We make our way to Hampshire to find out more about Gosport Marina.
Gosport Marina is situated at the entrance of Portsmouth Harbour, providing immediate deep-water access to the cruising wonders of the Solent. The historic Naval Dockyard and the city of Portsmouth offer an impressive backdrop, with restaurants and shopping just a short ferry ride away.
This Five Gold Anchor awarded marina is rich in history, featuring the prestigious onsite boatyard Endeavour Quay, which was previously occupied by Camper & Nicholsons and dates back to the 1700s. With significant recent investment, the marina has become even more popular with both racers, including the Clipper Round The World fleet, and cruisers alike for its outstanding location and exceptional new facilities.
FACILITIES & BERTHING
Premier’s Gosport Marina has great sea access and can accommodate boats up to 22m due to its good depth. The marina offers walk-ashore finger berths with access to water and electricity, hammerhead berths for larger boats as well as pile moorings and versa docks, totalling 475 at capacity. There is also an onsite fuel pontoon, making it easy to get out exploring.
The marina has all the facilities you would expect from a premium location. Berth holders benefit from access to a new exclusive block of high-quality toilet and shower rooms, designed to provide a calm and relaxing space.
Premier Marinas has also recently invested £400,000 in the electrical infrastructure at Gosport, extending berth holders’ management of their boats’ electrical use via the Premier App. This upgrade paved the way for enhanced high-speed WiFi, from a managed provider. Users now get a home-from-home experience with the ability to connect several devices while streaming or video calling – just one of the benefits of the Premier Advantage.
Not only has this all taken place across the last nine months, but the marina has also opened a large expanse for additional storage ashore and created space for a new parking system, improving parking convenience for berth holders.
Consolidating its dry stack feature at Trafalgar Wharf, the largest undercover dry stack facility in Europe, customers can now park in a bay and stroll onto their boat all in a matter of minutes. Not forgetting the marina is also home to The Boathouse restaurant, providing a great spot for a brunch, light lunch or dinner.
– Parking n High-speed WiFi
– Personal bathrooms n Electricity
– Full-service boatyard n Restaurant
– 24hr security n Fuel pontoon
– Pump-out n Recycling
ACCESS
Premier’s Gosport Marina is located just inside the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour. It is easy to find, situated just 10 miles from Portsmouth by road and six miles from the M27. Portsmouth Harbour station offers a good service to London Waterloo, with journey times starting from one hour and 35 minutes. Additionally, a regular ferry service connects Portsmouth to Gosport every 15 minutes, which is easily visible to those travelling by boat as they navigate through the small ships channel.
Portsmouth Harbour is a busy hub for commercial, naval and leisure activities, so caution is advised around the entrance. It is crucial to check the local notice to mariners before proceeding. Vessels over 20m in length must contact the King’s Harbour Master on VHF Channel 11 prior to entering or leaving the harbour.
CRUISING
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to cruising destinations. With instant access to the Solent, there are incredible locations only a stone’s throw away from the marina.
Just 40 minutes along the channel, you can explore places like Stokes Bay, Lee-on-the-Solent and Hill Head.
If you are eager to venture further, the stunning West Sussex coastline offers hidden anchorages around Chichester Marina. Premier Marinas berth holders enjoy 42 group visitors’ nights, making this an ideal spot for a weekend getaway, complete with white sandy beaches, amazing wildlife and beautiful scenic walks.
Additionally, a major attraction of the marina is the nearby Isle of Wight, which is well-known among sailors for its diverse beaches and anchorages perfect for exploration.
OUT AND ABOUT
Just a 10-minute ferry ride away, the city of Portsmouth offers a variety of attractions. You can explore the outlet shops, restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment at Gunwharf Quays. Experience 800 years of naval history at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard or enjoy breathtaking views from the top of the iconic Spinnaker Tower. Follow the Gosport Waterfront Trail eastward to the award-winning Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, which provides fascinating insights into naval warfare. If you are in the mood for shopping, Gosport High Street is only a two-minute walk away and features a range of dining options. Additionally, just outside the marina, you will find a supermarket and a chandlery that are perfectly situated for all your essentials.
BUSINESSES AT THE MARINA
Many businesses operate at the marina, most of which are within the marine industry. Boat owners can find a good selection of specialist yacht and motorboat service and repair specialists, including UKDocks Marine Services, Yacht Care Plus, Russell Rennison Boat Services, Lighthouse Yacht Services and Apex Marine. There is also Jerry the Rigger, GRP Painting specialists Solent Repairs and sailmaker Kemp Sails. A full list can be found at www.premiermarinas.com/onsite-businesses (select Gosport Marina).
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
“On returning after six months away I have to say how impressed I am with the hard work that has gone into all the upgrades. The WiFi is superb, and I note the excellent new heads and bathrooms which will ease the competition in the mornings. Tracy and I are something of ‘marina tourists’ around the UK and Irish coasts and I can assure you that Gosport thoroughly deserves its ‘Premier’ title.”
Iain and Tracy – Wight Leopard – annual berth holders
“We first visited a couple of years ago – and we stayed the whole summer because we liked it so much. We prefer it here; it is really nice and the amenities are so convenient.”
Wayne and Monika – Kochanie – visitor berthing
Manager – Jonathan Walcroft CMM
Premier Marinas Gosport Marina
Mumby Road, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1AH
02392 524 811
gosport@premiermarinas.com
premiermarinas.com/marinas/Gosport-marina
