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MARINA FOCUS SOUTHSEA MARINA
Southsea Marina Fort Cumberland Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 9RJ 02392 822 719 southsea@premiermarinas.com www.premiermarinas.com
Whether you are looking for a safe haven for the winter or a more permanent berth, Premier’s Southsea Marina has it all. PERFECT for yachting and motorboat cruising alike, this family friendly, awardwinning marina offers great value, firstclass facilities and a personal service that includes a 24-hour manned reception. Nestling on the Eastney Peninsula, in the quieter reaches of Langstone Harbour, the marina is perfectly located for exploring the delights of the Solent and has 307 secure berths and a full service modern boatyard. Once ashore, berth holders have the
choice of two dedicated on-site restaurants with ‘delightful views across the marina’ and the option to call upon the services of a suite of marine tenants that include riggers, marine engineers, sailmakers and an RYA Training Centre. Conveniently reached by road, minutes away from the M27, and with secure wet and dry berthing options, this marina makes a worthy recipient of the Yacht Harbour Association’s Five Gold Anchors Award.
FACILITIES
The construction of Southsea Marina began in the 1980s, and since then it has expanded and evolved, both in facilities and the way it operates. In recent years the marina has invested in modern boatyard equipment and a new static boom crane. There has also been a total refurbishment of its facilities and laundry - all to the same luxury standards seen across other Premier marinas. In the water, the marina has just completed the replacement of the piles located in its approach channel to enhance security and provide berth
holders and visitors with a more defined navigation channel to follow. Customer service at Southsea achieves outstanding ratings, and in 2019 the Marina Reception was completely refurbished to include a modern and welcoming berth holders’ lounge area where visitors and customers can enjoy a complimentary drink in comfort. Accompanied by its popular outdoor BBQ area with decking, rattan seating and a bar for summer socials, the marina enjoys a thriving community spirit. Southsea’s boatyard team provide year-round lift, high-pressure wash
and block-off and re-launch services that include the use of a new 25 tonne hoist, a new static boom crane and a 15 tonne Roodberg boat mover. Southsea Marina is also home to a good mix of marine tenants. These companies offer everything from rigging services to marine engineering, RYA theory and practical training and bespoke sail and covers. The marina also accommodates one of the leading osmosis repair centres on the South Coast, with a 2,000sq. ft boatshed and a small chandlery shop offering a selection of essential maintenance products.
