Beaulieu River visitor moorings

[stuartwineberg]

What this thread has shown me is the distinction between V buoys and V buoys .
Upstream the swinger buoys are a different colour (yellow) and cost more. But you can use the facilities I think. The downstream ones are less sheltered and there seemed very few at all when we visited earlier in the year. I thought some might have been removed. The men in boats are still real.

There last week and agree with all this, see post #10. Also see website for extremely restricted area where anchoring is now permitted. Eelgrass again.

 

[lustyd]

The anchoring between 20 and 22 was like that 10 years ago so I wouldn't consider that particularly new or troubling, and I doubt it was originally down to eelgrass so much as space around moorings. Thanks again to all who have contributed, really useful info!

 

[Ian_Rob]

I agree. Irrespective of eelgrass, there aren’t really many more areas that lend themselves to anchoring . Nothing much really after Gins. Perhaps one or two places where one might find a spot clear of the swinging moorings but generally I can see why casual anchoring elsewhere would be be a problem.

 

[Seven Spades]

The anchoring ban has been lifted. They have reassessed it and agreed that there is no eelgrass to protect.

 

[smert]

How does first come first serve work with payment in advance?

 

[alahol2]

The anchoring ban has been lifted. They have reassessed it and agreed that there is no eelgrass to protect.

Have you got a source for this please? I often anchored in the lower reaches before they (erroneously) started quoting 'eelgrass'.

 

[pyrojames]

Have you got a source for this please? I often anchored in the lower reaches before they (erroneously) started quoting 'eelgrass'.

Their current website. Visitor Mooring & Berthing | Beaulieu River & Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour

 

[matt1]

Their current website. Visitor Mooring & Berthing | Beaulieu River & Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour

Unless it’s buried somewhere else the website still says “To protect the sensitive habitats of the river, anchoring is only permitted between navigation piles 20 and 22. Does not include use of the marina facilities.”

I think a previous post seemed to imply all anchoring restrictions were lifted? Would be good to know if that is the case. I’ll give them a call when I get chance

 

[stuartwineberg]

Unless it’s buried somewhere else the website still says “To protect the sensitive habitats of the river, anchoring is only permitted between navigation piles 20 and 22. Does not include use of the marina facilities.”

I think a previous post seemed to imply all anchoring restrictions were lifted? Would be good to know if that is the case. I’ll give them a call when I get chance

This is my understanding as well. (Ie the restriction as per the website). Would be great if this has been lifted but I doubt it.

 

[stuartwineberg]

Full text from website
The Beaulieu River is a special place and the Beaulieu Estate works closely with environmental agencies to continue to protect its unique habitats and species.

Seagrass meadows are important marine habitats that provide nurseries for fish, as well as coastal protection and water purification. They are therefore closely monitored and their delicate roots need protecting.

For these environmental reasons, anchoring is only permitted between piles 20 and 22.

Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said: “We work closely with the environmental agencies to ensure that the Beaulieu River remains special. We are therefore asking people not to anchor in the areas of sensitive habitat. Visitor buoys number 1-8 are available from just £10 a night as a reasonable alternative to dropping anchor.”

Signs informing visitors will be erected at the entrance to the river.