solenthandbook.com 110 RYDE HARBOUR 50º43’.98N, 01º09’.31W Ryde Marina is located on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight and enjoys excellent views across the Solent towards Portsmouth. The well-situated marina is protected from adverse weather conditions from most directions. Ryde Marina is now run by Ryde Town Council and has already seen a number of improvements put in place including; all main pontoon walkways re-decked with Fibregrid, increased staffing levels with Marina operatives on site seven days a week 0800-1800 (summer hours), installation of CCTV, out of hours security patrols, installation of electric hook-ups and a coded pontoon access gate. Refurbishment of the shower and toilet facilities were recently completed in 2023. Known as ‘the gateway to the Island’ and a popular destination for families, Ryde Marina lies next to long sandy beaches where you can hire everything you need for a day on the beach, as well as kayak and paddleboard hire. It is only minutes away from restaurants, a bowling alley, swimming pool and fun fair. Ryde Esplanade runs the full length of the seafront, followed by the promenade along the sea wall, which passes the Canoe Lake and reaches as far as Puckpool Park to the east. Connections to Portsmouth and Southsea are within easy walking distance. The marina dries and is only accessible to vessels approximately 2 hours before and 2 hours after High Water Portsmouth for a boat drawing 1.5M. Ryde Marina Operatives can be contacted on VHF Ch. 80 Call Sign ‘Ryde Marina’ and will provide directions and assist in berthing your vessel. Approaching Ryde Marina from the east, beware of Ryde Sands (dries), either pass north of No Man’s Land Fort or use the inshore passage between the fort and Ryde Sands beacons (lit port hand markers). Three Starboard hand markers and three Port hand marker mark the drying demarcation channel at 197º across Ryde Sands; these are unlit buoys. Keep well clear of the hovercraft manoeuvring between Ryde Pier and the marina, and the Wightlink high-speed ferries from and to Ryde Pier Head. The Marina entrance is lit after sunset by two fixed red lights (vertical) on the port side of the marina entrance, and one flashing green light on the starboard side of the marina entrance. There is pontoon RYDE HARBOUR