contact: Hythe Marina Village, Shamrock Way, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6DY. Tel: 023 8020 7073. VHF Ch 80. hythemarinavillage.co.uk *Larger vessels can be accommodated but check with marina in advance

MDL Marinas, Hythe Marina Village

In the shelter of Southampton Water, and right in the heart of the city itself, Ocean Village Marina is much more than a marina. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, a cinema and bars, it offers outstanding recreational facilities. The basin, formerly used for commercial ships, is deep enough to offer mooring facilities for tall ships and large yachts. It has also become famous for hosting the start or finish of round-the-world yacht races. The marina is home to a £50m luxury spa hotel complex, the tallest residential building in the city, and exciting new restaurant and retail openings.

To approach Ocean Village Marina, at Weston Shelf green buoy near the junction of the Rivers Itchen and Test, keep to starboard up the Itchen.

Ocean Village is about 1 mile further north to port and just short of the Itchen Bridge. Call on VHF Ch 80 or by mobile for a vacant berth.

Ocean Village has 326 berths, max LOA: 90m; laundry facilities; cinema, bars and restaurants; indoor activity centre; convenience stores; yacht brokerage; 5-star hotel and spa; electric vehicle charging; 24/7 self-storage facilities; and MDL Wi-Fi.

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MDL Marinas, Ocean Village Marina

Contact: Ocean Village Marina, 1 Channel Way, Southampton, SO14 3QF. Tel: 023 8022 9385. VHF Ch 80. oceanvillagemarina.co.uk Shamrock Quay is a marina steeped in history, taking its name from the famous J-class yacht, Shamrock V, which was built on this site in 1931 to challenge for the America’s Cup. The 255-berth marina is still a major centre for refit and boat building with many specialist trades on site, as well as a bar and restaurant, café and shops. It has a 70-metre superyacht berth, a 60-metre visitor berth and a modern shower and toilet block including disabled facilities, Shamrock Quay is able to cater for all boat owners.

To reach the marina, proceed up Southampton Water keeping clear of all commercial shipping. At Weston Shelf green buoy, near the junction of the Rivers Itchen and Test, keep to starboard up the Itchen and observe the 6-knot speed limit. Shamrock Quay is 1300m beyond the Itchen Bridge on the port side, opposite No 5 green beacon.

Shamrock Quay has 255 berths; max LOA: 70m; summer sports boat package; boat lifting and storage ashore; 75-ton travel hoist with a 3-ton jib crane; 47-ton boat mover; extensive marine trades and services; chandlery; laundry facilities; shops; bar and restaurant; café; yacht brokerage; yacht charters; electric vehicle charging; 24/7 self-storage facilities and MDL Wi-Fi. Contact: Shamrock Quay, William Street, Northam, Southampton, SO14 5QL. Tel: 023 8022 9461. VHF Ch 80. shamrockquay.co.uk

MDL Marinas, Shamrock Quay

Saxon Wharf is a marine service centre offering outstanding facilities for superyachts and other large craft. Situated on Southampton’s River Itchen, north of Shamrock Quay, it’s the ideal location for big boats in need of secure, quick turnaround lift-outs, repair work or

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full-scale refits. Its position near the centre of Southampton gives it easy access to the motorway. To reach Saxon Wharf, go past the Itchen Bridge and Shamrock Quay and follow the left bend past No. 9 green beacon. Saxon Wharf is to port, opposite Kemps Marina.

Call on VHF Ch 80 or by mobile for a vacant berth.

Saxon Wharf offers marina berths (max LOA: 80m) and 100 dry stack berths (max LOA: 13m); 200-ton boat hoist; storage ashore; fully serviced heavy-duty pontoons with electricity; extensive marine trades and services; fresh water; CCTV coverage; showers and toilets; car parking; 24/7 self-storage facilities; and MDL Wi-Fi. Contact: Saxon Wharf, Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton, SO14 5QF. Tel: 023 8033 9490. VHF Ch 80. saxonwharf.co.uk

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SOUTHAMPTON WATER Kemp’s Quay has been established for over 100 years. The marina is situated on the east bank of the River Itchen, 2 miles north of the river mouth. Of the 260 berths available at the marina, 50 are nontidal and afloat at all times, the remainder are semi-tidal. Hours afloat on these tidal berths vary in direct proportion to their proximity to the shore and are priced accordingly.

The river bed is soft mud and affords stable berths for most craft when the tide is away. A landing/loading berth, afloat at all times, is available for boat owners who cannot leave or land within the tide window. Kemp’s Quay has single point security access; lift out and storage ashore; travel hoist with an 8 ton capacity; power washing; hard standing - 12 weeks for up to 80 craft - included in the mooring fee; fresh water to all pontoons; toilets and shower block; owners’ store.

