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ALL AT SEA JUNE 2021
MARINA FOCUS PORT HAMBLE MARINA
Bertie Marsh Marina manager 023 8045 2741 porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.porthamblemarina.co.uk The postcode for your Sat Nav is SO31 4QD Lat: 50°51.62’N | Long: 1°18.74’W
Port Hamble Marina is located on the River Hamble, right in the heart of the South Coast’s sailing scene. With thousands of visitors every year, this busy five gold anchor marina is popular with racing enthusiasts and cruising vessels looking for an exciting
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atmosphere. Plus, the picturesque Hamble Village, with its inviting pubs and restaurants, is only a few minutes’ walk away.
FACILITIES & BERTHING
Port Hamble Marina has 310 berths with the maximum LOA of 24m, and the marina has on-site refuelling facilities, with the easily accessible fuel berth selling both petrol and diesel seven days a week. All berths at the marina are supplied with power and water and have walk ashore access. In addition, there is a chandlery, laundry, yacht brokerage, bar and restaurant facilities, WiFi and electric vehicle charging (Universal Type 2). The chandlery, Force 4 Chandlery, is open seven days a week in the season, and stocks clothing, electronics, books and boat parts among many other items.
Lifting facilities up to 75-tonnes and extensive boat yard services are available at neighbouring Hamble Point Marina, just a short trip down river.
ACCESS
Keep a look out for, and keep clear of, any commercial shipping in Southampton Water. From abeam Calshot Castle head for Hamble Pt South Cardinal buoy at the mouth of the well-marked river. From here the channel is narrow between drying banks, so be sure to leave the No 2 East Cardinal beacon to port. At night two directional lights lead to Warsash Jetty on the east bank. Port Hamble Marina is about 0·75 miles north, the second marina on
the west bank. It is essential to call on VHF Ch 80 or by mobile to request a vacant berth if visiting Port Hamble Marina. It is also always best to review tidal conditions or ask the marina team for advice before coming into the marina, to assist in planning your arrival on to the berth. By road, from the M3 take the M27 eastbound for Portsmouth. Exit Junction 8 of the M27 for Southampton East/Hamble. Follow signs for Hamble on B3397, Hamble Lane. After approximately three miles you will arrive in Hamble Village; bear left into Satchell Lane. The entrance to the marina is about 50m along on the right.
