Chichester Approach, Entry, General Overview, Sparkes Yacht Harbour
At a Glance
Chichester Harbour is a large area of winding channels and drying mud flats with access to the sea through a fairly narrow entrance with a shifting shingle bar.
The Harbour Authority patrols the waters and they
are particularly hot on the speed limit of 8 kn, and it has been
mentioned that they insist on daysignals, in particular displaying
a cone while motorsailing and a black ball when anchored.
This Article..... Chichester approach and entry, general overview and Sparkes Yacht Harbour.
This article covers the approach and entry to Chichester Harbour, and also the very first mooring facility available for visitors close on the Western side of the entrance.
Harbour Dues Update 2020.
Chichester Conservancy have clarified the position on Harbour dues and Marina fees. If stopping overnight at a marina the fees you pay the Marina will include the harbour dues. A subsequent overnight stop in the harbour outside a marina is not covered by that payment and harbour dues would have to be paid
All in all providing entry can be made in suitable conditions, this beautiful cruising ground in its own right is well worth making a detour for if time is available.
Chichester Approach, Entry, General Overview, Sparkes Yacht Harbour
Approach
For the yachtsman or motor-boater, the first thing that needs to be noted about entry to Chichester Harbour is that this cannot be considered a harbour of refuge...
...........and the same applies to Langstone next door. It is not a good idea to try and enter with strong onshore winds especially from the South and South-East when the tide is ebbing. The Spring Ebb can reach up to 6 kn and combine that with the shoal waters and a strong onshore wind.... conditions could be dangerous. In onshore weather it is best to enter with the flooding tide.
In an onshore gale the entrance must not be attempted, or even
considered. Pushing into the shelter of the Solent would be wiser.
Occasionally boats come to grief in the close approaches by
chancing their luck, and it is essential not to underestimate how
far offshore the sands protrude.
Having given all these gloomy warnings however, if the small craft
skipper makes his first approach to this harbour during settled
summer weather, with due care and attention there should be no
problems.
The ideal first-time approach would be during neap tides with light
offshore winds.
If approaching from the East or the West the mistake to avoid is
aiming for the entrance too soon. The ideal approach involves
putting the West Pole Beacon on a heading just east of North, say
about 005°, and approaching it from at least a mile offshore.
Cross tidal sets will be an issue until
closer in, at which point the tide tends to run in and out, rather
than across.
The beacons have recently been upgraded and moved significantly,
check our chart and the insert provided for details. The light
characteristics have also been changed, with the West Pole Beacon
now showing Fl.R.5s14m.7M. The West Pole Beacon is mounted on a
tripod structure, and the Bar Beacon on a single pile.
Further pilotage details:
Conditions and depths on the bar are continuously monitored in real-time on the following site:
If you have difficulty identifying the entrance to Chichester and it's beacons from a distance, the very conspicuous Nab Tower can provide guidance. If you proceed towards shore with the Nab Tower on a back bearing of 184°, this will bring you in safely closer until you can identify the Chichester Beacons.
The East Pole Sands radiate out seawards of these beacons, and if approaching from the East it is essential not to approach the West Pole Beacon unless it is bearing more than 330°.
A night entry is possible.... the old sectored light has been discontinued, and new much brighter lights have been fitted to the beacons, and a new red can buoy established in the entrance. Perhaps the best night time method would be to line up the Fl.R.5s of the West Pole Beacon with the Fl(2)R.10s of the Chichester Bar Beacon and use the latter together with the Eastoke Q.R. in the closer approach. Once past the Chichester Bar Beacon ease over to starboard slightly, aiming for the gap between Eastoke (Q.R) and West Winner (Q.G).
In the closer approach leave the West Pole Beacon 50 m or so to port, and likewise with the Bar Beacon (Fl.(2)R.10s.10m.4M), noting as you pass the tide gauge. Watch the tidal cross set.
