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Poole Harbour

& Marina Guide

2024

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Contents

Poole Harbour Map......... Inside front cover

Harbour Master Welcome...........................4

Harbour Dues..............................................6

PHC Hired Moorings.....................................7

Navigation Hints..........................................8

Harbour Control..........................................9

Safety at Sea..............................................10

Navigating..................................................12

Waterskiing................................................15

Personal Watercraft (PWS)........................16

Chain Ferry................................................18

Bylaws........................................................ 20

Lifting Bridge Schedule...............................21

Kite Surfing................................................ 22

Paddleboarding.........................................24

Poole Quay Boat Haven............................. 25

Poole Quay Boat Haven Team................... 26

Poole Quay Boat Haven Layout................. 28

Port of Poole Layout.................................. 29

Information............................................... 30

Recycling Facilities..................................... 32

Marina Facilities........................................ 33

Swinging Moorings & RIB / Jet Ski Docks....34

PHC Master Plan........................................ 36

Sand Polo................................................... 38

Brownsea Open Air Theatre......................41

Tide Times.................................................43

Sand Fest...................................................47

Pip Hare.....................................................48

Poole Christmas Lights.............................. 50

Birds of Poole Harbour.............................. 52

The International Seakeepers Society......54

Dream Machines....................................... 56

Product Focus............................................ 58

Dorset Police Marine Section......................61

Brownsea Island........................................ 63

Bournemouth Air Festival..........................64

The Friends of Dolphin.............................. 66

Poole Regatta............................................. 68

Poole Museum........................................... 70

Poole Lifeboat Festival.............................. 72

Arne Walks................................................74

Studland Bay.............................................. 76

Studland Bay Marine Partnership............. 78

Sea Hives project...................................... 79

Rick Stein Recipe........................................ 80

The Jurassic Coast................................... 82

Useful Telephone Numbers......................84

General information................................. 85

List of Advertisers..................................... 86

Marinas and Moorings contacts............... 88

Poole Town map...............Inside back cover


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Quiet Area

No Pws/Jetskis

Overwintering Bird

Sensitive Areas (Nov-Mar)

Designated watersports

areas

PHC Mooring trots

Quiet Area

Fuel Stations

Landing on any of the islands

in the Harbour is prohibited.

No Anchoring in or near

Navigational Channels.

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speed limit,

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All year, 10 knots

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No Pws/Jetskis

Quiet Area

Bass nursery

30 Apr - 1 Nov

UBLICATIONS 2020

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No Water Ski-ing

Within 300m Of

The Shore


Welcome

to the 2024 edition of the Poole

Harbour & Marina Guide

I am really looking forward to seeing you all

afloat and enjoying our wonderful harbour

during my first full summer season having

joined the team back in September.

Safety of navigation is the primary

responsibility of a Harbour Master and

this is primarily achieved by conservancy

of the main navigable channels and

monitoring the traffic that use them. Potential

conflicts between Poole’s diverse range of

waterbourne activities are carefully assessed

to ensure that control measures are in

place to mitigate risk to as low as reasonably

practicable.

This of course all comes at a considerable

cost which is partly paid for by the harbour

dues that users pay for the public right to

navigate in the harbour. If your vessel is

floating on the water within Poole Harbour

then please ensure you have purchased your

harbour dues which you can do by visiting

our website www.phc.co.uk or contacting the

harbour office on 01202 440200. Those of you

who purchase your harbour dues directly

from PHC will notice we have launched a new

and much slicker payments system called Harbour Assist.

The first in our new series of harbour dues plaque stickers,

depicting the harbour’s more distinctive navigation buoys,

features No1 ‘Bar Buoy’ with a view behind of Old Harry Rocks

– part of the world famous Jurassic Coast.

For your safety we take misbehaviour on the water very

seriously and have in recent years prosecuted over 60

persons for byelaw infringements such as speeding,

excessive wash, pollution and dangerous navigation as

examples. If you witness dangerous seamanship or observe

an incident, then please report it immediately to our 24-7

Harbour Control on 01202 440230 or VHF Ch14 and, ideally,

follow up via our website’s reporting form which can be

done swiftly on a mobile device. We will dispatch patrols to

the scene where available and record the activity on CCTV

and Radar. All reports come directly to me for subsequent

investigation.

Finally, please make the most of what Europe’s largest

natural harbour has to offer and don’t hesitate to contact

me should you feel the need at harbourmaster@phc.co.uk.

Harry Gregory

Harbour Master

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More detailed information can be obtained from the

Poole Harbour Commissioners website www.phc.co.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us about any harbour

related matter by writing to the Harbour Office or by

email to pooleharbourcommissioners@phc.co.uk

Report a maritime

incident here

Additionally, you can follow us on

Facebook, LinkedIn and twitter.

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Harbour Dues

The public right of navigation within

the Harbour is dependent on the

payment of appropriate Harbour

Dues. Once a boat is launched into the

water it is ready to exercise that right

of navigation and the appropriate

Harbour Dues payment is required.

The Harbour Authority is empowered to

take action to recover Harbour Dues,

which may result in the arrest and sale

of vessels which unfortunately happens

from time to time.

The requirements of the Port Marine Safety

Code must be met and as a responsible Harbour

Authority we are obliged to follow best practice.

The resources required come at a cost.

You may find it useful to know why Harbour Dues

are charged, and how the money is spent.

Harbour Dues charges fund the conservancy of

Poole Harbour and go towards:

Surveying, dredging to keep the channels clear

and marked with navigational aids (all buoys,

marker beacons, lights, stakes, notice boards

etc);

Traffic management to keep the Harbour safe

(Harbour Control, Radar, CCTV and Automatic

Identification System);

Responding to and handling emergencies,

patrolling and enforcing Byelaws.

Vessels not displaying an annual Harbour Dues

decal will be stopped by one of our Harbour

patrol vessels in order to check whether Harbour

Dues have been paid. Patrol Officers regularly

sight vessels on pontoons in all clubs and marinas

in the Harbour. Other Harbour users kindly pass

on information. Annual Harbour Dues are valid

from 1st April to 31st March and can be paid at

the Harbour Office or most clubs and marinas.

Alternatively you can use our online service which

is available via our new website:

www.phc.co.uk

Please display your annual Harbour Dues disc

in a prominent position on the port side of

your craft.

Action will be taken by the Harbour Authority

to recover unpaid dues. Unfortunately vessels

have been arrested and sold as previously

mentioned. This is carried out under section

44 of the Harbour, Docks and Piers clauses

Act 1847.

Please be advised that Harbour Dues are

non-refundable and non-transferable.

Poole Harbour has an excellent reputation for

marine safety, navigation aid management and

liaison with stakeholders and your Harbour Dues

payments will help to maintain or improve that

reputation going forward.

Thank you for your contribution and I wish you a

safe and enjoyable time in Poole Harbour.

Harry Gregory

Harbour Master

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Expires 31 March 2025

Prices (all include VAT)

Annual - £24.05 per metre

Monthly - £15.69 per metre

Weekly - £4.06 per metre

Daily - £0.96 per metre

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MOORINGS

PRIVATELY LICENSED

SWINGING MOORINGS

Private licensed moorings are authorised 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. Please note that new moorings will

not be granted for a vessel that has a draught

in excess of 0.8 metres. Please head to the

moorings section of our website and complete

the online application form or email

moorings@phc.co.uk if you would like further

information.

PHC HIRED MOORINGS

PHC PRIVATE MOORING

LICENCE FEES

Band A: up to 4 metres £31.44

Band B: 4.1 to 8 metres £62.94

Band C: 8.1 to 12 metres £94.39

Band D: 12.1 to 16 metres £125.78

Registration Fee £33.00

Crown Estate Levy £143.00

PHC PRIVATE MOORING

LICENCE FEES

Poole Harbour Commissioners have 93 Swinging Moorings and 32 Pontoon Berths available for hire:

HOLES BAY

26 Swinging Moorings (1st April – 31st March)

WYCH CHANNEL EAST

5 Swinging Moorings (1st April – 31st October)

WYCH CHANNEL WEST

20 Swinging Moorings (1st April – 31st October)

HAMWORTHY EAST

31 Swinging Moorings (1st April – 31st October)

HAMWORTHY WEST

4 Swinging Moorings (1st April – 31st October)

HOLES BAY PONTOON

32 Berths (1st April – 31st March)

BROWNSEA ROADS WEST

7 Swinging Moorings (1st April – 31st October)

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Navigation Hints

See Admiralty Chart 2611 or Imray Chart Y23

The approach to Poole

• If approaching from the Solent, the entrance is identifiable from the high cliffs

of Anvil Point. When nearer, the rocks of Old Harry (Handfast Point) are clearly

visible. The Swash Channel is clearly marked.

• When leaving for, or approaching from the west, beware of the strong

current off Handfast Point on the ebb tide.

• The Harbour is accessible at all states of the tide and is only dangerous in

very strong S and SE winds, particularly on the ebb tide.

• The entrance channel ‘The Swash’ passes between the Training Bank,

on the western side, and Hook Sands to the east. Be careful of the Chain Ferry,

just at the entrance, as the ebb can run to 5 knots or more.

Take extreme care using the East Looe Cut, due to shifting sands.

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 ship’s hydro-dynamic displacement

can pull the water from under you without

notice.

• 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 or use the

small boat channel. Vessels with a draft of up

to 1.5 metres should use the southern side of

the middle ship channel.

• 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 the

Prevention of 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 you know 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 your intentions?

• You may see a large ship at all times, but if you

disappear from the view of the Master of a ship

you are too close. Ask yourself ‘can you see

the crafts Bridge?’ If not - the Master probably

can’t see you.

• 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.

• Mariners are advised that large inbound

vessels will tend to be on the port hand side of

the channel between the Harbour Entrance and

North Haven Point to avoid Chapmans Peak.

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Harbour Control

Poole Harbour Control is a 24/7 all year round

vessel monitoring centre providing essential

information to commercial and leisure marine

traffic. It is the first point of contact for all craft

especially in the event of an incident or accident.

The Harbour Control Officer (HCO) has a

number of resources available to keep

watch on various activities, day and night,

including Radar, CCTV, AIS, and the latest in 3D

vessel monitoring equipment. The HCO is also

assisted by a number of patrol vessels and

organisations around the harbour as well as

the harbour user. All monitoring equipment is

recordable including voice communications for

safety and training purposes and to assist in

incident investigation.

The Harbour Control Officer should be

contacted in the event of any emergency in

the harbour using:

VHF Channel 14 (or 16)

Call sign: “Poole Harbour Control”

Telephone: 01202 440230

Email: harbourcontrol@phc.co.uk

In case of an emergency

call 999 and ask for the

Coastguard

“Poole Bridge” VHF Channel 12

PLEASE NOTE

Radar, CCTV, VHF communications and

telephone conversations to Harbour

Control are recorded for safety and

training purposes and can be used

to prosecute persons in violation of

harbour bylaws.

