Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2 0 1 0
Poole Harbour Guide
2010
Commerce, Recreation and the Environment – hand in hand
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Introduction
By Brian Murphy,
Harbour Master
It is a pleasure, once again, to introduce you to this extremely
useful guide to Poole Harbour which is now in its 12th year.
The navigation safety record has continued to improve but we
must never be complacent. The Harbour Master has the day-today responsibility for the safe operation of navigation and other
marine activities in the harbour. The excellent safety record is
partly achieved by formal risk assessments that identify the hazards which are then
mitigated with the right control measures. These control measures are implemented and
monitored by a highly qualified team using all means at their disposal including Radar, VHF,
AIS, CCTV and a fleet of purpose built work and patrol vessels. These resources come at
a cost. Harbour Dues are payable by all vessels in Poole Harbour and I would like to
advise all users that the public right to navigation is dependent on the payment of these
dues. Harbour Dues can be paid at the Harbour Office or at any marina or yacht club in
Poole Harbour.
I mentioned the excellent safety record being ‘partly achieved’ because the other piece
in the safety jigsaw is of course the harbour users. The vast majority of who should be
congratulated for their part in maintaining safety. Everyone who works or enjoys the
leisure activities on the water, have a major role to play in their own and each other’s
safety and it is evident that the majority enjoy this beautiful harbour responsibly.
It is unfortunate that occasionally the Harbour Authority has to exercise its byelaw
powers on individuals who are a danger to themselves, others, property or the
environment. Prosecutions through the magistrate’s court are sometimes necessary to
enforce the byelaws. I would ask you to pay particular attention to the précis of byelaws
on pages 14 and 15.
Further safety information can be obtained from the Poole Harbour Commissioners
website www.phc.co.uk
It remains for me to say that I hope you have an enjoyable and safe time on the waters
of this most incredible natural harbour. Please be prepared and mindful of others.
Captain Brian Murphy
Harbour Master
14,000 copies of the Poole Harbour Guide are
printed with over 8,000 going to local boat
owners and harbour dues payers.
Approximately 3,000 are given to yachting
visitors, the rest are distributed to ‘land’ tourists,
at boat shows and via other harbour offices.
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Navigational Safety Guidance
• Avoid sailing in the main navigational
channels where possible, especially in
poor visibility. Be aware of the effect of
passing close to a large vessel. The
displacement can pull the water from
under you without notice.
Barfleur too close!
Picture Mike Millard
• Give right of way to large vessels which
are limited in their manoeuvring space.
Remember they may have less room
than is immediately apparent.
• If you have to proceed within the
channel keep to the starboard (right
hand) side.
• Be Alert ~ keep a sharp look out for
vessels surveying, dredging and laying
buoys or moorings. Look around you ~
especially astern.
• Watch your wash ~ even when you are
proceeding within the speed limit, you
may be creating a wash. Slow down
whenever you see other vessel activity
which could be affected, for example
craft embarking passengers or
youngsters in canoes.
• The International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea apply to all
vessels ~ including those racing.
• Take particular care with boats under
sail, especially when they are racing.
• Be visible and make your intentions
clear. You may think that you know
exactly what you are doing and where
you are going, but put yourself in the
shoes of the Master of the cross channel
ferry ~ does he know?
NOTE: This picture was pre-arranged
& the yacht pictured was not in danger
• You may see a large ship at all times, but
if you disappear from the view of the
Master of that ship you are too close,
AS IN THE PHOTO!
• Do not underestimate the speed of
other ships. If your boat is slow you
might not be able to take effective
action to keep clear if you find yourself
on a collision course. If in doubt, take
avoiding action and take it early.
• Do not anchor or drift in any
navigational channel or create an
obstruction within the channels.
• Do not secure to, or obscure any
navigational marks, buoy, beacon or stake.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Navigational Safety Guidance
recorded and can be used in any
investigation into incidents in the Harbour.
Harbour Control
Poole Harbour Control is the first point of
contact for all commercial vessels and many
recreational craft using Poole Harbour.
Radar and CCTV covering a large part of
the Harbour from the Swash Channel
through to the Wareham Channel assist the
Harbour Control Officer in his task of
keeping watch on the various activities in
the Harbour, day and night. Radar, CCTV,
VHF and telephone conversations are all
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The Harbour Control Officer is an
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point of contact in any emergency in the
Harbour using:VHF Channel 14 or 16
Call sign: “Poole Harbour Control”
Telephone 01202 440230
Fax: 01202 440231
Email: harbourcontrol@phc.co.uk
If There’s an Accident
If you are involved in a marine
incident or accident, no matter how
minor, within Poole Harbour and its
approach channels, you must report
the fact to the Harbour Authority as
soon as possible.
Standard report forms are available in
the Harbour Office but an initial
report should be made to Poole
Harbour Control or to the Harbour
Master’s patrol launch, call sign
‘VIGILANT’ on VHF Channel 14
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Main Shipping Channels
• The Swash Channel from the Bar Buoy
to the Chain Ferry
• The Haven Channel from the Chain
Ferry to 16 buoy
• The Middle Ship Channel, from 16 buoy
to Stakes Buoy
• The Turning Basin, off the Ferry Port
• The Little Channel from Stakes to
Poole Bridge
All recreational craft should take particular
care of these areas, and must avoid impeding
larger vessels which can navigate only within
these channels. The North Channel is not
maintained by dredging and is used by
commercial shipping only in an emergency.
See Pull-out Chart for details
will indicate its intention to move off the
slipway. The white flashing strobe light will
be activated to indicate the direction of
movement when the engines are engaged.
The chain ferry operates to a schedule and
has right of way, so please think ahead and
try and pass well clear astern of it.
Remember that the chains will be taut
in front of the ferry and that they are
also a hazard at the rear.
Dinghies sailed by trainees should be
towed through the harbour entrance
until they are in clear water outside.
Do not lay any mooring, fishing equipment
or any other item which may create a
hazard to navigation.
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required when passing through. It is only 300
metres wide, with very strong tidal streams
particularly at spring ebb and a slow moving
chain ferry operates at its narrowest point.
Sailing vessels so fitted please use your
engines when transitting the entrance. It
may be a source of pride to you to achieve
this under sail alone, but it is not safe when
congested, and imposes greater risk to
other users, especially when the wind is light
and the stream strong.
Anticipate the chain ferry’s movements.
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The Chain Ferry has Right of Way!
The Harbour Commissioners have enacted
a byelaw that gives the chain ferry right of
way over all craft except those under
pilotage. Basically, this mean that all craft
under 50 metres in length will be required
to give way to the chain ferry.
The Chain Ferry byelaw came into force on
3rd September 2005 and was fully
promulgated by the issue of a Local Notice
to Mariners (No. 14/2005), a notice on the
PHC website and publicity to all marine
authorities, clubs and organisations within
the Harbour. Craft should keep well clear
passing astern and should never attempt to
pass close ahead.
Be extremely careful where the chain
ferry crosses at the harbour entrance.
When approaching the ferry crossing point,
anticipate its direction of movement and plan
your course of action well in advance.
Take particular note of the tide strength
and direction because it is at its strongest
in the harbour entrance and can often have
a greater effect than the wind upon vessels
under sail alone.
There is a very real danger of being
swept down onto the ferry under these
conditions. Remember, the ferry can do
very little to get out of your way.
As a guide, ferry crossing times are on the
hour from the Haven Hotel (north) side
and every twenty minutes from thereon
from 07.00 hours to 23.00 hours all year,
except Christmas Day.
From the Studland (south) side, crossing
times start at 07.10 hours and then every
twenty minutes until 23.10 hours. At peak
periods, this schedule may change when a
continuous shuttle is normally run.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Navigational Safety Guidance
Local Notices to Mariners
Local Notices to Mariners are issued by the
Harbour Master on a regular basis to
inform mariners of any operations or
works taking place in the harbour which
may affect the safety of navigation.
These are distributed to all the marine
operations involved in the harbour area, as
well as adjacent Harbour Masters,
local marine offices and notice boards
at harbour access points. Acquaint yourself
with the location of these
notices and check regularly for new
and relevant information.
Local Notices may be obtained from the
Harbour Office in New Quay Road, or the
Poole Quay Boat Haven Office on Town
Quay or on the PHC website.
Channel Marks
All navigational marks in Poole Harbour
conform to IALA Region ‘A’ System of
Buoyage and are positioned as shown in
the latest editions of Admiralty Chart 2611
and Imray Laurie Y23.
Buoys are numbered consecutively from
the seaward end of the Swash Channel,
Poole Bar Buoy being No1. Buoys marking
the port hand side of the channel have
even numbers and the buoys on the
starboard side have odd numbers.
Following a major channel improvement
project carried out in 2006, there has been
a revision of some channel marks and some
light characteristics as well as a renumbering of Swash, Middle, North,
Wareham and Holes Bay Channel Buoys.
All changes were promulgated by
Admiralty and Local Notices to Mariners.
A new edition of Admiralty Chart No.
2611 was published in August 2006.
Minor channels are marked with stakes,
the colours and top marks of which
conform to the IALA System of Buoyage.
All stakes are fitted with luminous tape,
two stripes on the port marker, one stripe
to starboard.
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Précis of Relevant Byelaws
Byelaws are essential tools for the
safe management of the Harbour.
While it is the Harbour Commissioners’
policy to educate, it is unfortunate
that prosecution action in the courts
is necessary for those who refuse to
behave in a responsible manner.
These are the important byelaws
which affect recreational users.
1
All vessels shall conform to the orders
and directions of the Harbour Master.
2(a) Every vessel shall be navigated with
care and caution and at such speed
and in such manner as not to endanger
the lives or cause injury or be a
nuisance to persons or endanger the
safety of or cause damage to other
vessels, moorings, buoys, beacons or
other property.
2(aa) Vessels shall not be navigated at a
speed exceeding 10 knots through
the water.
2(b) Vessels shall not be navigated at
speed exceeding 6 knots in the Little
Channel, between the Quays and in
Holes Bay.
2(bb) No person shall engage in board sailing
within the Middle Ship Channel or
within the Haven Channel without the
Harbour Master’s written consent.
Persons intending to cross these
channels shall do so by the shortest
possible route and so as not cause an
obstruction to other vessels navigating
in the channel.
2(e) No person shall engage in water
skiing, ascending by towed kite or
parachute, or use a jet ski or
hovercraft except with the written
permission of the Harbour Master.
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Masters of vessels shall not obstruct or
interfere with public landing places.
Chain Ferry Byelaw
Priority between chain ferry and other
vessels. All vessels navigating in the Harbour
which are not subject to compulsory
pilotage shall give way to the chain ferry.
Exemptions from
Speed Limit
From time to time you will see craft
exceeding the speed limit through the
harbour. The following list of vessels have
permission to exceed the speed limit in the
circumstances described:Police Vessels
Harbour Patrol Vessels – VANGUARD,
VANDYKE (Standby Pilot Boat), VIGILANT,
SURVEY ONE, VIXEN (RIB), VIPER (PW).
These craft will all patrol within the speed
limit under normal circumstances, but will
respond to emergencies, byelaws and other
infringements at high speed.
RNLI Lifeboat and Inshore Rescue Boat
~ When on rescue or lifesaving operations.
Coastguard RIB ~ When on rescue or
lifesaving operations.
Royal Marines ~ Employ a number of
fast training craft and will exceed the
speed limit when on operational duties.
They will normally fly the White Ensign
on these occasions.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Byelaws
Test Run Area ~ The half mile ‘Test Run’
between Nos. 36 and WH 2 buoys in the
Wareham Channel is for the testing of
‘production craft’ (e.g. Sunseeker) when sea
conditions outside the Harbour are
unsuitable. These boats have to be launched
and tested on a regular basis, often to meet
important export schedules. If you have a
legitimate need to use this facility apply to
the Harbour Master. Unauthorised high
speed use of this facility will be considered
a breach of the speed limit byelaw.
The Speed limit of 10 knots is
applicable throughout the year, but
is relaxed in the Wareham Channel,
Middle Ship and North Channels only
between 1 October and 31 March.
Please Note
Radar, CCTV, VHF communications
and telephone conversations to
Harbour Control are recorded for
safety and training purposes
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Harbour Patrols
Picture by David Butcher
The Dorset Police operate regular patrols
around the Harbour utilizing a rigid
inflatable ‘Sea Rider’. They are on
constant watch for misdemeanors and
problems and may well ask you to stop
for communication or information. Be
prepared to stop if asked to do so.
The Harbour Master operates a number
of patrol craft within the Harbour limits
during periods of busy recreational activity.
Their main role is byelaw enforcement and
to educate users who do not have
knowledge of the regulations, but the
Harbour Master will prosecute offenders
on occasions of dangerous or irresponsible
behaviour. The maximum fine is £1,000.
Use of VHF Radio
If you have a marine radio on your boat,
maintain a listening watch on Channel 16
outside the Harbour area but remember
this is a calling and distress frequency. It is
not a conversational channel and except in
an emergency, you must switch to another
channel when contact has been made.
