Littlehampton could make a useful stopping place if bound up or down the channel. The approaches dry out at low water and tides run hard... in strong onshore weather it is probably wise to bypass the place. In onshore gales Littlehampton should not even be considered.

It is not overrun with visiting yachts, and the Town Quay berths adjacent to the harbour office are very central for all the town facilities. Shelter inside is good other than in strong onshore conditions. Provisioning should be no problem here with the town right on the doorstep so to speak. If planning to visit Chichester or Langstone next, it would be worth doing a large and comprehensive stock up while the going is good (Supplies are thin on the ground around these two harbours). ... read more

If approaching from the West you will either be passing through the Looe Channel, or outside the Owers altogether. It is necessary to give the land a good offing from the West to avoid various rocky patches off Bognor Regis, so after clearing The Mixon it is best to continue eastwards for a couple of miles. After this a generally ENE heading (say 60°to 70°) can be followed until you can pick up the leading marks, or observe the West Pier Head bearing 350°.

From seawards Littlehampton entrance can be recognised by a twin turreted "Fairy Castle" in the funfair on the eastern side of the entrance. There is also a conspicuous building to the East of the entrance which is made of red brick with a white tower with tiled roof...

Pilotage directions: ... read more

It is not allowed to anchor anywhere within the harbour, and regardless of where you are going in the harbour you will need to report to the Harbour Authorities. Contact details have already been given or you can simply tie-up to the clearly marked visitors Town Quay pontoon which is on your starboard side, just past the conspicuous harbour office. Further details and visitors prices: ... read more