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,

Sandbanks Chain Ferry and the Dorset Marine

Police keep watch on Channel 14.

!

If there’s an accident

If you are involved in a marine incident or accident within

Poole Harbour and its approach channels, no matter how

minor, you must report it as soon as possible. Incident

report forms are available from the Harbour Office, or

you can submit a report online at phc.co.uk/environment/

management/report-an-incident/, but an initial report should

be made to Poole Harbour Control or to the Harbour Patrol

vessel, call sign ‘VIXEN’ on VHF Channel 14.

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Safety at sea

Always wear a life jacket

Remember

You should take a little time before you get out

on the waterway to make sure you are as safe

as possible. The governing bodies for most

sports and activities produce specific guidance

for anyone participating in their particular

disciplines. We recommend that you follow the

RNLI Six Tips for a safe trip and any activity

specific guidance from governing bodies as

a bare minimum. We also recommend that

you register your craft with the Coastguard’s

Voluntary Safety identification Scheme CG66.

All craft, whether a kayak or motor yacht, can

be registered with the scheme.

INFORM

TRAINING

SOS DEVICE

WEAR A LIFEJACKET

ENGINE FUEL & CRAFT CHECKS

TIDES AND WEATHER

Safety at night

You, like many other users, may be afloat after

dusk and during the hours of darkness whether

you’re arriving from another harbour or just

enjoying some fishing. As darkness presents its

own dangers when navigating in the water way

you must ensure that you do everything you can

to minimise the risk to yourself and other users.

The harbour is completely different at night

and you need to alter the way you operate your

vessel to suit the conditions, whether at anchor

or underway. You must carry and show the

correct lights.

Remember when afloat at

night or in reduced visibility:

Go slow, be seen

and keep a lookout!

Go slow in darkness, fog or when glare from the

sun restricts your visibility, you must slow down

to a safe speed.

A safe speed is one at which you can stop and

avoid a collision, considering the circumstances

and conditions at the time. Remember – the

faster you go, the faster you approach hazards

and hitting a hazard at speed can have a greater

impact on you, your passengers and your boat.

Be seen

You may be able to see others but can they see

you? At night, every type of craft on the water

needs lights in order to be seen. Whether you

are paddling, rowing, sailing or motoring,

everyone needs to be able to recognise where

you are and what you are doing. Make sure you

have the right lights for your craft and that

they work properly. Use them as soon as the sun

goes down or when visibility is poor. Your lights

should be mounted in a position that gives you

optimum night vision and allows others to see

you from every direction. Make sure you don’t

adversely affect your night vision, or the vision

of other boat skippers. You should also carry a

working waterproof floating torch.

It is recommended that canoeists use a head

torch during periods of poor visibility and

at night.

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Keep a lookout

You must take particular care when navigating

at night or in reduced visibility – it can be like

looking into a black hole. Look and listen at all

times, as a number of hazards such as moored

boats are unlit. Navigation lights may not be as

bright as other lights and background lights may

hide something that is closer.

If it is a large ship, the lights might be high and

you may not realise that you are looking at the

sides of a black hull. If you have the slightest

doubt, stop, ensure you are lit and have a good

look around you. Navigation marks can help

you navigate safely in the waterway. Navigation

marks often indicate where hazards are, but

should be coupled with reference to a chart

and local knowledge of the area, particularly in

the dark.

Restricted Visibility Routine -

This comes into force when visibility in the Harbour or parts of the Harbour is less than 500 metres.

Small vessels are strongly advised not to leave their berths but, if they do so, they are to proceed

with great caution, with navigation lights on and making the appropriate sound signals, and are

to keep clear of the main shipping channels and avoid impeding commercial vessels. If fitted they

should monitor VHF Channel 14 for shipping movements and visibility updates.

We all want to enjoy the sea and the seaside, but there are a few things to bear in mind while

on, or in, the ocean. Follow these steps and stay safe while you enjoy your stay at the seaside.

Don’t get cut off by the tide

Keep an eye on the tide and find out

when high and low tides are to ensure

you don’t get trapped in caves or get

cut off from the shoreline.

Swimming in the sea

Swim with a friend and stay within your

depth near the shore. If you do get

caught in a strong current, stay calm,

raise your hand and shout for help.

If you are swimming alone, swim

parallel to the shore until you are able

to swim or wade back to the shore.

Inflatables

Inflatable toys and boats can quickly

be swept out to sea, even in light winds,

stay between the red and yellow flags

on a lifeguarded beach.

The red flag means danger.

Never go in the water when

the red flag is flying

The red and yellow flag

shows the area of the beach

patrolled by lifeguards. This

is the safest area to swim.

The black and white

chequered flag shows the

area of water for boats and

surfers. Don’t swim here it’s

dangerous.

An orange windsock flying

means that there are

dangerous wind conditions and

you shouldn’t use inflatable toys

or boats on the sea.

Remember

In an emergency call 999 for the coastguard

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Navigating

Main Shipping Channels

The speed limit of 10 knots is applicable

throughout the year. Mariners are advised that

in accordance with the Poole Harbour Byelaw

2(aa) speed restrictions are relaxed within the

Wareham Channel, Middle Ship Channel and

North Channel during the period 1st October

to 31st March. The speed limits still apply

throughout the rest of the harbour, especially

6 knots in Little Channel and Holes Bay, and 10

knots in the harbour entrance area between

Bell Buoy and 1400 metres to seaward of South

Haven Point.

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 red port

hand side of the channel have even numbers

and the buoys on the green starboard side

have odd numbers.

A new edition of Admiralty Chart No. 2611 was

published in August 2020. 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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Waterskiing & Wake Boarding

A permit is required for waterskiing inside the

harbour, it can be obtained from the Harbour

Office or the Poole Harbour Commissioners’

website: www.phc.co.uk

Current costs are:-

Daily £26 Inc. VAT, Weekly £75 Inc. VAT, Annual £240

Inc. VAT. Payment can now be made online via our

website www.phc.co.uk. Harbour Dues are payable

in addition on each boat.

PERMIT

Harbour Master permission

required by Permit

application.

Pay online phc.co.uk/shop/

or at the Harbour Office.

DUES

Please note the vessel must

also be in possession of valid

Harbour Dues.

Minimum 3rd party

insurance required.

!

Minimum of 2 people on the

boat whilst towing a skier (one

driving, one observer).

The Vessel must have a name

or number that is clearly

identifiable.

Ski boats must navigate

the designated area in an

anticlockwise direction.

Persons riding on towed

inflatables are not permitted

anywhere within

Poole Harbour Limits.

No Water skiing/Wakeboarding

Sunset till Sunrise.

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to pay online

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, yellow buoys .

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 acts as a lookout astern.

Boats should 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 6 knots yellow buoy

markers off the beaches. 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.

Water Skiing and Wakeboarding behind

a Personal Watercraft (Jetski) is not

permitted within Poole Harbour.

Refer to harbour layout at front of this guide for

designated water ski area

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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:-

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 £26 Inc. VAT, Weekly £68 Inc. VAT,

Annual £208 Inc. VAT. Payment can now be made

online via our website: www.phc.co.uk

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KNOTS

6

KNOTS

Expires 31 March 2023

Poole Harbour Personal Watercraft Permit 2022

Speed Limits only exempt

in designated area

Speed Limits only exempt in

designated area

Quiet area - NO PWC

No loitering in main channels

No towing of any object

with person on board

No use of PWC

from Sunset till Sunrise

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to pay online

No towing behind PW of any

object with a person onboard

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Refer to harbour layout at front of this

guide for designated jet ski area



Chain Ferry

20

The Chain Ferry has

Right of Way!

The chain ferry has right of way over all craft

except those under compulsory pilotage.

Basically, this means that if you don’t have a

pilot onboard then you must give way to the

chain ferry. Mariners are advised that there

is a Harbour Commissioners Byelaw in place to

enforce this right of way which has significantly

reduced the number of incidents involving the

chain ferry.

When approaching the ferry crossing

point, anticipate its direction of movement and

plan your course of action well in advance.

Mariners should keep well clear passing astern

and should never attempt to pass close ahead.

Remember that the chains will be taut and

shallow in front of the ferry and that they are

also a hazard at the rear.

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There is a very real danger of the tide sweeping

you down onto the ferry. Remember, the ferry

can do nothing to get out of your way.

Anticipate the chain ferry’s movements. A black

ball hoisted at the forward end 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 to pass well clear astern

of it.

As a guide, ferry crossing times are on the hour

from the Haven Hotel (north) side and every

twenty minutes thereon from 0700 hours to 2300

hours. From the Studland (south) side, crossing

times start at 0710 hours and then every twenty

minutes until 2310 hours. At peak periods, this

schedule may change when a continuous shuttle

is normally run. The ferry runs all year, except

Christmas Day and during maintenance.


The Harbour

Entrance

The entrance is the most hazardous area of

the harbour and special vigilance and care is

required when passing through. It is only 300

metres wide, with very strong tidal streams

particularly at spring ebb and the 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.

Dinghies sailed by trainees should be towed

through theharbour entrance until they are in

clear water.

Do not lay any mooring, fishing equipment or

any other item which may create a hazard

to navigation.

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: www.phc.co.uk

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to subscribe here

Exemptions from speed limits

From time to time you will see craft exceeding

the speed limit through the harbour.

The following vessels have permission to exceed

the speed limit in the circumstances described:

Police Vessels

Harbour Patrol Vessels

RNLI Lifeboat & Inshore Lifeboat

Royal Marines

Please note

Radar, CCTV, VHF

communications and

telephone conversations to Harbour

Control are recorded for safety and

training purposes and can be used to

prosecute persons in violation of Harbour

Byelaws.

The Speed Limit of 10 knots is applicable

throughout the year. Mariners are advised that

in accordance with the Poole Harbour Byelaw

2(aa) speed restrictions are relaxed within the

Wareham Channel, Middle Ship Channel and

North Channel during the period 1st October

to 31st March. The speed limits still apply

throughout the rest of the harbour, especially

6 knots in Little Channel and Holes Bay, and 10

knots in the harbour entrance area between

Bell Buoy and 1400 metres to seaward of South

Haven Point.

Speeding and excessive wash offences are taken

very seriously and may result in prosecution

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Byelaws

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 a 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(c) Persons or vessels engaged in fishing with

nets, lines, or trawls shall not obstruct

with their vessels or gear any channel or

fairway used by vessels.

2(d) Vessels may not wilfully be permitted to

drift in a fairway for the purpose of fishing

or any other purpose.

2(e) No person shall engage in water skiing,

ascending by towed kite or parachute, or

use a jet ski (PW) or hovercraft except

with the written permission of the Harbour

Master.

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.

Poole Harbour (Harbour Traffic Signals)

(Poole Bridges) Byelaws 2011

The Master of a vessel moving in the vicinity of the downstream bridge or the upstream

bridge must comply at all times with an indication given by the signals.

