Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex · River Crouch
Prices not published
Swinging moorings near Benfleet
A buoy on a ground chain; the boat swings with wind and tide and you need a tender to get ashore.
10 sites · 1 with space now · 3 with a waiting list · typical £1,150 a year for a 10m boat (£500–£2,160 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Hoo Ness Yacht Club, Medway Yacht Club and Roach Mooring Holders Association.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £500 a year (Hoo Ness Yacht Club) to £2,160 a year (Essex Marina); the middle of 5 is £1,150 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 45.7m (150ft) at Sutton Wharf Boatyard.
- Of the 10, 5 have electric hook-up, 2 diesel, 4 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- Closest to Benfleet: Up River Yacht Club, 8.1km north-east of the centre. 2 of the 10 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Hoo Ness Yacht Club
Hoo St Werburgh, Kent · River Medway
£275 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Medway Yacht Club
Rochester, Kent · River Medway
£612 a year for a 10m yacht (from)
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Roach Mooring Holders Association
Paglesham, Essex · River Roach
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brandy Hole Moorings
Hullbridge, Essex · River Crouch
£1,150 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Fambridge Yacht Haven
North Fambridge, Essex · River Crouch
£1,970 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Essex Marina
Wallasea Island, Essex · River Crouch
£2,160 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Up River Yacht Club
Hullbridge, Essex · River Crouch
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sutton Wharf Boatyard
Rochford, Essex · River Roach
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sutton Wharf Boatyard
Rochford, Essex · River Roach
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club | 10km north-east | – | swinging moorings | Berths available |
| Hoo Ness Yacht Club | 17.2km south | £500 | linear moorings, swinging moorings | Waiting list |
| Medway Yacht Club | 17.5km south | from £612 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings, pile moorings | Waiting list |
| Roach Mooring Holders Association | 17.8km east | – | swinging moorings | Waiting list |
| Brandy Hole Moorings | 9km north-east | £1,150 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Not reported |
| Fambridge Yacht Haven | 11.9km north-east | £1,970 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings | Not reported |
| Essex Marina | 17.9km east | £2,160 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings | Not reported |
| Up River Yacht Club | 8.1km north-east | On request | swinging moorings | Not reported |
| Sutton Wharf Boatyard | 11.6km east | On request | pontoon berths, swinging moorings, quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Sutton Wharf Boatyard | 11.9km east | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings, swinging moorings, hard standing | 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 near Benfleet?
Across the 5 swinging moorings here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £500 a year at Hoo Ness Yacht Club to £2,160 a year at Essex Marina. The middle figure is £1,150 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest swinging moorings near Benfleet?
For a 10m boat, Hoo Ness Yacht Club is cheapest at £500 a year in Hoo St Werburgh.
Which swinging moorings near Benfleet have space now?
1 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest swinging mooring to Benfleet?
Up River Yacht Club, 8.1km north-east of the centre of Benfleet, on the River Crouch.
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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