Haslar Marina
The
home of Solent Yacht Charter Int Ltd for over 13 years,
Haslar Marina is a modern purpose-built marina superbly
situated within Portsmouth Harbour near Gosport at the
eastern end of The Solent. We are 5 minutes away from
the Solent with access at all states of tide. To one of
the most varied, interesting and historic sailing areas
on the South Coast.
Regarded
as one of the leading marinas on the south coast, with
easy access by road or rail. The "Millennium Walkway"
which runs alongside the marina from the Submarine Museum
around the edge of Gosport to the Explosion Museum at
Priddy's Hard.
The
pontoons are well protected by a large wave screen and
the marinas' sheltered position in Haslar creek. Each
berth is fully serviced with water, electricity and wireless
broadband connectivity.
The
Marina has everything you need either on site or in close
proximity including:
Mary Mouse II, a large green lightship permanently moored
on the outside of the marina, by the harbour entrance.
She has been fully converted and recently re-fitted into
a stylish bar & bistro, with meeting/training rooms,
extensive shower and washroom facilities and a laundry.
Landers
Bar and Bistro
Asda,
Morrisons, and Waitrose supermarkets within 5 minutes
from the marina.
Security
on site is excellent. With staff in attendance 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year, pontoon security gates, low-level
and flood lighting throughout the site and extensive CCTV
coverage, little goes on unnoticed. In addition, being
situated in Portsmouth Harbour - the home of the British
Naval Fleet, patrols by the M.O.D. and police by water
are frequent.
Yarmouth
Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, is a picturesque fishing,
ferry and yachting port widely regarded as one of the
jewels of the South Coast. The deepwater harbour retains
its old world aura while visiting yachtsmen will find
a range of amenities which are very much up to date
and accepted as being among the best in the South. Yarmouth
Town is well stocked for provisioning and chandlery,
and visitors will find no shortage of hostelries, cafes
and restaurants for inner refreshment. With the advantage
of accessibility at all states of the tide, Yarmouth
has much to offer the yachtsman and makes an ideal transit
point for passage-making across the Channel.
Needles
The
Needles are the western most point of the Isle of Wight
and are a series of chalk stacks produced by the decomposition
and wearing away of the rock in the direction of the
joints or fissures with which the strata are traversed.
Nearby is Alum Bay, which is home of the famous coloured
sand. The sea around the Needles was notorious for shipwrecks
so the first lighthouse was built in 1785 on top of
the downs. The current one dates from the 1850's. A
helicopter pad was added in the 1990's when the lighthouse
became automated. It is called the 'Needles' because
there used to be numerous 'pinnacles' jutting out of
the water, one of these was a lofty conical rock, 120
feet high, known as " Lot's Wife: which fell into
the sea, in 1764, with a crash and a roar audible at
Portsmouth harbour 10 miles away!
Cowes
Cowes is a renowned yachting centre on the Isle of Wight
and the Home of World Yachting. It has played host to
some of the greatest international sailing events and
has a sailing history second to none. It has witnessed
some of the most magnificent and traditional yachts
ever seen and been the focal point for Royalty from
all over the world to come sailing. It is home to some
of the most famous Yacht Clubs with the most famous
being The Royal Yacht Squadron which was founded in
1815 and the first Club to establish organised yacht
racing in the UK and becoming the principal authority
for devising racing rules and handicapping. From early
April until the end of October there are an enormous
number of events, which attract a wide range of classes
of racing yachts, dinghies and powerboats to Cowes.
The town becomes a hubbub of activity, the pubs, restaurants,
shops and accommodation all do roaring business and
there is a great social friendly ambience for everyone
to enjoy. The Solent is awash with colour of sails and
brightly coloured spinnakers.
Hamble River
The River Hamble at the heart of the sheltered waters
of the Solent, protected from the open sea by the Isle
of Wight, and benefiting from a two hour stand at high
water, is an ideal base for cruising whether one's horizons
are limited to the Solent and Isle of Wight, or extend
further afield on the South Coast, the Channel Islands
or France. The River Hamble Authority, Yacht Clubs,
Marinas and Boatyards extend a welcome to all visiting
yachts and craft. Whilst being recognised as the home
of British Yachting, the River Hamble has a wide variety
of leisure and commercial activities including three
sites of Special Scientific Interest, a Nature Reserve
Country Park and a 3km public right of way.
Beaulieu River
The
Beaulieu River and the 18th century shipbuilding village
of Buckler's Hard occupy a superb location surrounded
by oak woodland within the Beaulieu Estate. Buckler's
Hard has been in the private ownership of the Montague
family since it was founded in 1724. It was here that
wooden ships for the English Fleet were built and the
village today retains much of the atmosphere of its shipbuilding
origins. The uniquely situated Yacht Harbour offers 110
berths in a beautiful and sheltered reach of the Beaulieu
River. Full Marina facilities include toilets and showers
and launderette, fuel, yacht valet service and boat builders,
to name but a few. Visitor attractions nearby include
the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey
and Monastic Life Exhibition plus additional Rides and
Drives which combine to form one of the country's most
enjoyable visitor attractions.
Lymington
Town Quay
www.lymingtonharbour.co.uk/
Lymington
Harbour is an attractive estuary two miles long with the
entrance channel lying between salt marshes. It is shared
by yachtsmen, fishermen and the Isle of Wight ferry. There
are two marinas, and at the Town Quay room for up to 100
visiting boats within two minutes walk of the town centre.
