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Ryde Harbour, Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

General - Ryde Harbour is located on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel. The facility offers berths.

Open - All year round.

Hours - Normal hours in the summer extended in the evening to cover tides. Office open in the winter 2 hours either side high water.

Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email
Web
VHF Ch - 80
Call sign - "Ryde Harbour"

Position - 50º 43' N 001º 09' W

Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Solent Charts

Tides -

Reference port - Portsmouth
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
.

Depths at MLW - Not known.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - Approach channel marked.

Berths & Moorings - 200 berths. It is not known if reservations can be made.

Maximum length - 20m.

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - No.

Fuel - No.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Local CCTV in the area.

Internet Access - Yes.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Toilets. Showers. Laundry.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Engine Repairs. Slipway

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Ryde.

Bank or ATM - Available in Ryde.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - Chandlers good hardware shop in Ryde. Chandlers in Bembridge and Cowes.
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Marine Electronics - in Cowes

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Butane/Camping Gaz//Propane - Local shop or garden centre at weekends see Harbour staff.

Ice - From local shops. Frozen bottles available from HM office for coolers.

Eating Out - There are restaurants, cafes and pubs serving food in Ryde.

Transport -
Bikes - Hire shop in Ryde
Local Bus Service - Local buses to all parts of the Island next to the Harbour
Intercity Bus Service -
Taxis - Plentiful
Car Rental - Very local
Train Service - Stations for Island railway next to Harbour
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - to Portsmouth and Hovercraft to Southsea next to Harbour.
Airport(s) -

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities -

Sightseeing - Several parts of the island are designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including stretches of the coast, the valley of the River Yar, the downland behind Ventnor, and the chalk ridge from Newport to Culver Cliff.

Museums and Cultural Attractions -

Galleries -

Conservation Projects - There is a nature reserve at Newtown Estuary that is home to waders and other wildfowl.

Special Events - Cowes Week Regatta, yacht racing on the Solent in August. Round the Island Race. Southampton International Boat Show in early September.

Children's Stuff - Ryde is an ideal Harbour for families with sand beaches,funfair,bowling alley,ice rink and swimming pool all within 50 yards of the Harbour.

Other - There are several good beaches on the island.

We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome.

Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide

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