Estuaries & tidal rivers
Swale Marina
Teynham, Kent · Conyer Creek and the Swale
£2,730 a year for a 10m yacht
Drying berths near Faversham
A berth that dries out at low tide; the boat sits on mud or hard ground.
6 sites · typical £1,829 a year for a 10m boat (£165–£2,850 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites: 5 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 1 on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £165 a year (Medway Cruising Club) to £2,850 a year (Gillingham Marina); the middle of 3 is £1,829 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 23m (75ft) at Gillingham Marina.
- Of the 6, 4 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Faversham: Iron Wharf Boatyard, 1km north-east of the centre. 3 of the 6 within 10km.
Coast & harbours
Neptune's Arm Mooring Site
Herne Bay, Kent · English Channel
£1,829 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Medway Cruising Club
Gillingham, Kent · River Medway
£165 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Gillingham Marina
Gillingham, Kent · River Medway
£2,850 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Iron Wharf Boatyard
Faversham, Kent · Faversham Creek
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Youngboats Marine Services
Faversham, Kent · Oare Creek
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swale Marina | 6.4km north-west | – | pontoon berths, drying berths | Not reported |
| Neptune's Arm Mooring Site | 17.4km east | £1,829 | drying berths | Not reported |
| Medway Cruising Club | 24.4km west | £165 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Not reported |
| Gillingham Marina | 24.7km west | £2,850 | pontoon berths, drying berths, hard standing | Not reported |
| Iron Wharf Boatyard | 1km north-east | – | drying berths | Not reported |
| Youngboats Marine Services | 1.6km north-west | – | pontoon berths, drying berths | 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 Faversham?
Across the 3 drying berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £165 a year at Medway Cruising Club to £2,850 a year at Gillingham Marina. The middle figure is £1,829 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest drying berths near Faversham?
For a 10m boat, Medway Cruising Club is cheapest at £165 a year in Gillingham.
Which drying berths near Faversham have space now?
None of the 6 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest drying berth to Faversham?
Iron Wharf Boatyard, 1km north-east of the centre of Faversham, on the Faversham Creek.
Can you live aboard at drying berths near Faversham?
1 of the 6 say you can: Swale Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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