Contact: Kemps Shipyard Limited, Quayside Road, Southampton, SO18 1BZ. Tel: 02380 632323. Email: sarah@kempsquay.com kempsquay.com Town Quay Marina, located on the eastern shores of Southampton Water, has 130 berths and a dedicated visitors’ pontoon. In the heart of Southampton, the marina is within walking distance of the city’s shopping centre, restaurants, bars and theatres. The marina is well served by transport links to the Isle of Wight, the New Forest and London and lies next to the Southampton Boat Show. Entrance to the marina is via dogleg between two floating wave breaks that appear continuous from seaward. Beware of the adjacent Red Jet hi-speed ferry. The marina offers berthing assistance; contact them on VHF Ch 80 or by phone.

The marina is part of the TransEurope Marinas group. It has a berth holders’ reception- with free drinks, and is an official Ocean Safety drop off/collection point and a SeaSafe service point for life jackets.

There is a chillout deck with use of gas barbecue, free bicycle hire for all customers, a slipway, car parking, laundry room, top quality shower rooms, free Wi-Fi, water and electric on all berths.

Contact: Town Quay Marina, Associated British Ports, Management Office, Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ. Tel: 02380 234397 or 07764 293588. Email: info@townquay.com townquay.com

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VENTNOR HAVEN Ventnor, on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, is sheltered by high cliffs. A steep road winds down from the terraced town past the famous cascade gardens to the seafront.

Island Visions, Jamie Russell

This fair-weather harbour does not have any visitor berths; however, it provides an access facility for local boat owners, anglers, and other interest groups.

You will find a harbour-side café and coffee shop, boat builders, boat charter, a fish landing stage with fishery outlet, and a fish and chip shop. Navigating the harbour entrance is suitable only in certain weather conditions and tides.

The harbour is not suitable for sailing boats or motorboats which cannot dry out. The entrance dries completely at Spring Low Water and is very shallow during Neap Lows. The depth is variable and is dependent on movement of sediment.

Beware of the two rock arms - the largest extending seaward (south) from the site of the old pier before curving to the southeast. The smaller arm, some 58m to the east, extends seaward towards the first arm with a 24m gap. Shelter is reasonable in the lee of the rock arms during southwest through to north-easterly winds, and extremely vulnerable in east through to south-southeasterlies when swells can enter. The harbour is exposed to strong winds from all directions except northwest to northeast.

Cheetah Marine are currently contracted to remove seaweed and sediment with a custom-built shallow water dredger. During some periods it is not possible to remove the seaweed as it is deposited leading to a build-up within the harbour and at the entrance.

There is a 4-knot speed limit in the Harbour. No anchoring is permitted except in an emergency and no anchoring or mooring in the Haven entrance or in the harbour. Boats should be aware of bathers and snorkelers swimming alongside the Haven rock arms.

Fuel is not available.

Contact: Harbour Master 01989 821000 ext.: 5978 or Isle of Wight Council, County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD. Tel: 01983 821000 Please note that this information is to be used as a guide only and not for navigation.

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WOOTTON CREEK WOOTTON CREEK

50º44’.09N, 01º12’.77W (ENT)

Wootton Creek is one of the lovelier creeks in The Solent, with wooded valleys sweeping down to a winding creek. Midway between Cowes and Ryde, it was once used by trading sailing vessels visiting the brickworks at Ash Lake, and the tide mill at the head of the creek where the Sloop Inn now stands.

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Today, there is little left apart from the old names. If trading barges could navigate to the head of the creek, then visiting yachts should easily make their way at least as far as the pontoons of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) at the entrance to the creek.

It should be remembered that those skippers worked their tides, and even today 70 foot ketches drawing over 8 foot have laid alongside the RVYC pontoons, but have swiftly departed once the tide is on the ebb.

An ideal time to visit is when High Water is over a lunchtime, meaning a good height of tide, and time to sample the RVYC hospitality at its bar and dining room. It is well-liked by visitors, and popular with rallies, and as a destination for passage races.

Be aware that the direction of buoyage in the eastern Solent is from east to west. Pilotage is straightforward with a compass, dependable echo sounder, and a good lookout.

The entrance to Wootton Creek is beset by hazards to the east and west. It is a busy car ferry port, with regular Wightlink sailings throughout the day and night. To the east, are drying gravel banks that have been known to embarrass a passing ferry. To the west are rock ledges coming out from the shore, and the dangerous Wootton Rocks themselves. Yachts close inshore may have local knowledge and lifting keels!

The entrance to Wootton Creek is best taken from the north cardinal, Wootton Beacon. It lies approximately 3.5nm from Cowes and only 1.5nm from Ryde Pier. It is best approached an hour or so either side of High Water on the first attempt. The ferry fairway is lit, with an occulting sectored light, and there is plenty of shore lighting on the link-span.

No matter from which point of the compass you’re approaching, it is best to stay to the north of Wootton Beacon for your approach.

Once at Wootton Beacon, if safe from entering and departing ferries, turn southwest and run down the western side of the ferry channel, staying outside of the channel itself.

