solenthandbook.com 63 berthing for larger vessels, there is also a designated Rally Area for pre-booked rallies of 5 or more boats. New shower/toilet facilities and berthing/admin offices have been built ahead of the 2024 season. A Water Taxi service (VHF Ch. 80 Callsign ‘Bembridge Water Taxi” or tel: 01983 872828 ext 2) operates from the Duver pontoon, with various pick up and drop off points (subject to tidal access). A “Galley Locker” shop within the Berthing Office sells essentials and a range of Island produce. Free Wi-Fi is available. The independently run seasonal Duver Café is open every day from Easter to October, and Steve’s Bar” features Island-made ales, spirits and wine (opening hours vary). Both facilities are outside with seating available and a large marquee for less friendly weather. A lift out and scrub service for visitors with RIBs/powerboats up to 10m (5 tonnes) is available at Bembridge Boat Storage (bembridgeboatstorage.co.uk) and can be arranged through the Harbour or Berthing Office. Undercover and external dry-stack storage also available. Contact: Bembridge Harbour Authority, Harbour Office, The Duver St Helens, Isle of Wight PO33 1YB. Tel: 01983 872828. bembridgeharbour.co.uk or follow on Facebook. BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR VIOW Solent Handbook 2024 banner 82x21 ARTWORK.indd 1 VIOW Solent Handbook 2024 banner 82x21 ARTWORK.indd 1 05/02/2024 09:41 05/02/2024 09:41 POR SCHE 986 : RA V-4 Explor e the Isle of Wigh t with: Loc ated ne xt t o the Duv er Marina a t B embridg e Harbour Reser va a o ns ar e alw ays r ec ommended www.theduv erhir e.c o.uk : 01983 642143
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