Estuaries & tidal rivers
Swale Marina
Teynham, Kent · Conyer Creek and the Swale
£2,730 a year for a 10m yacht
Drying berths near Minster
A berth that dries out at low tide; the boat sits on mud or hard ground.
5 sites · typical £1,508 a year for a 10m boat (£165–£2,850 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 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 2 is £1,508 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 23m (75ft) at Gillingham Marina.
- Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Minster: Swale Marina, 8.3km south of the centre. 1 of the 5 within 10km.
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
Youngboats Marine Services
Faversham, Kent · Oare Creek
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Iron Wharf Boatyard
Faversham, Kent · Faversham Creek
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swale Marina | 8.3km south | – | pontoon berths, drying berths | Not reported |
| Medway Cruising Club | 17.6km west | £165 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Not reported |
| Gillingham Marina | 17.8km west | £2,850 | pontoon berths, drying berths, hard standing | Not reported |
| Youngboats Marine Services | 11.4km south-east | – | pontoon berths, drying berths | Not reported |
| Iron Wharf Boatyard | 12.7km south-east | – | 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 Minster?
Across the 2 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 £1,508 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest drying berths near Minster?
For a 10m boat, Medway Cruising Club is cheapest at £165 a year in Gillingham.
Which drying berths near Minster have space now?
None of the 5 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 Minster?
Swale Marina, 8.3km south of the centre of Minster, on the Conyer Creek and the Swale.
Can you live aboard at drying berths near Minster?
1 of the 5 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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