Keep an eye on the echo sounder, there should be plenty of water, if there isn’t, then you won’t get very far into the creek! Be aware that you may find ferries waiting to dock at the ferry terminal to the west of the fairway.

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If calling at the RVYC, you will see their pontoons ahead of you.

The northernmost pontoons are private, RVYC pontoon mooring is available past the visible sign. Berthing is straightforward, but be aware that at some states of tide there will be some flow across the pontoons. Do not approach through the private RVYC moorings, or indeed try to pick up one, as there are countless pick-up buoys and lines. If vessels are already berthed alongside hail and askto raft up.

You may be asked to move your boat to accommodate other visitors.

(Pontoon fees can be paid at the RVYC bar, or if the club is closed, dropped through the letterbox by the club entrance, using a preprinted enveloped available to pick up on the pontoon. You can also pay by BACS direct to the club’s account.) There is fresh water on the pontoons, showers and toilets in the clubhouse, a slipway, waste facilities, and an excellent bar and catering. Please check for opening hours and information for visitors are available on the website (see below).

The creek alongside the pontoons will dry, so unless you are prepared to take the ground, you must depart once the ebb starts to make. The water will seem to empty quite slowly for the first couple of hours, but be aware that around the third hour the tide goes away very quickly; do not linger over that last pint at the bar! The bottom is irregular in shape and consistency, and careful fendering, tending of lines, and a watchful eye is needed as your vessel takes the ground.

The speed limit in the creek is 5 knots. The tidal current is relatively benign, seldom reaching above 4 knots although just after High Water at Springs, the sluice gates under Wootton Bridge are opened considerably, increasing the flow in the upper reaches. There are no visitor moorings in the creek and anchoring in the channel is prohibited. Anchoring outside the channel is not recommended due to the proliferation of abandoned ground chains and other mooring tackle. There is a Council-owned public slipway suitable for small vessels between the Sloop Inn and the bridge at the head of the creek.

The village of Wootton Bridge offers a full range of facilities; takeaways, tea room, launderette, doctor and vet, supermarket and wine warehouse; just outside the village is a garage. It’s about 30 minutes walk from the RVYC, or take the dinghy up the Creek on the tide and land on the public slipway on the west bank at the head of the creek, right by the Sloop Inn. Contact: Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 91 Fishbourne Lane, Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, PO33 4EU. Tel: 01983 882325.

Email: office@rvyc.org.uk. rvyc.org.uk

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Queen’s Harbour Master (QHM) at Portsmouth. Head through them, and if heading further up the Creek you will see the leading marks off to starboard on the opposite bank.

YARMOUTH HARBOUR YARMOUTH HARBOUR

50º42’.42N, 01º30’.00W (ENT)

The most westerly harbour on the Isle of Wight, picturesque Yarmouth Harbour acts as a gateway to West Wight and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Wightlink vehicle ferry service from Lymington to Yarmouth brings thousands of visitors to the Island every year. Yarmouth Harbour is a key destination for many seafarers travelling from elsewhere in the Solent, but also from the South Coast and West Country, Ireland, the Channel Islands, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Scandinavia and more.

Yarmouth Harbour

Yarmouth Harbour’s proximity to The Needles and the English Channel makes it ideal for those entering or leaving the Solent.

Visiting yachts, motorboats and RIBs are welcomed throughout the year. Over 150 visitor berths are available daily and allocated on arrival by the friendly Berthing Masters. A limited number of berths can also be booked in advance. Unique to Yarmouth Harbour is the on-water berthing assistance provided to visiting vessels to take the stress out of mooring up.

When approaching from the east, leave East Fairway buoy to port, turn onto a bearing of 187° and follow the leading marks. When approaching from the west, leave the Poole Belle buoy to starboard, turn onto a bearing of 187° and again, follow the leading marks.

These are exhibited as two white diamonds with a black horizontal stripe by day or two green lights at night.

Yarmouth Harbour is accessible at all states of the tide. The approaches are maintained at 2.5m below CD and 2m below CD inside the harbour.

Yarmouth Harbour operates on VHF Ch68, Call Sign ‘Yarmouth Harbour’, monitored by the Harbour Office and Berthing Masters on the water. The water taxi operates on VHF Ch15, Call Sign ‘Harbour Taxi’ and can also be called on 07969 840173.

Vessels approaching the harbour should call Yarmouth Harbour on VHF Ch68 to request a berth or refuel. The fuel berth is easily accessible near to the harbour entrance and offers competitively priced petrol and diesel. The fuel berth is open from 0700 hrs until 1900 hrs GMT, and 24 hours BST. On spring tides, the last hour of the flood and ebb can see strong tidal movement in the harbour entrance and in various parts of the harbour. There can be a double high tide or a long stand at spring tides. The Berthing Team are afloat and will assist you to a berth. If you are short-handed or you require assistance the Berthing Masters will be on hand to assist you every step of the way.

