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What's the story here?

Warsash Sailing Club is situated on the east bank of the River Hamble, just inside its entrance. The club's Shore House jetty is the first of five jetties that line the small village of Warsash. The village is easily identified by the Harbour Master's Office tower, painted white with black bands, located at the foot of the second jetty.




Warsash Sailing Club operates as a member-first, volunteer-run organisation rather than a commercial marina. Where possible, the club welcomes members of RYA-associated Clubs to its jetty at Shore House, and its pontoon at the Shore House jetty is also available for bona fide visitors using the Club's bar and catering facilities.




Because the Shore House jetty cannot handle heavy displacement or large hulls, sailing yachts and motorboats over 12.2 metres (40 feet) LOA OR over 12 tonnes displacement are strictly prohibited from tying up to the club pontoon. Anything below this may be accommodated, and yachts may raft up to three abreast. The pontoon can be safely accessed at any stage of the tide and has a clearance of 1.8 to 2.5 metres on the outer side. The club may also have vacant moorings available for temporary visitors.

Daily Visitor Berthing [2026]

• • Short Stay (Up to 2 hours): £5.00 flat rate


• • Overnight Stay: £15.00 flat rate

Electricity is available on the pontoon for £3.


RIBs are not permitted on the main pontoon, but there is a dedicated RIB & Tender pontoon adjacent to it. The club has a second site at Lobster Quay. Situated immediately above the Hamble River Harbour Master's jetty, it is fronted by a 'floating' slip that provides 'dry foot' launching and recovery for dinghies.

The club maintains a selection of mid-river trotting pile, mud, and swinging moorings along the Hamble. If there are temporary vacancies due to residents being away on cruises, visitors can book them on an ad hoc basis by contacting the Moorings Coordinator (moorings@warsashsc.org.uk), subject to availability.




Visitors wishing to stay overnight, especially on a pontoon berth, should contact the Club Administrator in advance of their visit. +44 1489 583575, admin@warsashsc.org.uk or moorings@warsashsc.org.uk. Payment can be made to the Club Administrator in Shore House or to the bar staff if the office is closed.

How to get in?

Guidance, tide timers, and waypoints to Southampton Waters are provided in the Western Approaches to The Solent and the run-up to Southampton or the Eastern Approaches to The Solent and the run-up to Southampton . Approaches, tide timers, and waypoints for the run-up the river as far as Bursledon Bridge, the effective head of navigation for most sailing craft, are covered in the Navigating the River Hamble .




Warsash Sailing Club Shore House jetty is the first jetty encountered opposite the Harbour Master's mid-stream visitor's pontoon and below their jetty. It is made obvious by its small white dock hut adjacent to the pontoon gangway.




Expect at least 1.8 to 2.5 metres (6 to 8 feet) on the outer side of the pontoon. Vessels may moor up to 3 abreast during busy periods.




It is possible to moor on the inner side of the club pontoon. It has about 1.5 metres (5 feet) at low water springs, but it shallows very quickly towards the shore. Vessels should stay as close as possible to the inside of the pontoon while berthing.


Significant caution is needed when berthing in the Hamble River on the ebb. This is particularly true during Springs when the 'river effect', caused by a very rapid initial tidal drop, is intensified by the Solent's double high 'tidal stand', which allows only 3-4 hours for the ebb to complete its cycle. The combination of the 'stand' and 'river effect' results in a disproportionately sudden and intense first ebb flush that is best avoided when coming alongside, or if the skipper chooses to proceed, requires close attention from the helmsman.

Why visit here?

Warsash Sailing Club was established in 1957 and, in 1960, constructed its original clubhouse on a disused lobster pound facing Warsash. The club's second location, 'Shore House', was purchased from the Royal Thames Yacht Club in 1980 and was significantly extended and improved. The Lobster Quay Clubhouse was wholly rebuilt in 2006 to include showers, changing rooms, and training facilities. The two-storey clubhouse offers stunning views over the mouth of the River Hamble.




Today, Warsash Sailing Club has over 1,500 friendly, welcoming members. It is an RYA-accredited training centre with a long and successful history of training its young members. Many youngsters who started here have gone on to become World Champions, Olympic sailors, round-the-world racers, America's Cup skippers, and members of national sailing teams.