Significance of Signals

Which apply to both the fixed and opening spans

(1) A red signal conveys the prohibition that

vessels must not proceed beyond the signal

(2) A flashing red signal indicates a serious

emergency and conveys the prohibition that

vessels must not proceed beyond the signal

(3) A green signal indicates that vessels may

proceed beyond the signal

(4) A red-with-yellow signal indicates that vessels

may proceed with caution beyond the signal

Call Sign “Poole Bridge” – VHF Ch 12

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Lifting Bridges schedule (See poole.gov.uk for most up to date schedule)

Key - Weekdays: red Additional Weekend & Bank Holiday lifts: green

BRIDGE LEAVES FULLY LOWERED

Both leaves down

Vessels may proceed with

caution in both directions

LEAVES LIFTING

All vessels stop

LEAVES FULLY RAISED

Vessels may proceed

LEAVES FULL RAISED

Lift 1

Bridge

Twin

Sails

Lifting Sequence

Lift 1 Lift 2 Lift 3

05.30 ASAP* As Required**

06.30 ASAP* As Required**

07.30 ASAP* As Required**

08.30 ASAP* As Required**

09.30 ASAP* As Required**

10.30 ASAP* As Required**

11.30 ASAP* As Required**

12.30 ASAP* As Required**

13.30 ASAP* As Required**

14.30 ASAP* As Required**

Vessels stop to allow on coming

vessels through channel

LEAVES LOWERING

All vessels stop

LEAVES IN ANY POSITION -

EMERGENCY STOP

All red flashing

All vessels stop

(

(

(

(

(

(

Poole

Bridge

15.30 ASAP* As Required**

16.30 ASAP* As Required**

17.30 ASAP* As Required**

18.30 ASAP* As Required**

19.30 ASAP* As Required**

20.30 ASAP* As Required**

21.30 ASAP* As Required**

22.30 ASAP* As Required**

23.30 ASAP* As Required**

When Bridge Maintenance takes place a Local Notice to Mariners will be published, these can be found

on our website www.phc.co.uk or alternatively on poole.gov.uk

NOTES

* As soon as the first lift is completed and the bridge reopened to road traffic.

** If required, then as soon as the second lift is completed and the bridge reopened to road traffic.

Note 1

All vessels to be on station at scheduled

lift time and make contact with the

Bridge Operator.

Note 4

All scheduled times will consist of a two

or three bridge sequence depending on

the boat traffic on station.

Note 2

Note 3

Which bridge opens at the scheduled lift

time (Lift 1) will normally be as published,

but may alter depending on boat traffic

and tidal stream.

If there are no boats on station at the

scheduled lift time then no lifts will take

place.

Note 5

Note 6

Lift 3 in a sequence will not be provided

if it is required within 15 minutes of the

start of the following sequence.

Mariners may use the holding berths on

the West (Hamworthy) side of the basin

between lifts.

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Kite Surfing

Over the years, PHC has opted for an

educational and support approach, which

included regular meetings with the kite surfing

community and being involved in the setting up

of the Poole Kite Surfing Club and the creation

of a Code of Practice. This went some way to

improving the safety of the sport.

However over recent years popularity has

increased and accidents have occurred,

therefore greater regulation was deemed

necessary. Following months of consultation

with the kite surfing community, the British Kite

Sports Association (BKSA), Borough of Poole,

Natural England and the RNLI, Poole Harbour

Commissioners (PHC) introduced a General

Direction in April 2014, which empowers a kite

surfing permit scheme in Poole Harbour.

PERMIT

Harbour Master’s permission is required by permit application.

All Kite Surfers require a permit to use the Harbour.

A minimum of 3rd party insurance is required.

Kite Surfers must have competence to

self-rescue and full pack down in deep water.

No Kite Surfing within 50m of the Harbour Wall.

Always use an effective primary and

secondary kite safety system.

LEVEL 2

3

It is highly recommended that Kite Surfers are

members of the BKSA and have reached level 2

Independent Kite Surfer Level with a recognised school.

Always assist fellow Kite Surfers when launching

and landing. Self-launching is not recommended.

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!

Avoid Kite Surfing where there are

swinging moorings.

Complete a Site Assessment on arrival as the area can

get exceptionally busy both ashore and on the water.

No matter how competent you are, or how good the

conditions look – NEVER RISK THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.

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GENERAL DIRECTION

KITESURFING WITHIN THE POOLE HARBOUR

COMMISSIONERS’ AREA OF JURISDICTION

1. This direction is given pursuant to article 12 of

the Poole Harbour Revision Order 2012 (“the 2012

Order”) in respect of any surfboard or similar

vessel powered by a kite(“a Kite Surfer”).

This direction shall apply in all parts of the

Harbour, as defined by article 4 of the 2012

Order (“the Harbour”).

2. No Kite Surfer shall be operated in the Harbour

by any person who is not in possession of a

“Kite Surfing Permit”. Such a permit denotes

a declaration that the holder has at least 3rd

party public liability insurance, a competency

statement to confirm ability to self-rescue and

deep water pack down, has paid the relevant

dues and agrees to abide by appropriate terms

and conditions issued by the Harbour Master

3. Students of BKSA registered schools while

undergoing training under the direct supervision

of a BKSA accredited instructor will be exempt

from the requirement to purchase a permit,

however they must wear a “rash” vest provided

by their school.

4. Persons issued with a “Kite Surfing Permit”

must display the supplied tag at all times when

kite surfing. It is recommended that owners mark

their equipment with their mobile numbers in

indelible ink. This assists the emergency services

if equipment is lost and usually sees the items

being reunited with the owner.

5. Any person in charge of a Kite Surfer, or is

otherwise responsible for its management or

operation who fails to comply with this Direction

shall be guilty of an offence pursuant to article

15 of the 2012 Order and may be prosecuted.

Permits can be purchased online via the PHC

website. Daily £9, Annual £42 inc. VAT online

via PHC website: www.phc.co.uk

Kite Surfing is not permitted in the Harbour

Entrance or the Main Channels between the

Bar Buoy and the Turning Basin.

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to pay online

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Paddleboarding

The Harbour is extremely popular with all water sports and is

not without dangers to participants of these sports, to others

in the vicinity and to the environment. The below information is

for your safety and the safety of other Harbour users.

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BSUPA

It is highly recommended that participants

are members of the BSUPA and have

undergone formal training in the sport.

Wear a suitable buoyancy aid.

Wear a wetsuit all year round.

Check the weather (you ideally need light,

onshore winds, under 10 knots) Do not

underestimate the forces of nature.

Avoid offshore winds.

Check tidal flow is safe to SUP

(under 2 knots).

Avoid all areas with fast flowing water

including the Harbour Entrance.

SUP with others (tell someone where you are

going and when you come back).

!

Avoid any hazard or fixed object in the water by

a minimum of 2 board lengths.

Wear a leash (coiled on flat water or

straight in surf – added safety – buy a

quick release type).

S.O.S

Take your phone in a waterproof bag.

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No lingering in the main channels,

beware of Commercial Shipping &

other craft.

Scan QR code

for more

information

Seek advice before you

go out. Plan your day and

remember the water is not

always safe. If conditions

are poor – don’t go out!


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Meet the Poole Quay Boat Haven team

Kerrie Gray CMM

Kerrie started her career in the marine industry in 2005. Starting

her career as a Marina Operative at Poole Quay Boat Haven in

the summer season while teaching sailing in warmer climates in

the winter. Six years later, in 2011, she was promoted to Assistant

Manager before getting her big break in 2017 with the promotion

of Marina Manager. Kerrie’s other role is Event Manager of the

Poole Harbour Boat Show, and most recently appointed Marina

Manager for the Southampton International Boat Show.

Tom Killick

Tom re-joined the team in June 2022 having worked for the

marinas in 2018 as the Bosun. In the meantime he has spent his

time as the aftersales manager for an local yacht broker. Tom

prides himself on having a top level of customer service and

an extensive knowledge of the industry. Tom holds numerous

marine qualifications and has vast experience in both practical

and administrative tasks. This has recently led to Tom becoming

the boat house manager for Poole Lifeboat Station.

Harry Whittle

Harry re-joined the team in March 2023, having previously worked

for the Marina’s in 2018. In the mean time Harry has been working

as a Dockmaster at a local Marina. During this time he has gained

a vast amount of knowledge which makes him a perfect fit for

the team.

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Tracey Phillips

Having worked as a member of seasonal staff in 2011, Tracey

joined the permanent team later in the year when she

became one of the office administrators. Tracey has gained

qualifications in RYA Powerboat Level II and the Marine Radio

Certificate, and works alongside the rest of the team looking

after the day-to-day running of the marinas.

Kori Williams Morgan

Kori joined the team in April 2022 as a seasonal member of

staff and currently works part time for the Marina’s, whilst he is

currently enrolled at Rockley Watersports studying a BTEC Level

3 in outdoor education. Kori spends his spare time on the water

as an instructor at Poole Sea Cadets.

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Poole Quay Boat Haven layout

Poole Quay Boat Haven, Town Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ

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Port of Poole Marina layout

Port of Poole Marina, Gatehouse, New Harbour Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AJ

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Information

Bienvenue à

Poole Quay Boat

Haven dans le

magnifique port

de Poole.

À l’arrivée, nous

vous demandons

de signaler au

bureau Marina

où un membre du

personnel sera en mesure de vous donner des

informations concernant notre installations.

Toutes les mouillages disposent de l’électricité,

l’eau douce et Wi-Fi gratuite. Les douches sont

gratuites et accessibles par un code.

Nous sommes situés à seulement

quelques minutes de nombreux cafés et

restaurants, ainsi si vous avez besoin d’une

recommandation d’un membre du personnel

sera heureux de vous aider. Nous espérons

que vous apprécierez votre séjour avec nous.

Herzlich Willkommen

im schönen Poole

Quay Boat Haven

Wir bitten Sie,

sich direkt bei der

Ankunft im Marina

Büro anzumelden, wo

unsere Mitarbeiter

Sie auch über alle

Einrichtungen

und Möglichkeiten des Hafens informieren

können. Wir wären Ihnen dankbar, wenn

Sie die Liegeplatzgebühren direkt bei der

Anmeldung begleichen. Alle Stege sind mit

Frischwasser, Stromanschluss und WiFi

ausgerüstet. Die Benutzung der Duschen ist

frei. Den Zugangscode hierfür erhalten Sie bei

der Anmeldung.

Viele Cafés und Restaurants sind in wenigen

Gehminuten zu erreichen. Unsere Mitarbeiter

freuen sich, wenn sie Ihnen bei Bedarf behilflich

sein können.

Wir wünschen Ihnen einen angenehmen

Aufenthalt.

Welkom bij Poole Quay

Boat Haven in het

mooie Poole Harbour.

Bij aankomst

verzoeken wij u zich

te melden bij het

jachthaven kantoor

waar het personeel

u informatie over

onze faciliteiten zal

geven. We willen u ook

verzoeken direct bij

het boeken te betalen.

