Estuaries & tidal rivers
Marconi Sailing Club
Steeple, Essex · River Blackwater
£50 a year for a 10m yacht
Cheapest drying berths in Essex
Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare. A berth that dries out at low tide; the boat sits on mud or hard ground.
6 sites · 1 with space now · typical £498 a year for a 10m boat (£50–£2,280 across 6 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Thurrock Yacht Club.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £50 a year (Marconi Sailing Club) to £2,280 a year (Bridgemarsh Marina); the middle of 6 is £498 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 15m (49ft) at Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings.
- Of the 6, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Stour Sailing Club Moorings
Manningtree, Essex · River Stour
£102 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings
Maldon, Essex · River Blackwater
£435 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Thurrock Yacht Club
Grays, Essex · River Thames
£561 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brandy Hole Moorings
Hullbridge, Essex · River Crouch
£1,150 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bridgemarsh Marina
Althorne, Essex · River Crouch
£2,280 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 10m boat | Per metre a year | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marconi Sailing Club | Steeple, River Blackwater | £50 | £5 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Not reported |
| Stour Sailing Club Moorings | Manningtree, River Stour | £102 | £10.20 | swinging moorings, drying berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings | Maldon, River Blackwater | £435 | £43.50 | drying berths | Not reported |
| Thurrock Yacht Club | Grays, River Thames | £561 | £56.10 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Berths available |
| Brandy Hole Moorings | Hullbridge, River Crouch | £1,150 | £115 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Not reported |
| Bridgemarsh Marina | Althorne, River Crouch | £2,280 | £228 | pontoon berths, drying berths | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 10m boat cost in Essex?
Across the 6 cheapest drying berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £50 a year at Marconi Sailing Club to £2,280 a year at Bridgemarsh Marina. The middle figure is £498 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cheapest drying berths in Essex?
For a 10m boat, Marconi Sailing Club is cheapest at £50 a year in Steeple.
Which cheapest drying berths in Essex have space now?
1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Thurrock Yacht Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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