Rivers
A few berths left
Sirius Marine Services
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
Prices on request
Inland moorings for sailing yachts in the Midlands
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Places that take sailing yachts.
8 sites · 1 with space now · typical £1,678 a year for a 10m yacht (£720–£2,635 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 7 on rivers and 1 on the Broads or a lake.
- 1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sirius Marine Services.
- For a 10m yacht, published prices run from £720 a year (Rutland Sailing Club) to £2,635 a year (Stourport Marina); the middle of 2 is £1,678 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Sawley Waterside & Marina.
- Of the 8, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Broads, lakes & lochs
Rutland Sailing Club
Edith Weston, Rutland · Rutland Water
£720 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Stourport Marina
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£2,635 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Boston Gateway Marina
Boston, Lincolnshire · River Witham
Prices on request
Rivers
Bredon Marina
Bredon, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Kingfisher Wharf
East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
Rivers
Oundle Marina Village
Oundle, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices not published
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m yacht
| Site | Where | A year, 10m yacht | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirius Marine Services | Stourport-on-Severn, River Severn | On request | A few berths left |
| Rutland Sailing Club | Edith Weston, Rutland Water | £720 | Not reported |
| Stourport Marina | Stourport-on-Severn, River Severn | £2,635 | Not reported |
| Boston Gateway Marina | Boston, River Witham | On request | Not reported |
| Bredon Marina | Bredon, River Avon | On request | Not reported |
| Kingfisher Wharf | East Bridgford, River Trent | – | Not reported |
| Oundle Marina Village | Oundle, River Nene | – | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | Long Eaton, River Trent | On request | 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 yacht cost in the Midlands?
Across the 2 inland moorings for sailing yachts here that publish a price, a 10m yacht costs from £720 a year at Rutland Sailing Club to £2,635 a year at Stourport Marina. The middle figure is £1,678 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings for sailing yachts in the Midlands?
For a 10m yacht, Rutland Sailing Club is cheapest at £720 a year in Edith Weston.
Which inland moorings for sailing yachts in the Midlands have space now?
1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sirius Marine Services. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings for sailing yachts in the Midlands?
1 of the 8 say you can: Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 3 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways), 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence, 1 need lake registration where the lake authority requires it and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Inland moorings for sailing yachts in other areas
- East Anglia 18
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