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Once moored up, why not visit ‘Cockpit Essentials’, Yarmouth Harbour’s very own visitor refreshment lounge, where you can enjoy freshly ground coffee and purchase other drinks, ice, and snacks.

Free Wi-Fi is provided, and you can also charge your phones and devices while watching the news and weather on the screens.

Toiletries and other essentials are also available, plus Isle of Wight guides, maps and souvenirs. Other facilities include new showers and toilets for wheelchair users, an upgraded launderette facility, waste and recycling disposal, and gas sales.

Mooring fees at Yarmouth Harbour are very competitive and include free showers.

There are several slipways for public use in Yarmouth. The largest slipway is on the corner between the South Quay and Town Quay, and accessed via the Wightlink marshalling area.

If intending to pass through the Yar Swing Bridge into the river during the summer season, please call Yar Bridge on VHF Ch68. Boat owners are requested to co-operate by synchronising their bridge use around a schedule of fixed opening times, as published on: yarmouth-harbour. co.uk.

For winter operation, the bridge will be opened by prior arrangement with the Harbour Office, call sign ‘Yar Bridge’ on VHF Ch68 or by phone on 01983 760321. The punctuality of boat arrivals to a close but safe proximity to the bridge is essential to prevent road traffic congestion.

Users of the harbour are asked to familiarise themselves with Yarmouth Harbour’s rules and regulations, called General Directions, which are there to ensure your safety and enjoyment during your stay. Top safety tips, and advice on using a tender at Yarmouth Harbour, along with the latest Local Notices to Mariners can all be found in the new ‘Safety’ section on the website: yarmouth-harbour. co.uk.

Contact: Yarmouth Harbour Office, The Quay, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0NT. Tel: 01983 760321.

Email: info@yarmouth-harbour.co.uk yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

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Accommodation- B & B / Guest Houses 136 Boat Cleaning / Care & Maintenance 136 Boat Graphics & Hull Stripes 136 Boat Sales / Brokers 136 Boat Transport/ Yacht Delivery 136 Boatyards/ Boatbuilders/ Repairers 136-137 Chandlers 137 Chart & Pilotage 137 Charter Boats / Boat Cruises / Sailing Holidays 137 Cranes / Boat Lifts / Slipways/ Hoists 137 Electrical / Electronics 137 Engines / Outboards/ Marine Engineers 137-138 Event Management 138 Fuel Berthing 138 Hospitality 138 Marine Surveyors 138

Masts / Rigging / Rope Systems 138-139 Moorings / Berths / Boat Storage / Dry Stack 139-141 Paint / Spraying 141 Photography 141-142 Pubs / Bars 142 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 142-143 Restaurants 143 Rib Hire & Charter / Sales 143 Sail Makers 143-144 Sailing & Power Schools 144 Sanitation 144 Water Taxis 144 Weather / Astro / Training & Ocean Sailing 144 Yacht & Race Management 144 Yacht Clubs & Associations 145 Yacht Upholstery 145

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SOLENT DIRECTORY BED & BREAKFAST / GUEST HOUSES Britannia House Station Street, Lymington, SO41 3BA EMAIL: enquiries@britannia-house.com WEBSITE: www.britannia-house.com

01590 672091

Ward Avenue B&B 24 Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8AY EMAIL: hello@cowesbedbreakfast.co.uk WEBSITE: www.cowesbedbreakfast.co.uk

01983 292070

BOAT CLEANING / CARE & MAINTENANCE Ancasta Yacht Services Ancasta Yacht Services, Hamble Yacht Services, Hamble, SO31 4NN EMAIL: enquiries@ancastayachtservices.com WEBSITE: ancastayachtservices.com 02380 454111 Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Richardsons Yacht Services Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: info@richardsonsyacht.co.uk WEBSITE: www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk 01983 821095 BOAT GRAPHICS & HULL STRIPES Naughty Gull Marine Graphics Craglyn, Rock Lane, Corley, CV7 8BD EMAIL: sales@naughtygull.co.uk WEBSITE: www.naughtygull.co.uk

07841 641232

BOAT SALES / BROKERS Ancasta International Boat Sales Port Hamble, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4QD EMAIL: enquiries@ancasta.com WEBSITE: ancasta.com 02380 450000 Azimut Yachts Uk 3A Harbour Quay Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5QF EMAIL: info@globalyachts.co.uk WEBSITE: www.azimutyachts.co.uk 02039 165884 Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Global Yacht Sales Ltd 63 Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2UY EMAIL: info@globalyachts.co.uk WEBSITE: www.globalyachts.co.uk

02039 165884

Grabau International (South Coast) 34 Marram Close, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9FN EMAIL: enquiries@grabauinternational.com WEBSITE: www.grabauinternational.com 01590 673715 RIBCRAFT UK Edward Close, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RU EMAIL: sales@ribcraft.co.uk WEBSITE: www.ribcraft.co.uk 01935 411846 BOAT TRANSPORT / YACHT DELIVERY Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Boat Transport Ltd The Mainstay, 7 Fairview Drive, Southampton, SO45 5GX EMAIL: info@boattransport.co.uk WEBSITE: www.boattransport.co.uk 02380 845500 / 07831 486710