The club has an exceptionally active sailing calendar that fuels this impressive track record. During the summer, members enjoy regular handicap racing on Wednesday and Friday evenings, complemented by tidal-dependent racing on Saturday afternoons. The enthusiasm doesn't wane in colder months, with a competitive winter racing series held on Sunday mornings. Perhaps most notably, the club is the proud host of 'The Warsash Spring Series,' widely recognised as the UK's premier early-season regatta, which attracts top sailors and enhances the club's prestigious reputation within the national sailing community.




Similar to the berths of the Hamble River Harbour Master, the Warsash Sailing Club berths offer outstanding convenience and competitive River Hamble berthing rates, particularly for members of affiliated clubs visiting Warsash, if you are fortunate enough to secure a slot on its pontoon.

What facilities are available?

Electricity and a fresh water tap are available on the jetty. Showers are provided at the club. Diesel, unleaded petrol, and gas can be obtained at the upstream Stone Pier fuel pontoon. Fuel may also be acquired across the river at the head of pontoon 'B' of MDL's Port Hamble Marina or at Swanwick Marina's self-serve fuel berth on pontoon 'F', again upriver.

Warsash has three public houses, a Working Men's Club, and the Warsash Sailing Club, which features two bars. Another public house is located towards the eastern boundary of the parish. The village offers a range of shops and restaurants, including some mini-supermarkets and a village post office. Hamble, or Hamble-Le-Rice, accessible by ferry, has several restaurants and pubs, as well as a convenient mini supermarket. The village is served by Hamble railway station, which runs hourly services to Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour. From Hamble station, a local bus operates to Hamble village. It is also connected by ferry to Warsash and is served by bus routes running from early morning until late at night to and from Southampton and Eastleigh.

Usefull River Hamble Contacts
River Hamble Harbour Master’s Office
The statutory authority manages the entire river ecosystem. Contact them to arrange mid-river visitor swinging moorings, use the public scrubbing grids (at Warsash), or pick up a berth on the public Warsash or Hamble Jetty pontoons. Their patrol boats monitor the river 24/7.
Address: Shore Road, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9FR
[VHF] Channel: 68 [Hamble Harbour Radio] | +44 (0)1489 576387 | harbour.office@hants.gov.uk | Harbour Master's Website


Major Marinas & Dedicated Visitor Berthing
Port Hamble Marina (MDL)
VHF Channel: 80 [Port Hamble Marina]| +44 (0)23 8045 2741 | porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk | Port Hamble Marina Website .

Hamble Point Marina (MDL)
VHF Channel: 80 [Hamble Point Marina] | +44 (0)23 8045 2464 | hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk | Hamble Point Marina Website .

Mercury Yacht Harbour (MDL)
Situated slightly further upriver, offering a quieter, deeply sheltered woodland setting with a popular on-site bar and restaurant (The Gaff Rigger).
VHF Channel: 80 [Mercury Marina] | +44 (0)23 8045 5994 | Mercury Yacht Harbour Website .

Swanwick Marina (Premier Marinas)
VHF Channel: 80 [Swanwick Marina] | +44 (0)1489 884081 | swanwick@premiermarinas.com | Swanwick Marina Website .

Universal Marina (Premier Marinas)
VHF Channel: 80 [Universal Marina] | +44 (0)1489 574272 | Universal Marina Website .

Deacons Marina (boatfolk)
Deacons Marina does not actively monitor a dedicated VHF radio channel; instead, it relies entirely on phone and email for visitor arrivals and berthing assignments. +44 (0)23 8040 2253 | deacons@boatfolk.co.uk | Deacons Marina .


Chandleries & Essential Supplies
Force 4 Chandlery (Port Hamble)
One of the most heavily stocked retail chandleries on the South Coast, carrying standard marine parts, tech gear, electronics, safety kit, and foul-weather apparel.
Address: Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble, SO31 4QD
+44 (0)23 8045 4858 | Force 4 Chandlery Hamble Website

Force 4 Chandlery (Shamrock Quay)
Located within the historic Shamrock Quay marina complex, this branch features a well-stocked retail footprint specialising in everyday marine electronics, safety gear, technical clothing, and general maintenance supplies.
Address: Shamrock Quay, William Street, Southampton, SO14 5QL
+44 (0)23 8063 2725 | Force 4 Chandlery .

