New Poole Marina (not a whinge)

[tony_brighton]

OK so I know its expensive and all that but I actually think I want to go there this weekend and try it for myself. But trying to find information on it is hard work (no website etc.). Presumably Ch80 but whats the callsign? I know several people complained about running aground - is the approach marked? whats the minimum depth (I need 1.5m)?

Thx

 

[Geoffs]

Yes call them on ch80, call sign 'Dolphin Quay'.

You should have no trouble with depth, especially if you stick to the main channel. There are shoals outside the channel, these are shown on charts, and mainly marked. There is considerable ferry traffic, Brittany Ferries 'Barfleur' and Catamarans 'Condor Express' and 'Condor Vitesse' plus other smaller cargo ships. Good idea to stick to little ship channel when these are around. This is south of the main channel between red cans an red marker posts, still at least 3metres of water at low springs.

Good luck, Poole is a nice place.

 

[Guest]

They are using CH80 callsign Dolphin Haven....so please be careful as you enter you wouldt want to injure any of our flippered friends,approach is simple just head for town quay you'll see the entrance.

Not sure about min depth though ?

cost is cough .....cough £2.82 per mtr but if I were you Id book in advance to get a pontoon or youll be paying £2.82 per mtr to stay on town quay !!!! thats the "over flow parking ".

mention my name and tell them I want a discount on my next visit !

 

[ChrisJ]

HOW MUCH per metre??

Just back from 2 very pleasant weeks in Holland, where the maximum I paid was 1.70 per metre - and that is Guilders! So about 50p per metre per night.

Cheers, Chris