BOATYARDS / BOATBUILDERS / REPAIRERS Ancasta Yacht Services Ancasta Yacht Services, Hamble Yacht Services, Hamble, SO31 4NN EMAIL: enquiries@ancastayachtservices.com WEBSITE: ancastayachtservices.com 02380 454111 Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Clare Lallows Ltd 3 Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BU EMAIL: lallows@lallowsboatyard.com WEBSITE: www.lallowsboatyard.co.uk

01983 292112

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Richardsons Yacht Services Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: info@richardsonsyacht.co.uk WEBSITE: www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk 01983 821095 CHANDLERS Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Richardsons Yacht Services Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: info@richardsonsyacht.co.uk WEBSITE: www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk 01983 821095 CHART & PILOTAGE Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

CHARTER BOATS / BOAT CRUISES / SAILING HOLIDAYS Hamble Point Yacht Charters Hamble Point Marina, School Lane, Hamble, SO31 4JD EMAIL: info@yacht-charter.co.uk WEBSITE: www.yacht-charter.co.uk 02380 457110 CRANES / BOAT LIFTS / SLIPWAYS / HOISTS Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Clare Lallows Ltd 3 Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BU EMAIL: lallows@lallowsboatyard.com WEBSITE: www.lallowsboatyard.co.uk

01983 292112

Cowes Yacht Haven Ltd Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD EMAIL: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com WEBSITE: www.cowesyachthaven.com

01983 299975

Richardsons Yacht Services Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: info@richardsonsyacht.co.uk WEBSITE: www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk 01983 821095 ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Greenham Regis Marine Electronics Chichester EMAIL: sales@greenham-regis.com WEBSITE: www.greenham-regis.com

01243 511070

Greenham Regis Marine Electronics Lymington, SO41 3QD EMAIL: lymington@greenham-regis.com WEBSITE: www.greenham-regis.com

01590 671144

Greenham Regis Marine Electronics Southampton EMAIL: sales@greenham-regis.com WEBSITE: www.greenham-regis.com

02380 636555

WROATH MARINE

wroathmarine.com

Unit 7 & 8 Cowes Yacht Haven PO31 7XJ | 01983 281467 | wroathmarine@aol.co.uk

ENGINES / OUTBOARDS / MARINE ENGINEERS Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

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SOLENT DIRECTORY ENGINES / OUTBOARDS / MARINE ENGINEERS (CONT.)

Richardsons Yacht Services Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: info@richardsonsyacht.co.uk WEBSITE: www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk

01983 821095

EVENT MANAGEMENT Solent Events Unit 6, Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, SO41 0ED EMAIL: admin@solent-events.co.uk WEBSITE: www.solent-events.co.uk

01590 674900

Corporate Sailing & Power Boat Events Direct leading suppliers with over 30 years experience Team Building | Cowes Week | Americas Cup World Series SailGP | Client Days | Company away days

t 0845 871 0166 events@seriouslycoolevents.com www.seriouslycoolevents.com

FUEL BERTHING Clare Lallows Ltd 3 Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BU EMAIL: lallows@lallowsboatyard.com WEBSITE: www.lallowsboatyard.co.uk

01983 292112

HOSPITALITY Cowes Yacht Haven Ltd Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD EMAIL: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com WEBSITE: www.cowesyachthaven.com

01983 299975

Hamble Point Yacht Charters Hamble Point Marina, School Lane, Hamble, SO31 4JD EMAIL: info@yacht-charter.co.uk WEBSITE: www.yacht-charter.co.uk

02380 457110

MARINE SURVEYORS

MOTORBOAT AND YACHT SURVEYOR Tim Barker

+44 (0)7973 836499 tim@anchormarinesurveys.co.uk www.anchormarinesurveys.co.uk

CJ Wilks Marine Surveyors Chris Wilks +44 (0)7806 303740 cjwilksmarinesurveyors@outlook.com www.cjwilksmarinesurveyors.co.uk MASTS / RIGGING / ROPE SYSTEMS Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics Hamble Yacht Services, Hamble, SO31 4NN EMAIL: info@advancedrigging.co.uk WEBSITE: advancedrigging.co.uk

02380 454280

Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Richardsons Yacht Services Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: info@richardsonsyacht.co.uk WEBSITE: www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk

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RIGGING IN-BOOM FURLING INSPECTIONS PROJECTS MASTS & SPARS www.vmgtechnology.co.uk Office. +44 (0)23 8017 4856 Email. info@vmgtechnology.co.uk Shamrock Quay Lower William St, Northam, Southampton SO14 5QL

MOORINGS / BERTHS / BOAT STORAGE / DRY STACK Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Birdham Pool Marina Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7BG EMAIL: info@castlemarinas.co.uk WEBSITE: www.castlemarinas.co.uk