The direct approach can now be made on a course of about 013° towards the gap between the Eastoke Buoy (Q.R) and the West Winner Beacon (Q.G) leaving the former at the least 50 m on your port side.
Once inside a bit further three green conical buoys will be seen on your starboard side marking the edge of the Winner shingle bank. Do not be tempted to cut to starboard, these must be left on your starboard side.
More or less dead ahead you should see a southerly cardinal buoy, "Fishery" (Q(6)+LFl.15s) marking where the channel splits up. To your port side once the entrance is cleared, having passed the very conspicuous Hayling Island Sailing Club premises, you will come to an unlit easterly Cardinal beacon that marks the entrance channel to Sparkes Yacht Harbour.
This yacht harbour is covered in within this article, but all other areas of Chichester Harbour are subject to separate articles.
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Waypoint
Charts
Rules & Regs
Hazards
Tides
Berthing
Sparkes Marina is located just within Chichester Harbour on the
Western side. As it is so close to the entrance it's
details are included in this particular article, including visitors
mooring prices.
The Marina is approached by a dredged channel with 1.5 m minimum
below chart datum, and the entrance to this channel lies just to
the south of the unlit easterly cardinal beacon mentioned in the
approach and entry section.
This beacon is left on your starboard side and on your port side you will find the yacht club pontoon jetty. A generally westerly course is now followed, and try and pick up the two yellow X leading marks which will guide you in. At the end of the pile moorings the channel swings to the SSE, and there are red channel posts marking the port side of the run in to the Marina.
This MDL Marina has u
p to
2 m at MLWS available at many of the berths. Dedicated visitors
berths are maintained here, call the Marina on VHF channel 80 or
telephone 023 9246 3572, link to website below:
http://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-sparkes-marina/
Prices (2022) are £4.40 up to 12.5m per metre per day and £5.60 over 12.5m per metre per day, with short stays for boats at £10.45 up to 4 hours.
Unless you are staying at the marina for more than a month Harbour Dues are not applicable
Updated March 2022 for the 2022 season
Marinas and Mooring
Northshore Yachts Ltd (2)
Northshore Shipyard
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AY
Marina Developments Ltd
Sparkes Yacht Harbour
38 Wittering Road
Sandy Point
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO11 9SR
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Hayling Yacht Company
Mill Rythe Lane
Hayling Island
Langstone
West Sussex
PO11 0QQ
Dell Quay Marine
Dell Quay Yacht Yard
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EB
Marina Developments Ltd
Northney Marina
Unit 6 Northney Marina
Northney Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO11 0NH
Haines Boatyard
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AN
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road
Emsworth
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 8BP
Wyche Marine
Dell Quay
Dell Quay Road
Chichester
PO20 7EE
Wilsons Boatyard
Marine Walk
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO11 9PG
Chichester Harbourmaster
Harbour Office
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AW
Castle Marinas Ltd
Birdham Pool
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BG
Chichester Marina
Premier Marinas Ltd
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EJ
Birdham Pool Marina
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BG
Winter storage for up to 60 boats, limited covered storage.
Slipway taking craft up to 20 tonnes and crane capable of lifting up to 15 tonnes.
Access is through a lock 3.5 hours each side Portsmouth high water.
Showers and toilet facility with additional toilet block.
Water and electricity
CCTV
Wireless broadband available
Petrol and diesel available at the lock
Marine Service Centre which is equiped with skilled craftsmen in various trades.
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Facilities
T his short article only covers the facilities in and around Sparkes Marina.
Water and electricity are available on the pontoons, and there is 24-hour access to the showers and toilets. A launderette is on-site, there are waste oil disposal facilities together with rubbish disposal and recycling facilities. WiFi Internet is available for customers.
For the boat nearly all services are available including lifting out, hardstanding, repairs etc. This is not surprising as this was originally a working boatyard as a opposed to a marina. Check the directory for full details.
