Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club
Maylandsea, Essex · Lawling Creek, River Blackwater
Prices not published
Cruiser moorings with drying berths in Essex
Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers. A berth that dries out at low tide; the boat sits on mud or hard ground.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £102 a year for a 10m cruiser (£50–£561 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club and Thurrock Yacht Club.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £50 a year (Marconi Sailing Club) to £561 a year (Thurrock Yacht Club); the middle of 3 is £102 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 10m (33ft) at Blackwater Marina.
- Of the 7, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Thurrock Yacht Club
Grays, Essex · River Thames
£561 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Blackwater Marina
Maylandsea, Essex · River Blackwater
£1,600 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Marconi Sailing Club
Steeple, Essex · River Blackwater
£50 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Stour Sailing Club Moorings
Manningtree, Essex · River Stour
£102 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Titchmarsh Marina
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex · Walton Backwaters
£1,227 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Harwich and Dovercourt Sailing Club
Harwich, Essex · River Stour
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Where | A year, 10m cruiser | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club | Maylandsea, Lawling Creek, River Blackwater | – | swinging moorings, drying berths | Berths available |
| Thurrock Yacht Club | Grays, River Thames | £561 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Berths available |
| Blackwater Marina | Maylandsea, River Blackwater | – | pontoon berths, swinging moorings, drying berths, hard standing | Not reported |
| Marconi Sailing Club | Steeple, River Blackwater | £50 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Not reported |
| Stour Sailing Club Moorings | Manningtree, River Stour | £102 | swinging moorings, drying berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Titchmarsh Marina | Walton-on-the-Naze, Walton Backwaters | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings, swinging moorings, drying berths | Not reported |
| Harwich and Dovercourt Sailing Club | Harwich, River Stour | On request | swinging moorings, 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 cruiser cost in Essex?
Across the 3 cruiser moorings with drying berths here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £50 a year at Marconi Sailing Club to £561 a year at Thurrock Yacht Club. The middle figure is £102 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cruiser moorings with drying berths in Essex?
For a 10m cruiser, Marconi Sailing Club is cheapest at £50 a year in Steeple.
Which cruiser moorings with drying berths in Essex have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club and 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, 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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