Explore: Southampton (River Hamble)
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Description:
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. Photo courtesy of SY Suwena.
Position:
50°50.82’N, 01°18.63’W (river entrance)
Clearance
Docking
Southampton 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 upriver, and any number of the 3,000 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: March 2017
Related Businesses
Deacon’s Marina
Address: Bursledon Bridge, Bridge Road, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 8AZ
This marina is as far up the Hamble as masted boats can reach. It also has some of the best repair facilities on the river.... Read More
Elephant Boat Yard
Address: Lands End Road, Old Bursledon, Hant, United Kingdom, SO31 8DN
This friendly yard is known as a center for classic wooden yachts. It has excellent repair services.
One pontoon for berthing, water, electricity, chandlery, restaurant.
Essential to... Read More
Hamble Harbour Authority
Address: Shore Road, Southampton, Warsash, Southampton, United Kingdom, S031 9FR
Mob: 07718 1463 380/81/99 (Patrol boat)Contact the Harbour patrol for information on short stay and longer stay visitors' moorings.... Read More
Hamble Point Marina
Address: School Lane, Hamble, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 4NB
Situated virtually opposite Warsash, this is first marina on the western bank of the Hamble offering easy access to the Solent.
All facilities, fuel berth, laundry,... Read More
Hamble Quay
Address: United Kingdom,
Contact the Harbour Patrol
This short-stay jetty is on the northern bank, between Hamble Point Marina and Port Hamble Marina. There are water and trash disposal.... Read More
Mercury Yacht Harbour
Address: Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 4HQ
Third marina from seaward on western bank of Hamble (quieter marina than the first two up the river).
All facilities, fuel berth, laundry, chandlery, WiFi, bar... Read More
Port Hamble Marina
Address: Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 4QD
Located on the west bank of the River Hamble, right in the heart of the South Coast's sailing scene.The marina has 310 berths with the maximum... Read More
Swanwick Marina
Address: Swanwick Marina, Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO31 1ZL
All facilities, fuel berth, pump-out, laundry, WiFi, chandlery, bar and restaurant, 24hr security. A short walk from the Jolly Sailor pub.
Boatyard with 65-ton travel lift,... Read More
Universal Marina
Address: Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 7ZN
Located on the eastern bank of the Hamble River. Deep water and semi-tidal berths. 240 wet berths. Max length 26m. The marina facilities include water,... Read More
Warsash Jetty
Address: Warsash, United Kingdom,
By the round black and white striped building.Short-stays permitted at the Harbour Master's jetty. Also visitors' berths possible on mid-river pontoon.Contact the Hamble River Harbour... Read More
Yacht Clubs
All the yacht clubs on the river offer a friendly welcome to visiting yachtsmen. They all have bars and serve good food.
Related Businesses
Hamble River Sailing Club
Address: The Ferry Hard, Green Lane, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 4JB
Royal Airforce Yacht Club
Address: Riverside House, Rope Walk, Hamble, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 4HD
The Royal Southern Yacht Club
Address: Rope Walk, Hamble, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 4HB
Warsash Sailing Club
Address: Shore House, Shore Road, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO31 9FS
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