Southampton Water

…Sailing to/from Southampton…

Sailing to Southampton Water

Southampton Water offers both great shelter as well as some interesting places to visit.

As you head up Southampton Water passing Fawley refinery on the Western side you will find Hythe Marina. Located on the edge of the New Forest it’s a unique development of a 206-berth marina, waterside homes, shops, restaurants and bars.

Ocean Village is situated in the shelter of Southampton water and right in the heart of Southampton.It is surrounded by a wealth of shops, restaurants, bars and cinemas offering outstanding recreational facilities.

The city is home to some of the region’s best concert halls and venues, boasting three outstanding art galleries and two magnificent theatres.

Continuing up the Itchen River you will find Saxon’s Wharf and Shamrock Quay both providing full facilities as well as a variety of bars and restaurants.

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General Access Info:

Southampton water stretches for 6 miles and is well protected in all but strong S/E winds
All craft should heed the priority given to commercial traffic
There is an area of concern between the entrance of Southampton Water and Cowes. Any vessel over 150m must be given a moving prohibited zone of 1000m ahead and 100m either side
The turning point around West Bramble and Calshot Spit is particularly restricted
Double HW occurs at Springs about 2 hrs apart, while at Neaps there is a long stand.
MHWS: 4.5m; MHWN:3.7m; MLWN: 1.8m; MLWS: 0.5m

Berthing Options:

Ocean Village: 02380 229385 / VHF Ch 80
Tie up on the dock office pontoon to be allocated a berth if you haven’t called ahead
Shamrock Quay: 02380 229461 / VHF Ch 80
Located up stream of the Itchen Bridge
Easy access 24 hrs a day
Hythe: 023 8020 7073 / VHF Ch 80
Situated on the Western shore of Southampton Water Hythe is approached via a dredged channel leading to a lock basin.

Facilities:

Ocean Village:
Water & Electricity on the pontoons
Good toilet & shower facilities
On site Tesco Metro
Southampton City is a short bus ride away or about a 30 min walk
Shamrock Quay:
The marina office sells basic provisions , the nearest store is the Tesco Metro in Ocean Village
Southampton centre is approx 2 miles away / 30 – 40 mins walk
There is an onsite bar and restaurant
Hythe:
Water & Electricity on the pontoons
Fuel, Ice & Gas
Good shower and toilet facilities
There is a small shop for essential provisions, Hythe Village is about a 5 min walk away
There are a couple of restaurants on site

Contact Info:

Ocean Village: 02380 229385

Shamrock Quay: 02380 229461

Hythe: 023 8020 7073

Southampton Water