Description:
This famous sailing centre is situated on the west bank of the river Medina, facing across the Solent to Southampton Water.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
Construction of the new breakwater here is now complete and well-marked, even at night. There are two approaches around the new breakwater: the main channel to the west and a very small, quite narrow, and relatively shallow approach to the east although there are plans to dredge this channel. Both are buoyed. For deep draught yachts, the east approach is usable near high-tide or to avoid the high-speed ferry traffic in the main (west) channel. Beware of the high-speed ferries using the western entrance.
The Cowes Floating Bridge is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the River Medina connecting Cowes and East Cowes. Skippers are advised to navigate past the ferry with caution. See local notice to mariners for details.
The Cowes Harbour Master maintains a listening watch on VHF Channel 69 from 0800 – 1800, extending to 0800 – 1900 during British Summer Time (BST). Hours may be extended at weekends in the summer. Call sign ‘HM1’. Safety information and berthing advice is available on request.
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Position:
50° 46'03"N, 001° 17'57"W (W end of breakwater)
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