 Southampton (River Hamble) : Profile
HM Customs
Tel:+44 (0)23 8082 7350
This river is probably one of the most recognised names in the sailing world. It has five marinas, several boatyards and four yacht clubs lining its banks, and is packed with pile and trot moorings. With boat tenders buzzing back and forth, sailing dinghies tacking their way up river, and any number of the 3,000 (yes, three thousand!) yachts which call the Hamble their home, on the move, this is a very busy place. Sailing is allowed in the river, but is not a recommended option for the stranger, and wash should be kept to a minimum. There are no anchorages at all here.
Great care is required when mooring as the ebb can run through the berths at up to 3 knots and the pontoons are tightly packed. As in all the Solent area, there is a double high water, which results in nine hours of flood tide and three of ebb.
All the marinas and boatyards have a chandlery, and if they do not have a bar/restaurant on site, there will be one not far away.
Deacon's Boat Yard
at the top of the river, by Swanwick Bridge
Tel:+44 (0)23 8040 2253
This yard has swinging moorings as well as some pontoon berths for visitors. It also has some of the best repair facilities on the river, besides being generally cheaper than the marinas further down stream. A very friendly, helpful and relaxed yard.
Elephant Boat Yard
Southampton
Tel:+44 (0)23 8040 3268
This friendly yard is known as a centre for classic wooden yachts. It has excellent repair and chandlery services. Essential to call ahead for a berth.
Hamble Harbour Authority
Tel:+44 (0)1489 576387, VHF Channel 68 call sign 'Hamble patrol'
www.hants.gov.uk/hambleharbour
Hamble Point marina
First marina on north bank/mile from Hamble village, School Lane, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4NB
Tel:+44 (0)23 8045 2464, Fax:023 8045 6440, VHF Channel 80
hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk
A full service marina and a wide range of repair facilities. Fuel, LPG, 60 ton hoist, slip, chandley, bar and restaurant. CCT security.
Hamble Quay
Contact the Harbour Office
Tel:+44 (0)1489 576387, VHF Channel 68
This short-stay jetty is on the northern bank, between Hamble Point Marina and Port Hamble Marina. There is water and trash disposal. Public toilets are nearby.
Mercury Yacht Harbour
On the north bank/past Port Hamble Marina., Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4HQ
Tel:+44 (0)23 8045 5994, Fax:023 8045 7369, VHF Channel 80
www.marinas.co.uk, mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk
This is a quieter marina than the first two up the river, but it still has all facilities. There is a very good pub with food here, overlooking the river.
Moody's Marina
Swanwick
Tel:+44 (0)1489 885000, VHF Channel 80
This well run yard has all facilities and is only a short walk from the jolly Sailor pub.
Port Hamble Marina
On the northern bank., Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4QD
Tel:+44 (0)23 8045 2741, Fax:023 8045 5206, VHF Channel 80
www.marinas.co.uk
All facilities and all repairs possible here.( It is the home of a large number of racing boats)
Swanwick Marina
Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 1ZL
Tel:01489 884081, Fax:01489 579073, VHF Channel 80
www.premiermarinas.com, swanwick@premiermarinas.com
On east bank of River Hamble - accessible at all
states of the tide and can take up to 20m LOA.
Full range of facilities
Warsash Jetty
by the round black and white striped building, Warsash
VHF Channel 68
Short-stays permitted at the Harbour Master's jetty. Also visitors' berths possible on mid-river pontoon. Contact the Harbour Master +44 (0)1489 576387
All the yacht clubs on the river offer a friendly welcome to visiting yachtsmen. They all have bars and serve good food.
Hamble River Sailing Club
Tel:+44 (0)23 8045 2070
www.hambleriversc.org.uk
The RAF yacht Club
Tel:+44 (0)23 8045 2208
www.rafyc.co.uk
The Royal Southern Yacht Club
Tel:+44 (0)23 8045 3271
www.royal-southern.co.uk
Warsash Sailing Club
Tel:+44 (0)1489 583575
www.warsashsc.org.uk
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