In the Swash Channel and inside the
Harbour it is advisable to maintain a
listening watch on Channel 14 which is the
Harbour operations channel. You should
not communicate on this channel unless it is
necessary for safety reasons, but you will be
able to follow and anticipate the
movements of other shipping.
All harbour patrol launches, Harbour
Control, Poole Bridge, Sandbanks Chain
Ferry and the Dorset Marine Police keep
watch on Channel. 14.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
MVS-Poole
Maritime Volunteer Service
If you are a user of the harbour you will
undoubtedly have seen one or more of the
three boats of the Maritime Volunteer
Service (MVS) around and about.
Nationally the MVS’s main aims are to
provide its members with practical training in
seamanship, small boat handling, engineering
and communications skills. The MVS has 35
units around the coast and estuaries of the
UK. Regular national, regional and local
exercises are carried out with port
authorities, the RNLI and HM Coastguard.
Anyone aged eighteen or over can join and
providing a volunteer is in good health, there
is no upper age limit. The MVS is a totally
self-funding charity and relies on donations
from individuals other organisations and
businesses to achieve its aims.
The Poole Unit is one of the largest and
most dynamic MVS units, it has use of two
training facilities; meeting every Monday
evening for shore-based classroom training at
The Marine Skills Centre in Fleetsbridge,
Poole. They also have a permanent
combined office and lecture room within the
Port of Poole, which is useful for some shore
based weekend training courses but also
extremely useful for combined ashore and
afloat training.
Classroom training is put into practice in
evening and weekend sessions aboard one of
our two launches, Avocet and Tom Sherrin
or the more recently acquired 4.5 metre
bright red dory named MaViS. The boats and
crews are also utilised by the Harbour
Master to carry out weekend patrols selling
permits and assisting and advising harbour
users of the uses and limitations of certain
areas of the harbour.
As well as these local patrols they also
marshal the exclusion zones for the
Bournemouth Air Festival, get involved with
oil spill response exercises and get asked to
attend at other emergencies such as when
Napoli went aground in Lyme Bay a couple
of years ago. The MVS are also in advanced
discussions as to what their role will be at
the 2012 Olympics in Weymouth Bay.
They are continuously looking for new
members, both unskilled and skilled, if you
think you can give a few hours a week
learning or teaching maritime skills then
contact them through the local website
www.mvs-poole.ik.com or call the unit
secretary, Nigel Barrow on 07780 112548.
If you would like to know more about units
in other parts of the UK or the national
operation see: http://www.mvs.org.uk
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New Bridge scheduled for 2011
Work on Poole's £37 million Twin Sails
Bridge project should start in spring ‘10.
The Borough of Poole has received
tenders from six shortlisted contractors to
build the town's much-needed second
harbour crossing. Tenders for the project
were submitted at the end of October
2009 and the council is now assessing the
cost and quality of each bid. At the same
time, the council is seeking final approval
from the Department for Transport for a
£14.1million grant to help fund the project.
Similar approval is also being sought for a
£9.96 million loan from the South West
Regional Development Agency.
An announcement on the award of the
contract for the construction of Twin Sails
Bridge is expected in early 2010, following
a special meeting of the full council in
January. Subject to councillors' approval,
the 20-month construction project will
start in the spring of 2010, with the Twin
Sails Bridge scheduled to open to the
public before the end of 2011.
Cllr Ron Parker, Cabinet Portfolio
Holder for the Local Economy, said: “The
high quality of the submissions received by
the council demonstrates the high degree of
interest from some of the UK and Europe's
leading construction companies in such an
exciting and iconic project. The Twin Sails
Bridge will give Poole the much-needed
second harbour crossing that residents and
businesses have called for over many years.”
Cllr Brian Leverett , Leader of the
Council, said: “The Twin Sails Bridge is a
special bridge for a special town and I am
sure that in years to come it will be viewed
as a symbol of Poole's ambition.”
Poole Bridge Lifting Times
• 05:30
• 06:30
• 07:30
• 09:30
• 10:30
• 12:00
• 14:30
• 16:30
• 17:30 *(Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Hols)
• 18:30
• 19:30
• 21:30
• 23:45
Unscheduled Lifts
Mariners need to check the Headroom
Displays at the Bridge to judge if they can
pass without requiring a lift.
When hourly lifts are scheduled no ondemand lifts will be provided for
commercial vessels except for those over
40m long, or as directed by the Harbour
Master (i.e. no unscheduled lifts between
05:00-08:00 or 16:00-20:00). This will
ensure disruption to road traffic is kept to
a minimum.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Wash Danger
Watch your wash!
The following areas are of particular
concern in the harbour where the potential
risk is higher and where great care is
needed so as not to endanger other craft:
Brownsea Island and Sandbanks Jetties
Passenger boats regularly embark and
disembark passengers for Brownsea Island
at these jetties.
Fuel Barge
The fuel barge which is moored south of
Aunt Betty Buoy invariably has craft
refuelling alongside.
Town Quay
Passenger boats operate between The Jolly
Sailor berth and Old Orchard, regularly
embarking and disembarking passengers.
Craft berthed alongside in these areas are
particularly vulnerable to wash, which can
cause injury to personnel and damage to
craft, with the subsequent potential for
pollution. Coxswains of vessels underway
should be careful that their wash is not
causing inconvenience or danger to vessels
berthed alongside. Similarly, coxswains of
vessels carrying out embarkation
/disembarkation of passengers within these
areas must be aware of their vulnerability
and take appropriate precautions.
Harbour Control and patrol staff will be
monitoring this situation carefully over the
summer season with the aim of reducing
the number of incidents. Prosecution action
will be taken where appropriate.
It is unfortunate that
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Protecting the Harbour’s.................
Damage by an anchor chain
Eelgrass pulled up on an anchor
Eelgrasses, although they grow in the sea
are not seaweeds. They are flowering plants
with tubers and roots buried in the
sediment and strap-like green leaves and
flowering stems which stand up in the
water. Common eelgrass is the largest of
the three species that grow in Britain. It has
leaves that can be up to 1metre long and
typically grows in shallow inshore areas that
are permanently covered by the sea.
Eelgrass ‘meadows’ are highly productive,
stabilize the sediment, and provide a
sheltered habitat that supports a large
number and wide diversity of marine
organisms including cuttlefish, pipefish,
wrasse and gobies.
Eelgrass beds within Poole Harbour also
provide a home to both spiny and shortsnouted seahorses. Both species of seahorse
are now legally protected by the Wildlife
and Countryside Act (1981). It is an offence
to intentionally kill, injure or take these
animals or to intentionally or recklessly
cause damage to or destroy any structure or
place which they use for shelter or
protection. Eelgrass is also an important
food resource for wintering wildfowl,
including brent geese and wigeon.
Eelgrass is not physically robust. Its leaves
and roots can be easily damaged, and seeds
buried too deeply to germinate by activities
such as trampling, anchoring, digging,
shellfish dredging and by wash from power
boats and personal watercraft. Whilst
eelgrass beds may persist in areas where
these activities occur, they may not be as
healthy or as extensive as they could be.
Eelgrass beds within Poole Harbour are
restricted to two main swathes in Whitley
Lake. Both of these areas are identified in
the Aquatic Management Plan as ‘anchorage
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Eelgrass Meadow
Environment
.........Eelgrass Beds
sensitive zones’ (see map in this guide).
Poole Harbour Commissioners’ Moorings
Policy 2008 aims to phase out moorings in
these environmentally sensitive areas. In the
meantime, everyone can help to protect
Poole Harbour’s eelgrass beds and the rich
plant and animal communities that they
support by following these simple guidelines:
Eelgrass Do’s and Don’ts
• Do be aware of where the eelgrass beds
are in the harbour
• Don’t drop anchor within these areas
• Don’t travel at high speeds that create
significant amounts of wash in these areas
• Do not dredge, bait drag or dig in
these areas
• Don’t trample the seabed in these areas
Spiny Seahorse
For further information please contact:
Natural England (Tel 01929 557450)
Poole Harbour Commissioners
(Tel 01202 440200 EXT 317)
Pictures courtesy of Steve Trewhella
and Mike Markey
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Protecting the Environment
Poole Harbour and its environs has long
been recognized both nationally and
internationally as being of high biological
importance and is one of the largest
examples of an estuary with an enclosed
lagoonal character in Britain.
The harbour is mostly shallow and contains
a high proportion of intertidal saltmarshes
and mudflats. These give way to freshwater
marshes, reed beds and wet grasslands on
low, poorly drained land above the tidal
level, and also transitions to heathland on
higher sandy ground and heathland mires in
small tributary valleys.
The wetland habitats fringing the Harbour
support large numbers of wintering,
migrating and breeding birds along with
many rare and uncommon plants and
invertebrates. The Harbour bed is important
for marine invertebrates such as sponges,
tube worms, sea squirts and sea mats,
including some that are rare around Britain’s
shoreline. Areas of heathland support further
rare and uncommon birds, invertebrates and
reptiles, while pine woodland on some of
the Harbour’s islands is of national
importance for some of England’s last
surviving populations of red squirrels.
The range of estuarine, wetland and
heathland habitats, their large extent and the
rare plants and animals they support,
together with the large variety and number
of birds, means Poole Harbour is recognized
as being of National and International
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Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Environment
Pictures courtesy of Kevin Cook
Importance and the area holds a number of
statutory designations which serve to protect
the natural environment. Poole Harbour is
designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI) a Special Protected Area (SPA) and a
Ramsar site. The heathlands surrounding the
Harbour have been designated a Special
Area of Conservation (SAC). Some areas of
the harbour have also been declared Local
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The Harbour is also within an area
recognised for its landscape value and part of
the Purbeck Heritage Coast and part of an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The
AONB includes all the islands of the Harbour
as well as much of the water area.
Quiet Areas
The south side of the harbour is a Quiet
Area with an advisory six knot speed limit.
The small bays and inlets are areas where
birds feed, roost and breed and are
particularly sensitive to disturbance.
The quiet zone lies to the south of a line
from Patchins Point to South Haven Point.
This area allows yachtsman and other
recreationalists a quiet anchorage in which to
enjoy the beauty of the Harbour without the
bustle associated with the northern channels.
The provision of this quiet area has helped
to reduce adverse impacts on the flora and
fauna of the undeveloped mudflats and
shallow inlets which characterize much of
the southern shores.
Many of the redshank which nest in Poole
Harbour do so in the saltmarsh of this area.
The Quiet Area is a ‘safe haven’ for birds and
wildlife as well as for humans. It is intended
to maintain the current policy against
changes in land use and excessive
recreational activity. Personal Watercraft
have their own area exempt from the speed
limit and are not allowed in the quiet area.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Environment
Redshank
ROCKLEY
BOAT PARK
Presents an unmissable opportunity
for Poole Harbour boat storage
DRY BERTH
& RACKING
While in the
Harbour
•Do not land in unauthorised places.
The foreshores of the southern side of
the Harbour and on the islands in the
harbour are private property and the
permission of the owner MUST be
obtained before landing.
Service includes a Launch,
Recovery and a High Pressure Wash
every time you use your boat
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•Be aware of the nature reserves.
Birds need to feed, roost and in some
cases nest on the foreshores and
saltmarshes. Children and dogs must be
under control in these areas.
•Keep away from roosting and feeding
birds. Try not to disturb birds swimming
or feeding in the water.
•Do not dump rubbish, oily waste or
any other noxious substance in the
water or on the foreshore. This is very
harmful to the environment and is an
offence against the Harbour Byelaws.
There are good facilities for the disposal
of garbage and oily waste at the Poole
Quay Boat Haven and in all the marinas,
boat yards and yacht clubs.
•Keep noise levels as low as possible.
Unnecessary loud and persistent noise
disturbs everyone.
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The birdlife of Poole Harbour
Poole Harbour is ideal for bird watching.
There are large Nature Reserves on its
southern shore at Studland and Arne. On the
northern shore nature reserves have been
established at Ham Common and Parkstone
Bay. A bird watching hide has been provided
by local RSPB Members Group at Upton
Country Park. Good views of birds can also
be had from Baiter Park, Whitecliff,
Hamworthy Park and Sandbanks.
These illustrations show some of the
birds that may be seen in the
Harbour. Some feed on the open
mud; the waders using their long beaks to
probe into the mud for food. Ducks and
geese are more likely to be seen in the open
water, although Brent Geese may feed on
nearby grassland, including playing fields.
The Harbour is on an important migration
route. Some birds, like the Brent Goose, are
only found in winter – leaving in the spring to
breed further north. Others, such as the
Sandwich Tern, breed here in the summer
but fly south for the winter.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Environment
Tick off once seen
13 Dabchick
(Little Grebe)
14 Little Egret
15 Dunlin
16 Common
Sandpiper
17 Bar-Tailed Godwit
18 Avocet
19 Oystercatcher
20 Grey Plover
21 Curlew
22 Ringed Plover
23 Greenshank
24 Turnstone
25 Redshank
26 Heron
27 Black-Tailed
Godwit
28 Kingfisher
29 Common Tern
30 Sandwich Tern
31 Greater BlackBacked Gull
32 Black-Headed Gull
33 Common Gull
34 Herring Gull
35 Cormorant
Illustrations by Maria Burns
1 Mute Swan
2 Brent Goose
3 Great Crested
Grebe
4 Pintail
5 Teal
6 Pochard
7 Red Breasted
Merganster
8 Widgeon
9 Goldeneye
10 Mallard
11 Tufted Duck
12 Shelduck
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Brownsea
Island ~
A jewel set in
a magnificent
crown
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands
in Poole harbour. It has been owned by The
National Trust since 1962 and is open to
visitors daily from 10am ‘til 5pm, March until
October. It is hoped that harbour users will
enjoy Brownsea Island and also help them
care for it.
