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COWES PORT HANDBOOK 2014 - 2015

Information for Visiting Yachts
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Sally Water Taxi

Town Quay

Public Landings & Slipways

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West Cowes
Whitegates pontoon, 500m south of the Cowes Chain Ferry on the west
bank of the River Medina is connected to the shore and is suitable for
tenders only.
Thetis Slip, between Thetis Wharf and Shepards Wharf Marina. Suitable
for small vessels but not at Low Water, due to the short slipway.
Town Quay, on pontoons alongside the Red Jet terminal provides instant
access to the High Street and associated amenities. Vessels under 7m.
Sun Slip, adjacent to HSBC Bank, but is not easily accessible.
There is a similar slipway adjacent to The Waterside pub at the foot of
Market Hill.
Watch House Slip, at the end of Watch House Lane at the south end of
The Parade.
East Cowes
The Folly, further up the River Medina, towards Newport. Be aware of
possible strong tides when landing.
The White Hart, immediately south of the Red Funnel terminal. Use with
caution during ebb tides and when ferries are manoeuvring.
Bells Landing, north of Venture Quays on the Esplanade, East Cowes. This
landing is tidal.
Gridiron pontoon, immediately north of the Chain Ferry. Landing only;
no mooring.
East Cowes Esplanade. A number of public slipways suitable for launching
small craft at or around High Water.
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