Alle ligplaatsen zijn voorzien van elektriciteit,

drinkwater en Wi-Fi internet. De douches zijn

gratis en toegankelijk met een code die u zal

worden gegeven bij het boeken.

Wij liggen slechts een paar minuten lopen van

cafés en restaurants, dus als u een aanbeveling

nodig heeft zal een personeelslid u graag helpen.

Wij hopen dat u een plezierig verblijf bij ons heeft.

Welkom in Poole

Quay Boat Haven

in het mooie haven

Poole Harbour.

By u aankomst

vragen wij u aan te

melden in het bureel

van de Marina waar

een persoon van de staff u de informaties over

ons voorzieningen zal geven.

Mogen wij u vragen van de betaling te doen op

het moment dat u aan de haven aankomst. Al de

plaatsen hebben elektriciteit, water en wi-fi. De

douches zijn gratis en u kunt toegang hebben per

code die aan de aankomst zal gegeven worden.

We zijn maar enkele minuten te voet van de

winkels en de restaurants dus als u meer

informaties nodig te wensen zal het door ons

personeel met veel plezier door me te delen.

Wy hopen dat u veel plezier zullen hebben met u

reis bij ons.

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If you love your harbour,

don’t treat it like a bog…

Use on-shore

toilets

Fit a holding tank

or chemical toilet

Use the pumping station

housed at Poole Quay Boat Haven

to empty your toilet

And if you can’t do any of those,

flush at least 3 miles offshore


Recycling Facilities

The following items can be

recycled on the pontoon in

the following recycling bins.

General

waste

Glass

Mixed

recycling

Other items can be disposed of in the harbourside waste facilities

General waste

Use the wheelie bins

near the marina

office for bagged

waste

Aerosols

Empty cans should

be disposed of in

the labelled box

Lead acid batteries

and dry cell batteries

Batteries may be

disposed of by

arrangement with

haven staff

Chemical toilet

disposal point

The disposal point

is next to the

recycling bins

Waste oil, oily water

and oil contaminated

material

Waste oil can be

disposed of in the

designated area

Sewage pump-out

facility

Tokens are required

to use this facility.

These are available

from the marina

office. There is a £10

charge for use of this

facility for visitors.

The facility is free to

berth holders.

The recycling and waste facilities at Poole Quay Boat Haven are

managed by our long established and well respected recycling

company, operating in all market sectors ranging from individual

site requirements through to major regional and mainland UK

recycling contracts.


Marina Facilities

Electricity

Shore power is available with

16amp connections on all

pontoons. 63amp single phase,

63amp 3 phase and 32amp is

limited. If you do require one of

these connections, please speak

to the office staff at the time of

booking. There is a £3.50 per

night charge for connection to

the electricity. A meter maid can

be issued for anyone wishing to

stay for longer periods.

Showers & toilets

Showers and toilets are

available at both marinas at no

extra charge. All the facilities

are cleaned daily (twice daily

at busy periods) and are only

available for berth holders and

visitors. Codes will be given to

you when you visit reception to

check in.

Pump out

Pump charge is £10 per vessel

(free of charge for annual

berth holders). We request that

customers wishing to use this

facility contact us in advance.

This facility is located near

the Haven entrance. Please

be aware that this facility is

located on a working berth

and therefore may not always

be available. Staff will do their

best to assist if vessels are

obstructing use of the pump

out but cannot guarantee

availability especially during

peak times. Please refer to

marina layout on page 28.

Ice

2kg bags of ice are available

for £2. Please ask at reception

at either marina.

Laundry facilities

Laundry facilities are available

at both our marinas. Please ask

at reception. Tokens need to

be purchased and cost £3.50

for the washing machine, 60p

for liquitabs, and £1.50 for the

tumble drier.

Drinking water

Drinking water is provided on

all pontoons. You can also use

this water for washing down

vessels but we would request

that you do not leave the water

running unnecessarily.

Full terms and conditions can be found on our website:

www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

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Swinging

Moorings

We offer a combined package

of seven months on a swinging

mooring and five months’ winter

let in the marina.

You’re welcome to use the marina

facilities, showers, water, laundry

etc. all year round.

A limited number of swinging

moorings are also available for

daily/weekly use.

Wych Moorings

RIB/Jet Ski

Docks

We have berths for jet skis

and RIBs up to 6.1 meters.

These are dry berths that

allow you to leave your

vessel out of the water to

reduce maintenance costs.

NO QUEUES, NO STRUGGLE

FREE PARKING* & FREE WATER TAXI

*FREE PARKING AT PORT OF POOLE MARINA ONLY

Please ask for details.

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Super Yachts

At Poole Quay Boat Haven we can accommodate vessels with a maximum length of

230ft (70m) and a draft of 15.7ft (4.8m). 63amp 3 phase, 63amp single phase shore

power is available. Please state requirements upon booking. On the Port estate we can

accommodate vessels up to 210m in length with a maximum draft of 9m.

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Master plan - our 20 year vision

Be the UK’s number one

marine leisure location

There is a shortage of Marina berths on the

South Coast with most marinas reporting waiting

lists. Our award-winning marinas, Poole Quay

Boat Haven and Port of Poole Marina, operate at

full capacity with long waiting lists.

Our Masterplan proposes to build a

new Marine Centre with a focus on

Regeneration, Community Benefit,

Sustainability and Job Creation.

Poole Harbour is fast becoming the UK’s

destination of choice for visiting superyachts.

Outline for visual representation only.

The exact delineation is subject to

change pending ongoing studies.

The project also proposes (subject to change

as studies are carried out):

3 A marine refuelling facility

3 Secure berths for power and sail boats

3 Facilities to support major marine events

such as Boat Shows and Tall Ships

3 International Sailing Regattas

3 Additional facilities for Poole Harbour

stakeholders, including Fishermen and

commercial operators

3 New public access to harbour viewing area

3 A new environmental awareness centre

3 Harbour Access for local organisations

3 Facilities for superyachts

3 Support for local marine businesses

Poole Quay is a very attractive location for a new

Marine Centre Regeneration Project, providing

direct links to the town and proximity to the main

navigation channels and activity areas.

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In addition to the Marine Centre

project, we have identified the

following opportunities to maximise

the Port estate’s potential.

Maximise the port

Estate potential

Explore potential for improvements to

the Port’s rail link

The Port of Poole is one of the few UK South Coast

ports to be rail connected.

PHC continues to explore, with Network Rail, possible

improvements to the Hamworthy branch line and Port

siding to align with customers’ expansion plans and

transportation of cargo via rail.

Rail can be a far more environmentally-friendly mode

of transport than road, aligning with our ambitions to

become a Leading Green Port.

Continue to market Port of Poole to

potential tenants

Alongside the Port’s RoRo ferry and cargo operation,

PHC leases buildings and other facilities to a range

of commercial tenants, providing revenue which

supports our other activities and supporting a large

number of jobs and businesses on the Port Estate.

PHC remains committed to marketing this aspect of the

Port to interested customers, providing covered and

uncovered facilities.

To read the full master plan, please go to

www.phc.co.uk/about-us/masterplan/

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What’s On

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 12 TH - 13 TH JULY 2024

SAND POLO

Welcome to Sandpolo, a destination

festival like no other.

A firm fixture in the UK’s sporting and

social calendar since 2008, Sandpolo

hosts a world-class polo event annually at

Sandbanks, Poole. The unique, high-energy

format makes one of the oldest equestrian

sports easier for both newcomers to

follow, and dedicated polo fans to enjoy.

Of course, it’s not just about the

weekend’s sport – Sandpolo brings

fashion, food and entertainment together;

enjoy a day of fine-dining in the hospitality

marquee, take time out and make the

most of the street food village, relax

at the pitch-side bar, or party hard with

internationally acclaimed entertainment

each evening until midnight.

ITINERARY

13:00 – Gates open

14:30 – Arena entertainment

15:00 – Opening ceremony

15:10 – Polo match

16:30 – Arena entertainment

17:45 – Prize giving (Saturday only)

18:00 – Evening party

00:00 – Carriages

Please note: Bars and food village

open from 1pm, Itinerary subject to change.

We look forward to seeing you

all on the beach at Sandpolo 2024!

Get your tickets at sandpolo.com

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• Powerboat & PWC Courses

• Motorboat Courses

• Shorebased Courses

01202 686666

office@powerboattraininguk.co.uk

If you’re new to powerboating, or an old hand, a

course with us will enhance your understanding,

safety and enjoyment of the sport.

Powerboat & PWC Courses

• Level 1

• Children’s Courses

• Level 2/ICC

• Intermediate

Motorboat Courses

• ICC (Preparation & Exam)

• Helmsman

• Dayskipper

• Advanced

• PWC

• Powerboat Instructors

• Own Boat Tuition

• Marina Handling

• Yachtmaster Preparation

• Own Boat Tuition

The Slipway,

Cobbs Quay Marina

Poole, Dorset, BH15 4EL

Authors of the RYA

Powerboat Handbooks

For more details on courses please visit

www.powerboattraininguk.co.uk

Shorebased Courses

• ICC VHF/SRC Course

• Radar

• First Aid

• Sea Survival

• Dayskipper Theory

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What’s On?

BROWNSEA

OPEN AIR THEATRE

24th July - 9th August

OVER

YEARS

OF SHAKESPERE

ON BROWNSEA

Macbeth

By William Shakespeare

Join us and enjoy our take on arguably the most

exciting of all of the Bard’s plays, certainly the

most revered, all the themes of Shakespeare’s

dark vision of the rise and fall of King Macbeth of

Scotland will be brought to life for you on Brownsea

Island in 2024.

We are one of the biggest theatrical projects in

the south, the annual production is set on The

National Trust’s Brownsea Island , these beautiful

surroundings make for a wonderful show, and a

fantastic evening of traditional Shakespeare.

BOAT receive excellent national and regional

coverage, and have been featured in The Guardian

as one of the UK’s Top 10 Open Air Theatre Venues,

Debrett’s 2009 list of the top five things to do in

England and in 2019 Woman’s Weekly featured BOAT

as one of the Top 5 Open Air Theatres in the UK.

We are a registered charity (no. 278003) which raises funds primarily

for the National Trust and the Dorset Wildlife Trust. The company is

professionally run, but all those involved with us, whether onstage,

backstage or front-of-house are unpaid volunteers.

brownsea-theatre.co.uk

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Tide times 2024/25

ENGLAND — POOLE HARBOUR

ENGLAND — POOLE HARBOUR

LAT 5043N LONG 159W

TIME ZONE UT(GMT) TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS YEAR 2018

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Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.ukho.gov.uk).

