solenthandbook.com 127 YARMOUTH HARBOUR YARMOUTH HARBOUR accessible near to the harbour entrance and offers competitively priced petrol and diesel. The fuel berth is open from 0700 hrs until 1900 hrs GMT, and 24 hours BST. On spring tides, the last hour of the flood and ebb can see strong tidal movement in the harbour entrance and in various parts of the harbour. There can be a double high tide or a long stand at spring tides. The Berthing Team are afloat and will assist you to a berth. If you are short-handed or you require assistance the Berthing Masters will be on hand to assist you every step of the way. An ‘Arrival Guide’ explaining how to enter the harbour can be found online at: yarmouth-harbour.co.uk. Once moored up, why not visit ‘Cockpit Essentials’, Yarmouth Harbour’s very own visitor refreshment lounge, where you can enjoy freshly ground coffee and purchase other drinks, ice, and snacks. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and you can also charge your phones and devices while watching the news and weather on the screens. Toiletries and other essentials are also available, plus Isle of Wight guides, maps and souvenirs. Other facilities include new showers and toilets for wheelchair users, an upgraded launderette facility, waste and recycling disposal, and gas sales. Mooring fees at Yarmouth Harbour are very competitive and include free showers. There are several slipways for public use in Yarmouth. The largest slipway is on the corner between the South Quay and Town Quay, and accessed via the Wightlink marshalling area. If intending to pass through the Yar Swing Bridge into the river during the summer season, please call Yar Bridge on VHF Ch. 68. Boat owners are requested to co-operate by synchronising their bridge use around a schedule of fixed opening times, as published on: yarmouth-harbour. co.uk. For winter operation, the bridge will be opened by prior arrangement with the Harbour Office, call sign ‘Yar Bridge’ on VHF Ch68 or by phone on 01983 760321. The punctuality of boat arrivals to a close but safe proximity to the bridge is essential to prevent road traffic congestion. Users of the harbour are asked to familiarise themselves with Yarmouth Harbour’s rules and regulations, called General Directions, which are there to ensure your safety and enjoyment during your stay. Top safety tips, and advice on using a tender at Yarmouth Harbour, along with the latest Local Notices to Mariners can all be found in the new ‘Safety’ section on the website: yarmouth-harbour. co.uk. Contact: Yarmouth Harbour Office, The Quay, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0NT. Tel: 01983 760321. Email: [email protected] yarmouth-harbour.co.uk 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