RYDE HARBOUR YDE HARBOUR R 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 berthing for vessels for up to about 14 metres in length, there is the option for fin keel vessels to lay alongside the marina wall. There are showers and toilets close by (due for refurbishment in 2023) as well as a public slipway, there is water on all pontoons, electric hook ups (installation in 2023), waste and recycling facilities. Mariners are advised that the marina entrance suffers from a periodic build-up of sand and so before visiting should consult the latest navigational notices issued by QHM (Portsmouth). VHF Ch 80 Call Sign ‘Ryde Marina’. There are also Local Notice To Mariners posted on the Ryde Marina webpage via www.rydetowncoucil.gov.uk Contact: Ryde Marina, The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1JA. Tel: 01983 613879. Email [email protected] Paddleboards Kayaks Deckchairs Sunloungers Parasols Windbreaks Visit Ryde Marina and enjoy the beach with everything you need already here... visit the marina office for more information or call 01983 613879 115 solenthandbook.com