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The Royal Oak, overlooking Langstone Harbour

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by extensive drying banks. A deep-water channel running between these
banks to the harbour entrance is dredged to a charted depth of 1.5m. The
width of the dredged channel across the Bar is a less than 182 metres.
The speed limit throughout the harbour is 8 knots. For more navigational
information go to www.conservancy.co.uk.
The sheltered waters of the harbour are ideal for racing and day sailing
and its channels offer secure moorings for cruising vessels. Some 10,000
craft share the fabulous recreational facilities of Chichester Harbour and
there are around 5,500 moorings and 14 sailing clubs with over 11,000
members! Other popular activities include angling, bird watching, walking,
wild-fowling, painting, and photography.

The Best Western New Holmwood Hotel
is situated at Egypt Point in Cowes,
home to a multitude of world famous
yachting events.
The hotel offers fantastic panoramic
views across the Solent from its public
areas with the enchanting town of Cowes
being only a 15-20 minute walk along
the waterfront.
We have 26 rooms, all with Sky Television,
hair dryer, trouser press, tea and coffee
making facilities, direct dial telephones
and super king size beds.
There is also a bar, free WiFi, 3 lounges,
patio areas, and free parking.

Tel: [phone]
Queens Road, Egypt Point, Cowes, IW PO31 8BW
www.newholmwoodhotel.co.uk

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