Glasson Dock is a small commercial dock situated in the drying River Lune, which is accessible FOR ONLY 45 MINUTES before local high water. Passing through this commercial dock is necessary to lock into Glasson Dock Marina. The BWB Marina is the seaward terminal of the Lancaster Canal. You'll float in freshwater within this Marina...

In contrast to the commercial dock, the adjacent marina enjoys a peaceful rural setting with attractive rates and plenty of facilities for the small craft sailor. It's popular with people engaged in long term refits. Due to the tight restrictions connected with tides and entry, perhaps not so popular with those who regularly want to go sailing. ... read more

Initial approach is made from the Lune Deep, which itself is accessed in the approach to Morecambe Bay. Timing is everything where Glasson Dock is concerned, it being extremely important not to arrive late, nor too early. Any passage up the Lune Deep starts with locating and identifying the Lune Deep southerly Cardinal buoy (Q(6)+LFl.15s). It shouldn't be too hard to locate lying to the south-east of the conspicuous Barrow Wind Farm with its 30 gigantic turbines.

The Lune Deep is well marked by substantial lit buoyage, trending in a generally north easterly direction. Small craft need to keep within this channel and not stray because it is very steep sided, rising from depths of over 40 m to less than 1m in short order. Various charted drying dangers extend close along the Lune Deep's southern edges. Pilotage details: ... read more

You can contact Glasson Dock Marina on VHF channel 80 or telephone 01524 751491. Once through the lock there is a very surprising change of scene from industrial to rural within the space of a few yards. More information and visitors prices: ... read more