Petrol and diesel are both available at the fuel pontoon which is open seven days a week. An on-site chandlery sells nautical essentials including camping and Calor gas exchanges. Basic provisions are also available here.
Although there are some small shops within walking distance, including a newsagents and a farm shop, this is not an area to indulge in a major stock up. Mengham offers the nearest town facilities and is a bus or taxi ride away. Here the major banks will be found, some with cashpoints and a Sainsbury's supermarket is located here too.
Surveyors:
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Boatyards & Boatyard Services
ABC Marine
Pepe Boatyard
Mill Rythe Lane
Hayling Island
Hampshire
PO11 0QG
Mariner, Mercruiser & Yanmar Sales & Service, Masterzone Dealers.
verified by VMH May 2011
Boatshed Chichester
Dell Quay Yacht Yard, Dell Quay
Suite 4 Northney Marina
Northney Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO20 7EB
Pepe Boatyard
Mill Rythe Lane
Hayling Island
Langstone
West Sussex
PO11 0QQ
Broadside Boatyard
Cobnor Farm
Chidham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 8TE
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Nick Gates & Co
Emsworth Shipyard
Thorney Road
Emsworth
Hampshire
P010 8BP
Restoration, Repairs, Maintenance, Boats For Sale, SCODs verified by VMH Jan 2011
Marine Composites
Unit 9-10 Endeavour Quay
Mumby Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1AH
Dolphin Quay Boatyard
Queen St
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 7BU
Visual Marine Ltd
46 A Caledonian Road
Chichester
PO19 7FB
The Hayling Yacht Company Ltd
Mill Rythe Lane
Hayling Island
Hampshire
PO11 0QQ
verified by VMH April 2011
Dolphin Quay
Queen's St
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 7BU
Chandlers
Ocean Chandlery
Thornham Marina
Thornham Lane
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 8DD
Harbour Chandlers
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 8BW
Penguin Engineering Ltd
3 Furness Way
Station Road
Hayling Island
Hampshire
PO11 0ED
Lewmar
Southmoor Lane
Havant
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO9 1JJ
verified by VMH Jan 2011
What to Do
The Marina boasts its own bar and restaurant, Marina Jaks specialising in seafood.
Within a 15 minute walk it is possible to find various takeaways including fish and chips, Indian and Chinese.
This just about covers the immediate area, unless you want to bus it to Mengham.
Yacht Clubs and Associations
Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club
Quay Mill
The Quay
South St
Emsworth
Chichester
PO10 7EQ
International Windsurfing Association
Mengham Cottage
Mengham Lane
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO11 9JX
Chichester Yacht Club
Chichester Marina
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EJ
Bosham Sailing Club
The Quay
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 8LU
Thorney Island Sailing Club
Church Road
Thorney Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 8DS
History
Chichester Harbour is a large natural harbour to the south west of the city of Chichester on the Solent. It straddles the boundary of West Sussex and Hampshire. Geographically it is a ria. It is one of four natural harbours in that area of the coastline, the others being Portsmouth Harbour, Langstone Harbour and Pagham Harbour. The harbour and surrounding land is managed by Chichester Harbour Conservancy.
Description
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 massive stretch of tidal flats and saltings are of outstanding ecological significance. Very large populations of wildfowl and waders use the mudflats feeding on the rich plant life and the huge populations of intertidal invertebrates. More than 7,500 Brent geese overwinter on the intertidal mud-land and adjacent farmland and more than 50,000 birds reside in or visit the Harbour throughout the year.
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. The harbour lowlands contain high quality arable farmland and boatyards, marinas and commercial fishing are important elements of the local economy.
This is one of the south coast's most popular sailing waters with as many as 12,500 craft regularly using the harbour, with competitive racing taking place among the 14 sailing clubs of the Chichester Harbour Federation. The villages, sea walls and footpaths are a popular leisure area for residents and tourists alike.