Brownsea Island is managed for nature
conservation and for public access. The
island is in the Poole Harbour SSSI (Site of
Special Scientific Interest) and part is within
the Dorset Heaths SAC (Special Area of
Conservation). The pine woodlands are
home to important populations of red
squirrel, which are increasingly rare in
Britain. The island is also important for
nesting seabirds especially terns and
overwintering birds, which use the lagoon at
the eastern end of the island and for its
heathland – a once common but now
increasingly rare habitat in southern Britain.
Part of the island is leased to Dorset
Wildlife Trust. Brownsea Castle, its grounds
and beach are leased privately to the John
Lewis Partnership.
Harbour users can help Brownsea by:
• Becoming members of The National Trust
•If landing - paying the admission fee at
Visitor Reception (NT members free)
•Volunteering on the island
•Warning us of fires or any other
suspicious behaviour
•Supporting the work of Harbour
Challenge, which provides water based
activities for young people
Telephone: 01202 707744
Email: brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Poole Harbour Islands
Brownsea is not the only island in the
harbour. Poole Harbour is home to a total
of eight islands, which have an interesting
and diverse range of uses. The six largest
are mentioned here:
Adjacent to Brownsea is Furzey, owned by
BP it sits on top of the UK’s largest onshore oilfield. Next door is the privately
owned Green Island, whilst to the west are
‘Round’ and ‘Long’ islands. The former
being owned by a local builder, whilst Long
Island has recently been sold. The Daily
Telegraph reported; “It is the ultimate haven
for those wanting to play Robinson Crusoe
– a private island with its very own private
beach, woodland and a 30ft high cliff. Long
Island, Dorset, has gone on the market with
offers of over £1 million being considered. The
uninhabited island has no homes and there is
no planning permission to build one. However,
the new owner will be permitted to pitch a
tent in the wilderness for accommodation.”
Dorset Wildfowlers’ Association for
Shooting and Conservation has recently
completed the purchase of the 6-acre
Giggers Island.
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Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Poole Town Centre
Map courtesy of Poole Tourism
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Poole Tourism Events
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Take a Gastronomic Tour
Poole residents are blessed by living in a
prime holiday area, there are restaurants
galore. Just take a walk through the town –
you’ll find it a gastronomic tour of the World!
Just a short walk from the Quay up the
High Street and you’ll find The Thai
Restaurant, This opened in late 2005 and has
built a strong following including royalty,
Prince William has eaten here! The food
quality is excellent and they serve the best
yellow curry in town.
Do you like fish? Then Poole is the ‘plaice’
for you! For generous portions of lovely
fresh fish visit Corkers. The service is good
and families are welcome, a must for
lunchtime snacks too. You’ll find Corkers
on Poole’s bustling quayside. Open daily
from 7.30am for breakfast and morning
coffees. Corkers has a big selection, good
value all-day Menu.
Whilst talking of fish you must try the
Guildhall Tavern which is run by Frederic and
Severine. Located just two minutes from
Poole Quay their friendly French restaurant
has an extensive menu with house
specialities of locally landed delicious fresh
fish, crab and lobster (see above).
All the restaurants mentioned here have
been ‘tested’ by the PHG team, all are highly
recommended personally by us so please
mention Poole Harbour Guide when you visit
them – you may even get a free drink!
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Eating Out
Guildhall Tavern
Our French seafood restaurant is located just two minutes from
the Quay in the heart of the old town. We offer you a friendly
atmosphere and a very warm welcome.
We have an extensive menu with house specialities of locally
landed delicious fish, crab & lobster prepared in mouthwatering French style. Meat and vegetarian dishes are also
available. Bouillabaisse and other fish party fare are prepared on
request. We also offer a lunch time menu. To complement these
culinary delights, naturally a selection of the finest wines,
cognacs, traditional well-kept real ales and chilled lagers. Our
array of home-made desserts will also tempt you!
Food is served from mid-day until 2.30pm and from 6.30pm
until 9.30pm. Closed Sundays & Mondays except Bank Holidays.
We also cater for wedding receptions being conveniently
located close to Poole Guildhall.
Our monthly French evenings are very popular with great
entertainment to accompany the special menu.
Frederic & Severine look forward to your company soon
Call now to make a table reservation: 01202 671717
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Special Feature
Cobb’s Quay
With its lively, seafaring atmosphere, this
1090 berth marina is a favourite with
yachtsmen and motor cruisers alike. It is
situated at Hamworthy in Holes Bay.
The marina has first-class facilities
including a chandlery. There is a superb
toilet and shower building with background
music and a state-of-the-art, movementsensitive lighting system. The building also
includes a reception lobby with vending
machines, purpose-designed disabled
facilities and a laundrette.
Cobb's Quay Marina also offers a
convenient 240 berth dry stack system for
motorboats up to 10 metres. Offering
increased security and lower maintenance
costs, the service includes unlimited
launching on demand seven days a week.
Cobb's Quay Marina is one of nineteen
locations owned and operated by MDL
Marinas. As the UK’s leading marina group,
they offer customers unrivalled choice and
pride themselves on outstanding level of
service. All of their marinas offer
extensive facilities and services including
on-site electricity and fresh water, CCTV
coverage and staffing 365 days a year,
showers, toilets and car parking.
MDL Marinas fully support The Green
Blue, the environmental awareness
campaign run by the BMF and the RYA. The
aim of this exciting initiative is to educate
and inform the recreational boating
community about potential impact on the
environment. At all MDL Marinas you will
find adequate provision for dealing with oil,
fuel, cleaning, maintenance, anti-fouling,
marine paints and waste management.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Special Feature
Such facilities help us all to play a part in
looking after our environment.
As well as providing first-class berthing
and marina services, Cobb’s Quay Marina
has a boatyard within it, ideal for all types
of craft, and perfect for when you need to
carry out maintenance work or repairs.
There is a large, fully concreted storage
area for over 400 boats, including
undercover storage. There is a slipway,
accessible at all states of tide, a 25 ton
slipway hoist and car and trailer space.
There are also numerous marine trades
on site as well as a 10 ton crane.
For your convenience, petrol, diesel and
LPG are all available, enabling you to make
the most of your cruising rather than
making special trips for fuel.
As an annual berth holder at Cobb’s,
you’ll enjoy far more than superb berth
Holes Bay Marine
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Authorised Dealers for
MIKE WILLS
MARINE SERVICES
Cummins
MerCruiser
Dealership
Sales, Service & Parts - Full Main Dealer Facilities
•New engines supplied at competitive prices
•Quicksilver parts & accessories supplier
•Engineers RYA trained to Advanced level
and commercially endorsed
•Winter/Summer storage
•Marine electronic/electrical equipment
installation & repairs
•Full Guardinage, Valeting & Antifouling facilities
Our engineers can accommodate
your complete boating needs to
maintain and repair your vessel
Tel/Fax: 01202 667202 Mobile: 07979 594881
23-28 Cobb’s Quay, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4EL
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Extensive on-line Mercruiser and Mariner parts service
Unit 1-4 Cobb’s Quay, Poole, Dorset BH15 4EL
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Cobb’s Quay
and marina facilities. You’ll also receive
exclusive membership of Club Outlook.
It’s your passport to extra rewards,
benefits and savings such as visitor
berthing at other marinas and discounts
on boatyard services and fuel.
Colin Paddy established Marine Options
in 2000. They offer a comprehensive
service meeting the requirements of the
discerning performance motor-yacht
owner. All aspects of interior, electrical &
engineering installations and exterior boat
work are carried out in a professional and
efficient manner.
Time onboard your boat is precious so
ensuring everything is in pristine condition
is paramount. Marine Options make this
possible. Family and friends want to have
the facilities they enjoy at home, hot and
cold running water, warm or cool cabins
and toilets that work. All these facilities
require maintenance, which is where the
Marine Options team are able to help you
enjoy your boat.
Holes Bay Marine is an experienced and
well-established engineering company that
undertakes the repair and care of
recreational powerboats, sports-cruisers,
yachts, RIBS and commercial vessels. Holes
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Bay offer inboard and outboard service and
sales having achieved the prestigious
Mercruiser and Mariner Masterzone dealer
status. They are main dealers for the
Tohatsu outboard engine range.
Boatylicious offer a professional boat care
service including boat valeting and
maintenance for motor boats and yachts.
All staff fully are RYA qualified and insured.
Mike Wills is a Cummins Mercruiser
dealership and are specialists in the repair
and servicing of Volvo Penta engines. They
are main dealers of Beta Marine and carry
a huge stock of engine parts and ancillaries.
Fire protection is an area of boating that
is ignored, often to a skippers regret, fire
protection is absolutely essential and Chalis
Fire Engineering will gladly advise on the
best protection for your boat.
Talking of safety, Principle Power are a
RYA Sea School which specialises in motorboat tuition, own-boat tuition, boat
management and chartering. They will also
advise on safety equipment and legislation.
Power, Motor Boat, PWC, Shorebased courses
& own boat tuition
Interior & exterior valeting, polishing,
anti-foul & boat relocation
Corporate & private charters & MCA coding
Distribution & advice on safety equipment & legislation
The Waterfront, Cobbs Quay,
Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4EL
Email: office@principalpower.com
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Poole Quay
Poole Harbour Anchorages &
Poole Quay Boat Haven
Our natural harbour has a large number of
moorings and anchorages, as well as
several marinas. It offers complete shelter
and can be entered in almost any
conditions. The tidal streams run hard in
the approach channel and can kick up a bit
of a chop in a strong wind over tide
situation. Beware of the chain ferry
operating across the narrow harbour
entrance and the commercial cross-channel
vessels that use the harbour.
Large areas of the harbour are quite
shallow, but it is permissible to anchor
anywhere out of the main channels, clear
of local moorings and where there is
sufficient water. Please note landing is
controlled on Brownsea Island.
If you are planning to go to Cobb’s Quay
Marina, note you have to pass through the
lifting bridge see bridge lifting times on
page 18.
The modern, purpose built visitors'
Boat Haven on Poole Town Quay is now
entering its seventh season. Conveniently
situated in Poole Town Quay within easy
walking distance of the wide range of
shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, the
haven has capacity for 100 visiting boats of
up to 15 metres in length on pontoon
berths with water and electricity available
on all pontoons.
A limited number of boats over this
length can be accommodated by
arrangement. Modern toilet and shower
facilities are available on the Quay.
Garbage, waste oil and pump-out facilities
are currently available within the Haven.
The summer season lasts from 1st April
until the end of October when winter
berthing becomes available for up to 80
boats with 20 berths retained for visitors.
Also within the breakwater are berths
for up to 70 fishing boats, on a separate
pontoon system with independent shore
access and handling areas.
The Quay will be used for berthing
visiting leisure craft in excess of 15 metres.
Boats of less than 15 metres will be
normally offered berths on the Quay as an
overflow from Poole Quay Boat Haven
when it is full, but there may be berths
available for this size at other times.
For further details contact:
The Manager, Poole Quay Boat Haven,
Poole Harbour Office, Poole BH15 4AF.
Tel/Fax: 01202 440200 (ext 360)
VHF Channel 80 call sign
"Poole Quay Boat Haven" or
Email: poolequayboathaven@phc.co.uk
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Mitchells Boat Yard?
I remember first visiting Mitchells Boat
Yard in Lower Parkstone some ten years
ago. It was a busy working yard with small
engineering sheds, very muddy grounds and
a shallow bay; all of which persuaded me to
find somewhere else to keep my boat.
Two years ago, by chance, I found myself
returning to Mitchells and was shocked by
the changes. The first change hit me at the
smart entrance gates when I saw that
Mitchells was now Parkstone Bay Marina. I
drove into the marina and was taken in by
the cleanly swept tarmac drive and
gravelled parking, the busy restaurant and
the smart marina showroom, where
customers can also find information on
yacht brokerage and marine engineering.
The marina still focuses on dry berthing,
but with the new tarmac and clean gravel
the several hundred boats using the
modern facilities are kept in almost new
By Tom Bettle
condition and watching the skilled marina
guys working the fork lifts it seemed that
the owners of these boats used theirs
more than most.
The shallow bay at the approach to the
marina is now regularly dredged and even
shaft drive and keeled boats can use the
facilities with barely a thought for the tide.
With the harbour entrance just minutes
away, petrol and diesel on pump, dry
berthing and marina berths for boats to
fifteen metres and hundreds of swinging
moorings, superb engineering and lift out
facilities and importantly with marina staff
who are just as passionate about their
boating as I am about mine, it didn’t take
long to decide to bring my own boat to
Parkstone Bay Marina.
Quest II has been dry berthed at
Parkstone Bay Marina for nearly two years
now. She remains looking as good as new!
