Top price here is now £5 per metre and shore poer will cost £6 per night

I've reviewed this entry March 2022. Not much to add. The approach is difficult to edit as the UKHO chart of Bembridge doesn't cover the outer reaches. I've put a chart of the buoyage in the nav images and there's a link to the Bembridge website video of the approach. Navionics has a the buoyage on their charts. Prices have increased to over £4.00 per metre per night in the high season

The harbour's website has the depth over the bar updated in real time. Very useful.

Upgrading continues on Duver Pontoon. Authorities now adding finger pontoons which attract a higher mooring fee. £50 odd for a 37' vs £38 for the standard pontoon. Electricity included. Bookable on line or by phone. Water Taxi £2 pp each way across the harbour, and seemed to be available on demand (this was daytime). Friendly service.
The little shop in the office carries a surprisingly varied selection given its limited space.
The coastal path back from the Bembridge lifeboat station is currently closed but you can walk back along the beach.

No changes apart from their prices which have increased slightly since we wrote in 2018.

There is a footpath to St Helens marked on OS maps and clearly sign posted that is quicker than indicated, basically bear right and then head north rather than take the causeway path, and then take a footbridge over a little creek, no need to go anywhere near the bay watch Cafe on the beach. A pleasant climb through woods will take you to the beginning of the village. Soon you will be at the large village green with the pub, looks good, but not eaten there, Bembridge crab' on the menu, and also a shop which has fresh veg,local pies and general provisions. From there you can walk to Brading, mainly off road.

Not much to change here. Prices have gone up very slightly and the garage has close. The charts have been updated.

The large petrol station in Bembridge village mentioned above is no longer. (It's former site is fast becoming desirable dwellings.) Also, the village itself is full of interesting and useful shops but up a fair hill from the harbour.

I've been into Bembridge only a few times but seen people making a bit of a meal of getting off the pontoon.

My tips would be to look at the forecast and see which way the wind is forecast for your departure since if you call the Harbour Master you may be able to berth on the far side of the pontoon (something I should have done before my last visit at the weekend).

Secondly, if the wind is strong and blowing you beam on to the pontoon then talk your departure through with the Harbour master - these guys see tens of boats leaving every tide and know what works - they are there to help.

Thank you to the Harbour Master on duty on Sunday 6th April 2014 for getting me off first time without a hitch.
Roger (Storm Dragon)

These notes were reviewed April 2014. There have been improvements ashore and afloat at the Dunver Pontoon and prices have been adjusted for the 2014 season