PQBH Marina Guide 2022 v10

Personal
Watercraft (PWs)
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.
Remember, the Harbour extends to 1,400 metres
to seaward of South Haven Point.
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:-
Expires 31 March 2023
PW owners must have proper insurance.
If launching at Baiter Public Slipway, third party
liability cover is a mandatory requirement of the
Borough of Poole. WARNING your insurance may
be invalid if you do not have a permit.
• That the craft is data tagged and the number
is clearly visible;
• Not to let any person under 16 years of age
ride the PW unless they are under the direct
supervision of the permit holder, or hold the
RYA Certificate of Proficiency for PWs;
• To abide by the Harbour Master’s directions.
As part of the Poole Harbour Commissioners’
Aquatic Management Plan there are a number
of designated zones within the harbour to
allow the segregation of high speed activities.
This reduces conflict with other harbour users
therefore reducing risk and improving safety.
Personal watercraft have such a zone north of
Brownsea Island where they must operate with
caution and have due regard for other harbour
users. PW operators are not allowed to speed
outside of this area.
You may be stopped on the water by one of the
PHC Patrol Craft, including the PW ‘Viper’. The
Patrol Officer will ask to see evidence of having
purchased a permit. Failure to do so may result in
prosecution with fines of up to £1,000 plus costs.
PWs 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, or 6 knots in the Little Channel and Holes
Bay. These speed limits are 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.
The National Trust does not permit PWs to be
launched or landed on the beach at Studland.
Daily £20 Inc. VAT, Weekly £55 Inc. VAT,
Annual £170 Inc. VAT. Payment can now be made
online via our website: www.phc.co.uk
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The Poole Harbour and Marina Guide 2022
Refer to harbour layout at front of this
guide for designated jet ski area