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Special Feature
Get on the water with Salterns!
Salterns more than occupies what is
arguably the prime spot in Poole Harbour,
the organization can also justly lay claim to
be ranked among the south coast’s
premier marine businesses. For, in addition
to being the region’s top award-winning
marina, it is involved with just about every
marine activity.
Today, Salterns Boatyard at the marina
has the area’s most extensive waterside
boat repair, refurbishing and fitting-out
facilities, and the region’s largest lift-out
hoist. Golden Arrow Marine, which was
acquired by Salterns a few years ago,
together with Poole Marine Services and
Motortech Marine provide boat owners
with many of the leading inboard and
outboard engine marques – Volvo Penta,
Honda, Yamaha, MAN, Lombardini and
Perkins Sabre, to name but a few – along
with extensive marine engineering, parts
and service support.
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Yacht and
Dinghy Racing
Photo by David Harding of
www.sailingscenes.com
Racing yachts and dinghies crossing a
navigation channel must be considerate
when encountering vessels which can
navigate safely only within the channel.
Crossing or passing dangerously close to
such a vessel may be regarded as dangerous
navigation and result in prosecution under
Harbour Byelaws. Helmsmen must
therefore resist the temptation to take any
action contrary to the IRPCS Rules in order
to gain tactical advantage over other
competitors. Such behaviour may also
result in disqualification and other penalties
imposed by the race organisers.
Race officers setting a race course which
passes through the Harbour entrance or
across the shipping channels should check
with Poole Harbour Control (VHF Channel
14) for advice on shipping movements
before the race is started.
NOTE:
The International Regulations for the
Prevention of Collision at Sea (IRPCS)
Steering and Sailing Rules always take
precedence over IYRU Racing Rules
and Race Sailing Instructions
Ridge Wharf
Yacht Centre
Member: BMF & TYHA
Marina and Boatyard on the River Frome
with Annual Berths, Full Lay-up Facilities
ashore and afloat, providing Maintenance,
Engineering and General Marine Services and
supplies. 20-Ton Travel Hoist, Hardstanding
capacity for 400 boats (up to 45’/13mt LOA).
Ridge, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BG
Tel: 01929 552650
Fax: 01929 554 434
e-mail: office@ridgewharf.co.uk
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Recreational Activities
Poole Week
Poole Week is a major event in the sailing
calendar. This year will be the 63rd regatta
and will be sailed on 29th August to 3rd
September and will as usual be organised
by Parkstone Yacht Club. Entries come
from many UK clubs and as far away as
The Netherlands, Germany and France.
Entries typically exceed 250 from 15
Classes and last year included the National
Championships for the OK class and the
Wayfarers who, with 42 entries, also had
their 50th anniversary.
Racing continues over 6 days with
different courses set depending upon the
wind direction and tide, with due regard to
the commercial shipping movements.
Depth of water in the harbour has recently
become a major issue especially for the
new high ,speed foil moths that must have
a minimum of 4 feet to prevent foil
damage, similarly conventional dinghies
have to have their centre plates full down
when beating to windward. Yachts such as
XODs, Flying Fifteens and Redwings have
fixed keels.
The management, both of racing and
safety issues in 2009, involved two start
lines, eleven safety boats and 40 personnel
including race officers, technical support,
beach master, safety crews. Additionally
many club members and staff contributed
to the myriad of other tasks from result
collating to protest committees, boat
storage to temporary accommodation, and
not least to the task of catering for an
unpredictable number of breakfasts,
lunches, teas and dinners, when the
weather can stifle or magnify demand. The
forward planning and organisation is
substantial. Due regard has to be taken of
the range of skill and age of the sailors –
the latter ranging from 12 to 90 years old.
Photo by David Harding of
www.sailingscenes.com
Poole Week is exciting whether you are
competing against your equal or watching.
The harbour awash with sail, and fleets
with their brilliant multi-coloured
spinnakers filled with wind, is a sight to be
seen. Even more spectacular are the Moths
flying on their hydrofoils at considerable
speed. Each class boat has its own
attributes – RS 200 & 400s together with
Dart 18s with their dramatic high speed
performance, yes and spectacular capsizes
when too ambitious. The tan sailed
Shrimpers with their slower but robust sea
worthiness and the XODs – a long standing
class of performance wooden keelboats
many of which were produced locally. The
class continues to be well supported. The
Flying Fifteens, a more modern GRP
keelboat, are represented. Adding to the
vista, are the easily visible blue sails of the
Enterprises and the tall bright red sails of
the Redwings. The single-handed Lasers
are present in numbers. Last but not to be
missed – the Poole Dolphin, unique to
Poole Harbour, was of wooden
construction but more recently GRP
versions have been produced.
Apart from the serious racing this is a
family event and social occasion when old
friends meet again. Some have been for
many successive years.
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International Paints Poole Regatta
To celebrate in the millennium 2000 the
Combined Yacht Clubs of Poole organised
a keelboat regatta in which over 100
yachts competed in some of the best
yacht racing areas to be found anywhere.
The event was so successful that it has
since been repeated biennially.
Since the 2006 event, International
Paints has become the title sponsor and
with their enthusiasm the 2010 event
looks certain to be successful, enjoyable
and well supported, with at least 200
yachts participating.
The organisers are delighted that Toe in
the Water have agreed to join forces this
year. Co-funded by Help for Heroes, they
are a tri-service initiative who aim to
involve injured servicemen in competitive
sailing as part of their rehabilitation.
A number of sailing classes hold Area,
National or European Championships as
part of the regatta, with racing being
tailored to individual class requirements.
Many types of yacht are catered for,
including 2.4 metre singlehanders
(competitors have used the event as
preparation for the Paralympics). Other
classes include IRC and local handicap
cruisers, Sigma 38s, J24s, Sonatas, XODs,
Flying Fifteens, Shrimpers and multihulls.
The Regatta is used by many skippers to
tune up both yacht and crew before the
Round the Island Race and Cork Week.
For the 2010 event, yachts from
mainland Europe and the Channel Islands
are offered sponsorship by International
Paint, who are keen to increase the
international flavour of the regatta. Local
yacht clubs have considerable facilities for
visitors who are always welcome. Feeder
races from around the coast of the UK
and across the Channel are planned.
Post-racing entertainment is free and is
largely based at Parkstone and Poole Yacht
Clubs, with daily prize givings, live music,
bar extensions and food. The main regatta
prize-giving is held immediately after
racing at The Royal Motor Yacht Club.
The organising committee have always
prided themselves on the variety, quality
and numbers of prizes. Daily/spot prizes
are also presented. In 2008 International
Paint and their co-sponsors were
extremely generous, and the prize fund
totalled in excess of £5000.
Celebrating 10 years of Poole Regatta,
the 2010 event will take place over the
Whitsun Bank Holiday Weekend at the
end of May, Saturday 29th – Monday 31st.
Join in for three great days of racing in
some of the fairest and safest waters in
the world – plus a full social programme
and excellent facilities for visiting
yachtsmen and women.
SEE: www.pooleregatta.co.uk
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
One Design Racing ~ the R19
There are several one design sailing fleets
racing within our great harbour, of these
three classes are cruisers however only two
can be truly classed as one design cruiser
racers; the world renowned J24 and the 19
foot, locally based, R19.
Thirty years ago, a small syndicate of Poole
Q uay W est
~ Chandlers ~
Lathams Boatyard,
Turks Lane, Parkstone,
Poole, BH14 8EW
Yacht Club members commissioned boat
designer, Richard Roscoe, to design the R19,
a small centreboard cruiser capable of racing
with a crew of three in the sometimesshallow waters south of, what is now, the
ferry terminal in Poole Harbour.
Early boats were fitted with flushing
toilets, cookers and berth cushions, but it
was not long before the owners realised
that weekends away on a 19ft boat were
somewhat less comfortable than camping!
Soon all creature comforts were ripped out
to reduce weight to a minimum and
produce what we have today – an exciting
stripped-out racing boat, which is capable of
a pleasant day sail with the family.
Rarely does a boat match the detailed
design features of the R19 and the design
has often attracted the attention of major
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Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Special Feature
The R19 fleet ~ Picture by Mike Millard
boat builders. At various times it has come
close to being the Sadler 19, the Topper 19
and the Laser 19, but in the end has
remained a local design built in small batches
by nominated boat builders.
The fleet received a major boost in the
late 1990’s when George Stead built ten
R19s as a corporate entertainment fleet at
Lake Yard. When George returned to New
Zealand, all the boats were sold to Poole
Yacht Club members, and the fleet now
numbers 31 boats. On Tuesday evenings,
the fleet has what is probably the highest
average turnout for a single class racing in
Poole Harbour.
Whilst Tuesday evenings are very closely
contested, Thursday’s are traditionally
slightly more low-key, as are the spring and
winter weekend series. Summer weekend
races are usually trophy events with longer
courses (Studland, Swanage, Bournemouth
Pier etc.), and each season there is a well
supported single handed series held on
Friday evenings. The R19s even have a
somewhat inaccurately titled “The R19
World Championships”, a full day of racing
that takes place in August.
Fleet members have a dinner dance, beach
barbecue, organised cycle rides and walks.
If you like close, exciting racing, then the
R19 class may be the one for you. Give it a
try, phone Poole YC for contact details.
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Yacht and
Sailing Clubs
There are many sailing clubs within Poole
Harbour. They range is size and facilities
but all offer a great base from which to get
more enjoyment from your boating
activities. The contact details are featured
in our Information section on page 79.
Parkstone Yacht Club is the largest, with
2500 members. It has its own marina, a
huge dinghy fleet and racing for keelboats
too. Dinghies race on Wednesday evenings,
Saturdays and Sundays whilst cruisers race
on Monday evenings.
Recently several Parkstone members have
been Olympic hopefuls, with one narrowly
missing a place.
SEE: www.parkstoneyachtclub.com
Poole Yacht Club, based at Hamworthy,
is reputed to be the oldest, having been
establish in 1852. Poole has a wonderful
yacht haven and, recently extended,
clubhouse. They moved there in 1984 and
celebrate their ‘25th’ in 2009.
Cruiser racing at Poole is the best in the
harbour, with up to 100 yachts turning out
on Tuesday evenings. There are many
dinghy fleets based at Poole too.
Poole YC are renownd for their social
programme, with anything from themed
banquets to quiz nights being arranged.
SEE: www.pooleyc.co.uk
The Royal Motor Yacht Club occupies
the most prestigeous position within the
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26 Slader Business Park,
Witney Road, Poole,
Dorset BH17 0GP
01202 330044
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Recreational Activities
harbour. They’re there right in the heart of
Sandbanks with magnificant views over the
harbour! The ‘RM’ has regular racing for
Flying Fifteens, Shrimpers, J24s and
cruisers. SEE: www.royalmotoryc.co.uk
North Haven Yacht Club
Their clubhouse, the ‘club on stilts’ has
been completely rebuilt, doubling its size.
NHYC pride themselves on being the
friendliest sailing, fishing and boating club in
Dorset – and who’s arguing!
Lilliput Sailing Club are a ‘self-help’ club
based on the shore of the Blue Lagoon in a
clubhouse that they built themselves.
Members undertake regular tasks and
duties, this keeps costs down, makes for
great teamwork and friendliness.
The club has a regular sailing programme
for cruisers and dinghies. It also is very
active socially. See www.lilliputsc.org.uk
East Dorset Sailing Club has a long
history, it was founded in 1875 on the
exact site it resides today. And what a site
– at the foot of Evening Hill! EDSC caters
for both cruising and dinghy sailors alike,
with around 60 swinging moorings suitable
for mono or multi-hull craft.
Rockley Cruising Club was originally
formed by mooring holders at Rockley in
the late 70’s, members are now drawn
from moorings around the harbour and
beyond. The club arranges both on-shore
and on-the-water activities and, with
membership of PYA, keeps members
informed on what’s happening in the
harbour. The RCC is affiliated to the RYA.
Check out www.rockleycruisingclub.co.uk
or email rockleycc@googlemail.com.
Davis’s Boatyard
The Family-run Boatyard
Storage in well-sheltered yard
Handled by Professionals
All usual facilities available:
• Craning up to 42 feet
• 82 Pontoon Berths
• Alongside Moorings
• Showers, Toilets & Electricity
• Towing • DIY Slipway
Davis’s Boatyard, Cobb’s Quay,
Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset
Tel: 01202
674349 Fax: 01202 665052
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Redcliffe Yacht Club is situated on the
west bank of the River Frome at Redcliffe,
“Up the river and round the bend!”
Wareham and its attractive Town Quay are
a 15 minute walk along the riverside path.
The clubhouse and its single pontoon are
accesible at most states of the tide to
shallow draft boats.
Poole Bay Yacht Club, based at Cobb’s
Quay, are very secretive, despite Poole
Harbour Guide’s efforts to find out
information they do not respond. No
matter, what we can tell you is that the
clubhouse has had a major make-over and
now looks great. One member told us that
the food they serve is good there too.
Poole Radio Yacht Club in the beautiful
surroundings of Poole Park. At about 100 x
200 metres, the model yachting enclosure is
a part of the large boating lake.