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LAT 5043N LONG 159W

ENGLAND — POOLE HARBOUR

TIME ZONE UT(GMT) LAT 5043N LONG 159W TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS YEAR 2018

Tide times 2024/25

MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m

TIME ZONE UT(GMT) TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS YEAR 2018

0449 0.5 0431 0.4 0540 0.7 0542 0.3 0554 0.8 0616 0.3 0640 0.7 0725 0.5

0940 2.2 0941 2.3 1028 2.0 1057 2.3 1053 2.0 1127 2.3 1146 1.9 1218 2.1

TU 1706 0.6 W 1648 0.4 F 1758 1.0 SA 1805 0.6 SU 1813 1.0 M 1840 0.6 W 1903 0.9 TH 1952 0.9

2153 2.3 2156 2.4 2235 2.1 2310 2.4 2255 2.0 2337 2.4 2304 2.0

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0449 0.5 0431 0.4 0540 0.7 0542 0.3 0554 0.8 0616 0.3 0640 0.7 0725 0.5

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TU 1706 0.6 W 1648 0.4 F 1758 1.0 SA 1805 0.6 SU 1813 1.0 M 1840 0.6 W 1903 0.9 TH 1952 0.9

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Tide times 2024/25

ENGLAND — POOLE HARBOUR

ENGLAND — POOLE HARBOUR

LAT 5043N LONG 159W

TIME ZONE UT(GMT) TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS YEAR 2018

© Crown Copyright and/or database rights. Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her

Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.ukho.gov.uk).

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What’s On?

Sunday 14th July 2024 | Sandbanks Beach

SANDFEST

HEADLINE ACT

2024

DIZZY RASCAL

Sandfest is a destination festival like no other

in the UK. With luxury properties, pristine

south coast sand and celebrity residents,

Sandbanks is a world famous location often

featured on television as the place to be.

The boutique beach festival consistently

attracts party people from near and far.

SandFest is a firm fixture on the summer

calendar with tickets sought after even

before they are available.

This unique festival doesn’t just seduce you

with indulgent surroundings, it delivers with

the finest sounds too. Top class acts play at

SandFest and since its inception these have

included: Faithless, Idris Elba, Tinie Tempah,

Chase and Status and Hannah Wants to

name just a few. Plus in 2019, we even had

a cameo spot from ‘MC Hazza’ aka Harry

Redknapp (The King of the Jungle) dropping

some beats with DJ Luck – that went viral

and made international news!

sandfest.co.uk

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Pip Hare

It is Vendée Globe year and we have just

nine short months until I line up with 39 other

boats off the coast of Les Sables d’Olonne

to take on the world once more.

In 2023 we upgraded our boat to big foils

to bring its performance in line with the

latest generation of boats and after seven

months off the water I then had three races

in the second half of 2023. Our objectives

needed to be tight to make the most of our

time. I would be racing double handed for

the Fastnet and TJV, with a fellow British

skipper, then the Retour à La Base would

finish the year off with a solo trans-Atlantic

in December. We set the goals of getting

to know the boat on the Fastnet and a

snapshot of raw speed compared to the

rest of the fleet.

The TJV was going to be about proving

reliability with the big foils, it would be the

first chance we had to push for an extended

period with the foils and we needed to

identify and uncover any weakness or

problems that had not revealed themselves

in our training prior to the event. On the

TJV I would learn what it felt like to push the

boat, with the security of another person

on board, I would get confidence in the new

sounds and feelings the more powerful set

up delivered.

The Retour à La Base was my first chance to

imagine what it will be like sailing our ‘new’

boat in the Southern Ocean for extended

periods on the big foils.

The race was fast and delivered the

tough weather conditions expected, with

low pressure systems chasing each other

across the North Atlantic, creating sea

states in excess of eight metres in places

and winds gusting over 50 knots. Not only

was this race going to demonstrate the

strength and reliability of the boat, but it

would give me a chance to pick and execute

routes around the systems, learning about

where my lines of risk and reward would lie

with this new boat and how that compared

to the rest of the fleet.

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new mainsail and the increased mast rake

(leaning the mast back more) which we are

setting up now. At the end of April, we are

expecting to take delivery of our new mast,

installing it and then immediately sailing

across the Atlantic to New York. At the end of

May, I will race in the New York Vendée race,

finishing in Les Sables d’Olonne. The official

entry list for the Vendée Globe Race will be

announced on the 1st July, we are safe in

our rankings right now so have no reason to

worry we will not make the cut.

Through July, our second refit of the year

will see Medallia back out of the water so

the bottom can be faired and painted to

perfection to go around the world. In August

I will take delivery of my new sails and then

have 2 months to practice with them and

record our new performance.

I loved pushing the boat, and I learned

more every day. Medallia is fast in her new

configuration, my top speed during the race

was 37.2 knots and even though I was there

I still struggle to imagine me sailing that fast

alone. I learned to live with the instability, to

protect myself, to back off when I couldn’t

and not to be afraid of the dramatic noises

that emanated every time the hull crashed

down into a wave. It was stressful but I

learned to love it.

We finished the Retour à La Base in 11th

position which is the highest positioning I

have ever achieved in an IMOCA race and

a huge validation of the effort and energy

my team have put in over the last year, as

well as the decision we made not to stick

with the status quo but believe we could be

better and change to the big foils. Overall,

the team finished 13th in the IMOCA globe

rankings for the year, which takes in to

account we missed one race and finished

very poorly in the Fastnet. Once again, a

huge validation for a team with only two

full years of training and performance

behind them.

By October we must be in the race Village

in Les Sables d’Olonne, ready for the

November 10th start.

This year is already two months in and

running away fast. I am nervous and I

always wish for more time. I want to get

this right and I know that every decision

we make as a team now will have impact

on what happens to me over those three

months of racing. It’s a hard reality. But

based on our progression to date I have

faith and confidence we will do this right and

will be able to pivot and recover if we take a

wrong turn, that is the nature of what we do

both on and off the water.

I look forward to sharing the year with you

and building the excitement to our race

around the world.

At the moment our schedule will see us in

refit until the beginning of March, then I will

have six weeks of training time, to try our

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Follow the Christmas light trail

Enter a world of Christmas in Poole, with

this FREE Christmas attraction! Be prepared

to be dazzled as thousands of twinkling

lights take you on a nautical journey that

starts at the gateways to Poole; Hunger Hill

and The Lighthouse.

Once through these iconic structures,

immerse yourself in a magical maritime

Christmas as you follow the light trail from

Falkland Square, through the High Street

and onto Poole Quay with its array of lights.

2023 featured a number of impressive light

installations, including a 5-metre tall ship, a

giant anchor, several lit-up Christmas trees

ranging in size between 8 and 11 metres,

a couple of walk-through structures, light

projections and glistening overhangs.

This enchanting light trail offers much

more than just light installations, with a

couple of children’s funfair rides, some

Christmas huts, and a festive food and

drinks offering. We can’t wait to welcome

you back!

Poole Christmas Maritime Light Trail

2024/25 dates to be confirmed, explore the

website to find out what happened in 2023.

poole-christmas-maritime-light-festival.co.uk

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Birds of

Poole Harbour

Our organization is devoted to elevating

bird conservation, observation, and

educational efforts within Poole Harbour

and its surroundings. We engage with

schools, enthusiastic locals, and curious

visitors, providing Birds of Poole Harbour as a

distinctive educational platform for a broad

audience.

Poole Harbour holds the prestigious RAMSAR

and SPA (Special Protection Area) designations,

recognizing it as a habitat for significant

numbers of bird species of both national

and international importance. This positions

it as one of the UK’s most crucial ecological

sites, further enhanced by its surrounding

pristine Lowland Heathland. Consequently, bird

studies and monitoring are essential for the

continued conservation activities in the area.

Our mission is to deepen the understanding of

this remarkable site among the public, inviting

them to join us in experiencing its wonders.

Through various initiatives, including habitat

creation, community engagement, the School

Bird Boat Project, a diverse schedule of public

events, and the flagship Poole Harbour Osprey

reintroduction program, we aim to foster a

connection with avian life and nature that is

enriching and necessary.

Birds of Poole Harbour serves as a guide

through the well-known and hidden gems

of this expansive harbour, offering regular

events, targeted surveys, live webcams, and

daily updates to spotlight Poole Harbour as a

national point of interest. Whether you’re a

budding enthusiast or a seasoned naturalist,

our initiatives cater to all interests.

We’re grateful for your visit to our website and

eagerly anticipate your participation in our field

activities.

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We see our role as the link

to raising the profile of bird

conservation, observation and

education in and around the

Poole Harbour area through

harbour-wide partnership

working, high standards of

people engagement work

and continuous monitoring

of the harbour and its bird

populations.

For more information about

Birds of Poole Harbour visit

birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk

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Sail Into Discovery:

Charting a Course for

Oceanographic Research,

Conservation and Education

Become a Citizen Scientist with

SeaKeepers

Yacht and boat owners can advance

oceanographic research, conservation and

education in the most remote corners of our

planet’s vast seas. By offering time on your

vessel as a floating platform for science, you can

be a force for positive change.

In celebration of our twenty-fifth anniversary,

The International SeaKeepers Society

(SeaKeepers) expanded its reach by establishing

a new office in London, serving both the United

Kingdom and Europe. This milestone was

commemorated on the 13th of May 2023 with a

special event held at the Royal National Lifeboat

Institute (RNLI) in Poole. During the evening,

we celebrated the support of Poole Harbour

Commissioners, RNLI, The Green Blue, The

Maiden Factor Foundation, British Marine and

the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO in the company

of programme partners, Mike Golding OBE,

Tracy Edwards MBE and British Yachtswoman

and Vendee Globe competitor Pip Hare. These

collaborations pave the way for impactful

initiatives aimed at advancing marine research

and conservation efforts.

Seabed 2030 Project

SeaKeepers partnered with the Nippon

Foundation-GEBCO on this collaborative project

as part of the effort to map the world ocean by

2030, along with the IHO Data Center for Digital

Bathymetry (DCDB) at the National Centers for

Environmental Information, Boulder. The goal is

to provide small hardware data loggers that are

used to collect bathymetric data from volunteer

observers. The project was launched at the

United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference in June

2017 and is aligned with the UN’s Sustainable

Development Goal #14 to conserve and

SeaKeepers invites the UK boating community to

join us in the DISCOVERY Yacht Programme. By

offering your vessel as a floating platform for

science, you can play a crucial role in driving

positive change for our oceans.

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Nets are fine mesh nets towed behind boats

to collect samples of neustonic organisms,

algae, plastics, plankton and seawater. This

programme engages the yachting community

by providing comprehensive onboard kits which

allow yacht crews and owners to tow nets that

are designed to collect plankton, seaweed, and

small organisms at the ocean surface.

sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine

resources. This information will help identify

uncharted features such as seamounts and

canyons, verify charted information and help

fill the spaces on charts where no data exists.

Routinely measured parameters such as under

keel depth and position can then be stored,

uploaded and contributed to local and global

mapping initiatives.