Bainbridge Marine (Warsash)
While primarily a major commercial distributor, their trade counter and local presence in Warsash make them useful for sourcing specific marine hardware, sailcloth materials, and technical yacht rigging equipment.
Address: Unit 8, Flanders Park, Flanders Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2FZ (Distribution & Trade)
+44 (0)1489 776000 | Bainbridge Marine Website

YouBoat Marine Chandlery (Swanwick)
A fantastic, heavily stocked independent chandlery located just off the river near Swanwick/Bursledon. They carry everything from anti-fouling and zinc anodes to foul-weather gear, safety equipment, and engine spares.
Address: Unit 2, Bridge Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7ED
+44 (0)1489 588355 | YouBoat Marine Website

Sea-Teach (Emsworth / Online Support)
Slightly eastward from the immediate Hamble banks, they remain a legendary local mail-order and technical-supply name for Solent boaters seeking specialised safety equipment, life rafts, and custom boat spares.
+44 (0)1243 375774 | Sea-Teach Website

Aspire Sailmakers & Canvas (Universal Marina)
While primarily sailmakers, they operate a small commercial loft shop on-site at Universal Marina, stocking essential canvas hardware, zippers, sail tape, ropes, and rigging accessories for emergency shoreside repairs.
Address: Universal Marina, Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7ZN
+44 (0)1489 572400 | Aspire Sailmakers & Canvas Website

The Chandlery Barge (Bursledon)
A highly unique, independent chandlery built directly inside a floating barge at Riverside Boatyard. Famous for stocking traditional boat hardware, everyday maintenance essentials, rope, and odd-sized plumbing fixtures.
Address: Riverside Boatyard, Blundell Lane, Bursledon, SO31 1AA
+44 (0)23 8040 6349 | The Chandlery Barge Website

Heavy Engineering, Repairs & Rigging
R.K. Marine (Swanwick & Warsash)
The primary destination on the river for mechanical issues. They operate out of both Swanwick and Stone Pier (Warsash).
Address: Hamble River Boatyard, Bridge Road, Swanwick, SO31 7EB
+44 (0)1489 583572 | Parts Shop Phone: +44 (0)1489 583585 | R.K. Marine Website

Hamble Yacht Services (HYS)
A world-famous, heavy-duty boatyard site capable of massive refits, repairs, laminating, high-end race preparation, and mast/rigging projects. They feature an 80-tonne travel hoist for handling superyachts and large racing craft.
Address: Port Hamble, Satchell Lane, Hamble, SO31 4NN +44 (0)23 8020 1501 | info@hysgroup.co.uk | Hamble Yacht Services Website

Desty Marine (Hamble Point)
Specialising in structural or cosmetic damage to hulls, Desty Marine operates a massive 10,000 sq ft state-of-the-art workshop at Hamble Point.
+44 (0)23 8045 7776 | info@destymarine.com | Desty Marine Website


Local Logistics & Water Taxi
Hamble River Water Taxi (The Pink Ferry) Crucial if you are sitting on a mid-stream swinging mooring or want to transfer between Hamble village and Warsash on opposite banks.
VHF Channel: 77 [Hamble Taxi] (though local boaters will also frequently hail them as "Pink Ferry") | +44 (0)7720 438057 | Hamble River Water Taxi Website .

Warsach Contacts
Deli Adriano Delicatessen +44 (0)1489 577762
Warsash Dental Practice +44 (0)1489 573207
Everetts Pharmacy +44 (0)1489 573001
Chon Chola Indian Restaurant +44 (0)1489 573110
New Lucky House Chinese +44 (0)1489 576951
Rumours Restaurant +44 (0)1489 573720
C-Power (Solent Honda) Ltd +44 (0)1489 559555
Warsash Marine (Marine Engineers) +44 (0)1489 583813

With thanks to:

Jane, Warsash Sailing Club Administrator.