01243 512310

Cowes Yacht Haven Ltd Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD EMAIL: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com WEBSITE: www.cowesyachthaven.com

01983 299975

Deacons Marina Bridge Road, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8AZ EMAIL: deacons@boatfolk.co.uk WEBSITE: www.boatfolk.co.uk/deacons-marina-southampton

02380 402253

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SOLENT DIRECTORY MOORINGS / BERTHS / BOAT STORAGE / DRY STACK (CONT.) East Cowes Marina Britannia Way, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6UB EMAIL: eastcowes@boatfolk.co.uk WEBSITE: www.boatfolk.co.uk/east-cowes-marina

01983 293983

Folly Mooring River Medina, Isle of Wight EMAIL: follymoorings@hotmail.com WEBSITE:

07884 400046

Haslar Marina Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 1NU EMAIL: haslar@boatfolk.co.uk WEBSITE: www.boatfolk.co.uk/haslar-marina-portsmouth

02392 601201

Island Harbour Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: info@island-harbour.co.uk WEBSITE: www.island-harbour.co.uk

01983 539994

Quayside Marina Quayside Road, Southampton, SO18 1AD EMAIL: info@quaysidemarina.co.uk WEBSITE: www.quaysidemarina.co.uk

02380 238084

Royal Clarence Marine Weevil Lane, Gosport, PO12 1AX EMAIL: info@castlemarinas.co.uk WEBSITE: www.castlemarinas.co.uk

02392 523523

Shepards Marina Shepards Marina, Medina Rd, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT EMAIL: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk WEBSITE: www.cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk

01983 297821

Southampton Dry Stack Drivers Wharf, 146 Millbank Street, Southampton, SO14 5QN EMAIL:

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SOLENT DIRECTORY

PAINT / SPRAYING Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

Clare Lallows Ltd 3 Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BU EMAIL: lallows@lallowsboatyard.com WEBSITE: www.lallowsboatyard.co.uk

01983 292112

Richardsons Yacht Services Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: info@richardsonsyacht.co.uk WEBSITE: www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk 01983 821095

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Rick Tomlinson Photography www.rick-tomlinson.com rick@rick-tomlinson.com 07785 317198

PUBS / BARS The Breeze Restaurant & Bar Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: bookings@the-breeze-restaurant.co.uk WEBSITE: www.the-breeze-restaurant.co.uk 01983 533388 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING Penguin Refrigeration Limited Unit 2B Alexandria Park, Penner Rd, Havant, PO9 1QY EMAIL: sales@penguinfrigo.co.uk WEBSITE: www.penguinfrigo.co.uk 02392 453430

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RESTAURANTS The Breeze Restaurant & Bar Island Harbour, Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA EMAIL: bookings@the-breeze-restaurant.co.uk WEBSITE: www.the-breeze-restaurant.co.uk

01983 533388

RIB HIRE & CHARTER / SALES C2 RIBS Hamble Point Marina, School Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NB 02380 010099 / 07956 339303

EMAIL: info@c2ribs.co.uk WEBSITE: www.c2ribs.co.uk

Solent Rib Charter Unit 6, Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, SO41 0ED EMAIL: admin@solentribcharter.co.uk WEBSITE: www.solentribcharter.co.uk

01590 607101

SAIL MAKERS

OneSails GBR (South) Hamble Point Marina, School Lane, Hamble, SO31 4JD EMAIL: south@onesails.co.uk WEBSITE: www.onesails.com

02380 458213

Paul Newell Sails 6 Redwing Quay, The Embankment, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5PB EMAIL: newellsails@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.paulnewellsails.com

01983 872834

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6860-Advert (82 x 21mm)_Layout 1 16/01/2020 16:06 Page 1 SAIL MAKERS (CONT.) BOAT COVERS ● BIMINIS SPRAYHOODS ● TONNEAUS COCKPIT ENCLOSURES BOAT UPHOLSTERY STACKPACKS Tailored to perfection ... designed to last

Telephone: (023) 9255 6548 Email: sales@tecsew.com www.tecsew.com SAILING & POWER SCHOOLS

eSail www.esailYachtSimulator.com RINE

A Hamble MPoint Sailing School Hamble Point Marina, School Lane, Hamble, SO31 4JD EMAIL: info@yacht-school.co.uk WEBSITE: www.yacht-school.co.uk 02380 457110 YOUR

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IN MAR SANITATION

INE

YOUR

MAR

Only LeeSan truly specialise in toilets

sales@leesan.com

T: 01295 770000

WATER TAXIS Cowes Watertaxi VHF Ch 06 Call Sign “Cowes Watertaxi”

07551 431993

Folly Launch VHF Ch 72 Call Sign “Folly Launch” EMAIL: follymoorings@hotmail.com

07884 400046

Folly Waterbus VHF Ch 77 Call Sign “Waterbus” EMAIL: follywaterbus@msn.com

07974 864627

WEATHER / ASTRO / TRAINING & OCEAN SAILING Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

