solenthandbook.com 68 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CHICHESTER HARBOUR the bay, follow the channel markers which will then guide you into the deep water pool or pontoon berths. Call Sign ‘Thornham Marina’, VHF Ch. 80. There is storage for around 300 vessels; a 12 ton boat hoist; electricity and water; toilets and showers; and car parking. Contact: Thornham Marina, Thornham Lane, Prinsted, Nr. Emsworth, PO10 8DD. Tel: 01243 375335. thornhammarina.com Birdham Pool Waterside & Marina is situated on the south eastern edge of Chichester Harbour, six miles from the entrance, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Opened in 1937, it is one of the oldest marinas in the country that is full of character in an idyllic setting. The marina runs alongside a traditional working shipyard which provides excellent services. Birdham Pool can accommodate up to 289 vessels up to a maximum of 14m x 4.5m x 1.9m. Berthing is mostly between piles, bow or stern to the shore or jetties with 16amp power. The approach channel to Birdham Pool Waterside & Marina is approximately 9m in width and is marked with starboard posts. Please call on VHF Ch. 80, Call Sign ‘Birdham Pool Marina’, or by phone to the lock on 01243 511482 or 07831 466815. Email: [email protected]. Entrance and exit via the lock is available 3 hours before high water, through to 4 hours after high water. Contact: Birdham Pool Waterside & Marina, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7BG. Tel: 01243 512310. Email: [email protected] Chichester Marina is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty situated upstream from Itchenor on the Eastern side of Chichester Harbour. Once inside the harbour, you need to head northeast at East Head, passing through Itchenor Reach and toward Birdham Pool to arrive at the Marina. The channel to the marina is marked by the Chichester Marina starboard pile-Maximum speed 8 knots. When you reach this pile, please call the marina on VHF Ch.80 for lock and berthing instructions. During busy periods and at certain states of the tide you may be asked to moor on the outer waiting pontoon. The lock allows 24-hour access to the marina with excellent CCTV security provided around the clock. The marina has luxury toilets and showers; a launderette; free Wi-Fi; the Boat House Café overlooking the water; a welcoming yacht club with stunning views across the harbour, car parking; boatyard with lift-out, a fuel berth with pump out facility and a wide variety of marine services. Birdham Pool Waterside & Marina