PRYC operate several fleets, the RC Laser
is a one-make, no modifications, class and is
available as a ‘ready to sail package’, it is
hugely popular throughout the UK and is the
most popular class sailed at the Poole club.
International One Metre Yachts are light,
responsive and fun to sail, whilst the A-Class
yachts are enjoying a new lease of life at
Poole. There is also a Scale Section for those
who like to build replicas of real ships.
Poole Yachting
Association
PYA is made up of members of sailing,
yacht clubs and associations within the
harbour. It also works closely with other
statutory harbour regulators to help
minimise conflict between recreational
yachting and other commercial activities.
SEE FOLLOWING PAGES
Poole Harbour Guide ~
2010
Poole Yacht Racing Association
PYRA Programme 2010
Date
Day
Event
April
25th (Sun)
Pursuit
May
1st
(Sat)
Poole - Cherbourg
2nd
(Sun) Boules Championship
3rd
(Mon)
Cherbourg - Poole
15th
(Sat)
Poole - Lymington
16th (Sun)
Lymington – Solent
16th (Sun)
North Head – Poole
29th – 31st Poole Keelboat Regatta
June
6th
(Sun) Poole - Swanage - Poole
18th
(Fri)
Poole - Cowes
19th
(Sat)
Round the Island
20th (Sun)
Cowes – Poole
July
2nd
(Fri)
Poole - Weymouth
4th
Date
(Sun)
Day
July continued
17th
(Sat)
18th (Sun)
31st
(Sat)
August
1st
(Sun)
14th
(Sat)
15th (Sun)
27th
(Fri)
29th (Sun)
30th (Mon)
September
12th (Sun)
18th
(Sat)
19th (Sun)
26th (Sun)
Weymouth - Poole
Event
Poole - Yarmouth
Yarmouth – Poole
Night Race
Breakfast
Poole - Folly
Folly - Poole
Poole – St Vaast
St Vaast - Cherbourg
Cherbourg - Poole
Two Handed Race
Poole - Portland
Portland - Poole
Bay Race
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Poole Yachting Association ~ 2010 Dates
Date
FEBRUARY
6th / 7th
APRIL
2nd / 3rd / 4th
10th
MAY
8th / 9th
15th / 16th
22nd / 23rd
29th / 30th / 31st
JUNE
5th / 6th
12th
12th Sat / 13th Sun
12th Sat / 13th Sun
19th
19th
26th Sat / 27th Sun
Organising Club
Event/Classes
Where
CODE: PH: Poole Harbour TT: Top Triangle PB: Poole Bay
RMYC
Brass Monkey Power Boat Race
PB
Parkstone YC
Lilliput SC
Easter Series
Cruiser Regatta
PH
PB
Parkstone YC
East Dorset SC
Parkstone YC
Combined Clubs
RS200
Bay Race
Topper Training & Open
International Paint Regatta
RMYC
Poole YC
RMYC
Lilliput SC
Parkstone YC
Cancer Power Boat Race
Osprey Open
Sail Regatta
Club Regatta
Moth Open
Round The Island Race
Candelabra Race
FF Regatta
Wayfarer Western Championships
East Dorset
RMYC
Parkstone YC
JULY
3rd Sat / 4th Sun
Poole YC
9th / 10th 11th
RMYC
18th Sun
East Dorset SC
17th to 21st
Parkstone YC
24th Sat / 25th Sun
Parkstone YC
31st Sat / 1st Sun
Poole YC
31st July to 7th August
AUGUST
1st to 6th
Parkstone YC
7thSat / 8th Sun
Parkstone YC
14th Sat / 15th Sun
Poole YC
28th Sat / 29th Sun
Poole YC
29th to 3rd Sept
Parkstone YC
SEPTEMBER
4th
RMYC
4th Sat / 5th Sun
Parkstone YC
11th Sat / 12th Sun
Parkstone YC
18th Sat / 19th Sun
Poole YC
26th
Parkstone YC
OCTOBER
2nd Sat / 3rd Sun
Parkstone YC
PB/TT
PB
TT
PH/PB/TT
PB
TT
PH/TT
PH/PB
TT
PB
PH/PB
TT
Dinghy Regatta
TT
slow moving around the Harbour
Steamboat Rally
Round Harbour Islands (all classes)
Flying Fifteen Nationals
PB
29er Open
PB/TT
GP 14 Open
TT
Cowes Week
Youth Week
Dart 18 Open
YWDB Open
R19 Nationals
Poole Week
TT/PH
PB/tt
TT
TT
TT/PH/PB
XOD Glazebrook Trophy
RS100
Cadet open
Junior & Youth Regatta
Merlin Silver Tiller
PH
TT
TT
TT
TT
Dart Single Handed Nationals
TT
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Club Racing – Points Series Etc
Club/Classes
Series
When
Start
PARKSTONE YC
Easter
Dinghies
Saturday Points
All Dinghies
Sunday
Youth
Friday (evening)
FF , Youth & Dinghies
Wednesday
XOD / FF /Shrimpers
Wednesday
Dinghies
Monday
Dinghies
Monday
Cruisers/J24/Shrimpers
Sunday Winter Series
Dinghies
Sunday Winter Series
Cruisers/J24
Afternoon
Afternoon
Morning
Evening
Afternoon
Evening
Evening
Evening
Morning
Morning
2nd April
10th April
11th April
9th April
6th May
14th April
12th April
12th April
3rd Oct
3rd Oct
5th April
25th Sept
26th Sept
24th Sept
29th Sept
29th Sept
27th Sept
27th Sept
19th Dec
19th Dec
POOLE YC
Sunday
Spring
Sunday
Spring
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sat Autumn/Winter
Sunday Winter
Cruisers
Dinghies
Dinghies
Cruisers
Junior Training
Dinghies
Cruisers
Dinghies
Cruisers
Morning
Morning
Evening
Evening
Evening
Evening
Evening
Afternoon
Morning
14th March
4th April
5th April
6th April
7th April
8th April
9th April
11th Sept
3rd Oct
18th April
23rd May
13th Sept
14th Sept
15th Sept
16th Sept
11th June
18th Dec
19th Dec
RMYC
Thursday
Sunday
Autumn Wed / Sat
Sunday
Cruisers/FF/Shrimpers
FF
XOD
Shrimpers
Evening
Morning
Afternoon
Morning
22nd April
25th April
2nd Oct
5th Sept
26th August
31st Oct
30th Oct
24th Oct
Dinghies
With Tide
Evening
18th April
12th May
19th Dec
22nd Sept
EAST DORSET SC
Friday Evening
(With Lilliput SC)
Cruisers / Dinghies
Saturday
Cruisers / Dinghies
Saturday
Cruisers / Dinghies
Evening
With tide
With Tide
23rd April
15th May
4th Sept
17th Sept
24th July
18th Sept
NORTH HAVEN YC
Tuesday
Cruisers Evening
With Tide
April
Sept
Evening
Afternoon /Morning
May
April
September
October
LILLIPUT SC
Sunday Series
Wednesday
LAKE YARD CLUB
Wednesday
Sat / Sunday
Redwings
Redwings
Stop
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place and many find the prospect rather
more daunting than it actually is. Follow a
few simple steps, however, and you’ll
soon find a few companionways opening
up in front of you.
Get a taste
Before you rush headlong in to committing
to buying a boat, make sure that you
actually enjoy the sport first. There are
many ways to get a flavour for the sport,
but perhaps the simplest and most
informative is the RYA’s Start Yachting
course. This is a short introduction to
sailing held over two days. It will give you a
bit of a flavour of what is involved in
yachting. By the end of it, you’ll be in a
much better decision to decide whether
you have a nautical cut to your jib. Full
details of the course can be found at
www.rya.org.uk. Alternatively, most yacht
clubs within the Poole area advertise for
crew on their notice boards and while
experience is always regarded as a plus,
you may get a free ride as crew which will
give you a taste.
Getting started
in yacht cruising
There can be few pastimes that afford you
the freedom that yacht cruising provides:
Get out on the open water and there is a
genuine feeling, as you scan the horizon,
that the sky is the limit. The fact is that
yacht cruising really is the ultimate get
away, whether you’re cruising off for a
week, a month or a year. The peace and
tranquillity of having the wind and water
as your master is a very special feeling and
life suddenly feels terribly uncomplicated.
What can be slightly more complicated is
getting in to yacht cruising in the first
Get trained up
Ok, so you’ve had a taste and you love it,
what next? Well, it really does pay at this
stage to get some formal training and again,
the RYA has to be the first port of call. If
you’re just looking to crew on yachts, then
the RYA Competent Crew qualification
should do nicely and it dovetails perfectly
with the RYA Start Yachting course to give
you all the basics to be a useful deckhand.
Beyond this, if you take the ultimate plunge
and buy a boat, you’ll need to get a firm
grasp of the fundamentals of navigation and
the RYA Day Skipper qualification covers
this nicely, giving you the confidence to
head out on a day’s cruise with an
understanding of basic navigation, safety,
and boat handling.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
special feature
Heading offshore
Now we’re getting in to the
serious stuff! If you’ve built up
your confidence with a season
or so of daysailing, you might
be ready for the ultimate
challenge of the RYA Coastal
Skipper and Yachtmaster
Offshore examination. These
qualifications are certificates
of competence that
demonstrate you have a high
level of sailing knowledge and
not only confirm your boating
prowess, but can even open
up the doors to a career in
sailing.
Everyone deserves to be
introduced to the joy and
freedom of an uncluttered
horizon and the thrill of feeling
the wheel’s kick as a yacht
heels to the breeze. It takes
some beating. These are just a
few basic tips, but for full
information on RYA courses,
go to www.rya.org.uk. In the
meantime, enjoy your cruising.
Gjb sailing
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Sea Angling
A host of opportunities await Sea Angling
visitors to the town of Poole. A number of
species can be caught from the shore and
boats around Poole during the year. If you’re
disabled, the quayside will provide easy
access and a good chance of catching fish.
Let us not forget the kids, they can also get
into the act by crablining off the Quay as
well as catching blennies and wrasse. Poole
is truly a family fishing zone.
Shore Angling
There are so many different types of fish you
can catch from the many beaches around
Poole throughout the year. In the harbour,
bass can be caught although many will be
schoolies by the entrance to the harbour will
see Toby Lures the downfall of some double
figure bass. Hefty flounders usually start
around September to January but smaller
flatties, school bass and eels will give sport
around Rockley from April. Some great
mullet sport can be had from the Quay with
fish up to 5lbs not uncommon. Anglers
should be aware that Poole Harbour has
four tides in every 12 hours, two high waters
and two low waters giving a lot more
movement than at other venues. As rough
guides can be inaccurate, it is always best to
get information from the tackle shops for up
to the minute catches. Studland and
Sandbanks, a short drive from Poole town
centre will see some good smoothhound
sport from the beaches during June. Dusk is
the best time to try, no matter what the tide
is doing and smoothhounds to double figures
will fall to peeler or hermit crab baits, the
aforementioned producing best results.
Sandeels are also readily available and many
anglers find freelining for bass in the harbour
entrance rewarding.
Charter Boat
Angling
Charter Boats can be booked from the
contributing Charter agencies. They cater
for anglers going for 3 hours, 4 hours, all
day, evening, wrecking, reefing, sharking and
Channel Islands Angling trips. All boats are
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A superb specimen
properly licensed which of course is of the
utmost importance. Most boats have toilets
for the lady anglers although it is better to
make sure. Boats will cater for novices and
will hire rods and tackle for a small extra
fee. Novice anglers are well looked after so
listen to what the skipper says and there is
no reason why you should not get a result.
If you’re a specimen hunter it’s an idea to
ask at the tackle shops what is the best time
to try. They will always offer friendly advice.
Anglers from all over the country converge
on Poole during May for the fierce fishing
black bream. This fish gives a good account
of itself whilst drift fishing over marks in
Poole Bay with light gear. Inshore fishing will
see bass, mackerel, tope, gurnard, blonde,
thornback, undulates, small-eyed and
spotted rays. Also garfish, dogfish, bull huss,
scad, wrasse, plaice, pout, smoothhounds,
congers, bream, pollock, etc., throughout
June to September. Some huge plaice come
from the harbour with fish of 6lbs 8oz
caught during June to August falling to
ragworm bait. Shark fishing is best from
the end of July to the beginning of
September. Some boats are kitted out
specially for this. The shark which enter our
waters are threshers or porbeagles although
a rare blue was caught recently.
Wrecks hold plenty of Pollock with trips
from March until the end of September
providing good hauls. Cod, ling and congers
will join the dominant Pollock around May
onwards. Small species included bream of 5
lbs and the odd John Dory can be caught
towards September. Turbot, brill and
bass will provide good sport for anglers
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taking in a Channel Island trip. Cod will be
caught from various marks off Old Harry
Rocks during October until January with all
fish around double figures. Big blonde rays
and double-figure pollock will also be
caught as will congers while anglers bait
their big hooks with plenty of squid for that
meaty cod.
The end of September throughout most of
October sees the arrival of the herring which
gives anglers an alternative bait or a tasty
meal. Whiting usually turn up at the end of
October and many anglers enjoy catching
them right through until the end of January
although if you want cod, a big bait and big
hook is required.
