Ipswich : Profile

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HM Customs & Excise
Haven House, 17 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich IP4 1BN
Tel:+44(0)1473 235700
DRUGS HOTLINE 0800 59500

Orwell Navigation Service/Ipswich Harbour Master
Tel:+44 (0)1473 231 010 / 211066, Fax:+44 (0)1473 230 915, VHF Channel 68 'Ipswich Port Radio'
Lockmaster Tel: 213526

Ipswich, tucked up the River Orwell, away from the bustle of Harwich, is an interesting and historic port of call. It is still a working port and an eye must be kept out for the quite large ships which still use the quay opposite the yachthaven.

Environment Agency flood gates have been installed in the Wet Dock/Prince Philip Lock. If the HW tide prediction is for more than 4.5m, these gates will be closed and it will not be possible to go in or out of the Wet Dock at this time. During big spring tides it will therefore be a good idea to check first with the Ipswich Lock Master if you plan to enter or leave near the top of the tide. (updated May 2009).

There are five marinas to choose from as well as several anchorages and buoys on the way up the river. But, beware, most of them dry and East Coast mud is notoriously sticky! The river is also home to the well-known Butt and Oyster pub at Pin Mill as well as several traditional sailing barges.

All marinas except the Neptune Marina have 24 hr access.

Fox's Marina
The Strand, Wherstead, Ipswich IP2 8SA
Tel:+44 (0)1473 689 111, Fax:+44 (0)1473 601737, VHF Channel 80
www.foxsmarina.com, foxs@foxsmarina.com
This marina is on the outskirts of the town. Good shelter in all conditions. Boatyard with very comprehensive repair facilities, specialists and 10,000 sq ft of heated workshops, in addition to a large chandlery. Regular bus service into the town.

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Yacht Clubs

Haven Ports Yacht Club
Suffolk Yacht Harbour
Tel:+44 (0)1473 659 658

Orwell Yacht Club
Bourne Bridge,, Wherstead Road,, Ipswich IP2 8LR
Tel:+44 (0)1473 602 288

Royal Harwich Yacht Club Marina
on the River Orwell, Marina Road, Woolverstone,, Suffolk IP9 1BA
Tel:+44 (0)1473 780 319/07742 145 994, Fax:+44(0)1473 780 919, VHF Channel 77
www.rhyc.demon.co.uk, secretary@rhyc.demon.co.uk
54 berth marina on River Orwell between Levington and Ipswich. Full tidal access. On site services. Visitors are welcome and moorings are available. Restaurant and bar.

Stoke Sailing Club
Ipswich
Tel:+44(0)1473 624989

Suffolk Yacht Harbour
Levington, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 OLN
Tel:+44 (0)1473 659 240, Fax:+44 (0)1473 659 632, VHF Channel 80
www.suffolkyachtharbour.ltd.uk, enquiries@suffolkyachtharbour.ltd.uk
An independent marina in a beautiful rural setting on the River Orwell. Approximately 500 berths with extensive facilities, launderette, yacht club, and repair facilities. Nearby Haven Ports Yachts Club has bar and restaurant.

Woolverstone Marina
Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AS
Tel:+44 (0)1473 780 206, Fax:+44 (0)1473 780 273, VHF Channel 80
woolverstone@mdlmarinas.co.uk
Set in parkland some 5 or 6 miles from the town, this marina offers 235 pontoon berths and 110 swinging moorings. Execellent facilities, good repair services and large chandlery. it is close to the Harwich Yacht Club. It has deisel fuel but not petrol.

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