Folly
Inn – Cowes
www.thefollyinn.com
Folly
Visitor Pontoon lies directly opposite the Folly Inn and
is particularly popular in the summer months for visits
to the Inn and this quieter stretch of the Medina. A regular
taxi service operates between the pontoons and the pub.
Swanwick
www3.hants.gov.uk/hambleharbour.htm
Located in the heartland of British sailing, Swanwick
Marina is situated on the eastern bank of the River Hamble,
two miles upriver from Southampton Water. Its sheltered
location and excellent facilities make it an ideal base,
with 24 hour access to the famous cruising grounds of
the Solent. The picturesque River Hamble is one of the
most important yachting centre’s in the U.K.
Bembridge
www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk/
On
entering Bembridge Harbour by boat it is difficult to
realise that you are entering a man-made harbour constructed
in the latter half of the nineteenth centruy. Before 1880,
boats would have sailed a further two and a half miles
upstream along the meandering channel of the Eastern Yar,
with its wide expanse of mudflats and creeks, to the town
of Brading, the major port of the area. At high water
the mudflats would be covered in water, the whole area
being known as Brading Haven, the name now adopted by
the Yacht Club adjacent to Bembridge Marina.
Langston
Harbour
www.langstoneharbour.org.uk/
Langstone
Harbour is the centre of three linked harbours on Hampshire's
southeast coast, with Portsmouth Harbour to the west and
Chichester Harbour to the east. The Harbour is a haven
for charter fishing boats and commercial fishermen. Recreational
activities such as yachting, dinghy sailing, motor cruising,
wind-surfing, water skiing (under license), jet skiing
(with a permit) and canoeing are all well established.
Please remember the Harbour speed limit is a slow 10 knots.
Chichester
http://www.chichesterharbour.co.uk/
Chichester
Harbour is one of the few remaining undeveloped coastal
areas in Southern England and remains relatively wild.
Its wide expanses and intricate creeks are at the same
time a major wildlife haven and among some of Britain's
most popular boating waters. The harbourside villages
are; West Wittering, Itchenor, Birdham, Dell Quay, Fishbourne,
Chidham, Prinsted, Thorney Island, Emsworth, Langstone
and Northney. The nearest towns are Havant, Chichester
and Hayling Island
Itchenor
Itchenor
is a very pretty sailing village on the East shoreline
of Chichester Harbour. Like Bosham, its cousin across
the water, there’s a lot of money and a lot of second
home owners in Itchenor. Who can blame them? It’s
a beautiful place and ideal for sailing in Chichester
Harbour
Bridham Pool
www.birdhampool.co.uk/
Birdham
Pool was originally developed in the late 1930's from
one of the last working tidal mill pools in Sussex . The
Old Mill building still stands with the lock beside it.
The picturesque setting and quiet friendliness is unique
to the 'Pool' which was probably the first purpose built
marina in England.The 'Pool' is situated six miles from
the entrance to Chichester Harbour on the southern edge
of the area known as Chichester Lake. It is a non tidal
basin except at high water springs when the lock is operated
on free flow at the top of the tide.
Northney
Marina
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www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-northney-marina/
Northney
Marina is situated on the north shore of Hayling Island
within Chichester Harbour, one of Europe's largest natural
harbours. The harbour's sheltered waters provide safe
cruising and there are plenty of anchorages to explore
within the area, such as Itchenor with its quaint pubs
or Bosham village
Sparks
Marina-Chichester
www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-sparkes-marina/home.asp
Sparkes
Marina is situated on the south-east tip of Hayling Island
within Chichester Harbour, one of Europe's largest natural
harbours. An array of birds and marine life, stunning
sunsets and calm waters are just some of the advantages
of our beautiful location. There are plenty of anchorages
to explore within the immediate area, such as Itchenor
with its quaint pubs or Bosham village.
Portsmouth
Harbour
www.qhmportsmouth.com/
Due
to its location adjacent to The Solent, Portsmouth is
an ideal place for a whole range of water sports. Across
The Solent, the Isle of Wight provides some shelter to
the waters off of Southsea and provides therefore an ideal
area for inshore sailing, wind surfing, kite surfing,
canoeing and cruising, there are plenty of Solent charter
companies with boats of all sizes.
Camber
docks (old historic Portsmouth)
Famous
for is quaint harbour wall and the Bridge tavern, this
makes an interesting stopping off point with a difference,
you will need your fender board
Poole
- Dolphin marina / Town Quay
www.phc.co.uk/leisure_berthing.html
The
Quay will be used for berthing visiting leisure craft
in excess of 15 metres. Boats less than 15 metres will
berth on the Quay mainly as an overflow from Poole Quay
Boat Haven, but there may be some berths available for
this size of boat at other times.
Studland
bay
Studland
bay is excellent for sailors of all abilities offering
good protection from south westerly winds. With the near
by Poole harbour this area is a haven for the Solent sailors.
Island
Harbour
www.island-harbour.co.uk/
Island
Harbour is located on the River Medina about 1 mile upstream
from the hustle and bustle of Cowes and the Solent. Just
above the Folly Reach, in navigable water, our marina
provides yacht berthing facilities.
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