Difference in Berthing Fees between Maryport & Whitehaven Marinas

[stearman65]

Why are the berthing fees 30% higher at Whitehaven Marina than Maryport Marina

 

[AngusMcDoon]

More access hours per tide.

 

[steveallan]

There is a Haigs Butcher's in Whitehaven.

 

[stearman65]

Come on guys be serious!

 

[wingcommander]

Think Angus has hit the nail on the head. I'm at Fleetwood , 1.5 hours either side of HW on springs, bit less on neaps...... Think Whitehaven is 4 hours either side ,not sure about Maryport. Still last season I was at Douglas Bank boatyard, super place to work on boat , not to sail from.Its grim up norf

 

[steve yates]

Maryport is 2hrs either side of high tide.
Thats probably why its cheaper. Its a great wee marina, and is closer to cockermouth, keswick and the lake district fells than Whitehaven if you want togo off for the day.
The customer lounge is a real boon.
I had a boat there for 2 years, really friendly wee place. I looked at Whitehaven but preferred Maryport, although I must admit price played a large part in that

 

[stearman65]

IMO it could be something to do with the flooding disaster in 2014? The way the world weather is progressing, will it happen again?

 

[AngusMcDoon]

IMO it could be something to do with the flooding disaster in 2014? The way the world weather is progressing, will it happen again?

It's everything to do with the limited HW +-2 access to the sea.

 

[WoodyP]

I suspect that both are like my old marina, a good place to keep your boat, but not a destination.

 

[waynes world]

What do get what you pay for. if it naff launch time/tide times can be a big deal, reason i am not using Glasson.
30% is not a big deal if you get good tide times.

 

[earlybird]

IMO it could be something to do with the flooding disaster in 2014? The way the world weather is progressing, will it happen again?

If you're referring to the Maryport flap-gate failure, that was 2009. Don't think that the Cumbrian floods of 2014 affected the harbours very much.
As well as the reduced tidal access times compared with Whitehaven, Maryport suffers from being 10 - 12 M further up the Solway, which is an area of strong tidal streams, esp. at springs. It's a hard slog getting up there with the ebb starting. By comparison, streams off Whitehaven are quite gentle.

 

[stearman65]

Take a look at this
Maryport Floods?

 

[earlybird]

Take a look at this
Maryport Floods?

The river Ellen at Maryport might well flood, but I can't see it having any effect on the marina basin. Even in the severe 2014 Cumbrian flooding, I don't remember Maryport town being particularly affected.

 

[stearman65]

Take a look at this!
Maryport Floods 2014.

 

[Davy_S]

Not visited Maryport, but have visited Whitehaven many times, easy access, i wonder if they still lower a bucket down the wall with a key and harbour layout in it!

 

[steve yates]

IMO it could be something to do with the flooding disaster in 2014? The way the world weather is progressing, will it happen again?

As said, it was 2009 and was nowt to do with “floods” per se and all to do with mechanical failure failire of the lock gates.
Flood warnings are for the town itself around the river ellen and the harbour, the marina would be completely unaffected. ( As long as the gates held )

 

[MontyMariner]

Equally to the point, why are UK fees two to three times more expensive than Northern France?

 

[AngusMcDoon]

Equally to the point, why are UK fees two to three times more expensive than Northern France?

Have you seen the fees in the south of France on the Med coast?

 

[Sandy]

Why are the berthing fees 30% higher at Whitehaven Marina than Maryport Marina

More access hours per tide.

@AngusMcDoon is correct. The same reason deep water moorings on all rivers more expensive than drying ones.

 

[stearman65]

Have you seen the fees in the south of France on the Med coast?

Lived on the boat in marinas from 2001 to 2004 in the Med from Corsica to Portimao, the nearer you get to Gib' when sailing west, the more expensive it gets. Spent 4 months in Corsia, 12 months in Aguadulce in Spain, & 12 months in Portimao in Portugal, &visited about 20 other Marinas on the way. Only anchored out once.