River Blackwater - Docking
The approach to Tollesbury Marina at the end of Woodrolfe Creek, west of Mersea Island, is now marked with lit buoys (see photo below). Tollesbury is a pretty and relaxed waterside village ideal for families and walkers (there are great walks nearby on the seawall, past the wildlife sanctuary and out along the river Blackwater or shorter walks around Tollesbury). Tollesbury Marina has excellent facilities on site and it’s just a short walk into the village.
Further up the Blackwater, on the southern bank, is Bradwell Marina followed by the Blackwater Marina a further 6nm up the river on Maylandsea Creek.
Careful note of the tides needs to be taken if proceeding even further up-river to the lock at Heybridge Basin or to Maldon.
There are plenty of anchorages in the river if a boat can take the ground.
River Blackwater Harbour Master
Tel:+44(0)1621 856487
Last updated April 2016.
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19th January 2016 – From http://www.eastcoastpilot.com
Dredging at Brightlingsea’s Waterside Marina has commenced. A dredging pipe has been laid on the seabed from the marina to approximate position 51°48’.3N 001°01’.3E.
The pipe has been marked by a series of orange buoys, the final mark being a yellow buoy. For further information please contact the harbour office on VHF channel 68.