Southampton (River Hamble) : Profile

Location

This river is probably one of the most recognised names in the sailing world. It lies on the eastern bank of Southampton Water. It is navigatable by masted vessels for about 3 miles up to the Bursledon Bridge.

Position 50°51'N, 01°18.5'W.

Clearance

HM Customs
Tel:+44 (0)23 8082 7350

Docking

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.

Last updated December 2009.

Universal Marina Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton SO31 7ZN Tel:+44 (0)1489 574272, Fax:+44(0)1489 574273, VHF Channel 80 www.universalmarina.co.uk, info@universalmarina.co.uk 50deg 52'31.70"N, 001deg 18'12.70N On the eastern bank of the Hamble amidst acres of marshland and wildlife. Full and semi tidal berths. 250 berths with full facilities including Boatyard with Dry Stack System, 80 ton lift. Bar/cafe/Wifi.

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Yacht Clubs

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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