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Newport Harbour

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Located at the head of the River Medina, Newport Harbour is a journey
back in time, and all the better for it. The harbour is close to the centre
of Newport, county town of the Isle of Wight, which has a broad range
of facilities including shops, chemists, and restaurants.
The harbour is fully tidal, so if you plan to stay you will dry out against
the harbour wall or on one of the pontoons. As an alternative, moor
opposite The Bargeman’s Rest for a longish (3 hours) lunch, and head
back down the river with the ebb tide. Newport Quay is Isle of Wight
Council operated.
VHF Ch 69 call sign ‘Newport Harbour’ Tel: [phone]
Leave a message and the Harbour Master will get back to you.
Mooring from £12.50 per night
Short stays from £5.50

View from Newport visitor pontoons

Training Activities

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Cowes is the home of several maritime training establishments and a
favourite destination for the many Solent-based sailing schools. Private
owners and their crews also need to practise boat handling skills. Cowes
Harbour Commission (CHC) welcomes both novice and experience d
sailors. A dedicated training pontoon is located east of the fairway in the
vicinity of No. 8 buoy, south of Kingston Power Station. This is available for
all to practice berthing manoeuvres.
The pontoon is secured by anchors rather than piles so it is less stable than
other pontoons. It is not subject to regular pressure washing, therefore
crews are discouraged from landing on the pontoon except in emergency
and then only with great care. Crews should give consideration to others
wishing to use this facility and not lie alongside unnecessarily. Other
pontoons and mooring buoys can sometimes be used for training; please
check availability with berthing masters, call sign ‘HM1’ on VHF Ch 69.
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