winter berth in a marina - Portsmouth

[Hazymoonshine]

I keep my boat on a mooring in Portsmouth harbour, but have been wondering about the possibility of moving onto a marina pontoon for the winter months - Nov - Mar p'haps?

I wondered; does anyone do this? I will start ringing round marinas, but thought first to check here in case anyone has some sage advice!

Thanks

H

 

[FWB]

My boat spends the summer on a mooring and the winter in a marina. I prefer moorings to marinas but in the winter with short daylight hours it makes more sense to be in the marina -- plus shore power etc.
I sail year round and there are quite a number of days when the weather is actually better than some summer days.
Go for it !

 

[QuietFlight]

Hasler do a winter special at very reasonable rates. If you are planning to sail all year round it makes a great deal of sense, especially for day sails. When I first started keeping my boat at Hasler I think I paid about £500 for the special (back in 2003), until my permenant berth became available. Hasler is a great location for winter type sailing, you can cast off and be in the Solent in 15 minutes.

 

[Hazymoonshine]

Thank you both for your messages. Very useful. It gives me the confidence to sail year round, and enjoy those gorgeous clear days mid-winter.

Andy, I am currently moored just off Fleetlands, nr Fareham, so Haslar would be about perfect. I will give them a call/check online, and see what they are offering.

Best wishes

Julian