Neuston Net Research Collective

This project unites the academic world and the

international yachting community to conserve

and understand our oceans through scientific

research. In partnership with the National

Oceanography Centre (NOC), Florida Gulf Coast

University (FGCU) and Georgetown University,

these collaborations span a wide range of

research topics utilising Neuston Nets. Neuston

National Oceanography SubCTech

Microplastic Sampling

SeaKeepers is collaborating with the NOC, a

United Kingdom leader in ocean research,

technological innovation and education

on understanding marine plastics. The

collaboration aims to tackle some of the crucial

questions pertaining to microplastics in the

ocean, including their fate, distribution and

ecological effects. There is a critical need to

understand the extent and characteristics of

this contamination, down to the smallest sizes

possible, because the smaller the particle, the

higher the risk to ecosystems and humans.

By installing a SubCtech microplastic sampler

onboard that will automatically collect and filter

samples, citizen scientists provide access to

regions and data that would not otherwise be

obtained.

Join the SeaKeepers Mission

In addition to our Citizen Science initiatives, you

can browse our Programme Opportunities that

include at-sea research expeditions around the

globe. These projects provide owners, guests,

and crew the opportunity to support ongoing

research while engaging with influential, wellestablished

marine scientists.

Browse SeaKeepers Programme

Opportunities, or become a

DISCOVERY Yacht by filling out our

application at www.seakeepers.org

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What’s On?

DREAM MACHINES

Dream Machines will be back at Poole Quay, every Tuesday in 2024.

The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and

spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop

of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is

a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food

kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their

menus. Please do not arrive before 5.30pm – parking will not be

available before this time and we need to avoid queues forming.

If you are interested in trading at the Poole Dream Machines event,

please fill out our Poole Events Form to register your interest.

NB, the area between Pavers and Studio Poole is private land from

Old Orchard, all the way back to the lifting barrier.

*We have been asked to keep it clear for fire access as some fire

exits open on to it.

The price of Season ticket armbands for 2024 will be £10.00 and

are available to purchase from the Tourist Information Centre in

Poole Museum. Alternatively the price of entry is £3.00 per bike per

evening. Payment for this can either be by cash of via contactless

card (the cashiers will have card readers available)

Access onto the Quay for bikers – as last year, access onto the

event site will need to be made via the old Lifting Bridge end of

the Quay. Please do not try to access via the Lower High Street as

this has now been de-trafficked. Please follow West Street to its

junction with The Quay (just before the lifting bridge). And then

along the Quay to the central area. The backdrop of the quay and

harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection

of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering

refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus.

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BIKE OF THE NIGHT

The popular Bike of the Night competition takes

place every week. On the evening a different

judge selected by Poole Tourism selects their

favourite bike on display. The winner receives

some brilliant bike related goodies.

see you

there!

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Dorset Police

Marine Section

Dorset Police Marine Force Support Group (FSG),

together with the Marine Engagement Team

work with partners and community groups

to deter and detect crime and anti-social

behaviour and seek to tackle longer term

problems which affect our 89 miles of coastline.

This includes the busy and popular Weymouth

and Christchurch Harbours, the small fishing

ports of West Bay, Lyme Regis and Swanage,

and the world’s second largest natural harbour

at Poole, which itself has over 100 miles of

coastline. The Dorset coastline represents the

Maritime and Coastguards Agency’s (MCA)

busiest area in terms of search and rescue

incidents and the Poole lifeboat is the most

tasked lifeboat in the country.

There are millions of pounds worth of vessels

registered in or moored at the miscellany of

marinas and yacht clubs (26 in Poole alone)

and anchorage areas along the coastline.

There are also a great many tourists and other

watersport enthusiasts who bring their own

craft into the area, for example divers visiting

Dorset’s numerous shipwrecks, windsurfing

championships and a burgeoning of watercraft

users. Besides these, Poole Harbour alone

boasts:

• The headquarters of the Royal National

Lifeboat Institution

• Furzey Island (Europe’s biggest onshore

oil facility)

• Home to the world-renowned Sunseeker

International Shipyard.

Two cross-channel ferry services operate

from Dorset’s coastline across one of the

world’s busiest shipping lanes to France and the

Channel Islands. At the peak of the season there

are 1,500 traffic movements each day in and out

of Poole Harbour alone.

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Harbour Assist

As part of our ongoing efforts to modernise our

processes and generally improve the experience

for our customers, Poole Harbour Commissioners

are pleased to announce that we are this year

launching a new customer portal using the online

service ‘Harbour Assist’. Harbour Assist are based

in Cornwall and support many harbour authorities

and marinas across the country including a few in

Poole already.

PHC will be using the Harbour Assist portal for

invoicing and customer communications for

harbour dues, permits and swing moorings.

Customers will be able to pay their fees and

check their contact details securely and quickly

using any device. Using the portal and email will

be more convenient for most but you will still have

the option to call us or visit the Moorings office.

If you currently pay PHC’s fees via your club or

marina, please note that nothing will appear

different for you this year. We are providing your

mooring operators with details of minor changes

affecting them. Please note that customers

moored within PHC’s Poole Quay Boat Haven or

Port of Poole Marina are expected to move onto

the portal later this year.

For all other harbour users, Harbour Dues and

Permits will still be available to purchase through

our website however you’ll notice the web page

will look a little different and, as a one off, you will

be required to spend a couple of minutes setting

up a Harbour Assist account.

Please get in touch should you have any questions

moorings@phc.co.uk

If you are a PHC swing mooring customer, an

account will be created for you, and we will contact

you with further guidance. To ensure a smooth

transition, please note renewals will be slightly

later than usual this year whilst the new system is

brought online. More information and dates will be

shared with those affected shortly.

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Beautiful

Brownsea

removing wild rhododendrons which can be host

to a tree disease, the pine trees are being given

room to naturally regenerate and ensure food

for the squirrels in years to come. Brownsea

Island has a long and chequered history since it

was first occupied in the Iron Age.

The largest island in Poole Harbour, Brownsea

Island is celebrating 50 years of being open to

the public under the care of the National Trust.

The island is large enough to have several

different wildlife habitats including woodland,

heathland and a lagoon making it a haven for

wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a

wide variety of birds including the flamboyantly

coloured peacock.

The lagoon is managed by the Dorset Wildlife

Trust and is home to large flocks of waders,

particularly avocets, black-tailed godwits &

visiting wildfowl over winter. In the summer

breeding common and sandwich terns, gulls

& little egrets can also be seen.

The island’s red squirrels are one of the few

colonies left in England. In recent years work

has been carried out to improve the pine tree

habitat which provides a home and food for

the squirrels. By thinning some of the trees and

In the Victorian age the clay deposits on the

island were exploited for a pottery making

sanitary ware. Workers were housed in a

village called Maryland on the island.

At the turn of the century the island was

bought by Charles van Raalte, who hosted the

first Scout camp in 1907, led by Lord Baden-

Powell. A stone marks the spot of that camp

and Brownsea still has an affectionate place in

the heart of many scouts.

Mary Bonham-Christie then bought the island

in 1927 and turned it into a dedicated nature

conservation area, evicting most of the

residents. When she died in 1961, the island

passed to the Crown and was handed to the

National Trust, opening to the public in

May 1963.

Her passion for caring for the island’s wildlife

continues, but in contrast to her reclusive

nature, the island is open to visitors every

year. Walks across the island allow its varied

history to be discovered and wildlife to be

spotted or simply for the open expanse to be

used as an outdoor playground for children.

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Bournemouth Air Festival

Dates TBC

Since its inception in 2008, the Bournemouth Air Festival has attracted over seven million guests to

the seaside town. The event’s coordinators were honored with a gold award in 2015, marking it as

the Tourism Event of the Year by Visit England, a distinction that underscores its global fame and

importance as a premier event to experience.

Throughout its history, the festival has featured an array of spectacular jets and aerobatic

teams, elevating the experience with each passing year. The 2020 Virtual Air Festival was a special

highlight, offering a recap of past festivals through interviews and videos of favorite pilots,

teams, and aircraft, including notable participants like the Red Arrows, RAF Typhoon, The Blades,

Miss Demeanour, The Matadors, Breitling Jet Team, Strikemaster Pair, Avro Vulcan, The Tigers,

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and others.

Among the esteemed aerobatic squads that have performed above Bournemouth are The Red

Arrows, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Tiger Parachute Team, Black Cats, and Breitling

Wingwalkers, ensuring an entertaining experience for attendees of all ages.

Additionally, the festival features a wide variety of food stalls offering delicious options, from

classic fish and chips to exotic international flavors, catering to all palates. We look forward to

welcoming you in 2024.

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Free boat trips for the

disabled courtesy of The

Friends of Dolphin Charity

Dolphin was conceived as a special project by the

Rotary Club of Parkstone in 1979 to celebrate the 75th

Anniversary of Rotary International. The aim was

simple: to provide a specially equipped, sturdy safe

boat to give free trips to disabled persons of all ages

and disabilities, especially those in wheelchairs, in

Poole Harbour, which is the second largest natural

harbours in the world. Dolphin I was launched in 1980

and since then we have taken over 50,000 passengers.

We have, over the years, had great help and support

from the Royal Marines at their Hamworthy base, the

Poole Harbour Commissioners, the Poole Boat Haven

Marina and, also the Poole Fisherman’s Association

who very kindly allow us a berth in their end of the

Marina. Dolphin III works from Poole Quay Boat Haven

with the kind help and cooperation of the Marina

staff, where the pontoons allow direct loading of

wheelchairs. It must also be stressed that the whole

service is run entirely by many volunteers who willing

donate their time.

The Friends of Dolphin take the safety of both

passengers and boat most diligently and are

constantly looking at improvements. With this in mind,

regular training exercises are carried out by the

crew so that we are able to deal with any emergency

should it ever arise. We operate trips from 1st May

until 30th September each year, on average taking

over 2000 disabled passengers with their carers. The

majority of trips are around the Harbour and islands,

of which there are two in any one day, but where the

tides allow, there can be a single trip in the day up to

Wareham where our passengers enjoy a fish and chip

lunch on board before returning down river to Poole.

Although the majority of our passengers are mainly

from Dorset and Hampshire, we also have many who

holiday in the area from many parts of the UK.

In May 2018 the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Angus

Campbell, presented The Friends of Dolphin with the

prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service,

known as the MBE for Charities. Our Chairman, Ray

Kipling, commented “We are absolutely thrilled to

have been recognised in this way. It is a reflection of

many years of hard work by hundreds of volunteers

who have brought so much happiness to all our

passengers”. In September 2018, the Lord Lieutenant

also kindly came to present a certificate and flowers

to our 50,000th passenger… another milestone since

we started in 1980.

For more information please visit: www.thefriendsofdolphin.co.uk

DOLPHIN III

The Friends of Dolphin wish to thank the Poole Harbour Commissioners and the staff

of the Boat Haven for their help and assistance over the years.

The Friends of Dolphin have now given free trips to disabled of all ages and disabilities

since 1980, and rely entirely on fundraising and donations to run and maintain Dolphin III.

