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Lymington Yacht Haven is located in Lymington which is on the south coast of England and immediately within the Western Solent. It is a large scale marina set into the harbour town that is itself a major sailing centre.

Lymington Yacht Haven is located in Lymington which is on the south coast of England and immediately within the Western Solent. It is a large scale marina set into the harbour town that is itself a major sailing centre.

The well protected harbour provides complete protection. Safe access is provided in all reasonable conditions, night or day, and the marina is accessible at any stage of the tide.
Please note

The marina has no specific visitor arrangements and accommodates visitors in the berths of absent resident berth-holders. It is therefore advisable to make contact regarding berthing arrangements in advance.




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Keyfacts for Lymington Yacht Haven
Facilities
Water hosepipe available alongsideWaste disposal bins availableDiesel fuel available alongsidePetrol available alongsideGas availableShop with basic provisions availableMini-supermarket or supermarket availableExtensive shopping available in the areaSlipway availableLaundry facilities availableShore based toilet facilitiesShowers available in the vicinity or by arrangementHot food available in the localityPublic house or wine bar in the areaMarked or notable walks in the vicinity of this locationCashpoint or bank available in the areaPost Office in the areaInternet café in the areaInternet via a wireless access point availableDoctor or hospital in the areaPharmacy in the areaChandlery available in the areaTrolley or cart available for unloading and loadingMSD (marine sanitation device) pump out facilitiesHaul-out capabilities via arrangementBoatyard with hard-standing available here; covered or uncoveredScrubbing posts or a place where a vessel can dry out for a scrub below the waterlineMarine engineering services available in the areaRigging services available in the areaElectronics or electronic repair available in the areaSail making or sail repair servicesBus service available in the areaTrain or tram service available in the areaBicycle hire available in the areaCar hire available in the areaTourist Information office availableHandicapped access supportedShore based family recreation in the area


Nature
Marina or pontoon berthing facilitiesQuick and easy access from open waterNavigation lights to support a night approachSailing Club baseUrban nature,  anything from a small town of more 5,000 inhabitants  to a large cityHistoric, geographic or culturally significant location; or in the immediate vicinity

Considerations
Note: harbour fees may be charged

Protected sectors

Current wind over the protected quadrants
Minimum depth
2 metres (6.56 feet).

Approaches
5 stars: Safe access; all reasonable conditions.
Shelter
5 stars: Complete protection; all-round shelter in all reasonable conditions.



Last modified
July 17th 2018

Summary

A completely protected location with safe access.

Facilities
Water hosepipe available alongsideWaste disposal bins availableDiesel fuel available alongsidePetrol available alongsideGas availableShop with basic provisions availableMini-supermarket or supermarket availableExtensive shopping available in the areaSlipway availableLaundry facilities availableShore based toilet facilitiesShowers available in the vicinity or by arrangementHot food available in the localityPublic house or wine bar in the areaMarked or notable walks in the vicinity of this locationCashpoint or bank available in the areaPost Office in the areaInternet café in the areaInternet via a wireless access point availableDoctor or hospital in the areaPharmacy in the areaChandlery available in the areaTrolley or cart available for unloading and loadingMSD (marine sanitation device) pump out facilitiesHaul-out capabilities via arrangementBoatyard with hard-standing available here; covered or uncoveredScrubbing posts or a place where a vessel can dry out for a scrub below the waterlineMarine engineering services available in the areaRigging services available in the areaElectronics or electronic repair available in the areaSail making or sail repair servicesBus service available in the areaTrain or tram service available in the areaBicycle hire available in the areaCar hire available in the areaTourist Information office availableHandicapped access supportedShore based family recreation in the area


Nature
Marina or pontoon berthing facilitiesQuick and easy access from open waterNavigation lights to support a night approachSailing Club baseUrban nature,  anything from a small town of more 5,000 inhabitants  to a large cityHistoric, geographic or culturally significant location; or in the immediate vicinity

Considerations
Note: harbour fees may be charged



 +44 1590 677071     HM  +44 1590 672014      Ch.80 [Lymington Yacht Haven]
Position and approaches
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Haven position

50° 45.122' N, 001° 31.486' W

This is at the entrance to the marina. It is the head, and southeast end of the harbour pontoon passed to starboard on entry.


What are the key points of the approach?

The entry and the run-up thorough The Solent and Southampton Water are covered in
The Solent and Isle of Wight Route location coastal description. Approaches to the river are available in the Lymington Click to view haven entry.


