Warsash Sailing Club is situated on the south coast of England, at the entrance to the River Hamble, which flows into the northeast side of Southampton Water. The club and pontoon are situated downstream of the Hamble Harbour Master's office.
Warsash Sailing Club is situated on the south coast of England, at the entrance to the River Hamble, which flows into the northeast side of Southampton Water. The club and pontoon are situated downstream of the Hamble Harbour Master's office.
The Warsash Sailing Club pontoon provides a good berth but is somewhat exposed to developed southerlies and the wash from the busy fairway. The pontoon can be safely accessed night or day, at any state of the tide and in all reasonable conditions.
The club receives visitors, and most particularly members of RYA-associated Clubs. It is advisable to check availability in advance as berths cannot be reserved and are allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.
This is the position of the southern end of the Shore House jetty.
What is the initial fix?
The following River Hamble Initial Fix will set up a final approach:
50° 50.115' N, 001° 18.660' W
This is located 80 metres southward of Hamble Point South Cardinal buoy Q(6)+LF1. 15s and on the line of bearing of 352°T, in the white sector (351°-353°) of Hamble Common Light-beacon.
This tool can be used to estimate future costal tidal streams for this area. All that is required are two simple steps:
Step 1: What is the Dover High Water for the target date?
Use a current Dover Tide Table to find Dover High Water for the target date. The National Oceanography Centre offers online tidal predictions for up to 28 days from today. Click here to open their tide table for Dover
Step 2: Input the target date's Dover High Water
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Taking a mean tidal offset from Dover's tide, we expect your targetted date's associated local tide at Warsash Sailing Club to be:
High waters: Low waters:
Data based on an average tide is only accurate to within one hour, if you more precise times are required use the ISA tidal predictions, with WARSASH offset -01:00.
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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 Warsash Sailing Club for your convenience.
Ten nearest havens by straight line charted distance and bearing:
Warsash Sailing Club Shore House jetty is the first jetty extending from the Warsash shoreline Image: Michael Harpur
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.
The Warsash Sailing Club Shore House jetty Image: Michael Harpur
Warsash Sailing Club welcomes members of RYA-associated Clubs to its jetty at Shore House. The main pontoon of the Shore House jetty is also available for bona fide visitors using the Club's bar and catering facilities. They can accommodate three yachts up to 12.2 metres (40 feet) in length and/or 12 tonnes gross weight, but no larger. Yachts may raft up to three abreast. The pontoon can be safely accessed at any state of the tide and has at least 1.8 to 2.5 metres on the outer side of the pontoon. The club may also have vacant moorings available for temporary visitors.
Yachts alongside the Warsash Sailing Club Shore House jetty Image: Michael Harpur
Short Stays (of up to 4 hours) are [2025] charged at £5, and an extended stay of up to 24 hours is £15. Electricity is available on the pontoon for £3.
Fees may vary, so it is best to confirm the latest tariffs directly with the Warsash Sailing Club or consult their club website.
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.
Yachts alongside the Warsash Sailing Club Shore House jetty Image: Michael Harpur
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.
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The small white dock hut adjacent to the pontoon gangway Image: Michael Harpur
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.
The Warsash Sailing Club Shore House jetty is the first jetty encountered opposite the mid-stream pontoon Image: Michael Harpur
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.
The root of the Warsash Sailing Club Shore House jetty Image: Michael Harpur
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.
The Skipper's details and telephone number should be recorded in the 'Jetty Book', found on the staircase landing, if the vessel is being left unattended.
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.
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Why visit here?
Warsash Sailing Club was established in 1957 and constructed its original clubhouse on a disused lobster pound facing Warsash in 1960. 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.
The Warsash Sailing Club Image: Michael Harpur
Today, Warsash Sailing Club has over 1500 friendly members who are very welcoming. 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 Warsash Sailing Club's two-storey clubhouse provides stunning views over the river mouth Image: Michael Harpur
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, attracting top sailors and adding to the club's prestigious reputation within the national sailing community.
The nearby Rising Sun, dating back to 1807, also provides scenic river views Image: Michael Harpur
Similar to the berths of the Hamble River Harbour Master, the Warsash Sailing Club berths provide outstanding convenience and competitive River Hamble berthing rates, particularly for members of affiliated clubs to visit 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 Warsash Sailing Club 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 / early morning to and from Southampton and Eastleigh.
With thanks to:
Jane, Warsash Sailing Club Administrator.
An overview of the entrance to the River Hamble that includes Warsash
About Warsash Sailing Club
Warsash Sailing Club was established in 1957 and constructed its original clubhouse on a disused lobster pound facing Warsash in 1960. 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.
The Warsash Sailing Club Image: Michael Harpur
Today, Warsash Sailing Club has over 1500 friendly members who are very welcoming. 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 Warsash Sailing Club's two-storey clubhouse provides stunning views over the river mouth Image: Michael Harpur
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, attracting top sailors and adding to the club's prestigious reputation within the national sailing community.
The nearby Rising Sun, dating back to 1807, also provides scenic river views Image: Michael Harpur
Similar to the berths of the Hamble River Harbour Master, the Warsash Sailing Club berths provide outstanding convenience and competitive River Hamble berthing rates, particularly for members of affiliated clubs to visit Warsash, if you are fortunate enough to secure a slot on its pontoon.
Other options in this area
Click the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to progress through neighbouring havens in a coastal 'clockwise' or 'anti-clockwise' sequence. Alternatively here are the ten nearest havens available in picture view:
An overview of the entrance to the River Hamble that includes Warsash
A photograph is worth a thousand words. We are always looking for bright sunny photographs that show this haven and its identifiable features at its best. If you have some images that we could use please upload them here. All we need to know is how you would like to be credited for your work and a brief description of the image if it is not readily apparent. If you would like us to add a hyperlink from the image that goes back to your site please include the desired link and we will be delighted to that for you.
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+44 1489 583575
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Club Site
50° 51.090' N, 001° 18.453' W
50° 50.115' N, 001° 18.660' W 
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The Warsash Sailing Club
The Warsash Sailing Club's two-storey clubhouse provides stunning views over the
The nearby Rising Sun, dating back to 1807, also provides scenic river views_is_the_first_eastern_jetty.jpg)
A photograph is worth a thousand words. We are always looking for bright sunny photographs that show this haven and its identifiable features at its best. If you have some images that we could use please upload them here. All we need to know is how you would like to be credited for your work and a brief description of the image if it is not readily apparent. If you would like us to add a hyperlink from the image that goes back to your site please include the desired link and we will be delighted to that for you.