We are back on the South Coast at Premier Southsea Marina, which is perfectly positioned to access the Solent.
Premier Southsea Marina is located opposite Hayling Island, at the tip of Portsea Island and is perfectly positioned for cruising in the Solent, taking in the historic sites of Portsmouth Harbour or heading south to the beautiful sandy beaches on the Isle of Wight. It is also just a short hop to Chichester Harbour with easy access to the sheltered East Head anchorages.
Onsite you will find two waterside restaurants, luxurious facilities, high-speed WiFi and a friendly community atmosphere. The marina is popular with deep-sea anglers due to its easy Solent access and onsite angling club.
FACILITIES & BERTHING
Southsea Marina offers in-water berthing for 315 boats, up to 17m long and has plenty of onshore boat storage. The marina is protected by an automatic cill gate, which raises and lowers, giving around six hours of access per tidal cycle with a waiting pontoon next to the marina entrance. To ensure berth holders have access at all states of the tide, tows to and from the waiting pontoon can be requested in advance within their MyPremier account and are free of charge, current cill depth is also available on a live feed.
Home to Southsea Marina Angling Club, keen anglers will find an array of essentials available in the marina reception and at the onsite chandlery. The marina also has two restaurants, situated on the water’s edge. The Marina Bar offers relaxed dining with a view, whether you are looking for a few drinks, a light snack or a special evening meal. Bombay Bay is well known for its authentic Indian cuisine and offers a takeaway service. A short drive away there is also a wide range of independent pubs, cafes and restaurants in the heart of Southsea.
With high quality haul-out services available at the onsite boatyard, you will find a wealth of expertise amongst the marina’s friendly team and supporting businesses perfect for all maintenance needs.
Free dedicated parking
High-speed WiFi
Personal bathrooms
Full-service boatyard
Electricity
24hr security
Fuel pontoon
Two restaurants
Pump-out
Recycling
ACCESS
Southsea Marina’s approach is easy in most conditions, but is best from three hours before high water, or one hour after. The marina uses a cill gate to ensure the basin remains at a suitable level, but if access is not available there is a waiting pontoon.
Langstone Harbour’s channel entrance lies past the East Winner drying bank, and approximately one mile south of the harbour entrance you will see the Fairway Beacon, from here steer 353° to clear East Winner.
The harbour speed limit is 10 knots. From this point the entrance channel itself deepens, the marina’s approach is indicated by seven starboard-hand and nine port-hand markers. The marina approach channel speed limit is 5 knots. It is important to note that anyone entering Langstone Harbour is liable for harbour dues, and these should be paid directly to the Langstone Harbour Board within 24 hours.
CRUISING
Perfectly positioned for access to the Solent, Southsea Marina has a great selection of day cruising destinations. To the south and west you will find the delights of the Isle of Wight with Bembridge, Cowes and Yarmouth all lovely destinations to spend a day. You can also head west towards the Hamble and enjoy an overnight stay at Premier Universal or Premier Swanwick Marina, or east towards Chichester Marina and enjoy relaxing in the hidden anchorages surrounding West Sussex.
OUT AND ABOUT
Southsea Marina provides a great spot to explore the historic city of Portsmouth, learn about 800 years of naval history at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, the D-Day Story or travel by ferry to Gosport and visit the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower. Once a village, Southsea blends seamlessly into the city of Portsmouth, with a unique range of shops and restaurants to uncover, and just a short drive along the seafront is Gunwharf Quays, a premium shopping outlet. If you are looking for more outdoor pursuits the Hayling Island Ferry is within easy walking distance. Here you will find miles of beautiful coastal scenery to take in, whether that is walking, running or cycling.
BUSINESSES AT THE MARINA
JWS Marine Services – Marine engineering repair and maintenance
Portsmouth Marine Training – RYA training course provider
1 Degree West Marine – Engineering, rigging and maintenance services, and an essentials chandlery.
Bond Sails and Henderson Covers – Sailmaker, offering upholstery and cover repair
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION
“Lisa and I have berthed Seawolf at Southsea for the past 16 years; we brought her back from Barcelona in winter 2008/9. We have enjoyed our time here and hope to continue for many years to come. I have been around boats all my life, and I built my first canoe when I was 11. Prior to Seawolf, in 1985 I had a 47ft wooden ex Southampton harbour board survey vessel Mayflower. Our boating area is the Solent and the Isle of Wight; one of the advantages of Southsea Marina is the easy access to both. Other attractions are the comprehensive boating services and the two onsite restaurants: Marina Bar and Bombay Bay. Lisa and I have enjoyed the close working relationship with all the staff at Southsea, who are always courteous and willing to help. We have visited Port Solent, Chichester, Brighton and Swanwick, taking advantage of the 42 free days and nights.”
Lisa and Kevin Bowden, Seawolf
FURTHER INFORMATION
Marina Manager: Dave Frey
Fort Cumberland Road, Eastney,
Portsmouth, Hampshire PO4 9RJ
VFH Channel: 80 | T: 023 9282 2718
E: southsea@premiermarinas.com
