Chichester : Profile

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This is a large, but generally shallow, harbour just to the east of Portsmouth and The Solent. It is home to a large number of sailing boats. The entrance is relatively narrow for such an extensive area of water, but it does have a bar and care should be taken to cross this at the right time. In strong winds over tide it can be extremely dangerous. The ebb tide can reach up to 6 knots through the entrance. It is not easy to identify the channel at night.

There are several marinas and yacht clubs which welcome visitors. Anchoring is only permitted in designated areas. These being East Head, Pilsey Island and the western end of Itchenor Reach.

The harbour and its surrounding wetlands is also a refuge for a wide variety of wildlife and rare waterfowl.

Birdham Pool Marina
Birdham Pool, Chichester, Sussex
Tel:01243 512310, Fax:01243 513163, VHF Channel 80
bpool@petersplc.com
Only accessible three hours either side of HW via a lock

Chichester Harbourmaster
Tel:+44 (0)23 4351 2301, VHF Channel 14,16

Chichester Marina
Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7EJ
Tel:+44(0)1243 512731, Fax:+44(0) 1243 513472, VHF Channel 80
www.premiermarinas.com, chichester@premiermarinas.com
All facilities. Gas, fuel, chandler,laundry, 24hr security, restaurant, bar and full boat repair services.

Emsworth Harbour Office
Tel:+44 (0)243 376 422

Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Thorney Road, Emsworth , Hants PO10 8BP
Tel:01243 377 727, Fax:01243 373432, VHF Channel 80
www.emsworth-marina.co.uk, info@emsworth-marina.co.uk
Only accessible one and a half to two hours either side of HW. Visitors berth at head on pontoon A. All facilities, fuel, gas, 40 ton crane and a mast crane. Scrubbing grid.

Hayling Island Sailing Club
Tel:+44 (0)23 9246 3768
www.hisc.co.uk
Excellent facilities in the new clubhouse. Deep water moorings for visitors.

Northney Marina
Tel:+44 (0)23 9246 6321
A good place for repairs. Space can usually be found for visitors. 35 ton hoist. All facilities, launderette.

Sparkes Marina
Tel:+44 (0)23 9246 3572
Water, electricity, showers and toilets. Fuel, gas, 24hr security and a 20 ton crane. This is a small marina, but there are some alongside berths for visitors (with various depths) as well as some deep water swinging moorings.

Thornham Marina
Thornham Lane, Prinsted, Nr Emsworth, Hants PO10 8DD
Tel:01243 375335, Fax:01243 371522
info@thornhammarina.com

Yacht Clubs

Bosham SC
Chichester
Tel:+44(0)1243 572341

Chichester Cruiser and Racing Club
Chichester
Tel:+44(0)1483 770391

Chichester Yacht Club
Chichester marina
Tel:+44 (0)243 512 918
www.cyc.co.uk
Opening Hours: Open all day.
Welcomes visitors and has first-class facilities, bar and restaurant.

Dell Quay SC
Chichester
Tel:+44(0)1243 785080

Emsworth Sailing Club
Southern end of main mill pond.
Tel:+44 (0)243 372 850
Excellent new bar/restaurant facilities and visitors are very welcome.

Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club
The Old Quay, Emsworth
Tel:+44 (0)243 372 523
www.emsworthslippersc.org.uk
Visitors are welcome to use the bar and restaurant.

Hayling Island Sailing Club [see above]

Itchenor SC
Chichester
Tel:+44(0)1243 512400

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