Should any disabled group or individuals wish to book a trip then please contact:

Carol Cox on 01202 875867or E Mail: thefriendsofdolphin@gmail.com

Should anyone wish to give a donation then please contact:

Bob Irwin on 01258 857806.


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Poole

Regatta

Poole Regatta was first created to

celebrate the Millennium in 2000, and was

so successful that it was decided to repeat

the event every two years. Courses are

set inside Poole Harbour and outside

in Poole Bay, to give the widest possible

choice for the different classes for which

we provide racing.

This Regatta is hosted by the Combined Clubs of Poole

for all types of keelboat, from the largest IRC classes

to the 2.4m class sailed by one person, which is used in

the Paralympics.

The yacht clubs in the harbour share

the organisation of the event, with a full

programme of daily racing, evenings at

Parkstone and Poole Yacht Clubs, and the

prizegiving at Royal Motor Yacht Club.

There is always a strong entry of visitors,

berthed mainly at Poole Quay Boat Haven,

and free water transport is available to

take entrants to the different evening

venues.

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www.pooleregatta.co.uk

We’re back in 2024

Save the date for the next

International Paint Poole Regatta

Including:

The 2024 IRC National Championship

Plus:

Keelboats from 2.4mR to the largest

IRC and VPRS classes

Glorious racing conditions in Poole Bay

and Poole Harbour

The usual extensive social programme

including Competitors’ Reception

at Poole Quay Boat Haven

The next

International Paint

Poole Regatta

25-27 MAY

2024

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Great facilities for visiting yachtsmen

Organised by the Combined Yacht Clubs of Poole


Poole Museum

reopening 2024

Poole Museum is expected to re-open at he

end of 2024 after major conservation and

restoration works are completed on our

exciting redevelopment project ‘Our Museum:

Rediscovering Poole’s Maritime Heritage’. We

look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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The transformation of Poole Museum into

a modern and thriving cultural center, and

community hub is made possible through

funds raised by National Lottery players. The

redevelopment project, supported by BCP

Council, aims to enhance the experience of

Poole Quay and Old Town through the provision

of extensive and updated community facilities.

As part of the redevelopment, three new

galleries will be created in collaboration with

residents, showcasing the museum’s extensive

maritime collections. A new temporary exhibition

gallery will also be established to host major

touring exhibitions, bringing new cultural

experiences to Poole.

Thanks to National Lottery players, we have

planned lots of exciting changes, including:

• three brand new maritime galleries showcasing more of our collections

• increased interactive and engaging displays

• conserved and restored Wool Hall, a significant Grade I listed medieval port building

• a new temporary exhibitions gallery bringing national touring exhibitions to Poole

• better access for all our visitors to enjoy their visit to the museum

• a vibrant events and activities programme for residents and visitors to Poole

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The historic buildings housing the museum - Grade II listed Oakley’s

Mill and Grade I listed medieval Wool Hall and Scaplen’s Court - will be

restored and conserved while necessary repairs and maintenance

are carried out. Previously unopened areas, such as Scaplen’s Court

and Garden, will be accessible to the public year-round as part of

the museum visit.

The project also includes a vibrant and diverse program of

creative and cultural activities for the local community and

visitors. The museum will offer new educational workshops

developed in collaboration with local schools and teachers,

enriching the learning experience for all. Improved accessibility

is an integral part of the project, with plans for the installation

of a new, larger lift in Poole Museum and an elevator in

Scaplen’s Court, making the upper floor of the building accessible

for the first time.

Overall, this exciting redevelopment project aims to transform Poole

Museum into an outstanding cultural center, creating an enriching

experience for both residents and visitors alike.

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Poole Lifeboat

Festival

Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May 2024 11am – 4pm

This year marks the 200th

anniversary of the Royal

National Lifeboat Institution,

an incredible milestone in

the organisation’s lifesaving

history. Across the UK and

Ireland, there is a calendar

of events taking place to pay

tribute to this moment and here in Poole there

will be a Lifeboat Festival on Saturday 18 and

Sunday 19 May.

Poole Lifeboat Station and the Old Lifeboat

Museum will also be open for the weekend

with activities and opportunities to meet crew

members and volunteers.

The festival comes to a grand finale with a

Parade of Sail at 4pm on Sunday afternoon.

Featuring the current RNLI fleet, historic and

international lifeboats, the parade will process

down the main channel accompanied by full

commentary.

FREE TO ATTEND

Poole Lifeboat Festival will feature an openhouse

event at the Support Centre site, with

behind-the-scenes tours of the facilities

and factories, examples of the current fleet

on display, NET recovery demonstrations,

interactive workshops in the college,

demonstrations in the Sea Survival Centre,

and an RNLI Showcase Hub at the rear of the

All Weather Lifeboat Centre featuring a stage

with Q&As, demos and live music, as well as

children’s entertainment, trade stands, food

and drink.

The Quayside in Poole will host the History of

Maritime Search & Rescue Boat Show, with an

array of historic and international in-service

lifeboats moored at the Marina. A road closure

will be in place for part of the Quay, and visitors

will be able to access the marina pontoons to

see the lifeboats up close and talk to crews.

The Quay will have static lifeboats on display, a

pop-up RNLI shop, and trade stands. There will

be live music and entertainment.

For further information, and

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Arne Walks

Arne stands out as an exceptional bird-watching

location in Dorset, notable not only for its avian

inhabitants but also as one of the rare locales

hosting all six of the UK’s native reptiles. Nestled

by Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area

of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Arne presents

landscapes of unparalleled splendor. This area is

a diverse tapestry of ecosystems, each bustling

with a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors can traverse

expansive heathlands frequented by reptiles,

wander through ancient oak woodlands filled with

the melodies of birds, observe Sika Deer stags

during their rutting season in the farm fields, and

watch Spoonbills in the wetlands. The exploration

doesn’t end there; the area offers chances to see

wading birds navigating the mudflats, Dartford

Warblers flitting through the scrub, and seals

lounging along the shore.

Arne’s distinct blend of habitats is meticulously

managed to foster optimal wildlife conditions.

The lowland heath, a habitat under threat in the

UK, holds significant value, providing a home

for numerous rare birds such as Dartford

Warblers, Woodlarks, and Nightjars. However,

Arne’s biodiversity extends beyond birds, with the

presence of Smooth Snakes, Heath Tiger Beetles,

Ladybird Spiders, and the uncommon Yellow

Centaury plant.

To maintain the openness of the heathland

as it has been for millennia, various

management strategies are employed,

including grazing. Visitors should not be

surprised to encounter cattle, ponies, or

pigs during their visit. Furthermore, Poole

Harbour is internationally recognized for its

critical role in supporting large populations

of wintering waders and wildfowl, notably

the Avocet in substantial numbers.

A leisurely stroll through the heathland and

woodland culminates at Shipstal Beach, a

serene haven offering respite from the

more crowded areas of Poole Harbour.

Opening times

Nature reserve 8:30 am - Dusk

Car park 8:30 am - Dusk

Visitor centre 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Shop 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cafe 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Entrance charges

Adult £5.00

Car park £5.00

16-24 year olds - FREE (with valid i.d.)

Child £2.50

RSPB members is free entry including

car park

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Come

and Enjoy

this FREE

Community Event !

Where Poole’s heritage of seafood

& music come together for an

amazing weekend.

Saturday 14th and Sunday

15th September 2024

Poole Old Town & Quay

Music both days featuring 20 acts

each day performing on 5 stages

Live evening music in local pubs

and restaurants.

Enjoy specially created seafood dishes

at participating local hospitality

businesses – ALL WEEKEND!

Daily ‘Produce & Gift Market’ in

Hennings on the Quay. Featuring Fish &

Shellfish stalls, local produce & gifts.

Family fun with the Seafood

& Sounds Oyster Trail!

f

SeafoodandSounds

www.seafoodandsounds.co.uk

The Poole Arms, Saint Tropez Restaurant and Truly Scrumptious sweet shop.

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Thanks to Dolphin Shopping Centre without their support the return

of this community event wouldn’t happen.

Seafood & Sounds is a Poole Old Town and Quay community event organised by the owners of City Cruises, The Customs House,


Studland bay

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Studland Bay Marine Partnership

Representing a wide range of

organisations, the Studland Bay

Marine Partnership (SBMP) brings

together local stakeholders

including conservation and boating

organisations, academics,

community groups and supporting

local businesses.

The partnership was formed to find

solutions that meet the needs of the

public and recreational boaters,

ensuring everyone can continue

to enjoy the bay, whilst protecting

and restoring the area’s sensitive

seagrass habitat.

Eco-moorings

Thanks to the work undertaken by

the SBMP, you can join hundreds of

waterborne visitors to Studland Bay

who have already take a proactive

approach to conservation by using

eco-moorings.

You can find the distinctive green

and white eco-moorings across the

bay identified by their 5 or 10 tonne

weightings – an environmentally

friendly alternative to dropping

anchor.

What’s happening now and how

to pledge your support

SBMP has secured funding for

additional eco-moorings to be

installed in the bay in 2024, bringing

the total number of SBMP ecomoorings

available to the public

to 87. Funding will also enable the

continuation of its research and

monitoring programme, as well

as signage for local marinas and

slipways.

Details for boat users, who benefit

themselves and the seagrass by

using an eco-mooring, on how to

forward their mooring fee via a

simple to use app in will be available

on the mooring pick-up lines and via

the webpage in 2024.

The partnership is also launching

a supporter’s scheme for local

businesses or individuals to pledge

donations and sponsorship.

For more information

scan the QR code

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Sea Hives

at Poole Quay

In February 2023 Poole Quay Boat Haven and Sea Hives Ltd

installed a Sea Hive artificial reef under a pontoon in the

marina as part of the initiative to enhance the local marine

environment.

Sea Hives are structures made from recycled fishing nets and

plastic bottles, moulded to make hexagonal tubes, with an

aim to create and restore marine ecosystems with the overall

objective of increasing the density and diversity of marine

species, especially fish and molluscs.

In April 2023 all of the Sea Hives surfaces were covered with

algae, showing good signs of growth within such as small

time scale of the Sea Hive being in the water.

In September 2023 David Francis (Managing Director)

met with us to have a detailed look at how the Sea Hive

has grown over the warmer months. It emerged

that the Sea Hive has been colonised by a variety

of filter feeding animals, including sea squirts

(tunicates) and sponges. The filter feeders help

to remove organic material from the sea and

provide refuge for crabs and prawns. Many

fish have also been seen in and around

the Sea Hive including bass and mullet.

Boat Haven

More details about

the project are available at:

www.seahives.com

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With views across Poole Harbour,

Recipe

our restaurant in Sandbanks is the perfect spot

From Rick Stein’s French Odyssey

to enjoy Rick’s iconic fresh seafood dishes.

