Chichester Harbour 2   Western Sector

The visiting yachtsman or motorboater has plenty of mooring opportunities around the Emsworth Channel.

Anchorage can be had on the edges of this channel (see further instructions). Northney Marina, the Emsworth Yacht Harbour, and the Conservancy's visitors pontoon can all provide floating berths, while the Hayling Yacht Company can offer half tide moorings. Pilotage directions for approaching these mooring places have been given above, below is more information and a rundown of current prices for the visitor. You should be aware that visiting boats will have to pay basic Harbour Dues (£4.00 per day per boat) to the Chichester Harbour Conservancy people where ever you clew up unless you are paying overnight visitors dues to a marina.

Once within the Emsworth Channel and away from the entrance it is possible to find an anchorage at the edge of the channel. Anchorage North of the Emsworth Beacon (South Cardinal) is not allowed, nor is it allowed to anchor anywhere near established moorings. The reason for this being the dangers of getting caught in other peoples ground tackle.


The main Emsworth channel is quite wide (wide enough to anchor the dredging ship when required) so if you need to anchor it should be no real problem to keep right out of the way to one side or the other. The authorities here are very hot on day shapes, so display an anchor ball during the day and an anchor light at night. Boats at anchor mustn't be left unattended for more than a short while. You will no doubt receive a visit to collect harbour dues, and they may be able to suggest more sheltered places to anchor. The harbour authorities can be contacted on VHF channel 14, or telephone 01243 512301. A link to their website is provided below:

http://www.conservancy.co.uk

The big problem with anchoring here is that it's a bit isolated and exposed especially when the tide is in, furthermore getting anywhere will involve a long dinghy mission.

Hayling Yacht Company.

If planning to seek a berth at the Hayling Yacht Company it would be best to call in advance on 023 9246 3592, and check their website below:

http://www.haylingyacht.co.uk/

They are a well established full working boatyard to be found at the end of Mill Rythe Creek. They run a half tide Marina for boats that can take the ground, and can offer toilets, showers, water and electricity. Charges here (2022) are "about" £2.40 per metre per day (min 6.1 metres). Shore power where available will cost £3.00 per night. Boats can be lifted here, repairs carried out and maintenance tackled.

The yard is approached by the Emsworth Channel, and turning to port when adjacent to the red can Mill Rythe Buoy. The way in is then marked by red and green posts, and where the channel splits the South Westerly route is followed for the yard.

Provisioning is difficult from here, with the nearest shop quite a hike. For serious provisioning you will need to get a bus or taxi to Sainsbury's in Mengham. There are a couple of pubs within easy strolling distance.

Northney Marina.

We've already run through the approaches to Northney Marina, which is based in the north of Hayling Island, and adjacent to the bridge that connects this island to the mainland at Langstone Village.

This MDL Marina is available at all states of the tide, but in common with many of their marinas no dedicated visitors berths are allocated. Getting a berth in here will be subject to residents being away. Telephone the Marina on 023 9246 6321, or call up on VHF channel 80 to check the situation before approaching too closely. Link to website below:

http://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-northney-marina/

Charges here are a fairly steep £4.40per metre per night for a 10m boat ( that includes electricity), with short stays at £10.45 All the usual MDL facilities, including tight security are available here. Water and electricity on the pontoons, showers, toilets and laundry ashore. Diesel and bottled gas available.

For the boat there is a travel lift and hard standing, and a new chandlery.

Serious stocking up can't be accomplished here, although small provisions are available on site. Havant town centre is a couple of miles away across the bridge and there will be found banks and shops.

There is a Hotel based within the Marina, and two popular pubs are a twenty minute walk away on the other side of the bridge in Langstone Village.

Emsworth Deep Visitors Pontoon .

The location of this pontoon is clearly shown on the chart, and has already been described in the text. It carries about 2 m at LAT, and is suitable for boats up to 12 m maximum.

No facilities are available on the pontoon, and it is not connected to the shore. The pontoon is provided by the harbour authorities who charge £11.00 per night for a 10m boat or £65.00 a week (for a maximum of two weeks). To this must be added the harbour dues. Harbour staff can be contacted on VHF channel 14, or by phoning 01243 512301.

It is permissible to leave your boat unattended on this pontoon (unlike anchoring) and to make a hard slog in the dinghy to Emsworth for supplies or an evening out. (Remember torches for the return journey).

Further up the channel there is a service jetty at Emsworth where freshwater is obtainable for filling the tanks and rubbish can be disposed of. This service is available for two hours free of charge, but do not overstay as there is a penalty charge of £30 per hour. The jetty does dry out, and boats drawing 1.5 m should restrict themselves to about 90 minutes either side of high water.

If on the visitors pontoon there is a water taxi service during the summer months. It runs 2 1/2 Hours either side of high water but shuts down at 8 PM however. Use VHF channel 14 and call "Emsworth Mobile".

Emsworth Yacht Harbour.

Approach and entry to Emsworth Yacht Harbour has already been covered; space is limited in this Marina and it is best suited to shallow draft boats. Contact them on VHF channel 80 (When manned) or telephone 01243 377 727, and a link to their website is provided below:

http://www.emsworth-marina.co.uk/

The Marina is well sheltered and has good facilities including water and electricity, showers and toilets, diesel and gas. Liftings are available as well is hard standing. An outboard specialist is available here too. They also have a diesel engine fitter/engineer here.

Charges work out at £3.50 per metre per day, or £18.00 . Shore power is paid for on pre-payment cards

We have uploaded a marina plan for Emsworth in pour Navigation images gallery and Emsworth town centre is only a few minutes walk from here and can provide all day-to-day needs.

Updated Nov 2022 for the new season