Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Tollesbury Marina
Tollesbury, Essex · River Blackwater
£1,850 a year for a 10m yacht
Moorings and marinas near Braintree
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Braintree, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 3 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £1,600 a year for a 10m boat (£50–£2,377 across 9 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 3 on canals and 12 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Tollesbury Marina, Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club and South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Blackwater Sailing Club.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £50 a year (Marconi Sailing Club) to £2,377 a year (Springfield Basin Moorings); the middle of 9 is £1,600 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 20m (66ft) at Heybridge Basin Moorings.
- Of the 15, 6 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Essex Waterways (3).
- Closest to Braintree: Springfield Basin Moorings, 16.9km south of the centre. 0 of the 15 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club
Maylandsea, Essex · Lawling Creek, River Blackwater
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex · River Crouch
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Blackwater Sailing Club
Maldon, Essex · Blackwater Estuary
£990 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Springfield Basin Moorings
Chelmsford, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
£4,129 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
Chelmsford, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
£3,120 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Lockside Marina
Chelmsford, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
£2,710 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings
Maldon, Essex · River Blackwater
£435 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Heybridge Basin Moorings
Heybridge Basin, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation / Blackwater Estuary
£1,796 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Marconi Sailing Club
Steeple, Essex · River Blackwater
£50 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Blackwater Marina
Maylandsea, Essex · River Blackwater
£1,600 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Downs Road Boatyard
Maldon, Essex · River Blackwater
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Millbeach Marine Club
Heybridge, Essex · River Blackwater
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Stone Sailing Club
Southminster, Essex · River Blackwater
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Peter Clarke's Boatyard
West Mersea, Essex · River Blackwater
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollesbury Marina | 24.1km south-east | £1,850 | Berths available |
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club | 25km south-east | – | Berths available |
| South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club | 25.7km south | – | Berths available |
| Blackwater Sailing Club | 19.4km south-east | £990 | Waiting list |
| Springfield Basin Moorings | 16.9km south | £2,377 | Not reported |
| Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation | 17km south | £1,796 | Not reported |
| Lockside Marina | 17.1km south | £1,560 | Not reported |
| Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings | 19km south-east | £435 | Not reported |
| Heybridge Basin Moorings | 19.8km south-east | £1,796 | Not reported |
| Marconi Sailing Club | 24.4km south-east | £50 | Not reported |
| Blackwater Marina | 25.1km south-east | £1,600 | Not reported |
| Downs Road Boatyard | 18.9km south-east | On request | Not reported |
| Millbeach Marine Club | 19.4km south-east | On request | Not reported |
| Stone Sailing Club | 25.5km south-east | – | Not reported |
| Peter Clarke's Boatyard | 26.2km south-east | On request | 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 boat cost near Braintree?
Across the 9 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £50 a year at Marconi Sailing Club to £2,377 a year at Springfield Basin Moorings. The middle figure is £1,600 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Braintree?
For a 10m boat, Marconi Sailing Club is cheapest at £50 a year in Steeple.
Which moorings and marinas near Braintree have space now?
3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Tollesbury Marina, Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club and South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Braintree?
Springfield Basin Moorings, 16.9km south of the centre of Braintree, on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Braintree?
1 of the 15 say you can: Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation (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, 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 6 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Braintree
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Basildon 15
- Ilford 15
- Southend-on-Sea 15
- Enfield 15
- Ipswich 15
- Tottenham 15
- Cambridge 15
- Colchester 15
- Chelmsford 15
- Walthamstow 15
Run one of these sites? Tell boaters what you have free in a minute, no account needed. Update your availability