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Poole & District
Fishermen’s
Association
There has been evidence of fishermen in
Poole since Roman times hence the old
oyster bank, which used to exist at the
end of Little Channel, now buried under
the Poole Quay Boat Haven marina.
The Poole and District Fishermen’s
Association was founded just after the 1914
– 18 war. Most of the boats which fished
Poole Bay were beached in the dunes at
Sandbanks. At that time all the trawlers
were sailing vessels working at the mercy
of the wind and the tide. Now, since the
1940’s, with powerful engines they can
operate almost anywhere at all times,
hence the decline of fish stocks. Few
trawlers operate out of Poole these days
having been replaced by crab and lobster
potters and set nets which in season catch
sole, bass, plaice, skate etc., and in the
summer Poole Canoes ring net for bass and
mullet. Winter sprats are no longer caught,
as there is no market for them. Shellfish,
cockles and clams are dredged at certain
times of the year. Other shellfish are
farmed in the harbour. Twenty-acre plots
are licensed and the beds sown with
immature mussels and oysters to grow and
later be farmed. Like crabs and lobsters,
they are exported to France and Spain,
although some find their way to restaurants
in the Town.
Catches can be good but quotas and
regulations mean that some species, and
slightly undersize fish, cannot be legally
landed and have to be thrown back –
often dead.
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Recreational Activities
Fishing in a small port like Poole is more a
way of life than a job. Many fishermen have
to have a second occupation, especially in
the winter.
The PDFA holds a regatta every year for
charity, originally this raised funds for a
party for member’s families and to provide
each child with a present. For the last 24
years at least £1,000 has been raised each
year for charity. For the last two years
Association has joined forces with the
Pirates of Poole charity event. This resulted
in some £11,000 being raised, £8,000 being
donated to Poole Hospital Wish List with
smaller sums to the Poole Lifeboat, Poole
Rowing Club and Poole Sea Cadets. This
year the event takes place on Saturday 19th
June, please support this worthwhile cause.
Poole’s Sea
Angling Clubs
• Poole Dolphins Sea Angling Club holds
competitions for members which include
events for shore fishing, charter boat fishing
and private members boat fishing. There are
categories and competitions for junior
anglers and ladies too.
Further information about PDSAC, its
activities and other useful information can be
found on the club website at;
WWW.Fishingpoole.co.uk. Alternatively,
enquiries about membership can be
answered by their membership secretary:
Nick Diffey on 01202 578469
• Poole Bay Small Boat Angling Club are a
small club established to promote safety at
sea and small boat angling. They have in
excess of 150 members with over 90 boats.
The club aims to cater for the needs of sea
PDSAC member Charlie Cheeseman
proudly displaying his Trigger Fish
anglers fishing from small boats within
waters that extend from St Catherine's Point
in the east to Portland Bill in the west.
For more information contact:
martin.burt1@ntlworld.com
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• Open 7am everyday
• Full Menu Available
• Eat In or Takeaway
Tel: 01202 673899
5 High Street, Poole
www.thefishermancafe.co.uk
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Poole Harbour
Canoe Club
Rowing and
Canoeing
Poole Harbour Canoe Club is an active
year round club based at Lake pier, Lake
Drive, Hamworthy with over 300
members. Membership is very diverse and
ranges from those intent on paddling at
every opportunity and finding fresh
challenges and excitement to those looking
for relaxation and gentle exercise. Ages
range from child to grandparent and they
have lots of family members. Many parents
introducing their children to the sport with
support from the club and the assistance of
courses and coaches.
Visit the Poole Harbour Canoe Club
web-site at: www.phcc.org.uk
There are several rowing and canoeing clubs
in the Harbour, particularly around
Hamworthy. Please keep well clear of these
smaller boats, particularly when there may
be novices involved.
Following the Code of Safe Practice for
Sea Canoeists, see: www.bw.org.uk
Poole Amateur
Rowing Club
Founded in 1873, PARC are arguably the
oldest sporting club in Poole. The club is
run entirely by its members on a voluntary
basis. All monies raised are channelled back
into the club to cover running costs and
maintain the fleet of boats.
Rowing is one of the fastest growing
sports in the country, due to widely
recognised fitness and health benefits and
recent successes at World Championships
and Olympic events.
Membership is made up equally of male
and female rowers; they have children as
young as ten and adults over 50 years of
age competing regularly.
If you would like to know more about
rowing or coxing and even give it a go,
then please feel free to go down to the
club house on any Sunday morning after
10 o'clock and ask for the Club Captain.
Poole Amateur Rowing Club’s clubhouse
is adjacent to Poole lifting bridge.
A Poole Harbour Canoe Club
member off Sandbanks
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Recreational Activities
Although the harbour itself provides limited
opportunities for the diver Poole is a good
base for diving elsewhere.
East into Poole Bay is ‘Poole Patch’
(Poole Rocks on the chart). These rocks are
the remains of an ancient forest destroyed
by part of the process that created the
Solent. These ‘roots’ form a cathedral like
structure, many of which are large enough
for a diver to swim through. Most of them
have their own resident population of fish.
Of interest to the majority of divers is
also the huge number of wrecks in the area.
Contact Dorset Diving Services (01202
580065) for further information.
An orange
Hermaphrodite
seen in Poole
Harbour
Picture
courtesy of
Martin Edge
Diving
Recreational diving in Poole Harbour has its
own problems – there is hardly any deep
water other than the navigation channels!
Some recreational diving and training does
occur in safer areas of the Harbour, but this
is usually less than interesting due to the
poor visibility underwater. If you wish to
dive in Poole Harbour, remember, some
areas can become very congested, so for
your own safety:
• Always use a boat to mark the
surface area.
• Have another person onboard to
act as a safety lookout while divers
are down.
Fly the
‘A’ Flag!
• Fly the flag (International code of
Signals ‘A’ flag ~ “I have divers
down, keep well clear at slow speed”)
• Let someone know where you are
going and when you expect to return
• Do not dive or cause an obstruction
in any of the navigation channels
• Follow the Code of Safe Practice
for Divers.
See: www.bsac.com
Dorset Diving
Services
Dorset’s Friendliest
Diving Centre
Tel: 01202 580 065
Web: www.dorsetdiving.co.uk
Email: mail@dorsetdiving.co.uk
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Personal Watercraft (PWs)
More commonly known as jet skis or water
bikes, PWs are permitted to use the
harbour waters with some restrictions.
A PW permit – which is the equivalent of
harbour dues for other recreational vessels,
signifies the Harbour Master’s written
permission to operate within the harbour.
Application forms are available from the
Harbour Office and on the Poole Harbour
Recreational Website – www.phc.co.uk
Before a permit is issued the applicant
must undertake:• That his craft is data tagged and the
number is clearly visible.
• Not to let any person under 16 years of
age ride his PW unless he is under the
direct supervision of the permit holder,
or holds the RYA Certificate of
Proficiency for PWs.
• To abide by the Harbour Master’s
directions.
There is a designated area for PWs to
the north of Brownsea Island where they
are exempt from the speed limit. They
are prohibited from using the quiet area
to the south of Brownsea Island. In all
other areas of the harbour they are
subject to the speed limit of 10 knots,
which is strictly enforced.
PWs must not linger in the harbour
entrance or the main shipping channels, and
are not to ‘play the wake’ of larger vessels.
The recommended area for launching is
Baiter Public Slipway where permits can be
obtained. Permits may also be obtained
from the Harbour Office and Poole Quay
Boat Haven.
Daily £7, Weekly £25, Annual £90
PWs are strongly advised to have proper
insurance. If launching at Baiter Public
Slipway, third party liability cover is a
mandatory requirement of the Borough of
Poole Council.
Power Boats
The most common problem caused by
powered boats is excessive speed.
Considerable wash is created by fastmoving powered boats, particularly those
with displacement or semi-displacement
hulls. This can easily cause personal
injury or damage to boats sailing or
moored nearby.
PLEASE not only observe the speed
limit at all times, but keep a good lookout to make sure that your wash is not
endangering others in the vicinity, for
example passengers disembarking from
a pleasure boat, or youngsters in canoes
or dinghies.
Remember that your vessel must be
navigated with care and caution and at such
speed so as not to endanger lives, or cause
injury or be a nuisance to others.
(Byelaw 2a – Page 14)
Large vessels and sailing yachts may not be
as maneuverable as you, so anticipate their
movement and give way accordingly. Also
be aware of yachts or dinghies which are
racing. Anticipate when they are likely to
change course, for example when
approaching channel edges or near a
race mark.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
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A permit is required for waterskiing inside
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Harbour Office or the Poole Harbour
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Current costs are:Daily £10, Weekly £30, Annual £110
Harbour dues are payable in addition on
each boat. Payable at £0.75/metre at the
Harbour Office or £5 per day flat rate if
stopped on water by patrols.
The designated water ski area is in the
Wareham Channel and is approximately
2000 metres long and varies in width
between 300 metres and 600 metres.
The area is marked by blue and white
stakes, yellow buoys and notice boards.
Water skiers are exempt from the speed
limit when operating within this area.
Water skiing boats must have a minimum
of two people in the boat, one of whom
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circuit the area in an anti-clockwise
direction and avoid getting too close to
each other.
Water skiing may take place anywhere
outside the harbour to seaward of the 8
knots yellow buoy markers off the
beaches. Follow the Code of Safe
Practice for Water Skiers issued with
every permit.
See: www.british-waterski.co.uk
Inflatable
Towed Toys
The use of inflatable towed toys pose a
significant hazard to other users within the
harbour, and indeed to the person on them
should they be thrown into the water.
These inflatables are prohibited from use
anywhere within the harbour. They may be
towed out to sea for use outside the
harbour entrance providing they are not
manned during the transit.
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Beaches
Poole has held highly coveted
International Blue Flags for the past 20
years. This indicates the beaches have
consistently met high standards of
management and cleanliness.
In peak season it is ensured that sands
are sifted, cleaned and raked on a regular
basis, in addition litter is cleared
throughout the day. Specific dog-free zones
and activity areas for boarders and
swimmers are part of our commitment to
you, to provide a relaxing, fun and safe
time for all ages.
Sandbanks
Sandbanks Beach has held the additional
distinction of having been awarded a 100%
rating by ENCAMS. Naturally beautiful,
with more than three miles of golden sand,
the Sandbanks Beach area is designated by
the EC as one of the few areas in the
country, which has achieved the highest
standard of cleanliness.
Canford Cliffs
Canford Cliffs Beach is a natural and
tranquil area of our beaches situated
between Shore Road and Branksome
Chine. The steep sandy cliff face provides a
haven for wildlife. Facilities consist of First
Aid, Toilets, Refreshment Kiosk and public
telephone.
RNLI Beach Lifeguards
are in operation on the beaches
from 1st May to 30th September.
See inserted map for details
Dogs
Dogs are banned from the main beaches
during this time. Deckchair, windbreak and
parasol hire is available at Sandbanks and
Branksome Chine only.
Cyclists
Cyclists are requested to cycle with care on
the promenade on Poole's beaches. There is
a maximum speed limit of 10mph. From mid
September - June cycling is unrestricted
however, from mid June - mid Sept. cycling is
permitted before 10am and after 7pm.
Studland Beach
This is one of the most heavily visited
beaches in the country. Each year around a
million people come to the beach to enjoy
natural surroundings and swim in the bay.
When boating or windsurfing please
consider the following. Purbeck DC byelaws
cover the whole of the sea shore area for a
distance of 300 metres off shore.
IT IS AN OFFENCE TO:1 Cause or permit a sail board to
be sailed or otherwise propelled
to the danger of bathers.
2 Allow a boat to be driven or sailed
in a dangerous manner or without
due care and attention or without
reasonable consideration for other
persons.
3 Allow an engine driven boat to be
used unless the engine is fitted with
a suitable silencer.
4 Within the areas marked by the
yellow buoys, it is an offence to
allow a boat to exceed a speed of 5
nautical miles per hour.
With so many visiting the beach your
co-operation of observing the byelaws
will help everyone enjoy their visit.
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR JET SKIERS
The National Trust does not permit jet
skis to be launched or landed on the
beach at Studland.
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Recreational Activities
Wind Surfing
& Kite Surfing
Swimming
Although there are several small sandy
beaches, swimming is not recommended
within the Harbour. There can be
considerable boat traffic and much of the
water’s edge consists of mud flats, which
makes swimming difficult and sometimes
unpleasant. Swimming is much safer and
more enjoyable on the excellent sandy
beaches just outside the Harbour at
Sandbanks, Flaghead, Shell Bay and Studland
(See Pull-out Chart).
Poole Harbour is one of the best board
sailing venues on the South Coast. There
is a dedicated board sailing area in Whitley
Lake at Sandbanks, which is shallow and
safe, but dries out at low water. It is ideal
for novices and the area is next to the
road and a sandy beach and is very
convenient for unloading and rigging.
Board sailing can, however, take place
throughout the harbour, but persons
intending to navigate across the Middle
Ship Channel must do so by the shortest
possible route, and not cause any
obstruction to other vessels which can
navigate only within such areas.
