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The Berths

Available to Super Yachts, Tall Ships, corporate events and visiting boats, Gunwharf Berths has 24-hour access and plenty of depth.  The berths can take vessels up to 78m in length, and are currently amongst the most sought after berths on the south coast.

Gunwharf Quays also offer a Yacht Management Service for visiting superyachts & large vessels.  

 

Berthing at Gunwharf Quays

All vessels are required to book berthing prior to their arrival at Gunwharf Quays. The Berths Office is required to inform Queens Harbour Master (QHM) of vessel arrival and failure to book in advance may result in refusal by QHM to cross the deep water channel.

 

Contact Details

• Channel 80
• Telephone 023 9283 6732
• Email eventsmarina@gunwharf-quays.com
• Fax 023 9283 6738

Waypoint position:
50° 47.66N 
01° 06.40W

Charts:
AC 394, 2037, 2631
IMRAY C15

Depths: The marina is dredged to a minimum of 5.5 metres below chart datum.

Please Note

As from 2008 a non-refundable booking fee is required to confirm your berth and will be deducted from your final bill.

The Marina is fully booked on the following dates in 2008:

May 10th
May 13th
May 23rd
May 29th

June 15th
June 18th -22nd CLOSED for the Round Britain Powerboat Race

July 7th

August 1st - 11th  (Cowes week is now fully booked)

September 7th
September 27th

For more information on events please visit Gunwharf Quays Events

 

Entering & Leaving Portsmouth

Vessels under 20m inbound for Gunwharf Quays must use the Small Boat Channel in Portsmouth Harbour and cross the deep-water channel at Ballast Buoy.  All vessels must contact the Queen's Harbour Master (QHM) on VHF Ch11 for permission to cross the deep-water channel.

The 50m wide Small Boat Channel runs from the west of No4 Bar Buoy to the west of Ballast Buoy.  There is a flashing leading light on the south end of Oil Fuel Jetty (OFJ) and the red sector of this light conforms to the boat channel.  Vessels must proceed to Ballast Pile and then cross the main navigation channel at right angles when it is clear.  It is mandatory to run an engine, if fitted, whilst transiting the entrance.

Vessels over 20m in length have to enter and leave Portsmouth Harbour in the main channel, and must have permission from QHM.

Vessels over 48m in length must have a pilot boat to enter & leave Portsmouth Harbour.

Vessels must not loiter in the area outside the Gunwharf Quays entrance as this interferes with the Isle of Wight ferry movements and can be dangerous.

Tides in the harbour entrance run very strongly in the third and fourth hours of the ebb and again during the last two hours of flood.  There may be standing waves at the entrance and conditions can become confused in southerly winds particularly at times of frequent ship movements.  Winds eddy round Fort Blockhouse and frequently turn through 180º.  Vessels entering in windy conditions are advised to drop sails before transiting through the entrance.

QHM controls shipping on VHF Ch11. 

All vessels are required to contact QHM before slipping Gunwharf Quays.

All shore side facilities are included in the berthing fees:

• Water
• Electric
• General food waste (ONLY)
• Showers
• Toilets
• Laundry facilities
  

Summer Charges 1st April - 31st October
New Charges are in effect. For more info please contact the office.

• Overnight, £POA per metre per night
• Short stay from £8.40 (4 hours)

Overnight stay is from Midday to Midday.  Additional hours must be arranged in advance to help prevent double bookings and disappointment.

Short stay bookings are only available after midday to allow over night berth holders to vacate.

16/32 Amp electric, included in rates.
63/200 Amp electric, metered.

 

Notice to all Sail Training and Charity Organisations

No Concessions are given for over night stays on Friday, Saturday, bank holiday Sundays or during school holidays.

 

Useful links
www.redsky-sailing.com  
www.ondeck.co.uk
www.happydolphinsailing.org
www.ayss.org
www.metoffice.com
www.easytide.ukho.gov.uk
www.seastart.co.uk
www.bluewaterpromotions.co.uk
http://www.4charter.co.uk/index.php