Cowes & R. Medina (Isle of Wight) - General Info
Description:
This famous sailing centre is situated on the west bank of the river Medina, facing across the Solent to Southampton Water.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
Construction of the new breakwater here is now complete and well-marked, even at night. There are two approaches around the new breakwater: the main channel to the west and a very small, quite narrow, and relatively shallow approach to the east although there are plans to dredge this channel. Both are buoyed. For deep draught yachts, the east approach is usable near high-tide or to avoid the high-speed ferry traffic in the main (west) channel. Beware of the high-speed ferries using the western entrance.
- See https://www.cowes.co.uk/safety-navigation/navigation/ for more details.
- The Cowes Port Handbook – an essential reference tool for harbour users.
http://www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk/cowes_port_handbook
The Cowes Floating Bridge is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the River Medina connecting Cowes and East Cowes. Skippers are advised to navigate past the ferry with caution. See local notice to mariners for details.
The Cowes Harbour Master maintains a listening watch on VHF Channel 69 from 0800 – 1800, extending to 0800 – 1900 during British Summer Time (BST). Hours may be extended at weekends in the summer. Call sign ‘HM1’. Safety information and berthing advice is available on request.
Other Useful Links:
- See Cowes Local Notice to Mariners.
- Learn how to navigate the Isle of Wight with this online guide by sailing magazine Yachting Monthly, featuring photos and tips from every stage of a cruise around the island.
Position:
50° 46’03″N, 001° 17’57″W (W end of breakwater)
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Cowes & R. Medina (Isle of Wight) was last updated 7 months ago.
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All mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of Cowes Breakwater, the Outer Harbour and event moorings which have been put in place and must not cut between the rows. The event moorings remain in place until around 08 September 2024.
Notice has been given that over the period from Friday 14 June to Sunday 03 August 2024, Cowes Harbour may experience exceptionally high levels of sailing yacht visitors due to various major events.
To accommodate these visiting yachts, extended rafting of yachts is necessary at Cowes Yacht Haven, Shepards Marina, Whitegates E Pontoon, East Cowes Marina and Folly Visitors pontoon.
See LNTMS – https://www.cowes.co.uk/lntm/local-notice-to-mariners-no-30t-of-2024/