at the Berthing Office, with info updated every 60 seconds. There is VIOW Solent Handbook banner 82x21 ARTWORK.indd 1VIOW Solent Handbook banner 82x21 ARTWORK.indd 1 27/01/2023 15:1227/01/2023 15:12 also a video guide. As general guidance, access to the Harbour for a vessel drawing 1.5m is ±3 hours HW Portsmouth, Neaps or Springs. BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR Regular dredging maintains average depths of 2m MLWS along the visitors’ pontoon at the Duver Marina. Visitor berths are booked online via the Harbour website. Once in the Entrance Channel (at approx buoy 10A) visitors should call “Bembridge Harbour” on VHF Ch 80 to receive berthing instructions. Harbour staff are on duty 0800-1800 seven days a week (summer hours). Once inside the Harbour there is a drying beach anchorage on your port side. The Duver Marina is approx half-way down the Harbour to starboard. As well as finger pontoons and alongside berthing for larger vessels, there is also a designated Rally Area for pre-booked rallies of 5 or more boats. 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). There are toilet and shower facilities, and a “Galley Locker” shop within the Berthing Office sells essentials and a range of Island produce. Free WiFi 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 Authority 67 solenthandbook.com