Southampton (River Itchen) : Profile

Location

The River Itchen enters the northern end of Southampton Water. The Itchen Bridge is high enough to clear masted vessels. Beyond Kemps Marina, the river is too shallow for most boats.

Docking

There are three marinas here; Ocean Village and Shamrock Quay have 24hr access and Kemps is restricted to 3 hours each side of high water. Beware of the moorings in the middle of the river if entering at night.

Kemp's Quay Marina
Quayside Road, Southampton, SO18 1BZ
Tel:+44(0)23 8063 2323, Fax:+44(0)23 8022 6002
enquiriesl@kempsquay., com
This marina is on the south shore, round the bend after Shamrock Quay. Accessible only 3.5 hours either side of HW with a limited number of deep water berths, the rest being half tide, drying out to soft mud. Water, electricity, 5 ton crane, fuel, mechanic.

Ocean Village Marina
2 Channel Way, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3TG
Tel:+44 (0)23 8022 9385, Fax:+44 (0)23 8023 3515 , VHF Channel 80
oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk
When entering the river from Southampton Water, this marina is immediately to port after passing under the Itchen Bridge. Accessible 24 hours a day. It has all services, but no shore storage.

Saxon Wharf Marina
Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton, SO14 5QF
Tel:+44(0)23 8033 9490 , Fax:+44(0)23 8033 5215, VHF Channel 80
saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk
Situated at top of River Itchen intended to accommodate superyachts and larger vessels. 200 ton boat hoist and marine specialists and full facilities. Ideal refit location.

Shamrock Quay Marina
William Street, Northam, Southampton, Hants SO14 5QL
Tel:+44 023 8022 9461, Fax:+44 023 8021 3808, VHF Channel 80
shamrockquay@midlmarinas.co.uk
This marina is further up the river Itchen, beyond Ocean Village, on the north shore. 63 ton boat hoist, 12 ton crane. All the usual facilities. Accessible and manned 24 hours a day. 75 ton travel hoist and 47 ton boat mover.

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