Set up by Act of Parliament in 1971, Chichester Harbour Conservancy has the duty to conserve, maintain and improve the harbour and amenity area for recreation, natural conservation and natural beauty. As well as being the statutory harbour authority, the Conservancy manages the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
To the south west of the entrance to Chichester Harbour is Chichester Bar, a shallow spit which can present a significant navigation hazard at all states of the tide. The entrance to the harbour is deep with a fast tidal stream and to the east of the main harbour entrance channel is a gravel bank known as The Winner.
The east side of the harbour entrance is an area of geographical, recreational and conservation interest known as East Head. It is a large sand dune linked to land by a narrow area known as The Hinge. In recent years The Hinge has been breached by several storms and then repaired. There is much debate about whether and how it should continue to be repaired.
Chichester Harbour has three main channels. The Emsworth Channel, the Thorney Channel and the Chichester Channel, which also branches off into the Bosham Lake and Itchenor Reach.
Conservation
Chichester Harbour is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The harbour is of national and international importance for nature conservation. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a wetland of international importance,a Special Protection Area for wild birds and a Special Area of Conservation. The harbour is of particular importance for wintering wildfowl and waders of which five species reach numbers which are internationally important.
There are a number of habitats including a large area of saltmarsh habitat and mudflats which are exposed at low tide. These areas are particularly important for wintering birds. Chichester Habour is a designated Bass Nursery Area.
Recreation
Chichester Harbour is used for a wide variety of sailing, from dinghy racing to yacht marinas. It was the place where the renowned 'Itchenor Gallon' race for the International 14 was held. It is also used for fishing.
Harbour tours depart year round from Itchenor in either a traditional boat or in Solar Heritage - a solar powered boat. During the summer regular trips depart from Emsworth on Solar Heritage and on the Victorian oyster boat Terror.
The harbour is very popular area for birdwatching, guided bird walks and boat trips are offered during the winter months by Chichester Harbour Conservancy.
There is a good network of footpaths for walkers and a cycle route from Chichester to West Wittering which passes through harbour countryside.
West Wittering Beach and East Head is the only sandy beach on the West Sussex coast and is a very popular family and tourist destination on warm weekends.
Local Business
Brokers
Compass Inflatables Ltd
Unit 16A The Wren Centre
Westbourne Road
Emsworth
Chichester
PO10 7SU
Porter Brothers
Unit 1 Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road
Thorney Island
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 8BP
Sparkes Marine Agency
Sparkes Marina
38 Wittering Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 9SR
Clipper Marine Ltd
Northney Marina
Northney Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 0NH
Multihull Solutions Ltd
16 Clovelly Road
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 7HL
Top Yacht Charters Ltd
Southgate
Chichester
PO19 8DN
Mi Cats Multihull International Ltd
Birdham Yacht Club
Suite 1. Lock Lane
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BB
Fountaine Pajot Catamarans
Birdham Yacht Club
Suite 1 Lock Lane
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BB
Opal Marine Brokerage
Sparkes Marina
Wittering Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 9SR
Supermarine Motoryachts Ltd
Itchenor Shipyard
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AY
Boat-Charters
Motorcats Ltd
Thornham Marina
Thornham Lane
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 8DD
Monkey Puzzle Ribs Ltd
The Boat House
Tournerbury Woods
Tournerbury Lane
Hayling island
Chichester
PO11 9DL
Hayling Sea School
Sparkes Marina
38 Wittering Road
Hayling Island
Langstone
West Sussex
PO11 9SR
Marine-Engineering
Seaspeed Marine Consulting Ltd
2 City Business Centre
Canal Basin Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8DU
Golden Arrow Marine Chichester
Chichester Marina
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EJ
John Cutler Marine Engineering
Thornham Marina
Thornham Lane
Emsworth
Chichester
PO10 8DD
Marine-Electrics
Insight Marine
Broadmarsh Business Centre
Harts Farm Way
Havant
West Sussex
PO9 1HS
Outboard-Sales-and-Service
Lansdale Bailey Marine
Marine Works
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AL
Sea-Schools
Emsworth School of Navigation
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road
Emsworth
West Sussex
PO10 8BP
Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club
Marine Walk
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 9PG
Sailmakers-Repair-and-Covers
Sail Style Ltd
Unit 6
2 St. Marys Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
Hampshire
PO11 9BY
Dynamic Sails
Unit 4 The Old Dairy Workshops
White Chimney Row
Emsworth
West Sussex
PO10 8RS
Laundry Service Avail For Weathered Sails.
