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Southampton

Southampton is a standard port so tidal predictions are given for each day of the year and these can be found in the current year’s Nautical Almanac. The port offers good shelter in most winds and allows sailing for the experienced in nearly all conditions..

There are two rivers. River Hamble on Starboard at the mouth of Southampton water and further up also to starboard the River Itchen.

On entering the River Hamble there are four well known sailing clubs Warsash, Hamble River Sailing Club, Royal Southern Yacht Club and the Royal Air Force Yacht Club

Southampton has five Super Port Marinas with facilities for yachts of up to 20 metres or more.

Temporary Anchoring is possible by club moorings Netley, Hythe, Weston and Marchwood all about 2 metres deep. It is recommended to obtain permission in advance, and keep well clear of the main shipping channels.

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Marinas in the Hamble river

Hamble Point Marina VHF80 Marina Office 0203 8045 2464

Super Port

This marina is at the mouth of the Hamble river and has easy access to the Solent for a quick crossing to Cowes, or to the east there is Chichester, and of course the famous naval dockyard of Portsmouth.. If you go west there is Beaulieu River and Lymington all lovely sailing areas with plenty of refreshment spots to call at. Visitors' berths are usually available, but be sure to book.

Port Hamble Marina VHF80 Marina Office 0203 8045 2741

Hamble Yacht Services, which specialised in the preparation of racing yachts has been taken over by Ancasta. The lovely part about this marina is that it is an easy walk to Hamble village with its cafes and pubs. Also for those who do not want to wander too far, there is a Pub on site.

Mercury Yacht Harbour VHF80 Marina Office 0203 8045 2464

Further up the river, still on the port side, this harbour is a little further away from everything but does have its own pub and restaurant. All the services are there and you will normally be very welcome in the RAF club which is next door.

Swanwick Marina VHF80 Marina Office 01489 885000

Was known to the locals as Moody's yard and boats that have been built there for many years. Now taken over by Premier Marinas who now supply the Moody and Elan Yachts. This is a good yard with many yacht building services on site but going up the river can be a little difficult and the draft is only 2.5 meters at low tide. There is the reward of the Jolly Sailor pub for those who make the trip.

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Southampton Water Port Side

Hythe Marina VHF80 Marina Office 0203 8020 7073

This marina is entered via a lock and there are waiting pontoons outside the lock and there are ferries from the Hythe pier to Southampton quay and Ocean village.

For those that wish to stay locally there are a number of pubs and the Marina has most services.

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Marinas and Quays in the River Itchen

You will need to take care in traveling up the Itchen and even more care if you do it at night (narrow channels).

Ocean Village Marina VHF80 Marina Office 0203 8022 9385

Possibly the best known of the Southampton Marina and is the starting point for many Global Ocean races. It is within easy walking distance of the town and its night life.

Ocean village has had a complete rebuild over recent yeas and has new facilities as well as many new waterside flats. It is also the home of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club.

There are plans a big hotel complex on site in future years.

Itchen Marina VHF80 Marina Office 0203 8063 1500

There are no visitor berths here. However they will help if you are in difficulties.

Shamrock Quay Marina VHF80 Marina Office 0203 8022 9461

Super Port

This marina takes its name from the J class boat built there in 1931 and has excellent services on site from all the repair work they do there. Transport into Southampton is available. They have recently upgraded the super Yacht facilities.

Kemps Marina Marina Office 0203 8063 2323

Visitors are welcome here and it is on the starboard side opposite Saxon Wharf

Saxon Wharf Marina VHF80 Marina Office 0203 8033 5215

Super Port

This marina has been specifically designed for the super yacht market providing quick turn around lift outs and repair work including full scale refits. The marina is close to Shamrock quay where there are pubs restaurants.

Town Quay Marina Marina Office 0203 8023 4397

This marina is quite small and access is a dog-leg between two floating water breaks which appear continuous as you approach from the sea. One should also be aware of the Isle of White Ferries.

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Weather

Solent Weather: try this link http://www.bramblemet.co.uk/default.shtm

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