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Click the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to progress through neighbouring havens in a coastal 'clockwise' or 'anti-clockwise' sequence. Below are the ten nearest havens to Lymington Yacht Haven for your convenience.
Ten nearest havens by straight line charted distance and bearing:
  1. Lymington - 0 nautical miles NE
  2. Berthon Lymington Marina - 0.3 nautical miles NW
  3. Keyhaven - 2.7 nautical miles SSW
  4. Hurst Road - 2.8 nautical miles SSW
  5. Yarmouth - 2.9 nautical miles SSE
  6. Totland Bay - 4.4 nautical miles SSW
  7. Newtown River Entrance - 4.5 nautical miles ESE
  8. Gins Farm - 4.7 nautical miles ENE
  9. Newtown River - 4.8 nautical miles ESE
  10. Buckler's Hard - 4.9 nautical miles NE
These havens are ordered by straight line charted distance and bearing, and can be reordered by compass direction or coastal sequence:
  1. Lymington - 0 miles NE
  2. Berthon Lymington Marina - 0.3 miles NW
  3. Keyhaven - 2.7 miles SSW
  4. Hurst Road - 2.8 miles SSW
  5. Yarmouth - 2.9 miles SSE
  6. Totland Bay - 4.4 miles SSW
  7. Newtown River Entrance - 4.5 miles ESE
  8. Gins Farm - 4.7 miles ENE
  9. Newtown River - 4.8 miles ESE
  10. Buckler's Hard - 4.9 miles NE
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How to get in?


Lymington Yacht Haven is located on the southern flank of the small historic market and harbour town of Lymington. The town is situated inside The Solent about three miles northeast of Hurst Point and in the Lymington River that flows into the north side of The Solent through a saltmarsh. It is the first marina encountered to port immediately behind the southern wave screen on the west side of the river less than half a mile within the entrance.


The marina caters for 500 vessels but holds no specific visitor berths. It accommodates visiting yachts in the vacant berths belonging to resident holders who are away. It is advisable to contact the marina in advance and make arrangements regarding an intended stay P: +44 1590 677071 VHF: Ch. 80.


Lymington is accessible to most leisure vessels at all stages of the tide but it is not an excessively deep harbour. The construction of a causeway in the eighteenth century has reduced the rivers scouring effect and led to shallowing. The constant toing and froing of the ferries helps keep the lower channel’s minimums to 2.4 metres chart datum, up to the entrance at Lymington Yacht Haven.



Convergance Point The Solent and Isle of Wight Route location coastal description and the river directions provided in the Lymington Click to view haven entry, provide approach details.



Haven location Berth as directed by the Lymington Yacht Haven marina office.




Why visit here?
Lymington Yacht Haven is owned and operated by the Yacht Havens Group based in Lymington. The company owns and manages a portfolio of nine marinas and dry stacks that provide more than 4,000 berths to its customers. It is one of the UK’s leading marina operators.

Despite this scale, Yacht Havens remain a truly local business providing a personal touch. Each Yacht Haven is unique and operated by local staff who are passionate about their area and sailing grounds, and take great pride in welcoming guests to their marina. Visitors can expect a very high standard and an enjoyable stay in Lymington Yacht Haven. Details of the marina’s surrounds are covered in the Lymington Click to view haven entry.


What facilities are available?
The pontoons provide power and water. All domestic requirements, ice, Wi-Fi, launderette and a new washroom, can be found within the marina area. Diesel and unleaded petrol, including Gas cylinders, are available at the fuel dock situated on the sea wall in front of the marina office. Outgoing mail may be left at the marina reception for weekday’s collection. The marina provides general waste disposal, and full recycling facilities. Arrangements can be made for the disposal of waste oil.

The marina has a fully serviced boatyard that includes boat hoist services. There is a chandler onsite and a wide range of specialist services from rigging services to marine electronics, GRP repairs and cosmetic work and engineering. Almost any conceivable repair, maintenance item or refit a vessel could require can be attended to here or within the town area. There is a choice of three large well stocked chandlers in the town itself.

Excellent provisioning can be had within a 20-minute walk from the marina at Waitrose, Tesco and M&S on Lymington’s high street. Several banks will also be found close by with ATMs. The high street has hosted a market every Saturday since its first charter in the 13th Century. The market offers a variety of stalls that include fresh fruit and veg, fresh bread, meat, clothing and miscellaneous gifts. The town has a host of coffee shops, public houses and restaurants on the high street many of which offer free Wi-Fi. Lymington Town Sailing Club welcomes visiting yachtsmen to the Solent Room, with its extensive views over the western Solent. Royal Lymington Yacht Club welcomes visitors, using sail or power, from RYA-recognised clubs.

There is a regular half hourly train service from Lymington Pier and Town station to Brockenhurst. Brockenhurst is a mainline station that serves the South Coast with fast trains to London Waterloo Station. Southampton and Bournemouth International Airports are approximately 40 minutes away by road.

A very useful hourly summer Beach Bus runs from the Lymington Saltwater Baths, stopping at popular attractions such as Lepe Country Park, Exbury Gardens, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, to terminate at the Hythe Ferry. National Express operate coaches from Woking train station to Heathrow Airport, London - normally a half hourly service. There are a variety of tour bus services operating around the Lymington area.


Any security concerns?
The marina is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and regular patrols check on all boats. Access to the pontoon bridges, the shower blocks and the main berth holders’ car park is via security key fobs issued at the marina desk. CCTV surveillance exists throughout the marina area.


With thanks to:
Michael Harpur S/Y Whistler.




























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