Kite Surfer, Laser Sails, RS Sailboat, Topper Repairs Available.
Enquiries Welcome. verified by VMH Jan 2011
Batt Sails Ltd
10 Broadbridge
Delling lane
Bosham
West Sussex
PO18 8NF
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Arun Sails
Unit 1 North Meadow
Royal Clarence Yard
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1BP
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Yacht-Survey-and-Designs
John Winterbotham & Partners
The Old Dairy
Ham Farm
Bosham
Chichester
PO18 8EH
Matt West - Marine Surveys UK
Emsworth
Hamsphire
"Pragmatic surveys in plain English"
We work with aspiring boat owners who want to make sure the boat they want is suitable for them
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We work with charter companies who want to ensure their assets are being maintained correctly but don't have the in house expertise or want a 3rd party opinion
We work with insurance companies who need a report on a vessels condition
We work with finance companies that need to make sure they are financing at the correct level
We work for Yacht Brokers who are fed up with their customers pulling out of deals by unnecessary and inaccurate scaremongering
We work with coding organisations to carry out coding for them
We have been involved in the marine industry since 1985, specialise in surveying charter yachts and also survey any small marine craft. verified by VMH Jan 2011
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Other-Businesses
Oceanair Marine Ltd
Atlantic House
1 Ellis Square
Selsey
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 0AY
Hayling Trailers Ltd
254A Havant Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 0LW
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Fire Protection Services
11 South Wood Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 9PS
Marine CV
4 Bishops Courtyard
The Hornet
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 7GT
Shoreline Marine Transport Ltd
1 Hunston Villas
Main Road
Hunston
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 1NR
C & J Marine Ltd
Clay Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 3JG
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Uncategorised
Sail Style Ltd
Unit 6
2 St. Marys Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
Hampshire
PO11 9BY
ABC Marine
Pepe Boatyard
Mill Rythe Lane
Hayling Island
Hampshire
PO11 0QG
Mariner, Mercruiser & Yanmar Sales & Service, Masterzone Dealers.
verified by VMH May 2011
Emsworth School of Navigation
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road
Emsworth
West Sussex
PO10 8BP
Northshore Yachts Ltd (2)
Northshore Shipyard
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AY
Oceanair Marine Ltd
Atlantic House
1 Ellis Square
Selsey
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 0AY
Seaspeed Marine Consulting Ltd
2 City Business Centre
Canal Basin Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8DU
Motorcats Ltd
Thornham Marina
Thornham Lane
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 8DD
Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club
Quay Mill
The Quay
South St
Emsworth
Chichester
PO10 7EQ
Ocean Chandlery
Thornham Marina
Thornham Lane
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 8DD
Compass Inflatables Ltd
Unit 16A The Wren Centre
Westbourne Road
Emsworth
Chichester
PO10 7SU
Dynamic Sails
Unit 4 The Old Dairy Workshops
White Chimney Row
Emsworth
West Sussex
PO10 8RS
Laundry Service Avail For Weathered Sails.
Kite Surfer, Laser Sails, RS Sailboat, Topper Repairs Available.