Wind Surfing is not allowed in the
Harbour entrance. In practical terms,
keep out of the way of all other vessels in
these channels (Byelaw 2bb). More
challenging conditions can be met at
Kimmeridge Bay, some 40 minutes to the
west via the chain ferry.
Kite surfing is allowed in Poole Harbour
with some restrictions. Kite surfers must
keep out of the main shipping channels.
There are no windsurfing clubs in
the area but the local windsurfing shops:
FC Watersports; 01202 708283
H2O Sports; 01202 733744
Poole Harbour Watersports; 01202 700503
can give advice on equipment, location
and weather forecast. There are several
outlets where gear can be hired by the
hour and expert tuition is also available.
Follow the Code of Safe Practice for
Windsurfers. See: www.rya.org.uk
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Recreational Activities
The Watersports Academy
The Watersports Academy offers superb
facilities for visitors and local residents
alike, providing the very best in top-end
equipment and tuition for all levels. With
fully qualified RYA, BSA and BKSA
instructors, the centre benefits from
having everything under one roof,
including windsurfing, kite surfing, water
skiing, wake boarding, power boating,
sailing, kayaking, bike rentals, catamaran
charter and corporate team building;
there is even a Kids' Club during the
Summer holidays.
Located on the exclusive Sandbanks
peninsular with its shallow waters and Blue
Flag beaches, The Watersports Academy
has easy access to Poole harbour and the
beach. There’s on-site changing rooms,
showers, refreshment station, alfresco
seating area and a lounge and study area.
Jim Collis, RYA representative, recently
visited the centre and confirmed that “The
Watersports Academy offers a combination
of great kit, fantastic location and a very
friendly and relaxed yet totally professional
team. I was really impressed with the set up
when recently running a RYA Windsurf
Instructor course, not just with the friendly,
inviting atmosphere that made me and the
candidates feel at ease from day one, but
also its superb position which makes access
to the water so easy – whether for safe, flatwater sailing or for coastal bump and jump. I
most definitely recommend a visit”.
If you're seeking an exciting and fresh
challenge, wish to continue your passion
or just want to have fun - The
Watersports Academy is just the ticket.
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Poole is the perfect harbour, it
has everything ~ as you’ve seen
elsewhere in this guide.
However, if you are based in
Poole you’ll also be looking at
distant horizons and wondering
what lies beyond. Poole is
ideally situated, foreign shores
beckon and along the South
Coast there are a multitude of
safe havens awaiting you
Jersey’s magnificent Beauport Bay
There’s more to the Isle of Wight
than you’d expect too
For instance at Shanklin you’ll find,
Fisherman’s Cottage – a free house
featured in the Good Pub Guide.
Nestling on the beach, at the foot of the
famous Shanklin Chine, and the first
building on the shore, Fisherman’s Cottage
was built in about 1817 by William
Colenutt who excavated the path through
the Chine. His son-in-law was the first
operator of bathing machines and who
provided hot brine baths (bath now in the
Chine). Now it is the popular ‘thatched
pub on the beach’ with regular live
entertainment throughout the season.
With two free moorings in the bay, it is
the ideal place to bring the family, to relax
and enjoy a drink, or sample the varied
menu of hot and cold meals.
Fisherman’s Cottage
Free House featured in the Good Pub Guide
The thatched pub on the beach
• Two Free Moorings for visitors
• Regular Live Entertainment
• Great Atmosphere and Varied Menu
Open from March to end October
01983 - 863882 ~ Shanklin Esplanade
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Where Next?
Yarmouth
Things have been changing at Yarmouth,
not only in the harbour but also in the
services they offer to visitors. There are
now walk-ashore pontoons, which offer
electricity, water and greater security.
Fifteen of these berths are bookable
by calling the Harbour Office on
01983 760321.
You can now get WiFi access, there are
also computers available in the reception
Fisherman’s Cottage at the
foot of Shanklin Chine
Yarmouth’s bustling harbour
to enable you to catch up on your e-mail
or check out Isle of Wight attractions.
The town offers a number of superb
pubs, yacht clubs, restaurants, cafés and
shops and it is the perfect place to set off
on a walk to The Needles or Freshwater.
If you are a member of a bona-fide yacht
club you will find a warm welcome at the
Royal Solent Yacht Club.
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Alderney
Alderney, the nearest Channel Island and
the third largest, invites you to travel to and
discover one of the few unspoiled,
peaceful, natural and totally relaxing British
Isles. A little island - just one and a half
miles wide and three and a half miles long
with just over two thousand friendly and
welcoming inhabitants. Like Guernsey and
Jersey, the island enjoys a mild climate and
independence, with its own government
and a fledgling off-shore finance and Ecommerce sector.
Despite its closeness to mainland France (8
miles), Guernsey (23 miles), Jersey (30
miles) and Poole (60 miles), Alderney has
managed to avoid mainstream tourism.
Remote, yet well connected with direct
scheduled air links from the UK, Alderney
has its own airport and harbour.
Visitors Yacht
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The ideal location for a visit to Falmouth
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Fresh water & electricity on pontoons
Close proximity to town centre
Toilets, showers & laundry
Fuel barge dispensing diesel & petrol
Wireless internet hotspot
Berthing available ALL YEAR
FALMOUTH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS
44 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JQ
Tel: 01326 312285 / 310991
Fax: 01326 211352
Email: admin@falmouthport.co.uk
VHF: Channel 12
www.falmouthport.co.uk
Poole Harbour Guide ~
Falmouth
If you intend to head west this year then you
really should make Falmouth a port of call.
Falmouth is a bustling port which is strongly
influenced by its maritime history. The Town
offers a wide range of amenities and
provides the perfect base for visitors.
The Yacht Haven has capacity for 100 boats.
It is ideally situated for the amenities in town
and is within easy walking distance of the
shops and the Maritime Museum. There is a
wide choice of pubs and restaurants in the
vicinity. Falmouth has a first-class amenity
centre which contains showers, toilets and
laundry facilities. It is cleaned and maintained
to a high standard, which has been praised
by many of their visitors. It is suitable for use
by vessels up to 15m Length and 2.5m draft.
There is a happy and informal atmosphere
and is the ideal base for a visit to Falmouth.
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Where Next?
Portland
Whether you’re heading to the West
Country, the Channel Islands or France,
Portland Harbour is the perfect location
for a stopover.
Not only is Portland situated at the heart
of Dorset’s beautiful Jurassic Coast,
England’s first natural World Heritage Site,
it is also the venue for the sailing events for
the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic
Games. A world-class sailing destination –
with world-class facilities to match.
New in April 2009 is Dean & Reddyhoff’s
600-berth Portland Marina, offering
dedicated visitors’ pontoons for vessels up
to 70m along with annual berthing, lift out
and dry stack storage.
The marina is accessible at all states of
tide and has excellent facilities including
luxurious washrooms, 24-hour manned
security, laundry, fuel berth supplying
petrol and diesel, lift out up to 320 tonnes,
sewage pump out facilities and car parking.
There is a bar/restaurant and marine
related businesses on site with other pubs
and restaurants within walking distance.
Fuel & Fuel Duty
Fuel is available at many boatyards and
marinas. Visitors will also find a complete
marine bunkering service at CPL
Petroleum (Corralls) opposite the Quay
between the lifting bridge and Sunseeker.
This facility is attended 9am – 3pm, 7 days
a week. There is an automated 24 hour
service for account customers.
For more information tel: 01202 674551,
visit their site (SEE BELOW) or see their
website www.cplpetroleum.co.uk
A fuel barge is moored between the Middle
Ship and Wych Channels in the vicinity of
Aunt Betty Buoy. The depth at MLWS is 2.5
metres. VHF Listening Watch Channel 37.
Vessels should approach from the stern (the
end flying flags).
Fuel Duty - How will it work?
When recreational boaters buy diesel for
their craft, they will need to make a
declaration to the supplier if they intend
the fuel to be used for propelling a private
pleasure craft. The recreational boater
will also declare what percentage of the
fuel will be used for propulsion (as
opposed to domestic purposes such as
heating and lighting).
How will the boater work out what
percentage of fuel they intend to use
for propulsion?
Analysis suggests that a split of 60% for
propulsion and 40% for domestic use
(heating, cooking, etc) probably reflects
MOST people’s use and it is therefore likely
that many users will declare a similar
apportionment. SEE www.rya.org.uk
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
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Do you really need marine
insurance? By Jack Hennings – A-Plan Insurance
All resident craft berthed or moored within the Harbour must be
covered by insurance for third party liabilities – the present
requirement is £2 million. Failure to maintain this insurance cover
will result in the cancellation of a private mooring licence
Of all the money you spend on a boat, one
of the last things that come to mind is
insurance. Is it really necessary? From a
legal standpoint, the answer’s no, but if you
want to be able to moor or berth your
vessel within Poole Harbour, or be able to
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 2010
Special Feature
Photo by David Harding of www.sailingscenes.com
use many facilities elsewhere, the response
is a resounding ‘yes’. Nearly all marinas and
harbours require you to have suitable third
party insurance (in case you cause injury or
damage to another person or vessel)
before mooring and many boat owners
understand the importance of insurance to
protect their craft against fire, theft or
accidental damage.
As an experienced marine insurance
broker, I well know the variety of types of
cover required. One day I might be
arranging cover for a £1,000 Laser, another
it’s for a Sunseeker worth £500,000. While
it is possible to arrange marine insurance
yourself, given its complexity, many owners
choose to use an insurance broker, who
can offer impartial and expert advice,
specific to the owner’s particular needs –
and ensure your premium is competitive.
The value of using an insurance broker can
also be felt if you have to make a claim on
your policy; your broker can manage the
claim for you and negotiate with the
insurer on your behalf.
Whether you are seeking insurance for
the first time or looking to change
provider, find out from other boat owners
what they think of their current provider.
If they have enjoyed good service
(especially when making a claim) and have
competitive premiums, ask more about
who arranges their insurance! But above
all, when arranging marine insurance, make
sure you have the right level of cover to
protect yourself and your craft – giving you
peace of mind when out on the water.
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Marinas and Moorings
Name and address of marina
Telephone
Cobbs Quay marina
01202 674299
Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HJ
Davis’s Boatyard
01202 674349
Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HJ
Dorset Lake Marina
01202 674531
Lake Drive, Hamworthy, BH15 4DT
Parkstone Bay Marina
01202 747857
Turks Lane, Parkstone, BH14 8EW
Poole Quay Boat Haven
01202 649488
Poole Town Quay, BH15 1HJ
Poole Yacht Club
01202 672687
New Harbour Road West, BH15 4AQ
Rockley Boat Park
01202 665001
Napier Road, Hamworthy, BH15 4LZ
Salterns Marina Ltd
01202 709971
40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, BH14 8JR
Sandbanks Boatyard & Marina 01202 708068
Panarama Road, Sandbanks, BH13 7RE
Shell Bay Marine
01929 450340
Ferry Road, Studland, BH19 3BA
Stevenson Moorings
01202 675738
14 Lulworth Avenue, Hamworthy
Berths Moorings Slipway
850
24
Yes
24hr
access
No
82
Alongside
Yes
No
45
100
No
Yes
280
160
No
Yes
125
20
No
Yes
Member’s club which has
occasional visitors berths
Yes
32
71
Yes (2)
Yes
280
98
Yes
Yes
0
237
Yes
No
0
95
Yes
Yes
0
114
No
Yes
Slipways
Slipway & Tel.