01590 673312

YACHT & RACE MANAGEMENT Berthon Boat Company Ltd The Shipyard, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL EMAIL: enquiries@berthon.co.uk WEBSITE: www.berthon.co.uk

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YACHT CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club 39 Birmingham Rd, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BH EMAIL: secretary@ccyc.org.uk WEBSITE: www.ccyc.org.uk 01983 296333 Hornet Services Sailing Club Haslar Road, Gosport, Hants, PO12 2AQ EMAIL: hornetsailing@hornetservicessailing.org.uk WEBSITE: www.hornetservicessailing.org.uk

02392 580403

Marchwood Yacht Club Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4AD EMAIL: visitors@marchwoodyc.org.uk WEBSITE: www.marchwoodyc.org.uk

02380 666141

Phoenix Yacht Club Haslar Marina, Haslar Rd, Gosport, PO12 1NU EMAIL: info@phoenixyachtclub.co.uk WEBSITE: www.phoenixyachtclub.co.uk

02380 760487

Royal Air Force Yacht Club Riverside House, Rope Walk, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4HD EMAIL: office@rafyc.co.uk WEBSITE: www.rafyc.org.uk 02380 452208 Royal Solent Yacht Club The Square, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0NS EMAIL: office@royalsolent.org WEBSITE: www.royalsolent.org

01983 760256

Royal Victoria Yacht Club 91 Fishbourne Lane, Fishbourne, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4EU EMAIL: office@rvyc.org.uk WEBSITE: www.rvyc.org.uk 01983 882325 / 07534 859739 Royal Yacht Squadron The Castle, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QT EMAIL: mail@rys.org.uk WEBSITE: www.rys.org.uk

01983 292191

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RISE & FALL OF THE TIDE AT COWES Metres

COWES TIDE TABLES

COWES TIDE TABLES

Mean

gs

Sprin

4-0

Mean

3-0

2-0

Heights are in metres above Chart Datum

1-0 4

3

2

s

Neap

Times are referred to LOW WATER at Portsmouth

1

1

LW

2

3

4

5

6

7

C.D. Hours before LW

Hours after LW

TIDAL LEVELS REFERRED TO DATUM OF SOUNDINGS Place

Lat N

Long W

Cowes 50˚ 46’ 1˚ 18’ Folly Inn 50˚ 44’ 1˚ 17’ Newport 50˚ 42’ 1˚ 17’

Heights in metres above datum MHWS MHWN

MLWN

MLWS

4.4 4.1 4.1

1.9 1.8 2.0

0.9 1.0 1.6

3.7 3.4 3.4

Datum and remarks 2.59m below Ordnance Datum (Newlyn) 2.59m below Ordnance Datum (Newlyn) 2.59m below Ordnance Datum (Newlyn)

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V IS IT BE RT H O N

Discover our family-owned Marina where we are proud to offer a 5, friendly bespoke service to every guest. dockmasters@berthon.co.uk

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PORTSMOUTH TIDE TABLES 2022-23

+5 h

MEAN RANGES Springs 3·9m Neaps 1·9m

Mean

gs

Sprin

s

Neap

–1 h

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

Factor

HW

+1 h

+2 h

Mean

+3 h

+4 h

+5 h

–2 h

+2 h

5

–4 h

–3 h

W

–6 h

4

–5 h

MHWS

1

1

MLW N

2

2

3

3 LW

MHWN

HW Hts m 0

MLW S

CHART DATUM

0 LW Hts m

h

RISE & FALL OF THE TIDE AT PORTSMOUTH

+4 h

ll Moon

+3 h

PORTSMOUTH TIDE TABLES

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FEB 2023 TIME m

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Aboard Boat Coaching 144 Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics 21,138 Ancasta International Boat Sales 9, 136 Ancasta Yacht Services 21, 136 Anchor Marine Surveys 138 Allspars 139 Azimut Yachts 61, 136 Aztec Marine 113 Beaulieu River Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour 55 Berthon Boat Company Ltd 136, 137, 138, 139, 141, 144, 153 Birdham Pool Marina 139 Boatfolk 111 Boat Transport Ltd 136 Britannia House 136 C2 RIBS 143 CJ Wilks Marine Surveyors 138 Clare Lallows Ltd 81, 136, 137, 138, 141 Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club 76, 145 Cowes Harbour Commission 57 Cowes Watertaxi 144 Cowes Yacht Haven 11, 137, 138, 138, 146- 152 Craftinsure 163 Deacons Marina 139 East Cowes Marina 140 eSail 144 EU-45 Antifoul 165 Folly Launch 144 Folly Moorings 140 Folly Waterbus 144 Freedom Boat Club 103 Global Yacht Sales 61,136 Golden Arrow 127 Gosport Ferry 107 Go Stock 105

