Overview

Facilities

The team

Additional information

Royal Clarence

Welcome to Royal Clarence Marina

Once the Royal Navy Victualling Yard, Royal Clarence is a deep water marina of 170 berths, accessible at all states of the tide. It’s fantastic sheltered position, close to the mouth of Portsmouth Harbour provides excellent access to the Solent, making it the perfect base for cruising the south coast, Isle of Wight or France.

The marina has a traditional maritime feel with views over Portsmouth’s historic dockyard and the Spinnaker Tower. When the weather is inclement there’s always the bustling Gunwharf Quays to entertain you with its shops, restaurants, bars and cinema.

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The marina office and facilities are located directly opposite the pontoons on the water's edge, providing easy access for berth holders and visitors alike. The quayside hosts several popular restaurants and cafés, good for a warm retreat on cooler days or somewhere to relax with a drink in the Summer.

If you are looking for a quiet marina, with great facilities, accessible at all states of the tide, with no swell and protection from the strong harbour currents, Royal Clarence is the perfect place for you. It also has the capacity for larger craft (up to 4 metre draft and 60ft LOA) with heavier duty pontoons.

Facilities at Royal Clarence

Office Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Friday - Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm (including bank holidays during the summer)

October - March: 8:00am - 5:00pm

T 023 9252 3523

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170 deep water berths

154 deep water berths for all types of vessel up to 100ft LOA

Accessible at all states of tide

Exceptional shelter from wind and swell

Minimal tidal flow

Five-star showers and toilets

On site café and bars

TransEurope Marinas

Castle Marinas is a member of TransEurope Marinas, a group of select marinas offering reciprocal visitor discounts to their berth holders.

www.transeuropemarinas.com

2022 Coastal Yearbook

To read all about our marinas and what they have to offer, download our Coastal Yearbook below.

2022 YEARBOOK

Loved it here, staff lovely and friendly, facilities clean and modern. Will definitely be coming back and will recommend Royal Clarence

GEOFF AND UNA FROM SCUNTHORPE

Warm welcome from friendly and helpful Harbourmaster. Lovely marina with superb facilities. Well worth the sail from the East Coast!

STEVE AND JANE FROM MALDON

Whilst we've only been boat owners for a few weeks we've chartered several times in the UK and you have been by far the most welcoming, friendly and helpful marina staff. Great size marina, great facilities and fab location!

Cerys and Warren, Moonshadow

Facilities

Marina Layout and Information

Royal Clarence is a deep water marina of 170 berths, accessible at all states of the tide. Please click here for a marina layout.

There is a community of local businesses offering marine trades, sail makers, art galleries and a new hair salon nearby. Additionally there is an abundance of history, culture, entertainment and the great outdoors all within a stone’s throw. For more information about events in and around Gosport logon to http://gosportmarinescene.com

The marina provides an excellent range of facilities for berth holders and visitors including:

Finger pontoon berths
Water
Electricity
Shower and toilet block
Laundry facilities
Wireless broadband
Car parking
Electronic access to the marina
CCTV
Waste recycling

Our primary aim is to offer safe, secure and enjoyable berthing for all our boating customers and our staff are here to help.

The marina office is manned seven days a week to help with berthing enquiries.

For out of hours urgent calls please ring 023 9252 3523

Pontoon Services - Electricity, Water, Wifi

Electricity and water are available on all pontoons. Electricity is supplied by meter and read on a monthly basis. Visitors should ask for a connection in the Marina Office.

Wifi is also available, access can be granted via the Marina Office.

Royal Clarence Marina also offers special facilities for larger boats including a heavy duty pontoon with a higher freeboard and a 3 phase (125amp) power supply.

Toilets/Showers/Launderette

The shower/toilet facilities are located directly opposite the marina in the Marina Office building and are avaiable 24 hours, seven days a week for berth holders and visitors. Please ask reception for the access code.

The launderette facilities are also available 24 hours and include washing machines and dryers.

Security/Parking

Parking is available for berth holders and visitors in the Cooperage Green Car Park. There is also a short term drop off point next to Arty’s.

Access to the pontoons is via an electronic gate.

Extended Cruising – Please advise the Marina Office if you intend to be away for extended periods. Informing us of your movements will help with the security of the marina and your boat.

Contractors – All contractors must report to the Marina Office upon arrival and show proof of public liability of not less than £5 million. The Marina reserves the right to refuse access if paperwork is not provided. Keys must be signed in and out from the Marina Office only under the instruction from the boat owner.

Marine Trades

There are a wide range of marine trades available within the area of Royal Clarence Marina. These include brokers, sail lofts, chandlers, repairs and maintenance, marine engineers etc.

Marina safety

Pontoons are slippery when wet or icy. Please take care and wear suitable footwear. Please also take extra care at night and in strong winds.

If you are not a strong swimmer please wear a lifejacket. Children should wear a lifejacket at all times on the marina.