Enquiries Welcome. verified by VMH Jan 2011
Porter Brothers
Unit 1 Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road
Thorney Island
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 8BP
Hayling Trailers Ltd
254A Havant Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 0LW
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Sparkes Marine Agency
Sparkes Marina
38 Wittering Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 9SR
Insight Marine
Broadmarsh Business Centre
Harts Farm Way
Havant
West Sussex
PO9 1HS
Clipper Marine Ltd
Northney Marina
Northney Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 0NH
International Windsurfing Association
Mengham Cottage
Mengham Lane
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO11 9JX
Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club
Marine Walk
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 9PG
Fire Protection Services
11 South Wood Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 9PS
Monkey Puzzle Ribs Ltd
The Boat House
Tournerbury Woods
Tournerbury Lane
Hayling island
Chichester
PO11 9DL
Boatshed Chichester
Dell Quay Yacht Yard, Dell Quay
Suite 4 Northney Marina
Northney Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO20 7EB
Hayling Sea School
Sparkes Marina
38 Wittering Road
Hayling Island
Langstone
West Sussex
PO11 9SR
Marina Developments Ltd
Sparkes Yacht Harbour
38 Wittering Road
Sandy Point
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO11 9SR
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Hayling Yacht Company
Mill Rythe Lane
Hayling Island
Langstone
West Sussex
PO11 0QQ
Pepe Boatyard
Mill Rythe Lane
Hayling Island
Langstone
West Sussex
PO11 0QQ
Broadside Boatyard
Cobnor Farm
Chidham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 8TE
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Dell Quay Marine
Dell Quay Yacht Yard
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EB
Marina Developments Ltd
Northney Marina
Unit 6 Northney Marina
Northney Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO11 0NH
Haines Boatyard
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AN
Nick Gates & Co
Emsworth Shipyard
Thorney Road
Emsworth
Hampshire
P010 8BP
Restoration, Repairs, Maintenance, Boats For Sale, SCODs verified by VMH Jan 2011
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road
Emsworth
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 8BP
Wyche Marine
Dell Quay
Dell Quay Road
Chichester
PO20 7EE
Wilsons Boatyard
Marine Walk
Hayling Island
Chichester
PO11 9PG
Marine Composites
Unit 9-10 Endeavour Quay
Mumby Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1AH
Dolphin Quay Boatyard
Queen St
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 7BU
Harbour Chandlers
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 8BW
Chichester Harbourmaster
Harbour Office
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AW
Lansdale Bailey Marine
Marine Works
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AL
John Winterbotham & Partners
The Old Dairy
Ham Farm
Bosham
Chichester
PO18 8EH
Marine CV
4 Bishops Courtyard
The Hornet
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 7GT
Multihull Solutions Ltd
16 Clovelly Road
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 7HL
Shoreline Marine Transport Ltd
1 Hunston Villas
Main Road
Hunston
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 1NR
Chichester Yacht Club
Chichester Marina
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EJ
Top Yacht Charters Ltd
Southgate
Chichester
PO19 8DN
Visual Marine Ltd
46 A Caledonian Road
Chichester
PO19 7FB
Bosham Sailing Club
The Quay
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 8LU
Golden Arrow Marine Chichester
Chichester Marina
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EJ
Batt Sails Ltd
10 Broadbridge
Delling lane
Bosham
West Sussex
PO18 8NF
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Mi Cats Multihull International Ltd
Birdham Yacht Club
Suite 1. Lock Lane
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BB
Penguin Engineering Ltd
3 Furness Way
Station Road
Hayling Island
Hampshire
PO11 0ED
The Hayling Yacht Company Ltd
Mill Rythe Lane
Hayling Island
Hampshire
PO11 0QQ
verified by VMH April 2011
Castle Marinas Ltd
Birdham Pool
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BG
Matt West - Marine Surveys UK
Emsworth
Hamsphire
"Pragmatic surveys in plain English"
We work with aspiring boat owners who want to make sure the boat they want is suitable for them
We work with yacht owners in charter management whose boats are coming to the end of term and want to make sure they are handed back in the agreed condition]
We work with charter companies who want to ensure their assets are being maintained correctly but don't have the in house expertise or want a 3rd party opinion
We work with insurance companies who need a report on a vessels condition
We work with finance companies that need to make sure they are financing at the correct level
We work for Yacht Brokers who are fed up with their customers pulling out of deals by unnecessary and inaccurate scaremongering
We work with coding organisations to carry out coding for them
We have been involved in the marine industry since 1985, specialise in surveying charter yachts and also survey any small marine craft. verified by VMH Jan 2011
Whether you require a verbally or written report you can be assured it will be delivered in plain English at the level you require in a pragmatic way. For example if we are surveying a 30 year old jaguar 27, all tests will be carried out and condition reported on but any recommendations will be commensurate with age, value and use of the vessel.
