Practical Boat Owner – June 2019

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Haslar Marina
Located just inside the entrance to Portsmouth
Harbour, Haslar Marina is perfectly positioned for
escaping into the Solent, or for exploring the
delights of Portsmouth city. Easily identified by the
big green lightship, the marina has over 500
berths and can accommodate boats up to 40m
and 4.5m draught. The lightship is home to one of
the two bar-restaurants on site, and other facilities
include the Sealift3 boat hoist, sea school, charter
and marine services. The shops, pubs and
beaches of Gosport are a short walk away, or hop
on the Gosport Ferry for old Portsmouth,
Gunwharf Quays and the historic dockyard.
http://www.haslarmarina.co.uk
02392 601201


Portland Marina
Portland Marina provides a great stopping-
off point for boats on passage across
the Channel or rounding Portland Bill.
Accessible in all conditions, the marina
is located within Portland Harbour, behind
its own breakwater. The 400 berths are
well-spaced with plenty of manoeuvring
room for boats up to 30m. There is a fuel
dock and full-service boatyard, plus
bar-restaurant, chandlery, sea school, boat
sales and marine services. Castles, lots of
walks, cycle trails, smugglers’ pubs and the
impressive Chesil Beach are all close by.
http://www.portlandmarina.co.uk
01305 866190


East Cowes Marina
East Cowes Marina enjoys a quiet and
sheltered location on the sunny east bank
of the River Medina. Just 500m south of the
chain ferry, the marina provides a tranquil
berth while still being within walking
distance of the pubs and shops of Cowes
High Street, and a stroll from Osborne
House. The Lifeboat pub on site provides
good food and lovely river views, and
Waitrose is close-by. Accessible at all
states of the tide, the 230 berth marina can
accommodate boats to 20m or more, and
rallies and groups are always welcome.
http://www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk
01983 293983

Deacons Marina
Based on the River Hamble,
Deacons is a friendly marina
with 100 walk-ashore berths
for sail and power, and a
full-service boatyard for boats
up to 14m. On site there is
a restaurant, chandlery,
boat sales and full range of
marine services. Deacons is
within walking distance of
Bursledon railway station
and the famous Jolly Sailor
waterside pub.
http://www.deaconsmarina.co.uk
02380 402253
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