Ramp description
Information
Shell Bay
Concrete
Booking essential
01929 450 340
in summer and weekends
Rockley Point
Concrete Ramp
Report to boat
01202 665001
30ft wide and steep
park attendant
Cobbs Quay Marina Wide concrete Very busy – report to Dock
01202 674299
slipway
Master’s office on arrival
Baiter Public slipway Concrete
Shallow angle, easy access
None
recommended jet ski launch point
Salterns Marina
Concrete
Shallow launch point
01202 709971
Poole Harbour Guide ~ 20109
Charges
Yes – daily fee
Yes – daily fee
Yes – daily fee
Yes – daily fee
Yes – daily fee
Information
Yacht Clubs and Organisations
Organisation
Telephone
Call Sign
East Dorset Sailing Club
01202 706111
352 Sandbanks Road,
Evening Hill, BH14 8HY
Lilliput Sailing Club
01202 740319
Sandbanks Road, BH14 8HA
North Haven Yacht Club
2b Banks Road,
Sandbanks, BH15 4EL
01202 708830
Parkstone Yacht Club
Pearce Ave,
Parkstone, BH14 8EH
01202 743610
Parkstone Pearl
Poole Bay Yacht Club
Cobbs Quay Marina,
Hamworthy, Poole,
Dorset, BH15 4EL
01202 673690
CQ Base
Poole Yacht Club
The Yacht Haven,
Hamworthy, BH15 4AQ
01202 672687
Pike Delta
Poole Yachting Association
01202 700281
Poole Yacht Racing Association
01202 679561
Redclyffe Yacht Club
01929 550507
Wareham
Rockley Cruising Club
rockleycc@googlemail.com
9 Wessex Way, Grove, Wantage, Oxon. OX12 0BS
Royal Motor Yacht Club
01202 707227
Panorama Road,
Sandbanks, BH13 7RE
Salterns Marina
Salterns, Lilliput, BH14 8JR
01202 707321
Salterns Marina
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Useful Telephone Numbers
Lifeboat
In an emergency, dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 999
and ask for Coastguard
Poole Boathouse . . . . . . . . . 01202 665607
Coastguard
Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01305 760439
Poole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 670776
Poole Harbour Commissioners
Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 440200
Harbour Master . . . . . . . . . 01202 440233
Poole Quay Boat Haven/Town Quay
Berthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 649488
Harbour Control. . . . . . . . . 01202 440230
Radio Frequencies
Calling and Distress . . . . . . . . . Channel 16
Harbour Control . . . . . . . . . . . Channel 14
Fire and Rescue Service. . . . . . . . . . 999
Police. . . . . . . . 01202 552099 (Ext. 3276)
Ambulance In emergency dial . . . . . . 999
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Hour
Taxi
Service
Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 679234
Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 672138
Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 665511
Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 678001
Poole Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 674115
Bournemouth Int. Airport . 01202 364000
Weather Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0891 500457
Poole Radio Cabs . . . . . . . . 01202 666333
British Rail Enquiries. . . . . . 0845 7484950
Tourist Information. . . . . . . 01202 253253
Customs and Excise . . . . . . 01202 685157
Wilts and Dorset Buses . . . 01202 673555
Condor Ferries . . . . . . . . . . 01202 207207
Brittany Ferries . . . . . . . . . . 0990 360 360
Solent and other local harbours
Beaulieu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01590 616200
Bembridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01983 872828
Chichester . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01243 512301
Cowes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01983 293952
Hamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01489 576387
Langstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02392 463419
Littlehampton . . . . . . . . . . . 01903 721215
Lymington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01590 672014
Newport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01983 525994
Newtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01983 531622
Poole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01202 440233
Portsmouth QHM . . . . . . . . 02392 723124
Southampton . . . . . . . . . . . 02380 330022
Weymouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01305 838423
Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01983 760321
G&C
Marine
Breakdown and Towage
We can supply:
Water-Borne Assistance
Agents for Daewoo and Westerbeke
PARTS ~ DIVERS ~ ADVICE
SALVAGE PUMPS ~ MARINE ENGINEERS
Tel: 01202 575260 or 07712 828623
SEA START AGENT
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Information
Radio Weather Forecasts
Radio Station
Telephone
BBC RADIO CORNWALL
01872 275421
03.9 MHz 630kHz, 95.2 MKz 657 kHz, 96.0 MHz
Mon-Fri: 0608 0725 0825 1030 1225 1325 1725 1825 1925 2210 LT
Sat: 0725 0825 1030 1315 LT Sun: 0710 0925 1030 1310 LT
BBC RADIO DEVON
01752 260323
95.8 MH\990kHz, 103.4MHz 855kHz, 94.8 MHz 801kHz, 103.4 MHz, 1458kHz
Mon-Fri 0530 0605 0833 1330 1550 LT
Sat: 0605 0833 1305 LT Sun: 0605 0833 1307 LT
BBC RADIO ESSEX
103.5 MHz, 729kHz, 95.3 MHz, 1530kHz, 765kHz
Mon-Sun: 0640 0740 1740 1840 LT
01245 262393
RADIO FOYLE 93.1 MHz 792kHz
02871 378600
Mon-Sun: Every H + 00 (0900 – 1200) then 1230 1400 1500 1600 1730 LT
BBC RADIO GUERNSEY 93.3 MHz 1116kHz
Mon-Fri: 0810 1235 1710 Sat-Sun: 0805
01481 728977
BBC RADIO JERSEY 88.8 MHz 1026kHz
01534 870000
Mon-Fri: 0635 0710 0735 0810 0835 1710 1735 1800 1835 LT
Sat-Sun: 0735 LT
BBC RADIO KENT
96.7 MHz, 104.2 MHz 774kHz, 97.6 MHz, 1602kHz
Mon-Fri: 0530 0630 0730 0830 1730 LT
Sat: 0630 0730 0830 1305 LT Sun: 0830 0930 1305 LT
01634 830505
BBC RADIO SOLENT
023 8033 1311
96.1 MHz 999kHz, 103.8kHz 1359kHz
Mon-Fri: 0735 0835 1130 1230 1325 1425 1525 1625 1735 1835 2305 LT
Sat: 0635 0735 0835 0935 1035 1235 1310 1757 LT
Sun: 0735 0905 1505 2305 LT
BBC RADIO SUFFOLK
103.9 MHz, 104.6 MHz, 95.5 MHz
Mon-Fri: 0617 0717 0817 1305 1717 1805 LT
Sat: 0705 0805 1305 LT Sun: 0705 0805 1305 LT
01473 250000
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Moorings and Charges 2010
There are approximately 2,500 swinging
moorings in the Harbour, being either
privately licensed or hired from a mooring
contractor. Private Licensed Moorings are
authorised by Annual Licence issued by
Poole Harbour Commissioners to a
named person for a nominated craft.
They are not transferable, nor can any
other craft occupy the mooring without
the Harbour Master’s permission.
Applications for a mooring licence must
be made to the Harbour Office where a
waiting list is maintained.
Hired Moorings are available from
boatyards, moorings contractors and yacht
clubs within the Harbour. Details of the
facilities provided by these organisations
are obtainable from the Harbour Office or
on the PHC website www.phc.co.uk. For
hire apply to the boatyard, moorings
contractors or yacht club concerned.
Boat Identification
All boats must have a name, or other
means of identification, clearly visible
at all times. For small craft such as
dinghies or tenders occupying a
mooring, the buoy number of the
allocated mooring is sufficient.
Harbour Dues
Harbour Dues are payable by all vessels in
Poole Harbour and I would like to advise
all users that the public right of navigation
in the harbour is dependent on the
payment of the appropriate dues. The
harbour authority is empowered to take
action to recover harbour dues, including
the arrest of boats.
Your may find it useful to know why
harbour dues are charged and how the
money is spent. Commercial vessels like
the BARFLEUR pay a ‘boomage’ charge,
which is the equivalent of harbour dues,
and together these charges fund the
“conservancy” of the harbour, ie;
surveying, dredging to keep the channels
clear, marking of navigational channels, the
maintenance of navigational aids (all buoys,
markers beacons, lights, stakes, notice
boards etc), traffic management to keep
the harbour safe (harbour control, radar,
CCTV) responding to and handling
emergencies, patrolling and enforcing the
byelaws. There are a huge variety of tasks,
which must be undertaken, and the
recreational sector must pay its fair share
of the cost. Our total revenue is about £9.5
million of which some £275,000 comes
from harbour dues paid by recreational users.
To give you some examples of recent
expenditure, some £60,000 was spent on
the surveying and marking of the minor
navigation channels and £50,000 on policing
the harbour in the summer months.
Harbour Control costs around £150,000 a
year to maintain. These are operational
running costs and do not take into account
the need for new equipment and plant.
The requirements of the Port Marine
Safety Code must be met and as a
responsible harbour authority we are
obliged to follow best practice.
A harbour patrol vessel may stop vessels
not displaying an annual Harbour Dues
decal, in order to check whether Harbour
Dues have been paid.
Please display your annual harbour dues
disc in a prominent position on the port side
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Information
Miscellaneous
of your craft. Action will be taken by the
Harbour Authority to recover dues not paid.
Poole has an excellent reputation for
marine safety and liaison with
stakeholders, which I am sure you will
want to help us maintain.
Thank you for your contribution. I wish you
an enjoyable and safe time in Poole Harbour.
Brian Murphy – Harbour Master
Harbour Dues
Per Day . . . .£0.80
Per Month . .£6.40
All inclusive of VAT
Per Week . . . .£3.20
Per Annum . . .£9.81
Mooring Licence Fees
Registration Fee . .£25.18
Private . . . . . . .Boat Length
BAND A . . . . . .Up to 4m . . . . . . .£11.30
BAND B . . . . . .4.1 to 8m . . . . . . .£22.60
BAND C . . . . . .8.1 to 12m . . . . . . .£33.90
BAND D . . . . .12.1 to 16m . . . . . .£45.19
All Plus VAT
Swinging Moorings
Single
Mooring Space
BAND A
Maximum 8m . . . . .£500.00
BAND B
Maximum 10m . . . .£575.00
BAND C
Maximum 12m . . . .£650.00
BAND D
Maximum 14m . . . .£750.00
BAND E
Maximum 16m . . . .£850.00
BAND F
Maximum 18m . . . .£950.00
All Plus VAT
Pile Moorings
Pile . . . . . . . . . .Boat Length
BAND A . . . . . .Up to 12m . . . . . .£950.00
BAND B . . . . .12.1m to 16m . . . .£1050.00
BAND C . . . .16.1m to 18m . . . .£1150.00
All Plus VAT
Fore and Aft Moorings
Trot . . . . . . . .Mooring Space
BAND A . . . .Maximum 8m . . . . .£425.00
BAND B . . . .Maximum 10m . . . .£465.00
BAND C . . . .Maximum 12m . . . .£500.00
BAND D . . . .Maximum 14m . . . .£540.00
BAND E . . . . .Maximum 16m . . . .£575.00
All Plus VAT
Crown Estate Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£83.53
Poole
Harbour
Watch
Poole harbour Watch is a neighbourhood
watch afloat. It is run by boat owners with
the aim of reducing crime in Poole
Harbour, afloat or ashore, including
boatyards, marinas and clubs. Funded by
voluntary contributions and a grant from
"Striving for Excellence" a Borough of Poole
project, it is a community project
working with the Police, Harbour
Authorities and other agencies to fight
crime and make Poole Harbour a safe and
enjoyable place for all.
PHW have produced a useful
information card, which is available free
from yacht clubs, boatyards, marinas,
local chandlers, and the berthing office in
the Poole Quay Boat Haven. The card has
the useful telephone numbers and VHF
channel for Poole Harbour Control, plus
telephone numbers for the Police and HM
Coastguard.
Further details can be obtained from
David Butcher: 07775644474 or
dgbutcher@ntlworld.com
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Waste Disposal
Government legislation requires ports
tom have a port waste management plan.
Copies of the Poole Harbour Waste
Management Plan are available from the
Harbour Office. All waste from visiting
vessels must be deposited ashore and
there are adequate facilities at Poole
Quay Boat Haven, all marinas and most
yacht clubs for domestic waste. Pumpout is available at Poole Quay Boat
Haven, and waste oil may be landed there
by arrangement with the staff. Visiting
craft should not use on board toilet and
shower facilities while alongside as these
are provided ashore.
Complaints
If you have any cause to complain about the
behaviour in the harbour, please contact
Harbour Control on Channel 14, or
telephone 01202 440230, and follow up
with a letter, or an Incident Report (forms
available from the Harbour Master’s Office)
as soon as possible afterwards. All
complaints, accidents and incidents are
investigated by the Harbour Authority and
action taken where appropriate. We rely on
you to help us in our endeavours to keep
the harbour safe.
G&C
Electrical
Full range of Starters, Alternators,
Batteries etc., or repair your unit.
SAME DAY (2 HOUR SERVICE)
Specialist in Marine
Trade Supplier of Terminals and Wire etc.
USE THE PEOPLE THE TRADE USE!
Tel: 01202 575260
Out of hours: 07850 737600
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Advertisers’ Index
A-Plan Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
A.W.Byrde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Aquamarine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Axent Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . .25 & 49
Blue Gee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Blue Horizons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Boatshed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Boatylicious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Challis Fire & Engineering . . . . . . . . . . .39
MDL Cobb’s Quay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Compass Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Corkers Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Creative Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Davis’s Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Dean & Reddyhoff – Portland Marina . .73
Dorset Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Dorset Diving Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Dorset Yacht Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Elford Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Esteem Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners . . . .72
First Call Communications . . . . . . . . . .13
Fishermans Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
FJB Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
G & C Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 & 84
GB Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
GJB Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Greenslade Pleasure Boats . . . . . . . . . .29
Guildhall Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Holes Bay Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
H2o Watersports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Hurst Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hyphose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
International Yacht Paints . . . . . . . . . . .47
Kevin Dixon Electrical Engineer . . . . . .10
Lake Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Marine Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Mike Wills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Mobile Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Moore International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
National Trust (Brownsea Island) . . . . . .29
Nautical Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Parkway Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Piplers Chandlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Poole Harbour Watersports . . . . . . . . .67
Poole Marine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Poole Radio Cabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Poole Sea Angling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Poole Harbour Sea Survival . . . . . . . . . .21
Premium liferaft services . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Principle Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Quay Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Quay West Chandlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
RIBS Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre . . . . . . . . . . .44
RNLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rockley Boat Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Royal Solent Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Safe To Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Saga Boat Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Sailing Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Sailing Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Sailsafe Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Salterns Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Sandbanks Marina . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back
Seacraft Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Seastart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Shanklin Chine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Soda Blast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
South Coast Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
States of Alderney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Stevenson’s Moorings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Taylor Made Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Thai Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
The Watersports Academy . . . . . . . . . .69
TR Fastenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Traditional Shipwright Services . . . . . . .13
Wessex Fire & Security . . . . . . . . . . .Back
X Leisure (Tower Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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