Paul Fay Marine Surveys
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 8BP
Surveys of all types of craft including sailing yachts and motor vessels.
Surveys include- Pre Survey Inspections, Pre Purchase Surveys, Insurance Surveys, Damage Inspection, Valuation Surveys, Insurance Claim Surveys on all types of craft and all types of materials, including GRP, Timber, Steel, Aluminium and Ferro Cement.
Specialist metal boat surveys.
I offer a friendly service with free ongoing post survey advice and support.
Rockall Covers
Unit 1 North Meadow
Royal Clarence Yard
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1BP
H T Bettle & Co
10
Southcote Avenue
West Wittering
PO208EY
West Sussex
PO208EY
Fountaine Pajot Catamarans
Birdham Yacht Club
Suite 1 Lock Lane
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BB
Thorney Island Sailing Club
Church Road
Thorney Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 8DS
Opal Marine Brokerage
Sparkes Marina
Wittering Road
Hayling Island
Chichester
West Sussex
PO11 9SR
Dolphin Quay
Queen's St
Emsworth
Chichester
West Sussex
PO10 7BU
John Cutler Marine Engineering
Thornham Marina
Thornham Lane
Emsworth
Chichester
PO10 8DD
Chichester Marina
Premier Marinas Ltd
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EJ
Birdham Pool Marina
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BG
Winter storage for up to 60 boats, limited covered storage.
Slipway taking craft up to 20 tonnes and crane capable of lifting up to 15 tonnes.
Access is through a lock 3.5 hours each side Portsmouth high water.
Showers and toilet facility with additional toilet block.
Water and electricity
CCTV
Wireless broadband available
Petrol and diesel available at the lock
Marine Service Centre which is equiped with skilled craftsmen in various trades.
verified by VMH Jan 2011
C & J Marine Ltd
Clay Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 3JG
verified by VMH Jan 2011
Supermarine Motoryachts Ltd
Itchenor Shipyard
Itchenor
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7AY
Arun Sails
Unit 1 North Meadow
Royal Clarence Yard
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1BP
· SAILS · COVERS · RIGGING · ROPES · SPRAYHOODS · STACK PACKS · BIMINIS · LEATHERWORK · UPHOLSTERY · LAUNDERING ·
From dinghies and yachts, to wooden classics or modern multihulls, for more than 60 years Arun Sails has been the sailmaker of choice for discerning boat owners, whether they be pottering around their local waters, racing around the cans, or circumnavigating the globe.
Arun Sails specialise in crafting bespoke solutions, tailored to individual sailing needs.
Our services include:
SAILS
COVERS
RIGGING
ROPES
SPRAYHOODS
STACK PACKS
BIMINIS
LEATHERWORK
UPHOLSTERY
LAUNDERING
We know that your leisure time is precious. You can drop your sails and covers off at our loft, or we can collect from your home, office, marina or sailing club. We even offer an on-board de-rigging service. Just call and let us know what works best for you!
We combine the use of the latest technologies in design and materials usage with traditional skills and hand-finishing techniques hewn over years of experience of sail and cover manufacturing to provide 'Sailor-Made Solutions'.
Lewmar
Southmoor Lane
Havant
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO9 1JJ
verified by VMH Jan 2011
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