When planning to use a berth in a marina, it is wise to call ahead, and you will then be allocated a berth number and advised which side to you will be mooring. Most marinas in this area do not have dedicated pontoons for visitors, but slot them into available spaces.
Apart from marinas, there are many mooring buoys and anchorages which can be used.
It is advisable to monitor VHF channel 12, the Port working frequency, which broadcasts traffic information for small craft (call sign VTS). Web: Southampton VTS.
The relatively shallow water in this area can quickly build up to an unpleasant "Solent chop" in a fresh wind, but shelter is not usually difficult to find.
For information on the River Itchen and River Hamble see the separate entries.
Town Quay Marina
The marina entrance is a dogleg between two floating wave breaks that appear continuous from seaward (see photo). Call VHF Channel 80 on approach. The marina offers 24/7 berthing assistance. Beware of the adjacent Red Jet Hi-speed ferry. Craft > 20m must get clearance from Southampton VTS to enter/depart the marina (VHF Channel 12).
Last updated April 2013.
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