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Grabau International 13, 136 Greenham Regis Marine Electronics 135, 137 Hamble Point Yacht Charters 137,138 Hamble Point Sailing School 144 Hamo Thornycroft Marine Photography 142 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 35 Haslar Marina 140 Hornet Services Sailing Club 145 Hummingbird Travel 117 Hydroscand 137 Island Canvas 143 Island Harbour 7, 140 Isle of Wight Distillery Back Cover Lake Yard 99 Kemp Sails 154-160 LeeSan 144 Lymington Harbour Commissioners 91 Marchwood Yacht Club 145 Medina Marine Services Ltd 138 Medina Yard 11, 140 Naughty Gull Marine Graphics 43, 136 Norwest Marine Ltd 19 OneSails GBR (South) 143 Paul Newell Sails 143 Paul Wyeth Marine Photography 142 Penguin Refrigeration Limited 142, 143 Phoenix Yacht Club 145 Poole Quay Boat Haven 97 Quayside Marine 140, 167 Ribcraft UK 136, 161 Richardsons Yacht Services 83, 136, 137, 138, 141 Rick Tomlinson Photography 142 Rigit UK 2

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Rowell Yachting Services 29 Royal Air Force Yacht Club 145 Royal Clarence Marine 140 Royal Institute of Navigation 23 Royal Solent Yacht Club 145 Royal Victoria Yacht Club 131, 145 Royal Yacht Squadron 145 Sam Kurtul Marine Photography 141 SCRA 53 Seaview Yacht Club 119 Seriously Cool Events 138 Shepards Marina 140 Ship Shape Bedding 145 Solent Events 138 Solent Rib Charter 143 Southampton Dry 119Stack 106mm x 82mm 140 solent South West Boat Transport 6, 136

Spinlock 31 Tecsew Limited 144 The Breeze Restaurant & Bar 7, 142, 143 The Wellington Hotel 51 Town Quay Marina 141 TransEurope Marinas 62 UKSA 85 Venture Sailing 60, 134 Visit Isle of Wight 64, 65, 69, 77, 94, 116, 118, 129, 131, 133 VMG Technology 139 Ward Avenue B & B 136 Wight Escapes 77 Wight Fibre 4, 166 Winning Tides 59 Wroath Marine 1 copy.pdf 15/01/2020 137 13:05

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS There are many people to thank for their help with this twelfth edition of the Solent Handbook & Directory.

Firstly, we are very lucky to have the use of so many outstanding images from marine photographers Paul Wyeth, Rick Tomlinson, Sam Kurtul and Hamo Thornycroft. A special thank you to everyone who contributed photographs.

To all our advertisers we wish you a very successful season, and to our readers we say, do remember to tell people that you’ve seen their adverts in the Solent Handbook.

Tidal data for Cowes and Portsmouth, and the background chart of the Racing Marks Map and Location Map are reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (ukho.gov.uk).

We have received help of one sort or another from numerous others including: RYA, Natasha Lambert, Graham Sunderland, Simon Rowell, Pip Hare, Boatfolk, Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Wildlife Trust, Isle of Wight Distillery, RIN, SCRA, Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd, Bembridge Harbour Authority, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, MDL Marinas, Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Thornham Marina, Castle Marinas, Premier Marinas, Haines Boatyard, The Hayling Yacht Company, Cowes Harbour Commission, Cowes Yacht Haven, Folly Moorings, Island Harbour, the Isle of Wight Council (iwight. com), WicroMarine Yacht Haven, Portsmouth Marine Engineering, Keyhaven River Warden, Langstone Harbour Board, Lymington Harbour Commissioners, Lymington Yacht Haven, Berthon, Newtown Harbour Master The National Trust, Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole Quay Boat Haven, Lake Yard Marina, Salterns Marina, QHM Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays Marina, Camber Dock, KB - Boatpark Dry Stack, River Hamble Harbour Authority, Stone Pier Yard, Ryde Town Council, Sea View Yacht Club, ABP Southampton, Town Quay Marina, the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Yarmouth Harbour Master, Visit Isle of Wight (visitisleofwight.co.uk), Jan Ford, XOD Class Association, JOG, RORC, Island Sailing Club, Royal Southampton Yacht Club, Royal London Yacht Club, MSJ Events, Hayling Island Sailing Club, Royal Solent Yacht Club, Laura Levi, British Marine, Domus.

Produced and published by Inspired Media. Printed by Bishops Printers, Portsmouth.

While every care has been taken in compiling this book the publishers do not accept any liability or provide any guarantee that the information is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Inspired Media and its employees and contractors have used their best efforts in preparing these pages and this publication. Inspired Media and its employees and contractors make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to the information supplied. Inspired Media and its employees and contractors shall not be liable in the event of incidental or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of, the providing of the information offered here.

If you are interested in advertising in next year’s Handbook please contact us on: t: 07773 276215 e: sales@inspired-media.co.uk solenthandbook.com

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