Ingredients

• 8 sea bass fillets, around

90g each

• A little melted butter,

for brushing

• Salt and freshly ground

black pepper

For the beurre blanc:

• 5g shallots, very finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

• 4 tablespoons dry white wine or

vermouth, such as Noilly Prat

• 6 tablespoons fish stock

• 2 tablespoons double cream

• 175g chilled unsalted butter, cut into

small pieces

Grilled sea bass with beurre blanc sauce

Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Whether you’re planning a weekend celebration or a midweek supper,

this classic sea bass with beurre blanc will get rave reviews around

the table, we guarantee it. It’s simple, quick to make and once you’ve

mastered the sauce you can experiment with different fish species,

like hake or turbot.

10-14 Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7QB

Serves 4

Method

1) Preheat the grill to high. Brush the sea bass fillets with some melted

butter and season inside and out with salt and black pepper.

2) Put the sea bass on a buttered baking tray and grill for about 4

minutes, until the flesh is firm and opaque and the skin is crispy.

3) Serve with wilted spinach and some minted new potatoes (or chips).

For the beurre blanc:

1) Put the shallots, vinegar, wine or vermouth and stock into a small

pan and simmer until reduced to about 4 tablespoons.

2) Add the cream and boil until reduced a little more. Lower the heat

and gradually whisk in the butter, a few pieces at a time, until the

sauce is thick and creamy.

3) Season to taste with salt and pepper and pass through a sieve into a

clean warm jug.

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© Rick Stein’s French

Odyssey, BBC Books, 2005



Explore the

Jurassic Coast

World Heritage Site

We are fortunate to live near the Jurassic

Coast, a remarkable 95-mile stretch from

Exmouth in East Devon to Old Harry Rocks

near Poole Harbour. This coastal area is a

haven for nature enthusiasts, fossil collectors,

and those eager to absorb the stunning

landscapes along the South West Coast Path.

Covering 185 million years of Earth’s history,

this coastline reveals a nearly unbroken

sequence of rock formations from the Triassic,

Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, unveiled

through centuries of coastal erosion. Over

different epochs, this region has transformed

from deserts to shallow tropical seas and

marshlands, capturing in stone the fossils of

diverse creatures that once inhabited these

environments.

Fossil Hunting

Landslide activity is frequent along certain

segments of the coast, revealing an extensive

assortment of fossils across various locations.

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interested in learning more, the Charmouth

Heritage Coast Centre offers valuable insights

for visitors, and the Lyme Regis Museum

presents an engaging exploration of the

region’s geological past.

Landscapes

The Jurassic Coast features a variety of

landscapes, including vast beaches, dramatic

cliffs, hidden coves, and headlands, appealing

to all visitors. It’s dotted with natural wonders

such as Durdle Door’s arches, Old Harry

Rocks, and Stair Hole’s blowholes, shaped by

nature over millennia. These processes not

only sculpt the coastline but also reveal new

fossils. Notably, the sea has created coves

like Lulworth Cove, a stunning spot accessible

by land or sea. If visiting by boat, remember

to avoid the Lulworth Firing Ranges exclusion

zone during practice firings.

The South West Coast Path, which runs from

South Haven Point at Studland to Minehead

in Somerset, includes the entire length of

the Jurassic Coast and is an excellent way

to explore the Jurassic Coast. Some people

choose to walk the whole route, camping at

various sites along the way, while others prefer

to do shorter walks from the many car parks.

Being a World Heritage Site, it’s crucial

to maintain the precious ecosystems and

natural splendor that both locals and tourists

treasure, ensuring their preservation for the

generations to come.

Fossil enthusiasts often flock to the beaches

of Charmouth and Lyme Regis, though it’s

important to adhere to the Fossil Hunting Code

and stay vigilant about tidal changes! Near

Lulworth Cove, one can find a fossilized forest,

while Lyme Regis boasts 71 distinct layers of

rock, each hosting unique ammonite species.

The diversity of rock formations along the

coastline supports distinct plant and animal

life, making fossils an intriguing window into

the evolutionary history of the area. For those

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Useful telephone numbers

Lifeboat - In an emergency, dial

999 and ask for Coastguard

Poole Boathouse................01202 665607

Coastguard

Poole................................. 01202 670776

Southampton Marine Office.02038 172210

Maritime and

Coastguard Agency..........02038 172000

Poole Harbour Commissioners

Main Number.................... 01202 440200

Harbour Control............... 01202 440230

Poole Quay Boat Haven/Town Quay

Berthing............................ 01202 649488

Poole Bridge....................... 01202 676531

Radio Frequencies

Calling and Distress............Channel 16

Harbour Control................. Channel 14

Bridge Control.....................Channel 12

Fire and Rescue Service..............999

Police...999 or 01202 552099 (Ext. 3276)

Ambulance In emergency dial......999

Taxi....................................01202 373737

Doctor (Lifeboat Quay Medical centre)

.............................................01202 680111

Dentist............................... 01202 682255

Hospital...............................01202 665511

Chemist (Rowlands)...........01202 677932

Bournemouth Int. Airport. 01202 364000

Condor Ferries................. 0345 6091024

More Bus........................... 01202 338420

South West Trains............03456 000650

Brittany Ferries..................0330 1597000

Poole Tourism.................... 01202 128888

Border Force.................... 01202 579233

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 823885

Newtown............................01983 531424

Poole................................. 01202 440200

Portsmouth KHM...............02392 723694

Southampton....................02380 608208

Weymouth........................ 01305 838423

Yarmouth........................... 01983 760321

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Waste Disposal

Government legislation requires ports

to 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

behaviour in the harbour, please contact

Harbour Control immediately 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 or online on PHC website: www.phc.

co.uk) 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.

Fuel

Cobbs Quay - 01202 674299

Petrol and diesel 24 hours

CPL Petroleum (by Poole Bridge) -

DIESEL ONLY - 01202 674 551

0800 - 1600 (summer weekdays)

0830 - 1500 (weekends & winter)

Parkstone Bay Marina - 01202 747 857

Petrol and diesel

0800-1800 April - September

0800-1600 October - March

Salterns Marina - 01202 709 971

Petrol and diesel 24 hours

Fuel Duty -

How will it work?

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

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List of advertisers

ASAP Supplies.......................................... Pg. 59

Buzz Tech Marine...................................Pg. 42

Carine Yachts.........................................Pg. 40

City Cruises............................................ Pg. 78

Cobbs Quay Marina...................... Back cover

Davis’s Boatyard.................................... Pg. 90

Friends of Dolphin.................................. Pg. 66

GIBBS.........................................................Pg. 3

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro............................... Pg. 65

JD Yachts.................................................Pg. 14

Lake Yard........................... Inside back cover

Lee San................................................... Pg. 85

Marine Technology Projects...................Pg. 46

New Wave Club.......................................Pg. 17

Pantaenius Sail /Motor Yacht Insurance.......Pg. 5

Parsons..................................................Pg. 42

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Pegasus Keel – Krab............................... Pg. 67

Peter Keats............................................. Pg. 60

Poole Regatta.......................................... Pg. 69

Poole RNLI Life Boat Festival................... Pg. 73

Poole Quay Boat Haven..................... Pg. 25-35

Powerboat Training UK........................... Pg. 39

PRC Streamline...............................Pg. 59 & 84

Rick Stein................................................. Pg. 59

Rockley.................................................... Pg. 39

Savills.......................................................Pg. 51

Savvy Navvy............................................Pg. 13

Seafood and Sounds.............................. Pg. 75

Sea Start.........................................Pg. 40 & 84

Steve Jones Marine Services.........Pg. 40 & 85

The Watersports Academy.................... Pg. 89

Truly Scrumptious..................................Pg. 40

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Nearest facilities/services

1. Gas refills (Go Outdoors)

2. Post Office (WH Smiths)

3. Postbox (corner of High Street by Old Orchard or

outside Poole Museum)

4. Supermarkets(Tesco Express, Sainsbury’s Local,

large Sainsbury’s, Asda)

5. Dog walk (Baiter/Whitecliff)

6. Swimming pool/gym (Everyone Active)

7. Chandlery (Force 4) (was Piplers)

P Car parks (Thistle Hotel or multi-storey –

both pay and display)


Marinas and Moorings

Name and address of business Telephone Berths Moorings Slipway 24hr

access

MDL Cobbs Quay Marina

Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HJ

Davis’s Boatyard

Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HJ

Dorset Lake Marina

Lake Drive, Hamworthy, BH15 4DT

Parkstone Bay Marina

Turks Lane, Parkstone, BH14 8EW

Parkstone Yacht Club*

Pearce Ave., Parkstone, BH14 8EH

Poole Quay Boat Haven

Poole Town Quay, BH15 1HJ

Port of Poole Marina

Gatehouse. New Harbour Road,

Poole BH15 4AJ

The Poole Yacht Club*

New Harbour Road West, BH15 4AQ

Redclyffe Yacht Club*

Redcliffe, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BE

Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre

Ridge, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BG

Rockley Boat Park

Napier Road, Hamworthy, BH15 4LZ

Royal Motor Yacht Club*

Panorama Road, Sandbanks, BH13 7RE

Salterns Marina Ltd

40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, BH14 8JR

Sandbanks Yacht Company

32 Panorama Rd, Poole BH13 7RD

Shell Bay Marine

Ferry Road, Studland, BH19 3BA

Poole Moorings and Jetties

Off Dee Way, West Quay Road, BH15 1HT

North Haven Yacht Club,

2b Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole,

Dorset, BH13 7QB

Liliput Sailing Club

200A Sandbanks Rd, Poole BH14 8HA

01202 674299 850 10 Yes No

01202 674349 82 Alongside Yes No

01202 674531 45 100 No Yes

01202 747857 280 150 No Yes

01202 743610 204 160 Yes Yes

01202 649488 125 20 No Yes

01202 649488 60 0 No Yes

01202 672687 400 21 Yes Yes

01929 551227 12 69 No No

01929 552650 126 43 Yes No

01202 665001 32 24 Yes (2) Yes

01202 707227 109 94 Yes No

01202 709971 280 69 Yes Yes

01202 611262 0 114 Yes No

01929 450340 0 87 Yes Yes

01202 695336 0 70 No Yes

01202 708830 0 150 No Yes

01202 740 319

*These are members’ clubs which have occasional visitors’ berths

Slipways

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Slipway & Tel. Ramp description Information Charges

Baiter Public slipway

No telephone

MDL Cobb’s Quay Marina

01202 674299

Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre

01929 552650

Rockley Point

01202 665001

Salterns Marina

01202 709971

Shell Bay

01929 450 340

Concrete

Wide concrete

slipway

Shallow angle, easy access

Yes – daily fee

recommended jetski launch point

Very busy – report to Dock

Yes – daily fee

Master’s office on arrival

Concrete Self launch max length 6.2mtrs Yes

Concrete ramp 30ft

wide and steep

Report to boat park attendant

Yes – daily fee

Concrete Shallow launch point Yes – daily fee

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Booking essential in summer

and weekends

Yes – daily fee


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