Estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV on the Solent

Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.

21 sites · 3 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £5,032 a year for a 10m yacht (£294–£14,904 across 17 published tariffs)

At a glance

21 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
3 of the 21 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabin Boatyard, Quay Lane Boatyard and Tudor Sailing Club.
Keeping a waiting list: Ashlett Sailing Club and Shepards Marina.
For a 10m yacht, published prices run from £294 a year (Tudor Sailing Club) to £14,904 a year (Port Hamble Marina); the middle of 17 is £5,032 a year.
Longest boat taken: 70m (230ft) at Shamrock Quay.
Of the 21, 17 have electric hook-up, 6 a pump-out, 7 diesel, 11 a boat hoist and 7 visitor berths.
1 of the 21 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Groups running more than one: MDL Marinas (3), Premier Marinas (2) and Premier Marinas Ltd (3).

Estuaries & tidal rivers Berths available

Cabin Boatyard

Bursledon, Hampshire · River Hamble

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Estuaries & tidal rivers Berths available

Quay Lane Boatyard

Gosport, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour

£645 a year for a 10m yacht

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Estuaries & tidal rivers Berths available

Tudor Sailing Club

Portsmouth, Hampshire · Langstone Harbour

£294 a year for a 10m yacht

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Estuaries & tidal rivers Waiting list

Ashlett Sailing Club

Fawley, Hampshire · Ashlett Creek

Prices on request

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Estuaries & tidal rivers Waiting list

Shepards Marina

Cowes, Isle of Wight · River Medina

£6,428 a year for a 10m yacht

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Berthon Lymington Marina

Lymington, Hampshire · Lymington River

£10,193 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Deacons Marina

Bursledon, Hampshire · River Hamble

£4,704 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Gosport Marina

Gosport, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour

£2,810 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Island Harbour Marina

Newport, Isle of Wight · River Medina

£4,800 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Kemps Quay Marina

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£2,624 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Lymington Yacht Haven

Lymington, Hampshire · Lymington River

£8,210 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Ocean Quay Marina

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£4,770 a year for a 10m yacht

Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Port Hamble Marina

Hamble, Hampshire · River Hamble

£14,904 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Royal Clarence Waterside & Marina

Gosport, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour

£6,520 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Saxon Wharf

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£9,042 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Shamrock Quay

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£10,770 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Southsea Marina

Portsmouth, Hampshire · Langstone Harbour

£6,420 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Swanwick Marina

Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble

£3,500 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Universal Marina

Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble

£5,032 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour

Buckler's Hard, Hampshire · Beaulieu River

Prices not published

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Drivers Dry Berthing

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

Prices on request

Compared: prices for a 10m yacht

Site	Where	A year, 10m yacht	Secure gated access / CCTV	Space
Cabin Boatyard	Bursledon, River Hamble	–	Yes	Berths available
Quay Lane Boatyard	Gosport, Portsmouth Harbour	£645	Yes	Berths available
Tudor Sailing Club	Portsmouth, Langstone Harbour	£294	Yes	Berths available
Ashlett Sailing Club	Fawley, Ashlett Creek	On request	Yes	Waiting list
Shepards Marina	Cowes, River Medina	£6,428	Yes	Waiting list
Berthon Lymington Marina	Lymington, Lymington River	£10,193	Yes	Not reported
Deacons Marina	Bursledon, River Hamble	£4,704	Yes	Not reported
Gosport Marina	Gosport, Portsmouth Harbour	£2,810	Yes	Not reported
Island Harbour Marina	Newport, River Medina	£4,800	Yes	Not reported
Kemps Quay Marina	Southampton, River Itchen	£2,624	Yes	Not reported
Lymington Yacht Haven	Lymington, Lymington River	£8,210	Yes	Not reported
Ocean Quay Marina	Southampton, River Itchen	£4,770	Yes	Not reported
Port Hamble Marina	Hamble, River Hamble	£14,904	Yes	Not reported
Royal Clarence Waterside & Marina	Gosport, Portsmouth Harbour	£6,520	Yes	Not reported
Saxon Wharf	Southampton, River Itchen	£9,042	Yes	Not reported
Shamrock Quay	Southampton, River Itchen	£10,770	Yes	Not reported
Southsea Marina	Portsmouth, Langstone Harbour	£6,420	Yes	Not reported
Swanwick Marina	Southampton, River Hamble	£3,500	Yes	Not reported
Universal Marina	Southampton, River Hamble	£5,032	Yes	Not reported
Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour	Buckler's Hard, Beaulieu River	–	Yes	Not reported
Drivers Dry Berthing	Southampton, River Itchen	On request	Yes	Not reported

From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.

Questions

How much does a mooring for a 10m yacht cost on the Solent?

Across the 17 estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 10m yacht costs from £294 a year at Tudor Sailing Club to £14,904 a year at Port Hamble Marina. The middle figure is £5,032 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV on the Solent?

For a 10m yacht, Tudor Sailing Club is cheapest at £294 a year in Portsmouth.

Which estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV on the Solent have space now?

3 of the 21 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabin Boatyard, Quay Lane Boatyard and Tudor Sailing Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV on the Solent?

1 of the 21 say you can: Ocean Quay Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.

Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?

On top of the mooring fee: of these, 4 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

Broader

Estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV on the Solent, by county

Hampshire 19

Estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV in other areas

The South Coast 41

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