Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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General - Chichester Harbour is located on the south coast, off the Solent. It is the largest leisure harbour on the south coast. Chichester Harbour Conservancy off permanent moorings and some visitors berths. Extra facilities are provided by the marinas and sailing clubs based in the harbour.

Open - All year round.

Hours - Harbour Office is open weekdays 0830 - 1700, Saturdays 0900 - 1300 (1/4 - 30/9). The Harbour Patrol are available everyday (1/4 - 30/9) between 0830 - 1700, (longer hours on summer weekends).

Arrival out of hours - Pick up a visitors mooring and make contact with the Harbour Master the following day.

Formalities - All vessels must pay harbour dues on a daily, weekly or annual basis. These can be paid at the Harbour Office, to the Harbour Patrol or at most Sailing Clubs.

Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email
Web
VHF Ch - 14
Call sign - Chichester Harbour Radio

Position - 50º 48' N 000º 53' W

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

Tides -
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -

	MHWS	MHWN	MLWN	MLWS
	4.9	4.0	1.8	0.7

Depths - Chichester Bar is normally dredged to about 1.5m below Chart Datum. However, through gradual accretion and after severe gales the bottom can vary markedly. It is prudent to assume a depth of 0.8, below Chart Datum, giving a depth of 1.4m at MLWS..

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - The harbour can be entered at all states of the tide.

Berths & Moorings - The Conservancy have about 600 swinging moorings for hire. A number of visitors swinging moorings and pontoon berths are available at Itchenor and Emsworth..

Water - On the public jetties at Itchenor and Emsworth.

Electric - On the hard at Itchenor.

Fuel - From selected marinas.

Weather forecast - see www.conservancy.co.uk and www.chimet.co.uk.

Security - None.

Internet Access - None.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - None.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Scrubbing piles at Itchenor and Emsworth.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Chichester

Bank or ATM - In Chichester or Emsworth.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - Chichester Marina and Emsworth Marina.

Butane/Camping Gaz//Propane - Not known.

Ice - Not known.

Eating Out - There are various restaurants, cafes and pubs in the harbour side villages and in some marinas.

Transport -
Bikes - Hire available from Chichester
Local Bus Service -
Intercity Bus Service - From Chichester and Havant bus stations.
Taxis -
Car Rental - From Chichester and Havant.
Train Service - From Chichester, Emsworth and Havant.
Water Taxi - From Itchenor and Emsworth (seasonal).
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Southampton and Gatwick

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities -

Sightseeing - Chichester Harbour is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a popular place for walkers, bird watchers and artists. Nearby is Fishbourne Roman Palace, the walled city of Chichester and the South Downs with Goodwood race course.

Museums and Cultural Attractions - Emsworth Maritime Museum, Chichester Museum, Havant Museum

Conservation Projects - The harbour and surrounding land are a protected landscape. The Conservancy works to enhance and protect the area's natural beauty while helping visitors to learn about and value this special place. The harbour is nationally and internationally important for a number of bird species.

Special Events - ADD Chichester Harbour Federation Week - dinghy racing from Hayling Island Sailing Club. Cowes Week Regatta, yacht racing on the Solent in August. Round the Island Race. Southampton International Boat Show in early September.

Children's Stuff - The Conservancy organise various activities for children. See www.conservancy.co.uk for full details

Other - Walks, activities and solar boat harbour trips are organised year round by the Conservancy. See www.conservancy.co.uk for full details.

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