Children should be supervised at all times and must not ride in the trollies.

Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times on the marina.

Do not trail power cables across the pontoons or in the water.

Within the marina the following things are prohibited

Cycling
Fishing
Barbecue
Swimming or Diving
Allowing children to ride in the trollies or run on pontoons
Allowing dogs to foul pontoons or surrounding areas

Emergency Procedures

Emergency boxes contain a life ring and throw line. Each station also has a fire extinguisher and first aid box. Please also check in your marina guide for the location of the escape ladders onsite.

Please notify the Marina office immediately in the event of any incidents.

Harbourmasters are contactable 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Lines and Fenders

All lines and fenders are checked regularly throughout the day and additional checks undertaken during bad weather. Please ensure your fenders and lines are up to the job.

Noise

Please respect other people’s privacy and also ensure rigging is secured correctly.

A full copy of the Marina rules and regulations is available upon request.

Winter berthing

Royal Clarence Marina has special winter berthing rates. Contact info@royalclarencemarina.org for further details.

There are lift out and storage facilities nearby to Royal Clarence Marina. Ask in the Marina Office for details or email info@royalclarencemarina.org

The team

Robert Jezard

MARINA MANAGER

Rob started life as a shipwright in the Dockyard. He then set up his own motorcycle business and raced sidecar motocross at a championship level and continued his speed fix through racing Hurricane 5.9, twin trapeze catamarans at National and European level.

Slowing down slightly, Rob and his wife now cruise in a Bavaria 39 Cruiser called ‘Us Two’ and are active members of the Dolphin Cruising Club and the Hardway Sailing Club.

Robert says of his role as Marina Manager at Royal Clarence Marina: “I absolutely love the job and cannot believe my luck that I am able to combine my passion for the sea with my work. There is not a day that goes by when i don’t look at the view out of my office window and smile.

Royal Clarence has a great deal to offer its berth holders and visitors alike, but what I want is for everyone who comes here to think that it’s greatest asset is it’s staff!”

Paul Thomas

DOCK MASTER

Paul joined the team in July 2019.

He is an active member of, and Chief Power Boat Instructor for Hardway Sailing Club and previously worked as a commercial diver.

He is now enjoying combining his love of the water with his job!

Les Cox

DOCK MASTER

Les sails a 26’ catamaran and when he is not helping out Rob at Royal Clarence. He gives lectures on marine engineering for the RYA.

Additional information

Additional info for Royal Clarence

Please read on for info about berthing and visiting rates, deep water berths, how to navigate Portsmouth’s naval channels, and our safety rules and regs.

If you have any questions please enquire at the Marina office, 023 9252 3523 or click here to use our online enquiry form.

Annual berthing fees

The marina is predominantly made up of finger berths with a limited number of alongside berths also available. We offer great value annual berthing packages and we also welcome short stay and overnight visitors.

Annual Berthing – Join our family,
and benefit from a range of offers (find out more)

Daily Visitor Rates – per 24 hours.
Berths must be vacated by midday.

Short Stay Rates – Max 4 hours.

Please enquire at the Marina Office for details, 023 9252 3523 or use this form.

Portsmouth Harbour regulations

Mariners are advised that The Queen’s Harbour Master (QHM), Portsmouth, controls all shipping movements within the Port and has made a General Direction under the Dockyard of Portsmouth Order 2005.

In particular, users of the Harbour should be aware of the ‘Small Ships Channel’ on the western side of the entrance and all vessels under 20 metres must use this as they enter and exit the Harbour. Permission must also be obtained from QHM control if you wish to cross the Harbour to and from Gunwharf Quays and The Camber Dock.

Users of the Harbour should make themselves fully aware of the contents of the order and copies are available from the Bridgehead Office.

Contact QHM on VHF Channel 11 or 13, Tel 023 9272 3124

Download our Yearbook for more complete info

Deep water berths

Royal Clarence Marina has the deepest water basins in the South of England.

B pontoon is a heavy duty pontoon with higher freeboard to be able to accept vessels up to 60 metres LOA and has a 3 phase (125 amp) power supply.

Royal Clarence Marina has over 350 metres of berthing as well as:

A great location in Portsmouth Harbour
Centrally located on the South Coast
Easy accessibility
Plenty of berthing space even for boats up to 60m LOA and with deep keels
Great facilities right on the water’s edge.
Extra amenities close by.

For further full details on berthing prices or for a bespoke quote, please contact the Marina office on 023 9252 3523 or click here to use our online enquiry form.

Marina rules and regulations

We take health & safety very seriously at all Castle Marinas sites and have produced a set of marina notes and regulations.

You will find our safety regs in the Facilities tab above, then scroll down to "Marina safety"

Please take the time to read these as they are intended to cover all marina users and to ensure that all bertholders and visitors feel safe on the Marina and enjoy their stay.

A full copy can be obtained from the Bridgehead Marina Office.