Estuary and tidal river moorings near Canterbury

Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths.

7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £1,467 a year for a 10m yacht (£204–£2,730 across 2 published tariffs)

At a glance

7 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hollowshore Moorings.
For a 10m yacht, published prices run from £204 a year (Lower Halstow Yacht Club) to £2,730 a year (Swale Marina); the middle of 2 is £1,467 a year.
Longest boat taken: 24.4m (80ft) at Highway Marine.
Of the 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 1 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
2 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Closest to Canterbury: Iron Wharf Boatyard, 13.3km west of the centre. 0 of the 7 within 10km.

Estuaries & tidal rivers Berths available

Hollowshore Moorings

Faversham, Kent · Faversham Creek

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Swale Marina

Teynham, Kent · Conyer Creek and the Swale

£2,730 a year for a 10m yacht

Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Lower Halstow Yacht Club

Lower Halstow, Kent · Lower Halstow Creek, River Medway

£204 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Iron Wharf Boatyard

Faversham, Kent · Faversham Creek

Prices not published

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Youngboats Marine Services

Faversham, Kent · Oare Creek

Prices not published

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Highway Marine

Sandwich, Kent · River Stour

Prices not published

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Sandwich Marina

Sandwich, Kent · River Stour

Prices not published

Liveaboard

Compared: prices for a 10m yacht

Site	Distance	A year, 10m yacht	Space
Hollowshore Moorings	14.3km north-west	–	Berths available
Swale Marina	20km west	£2,730	Not reported
Lower Halstow Yacht Club	30km west	£204	Not reported
Iron Wharf Boatyard	13.3km west	–	Not reported
Youngboats Marine Services	14.9km west	–	Not reported
Highway Marine	18.1km east	–	Not reported
Sandwich Marina	18.8km east	–	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 near Canterbury?

Across the 2 estuary and tidal river moorings here that publish a price, a 10m yacht costs from £204 a year at Lower Halstow Yacht Club to £2,730 a year at Swale Marina. The middle figure is £1,467 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings near Canterbury?

For a 10m yacht, Lower Halstow Yacht Club is cheapest at £204 a year.

Which estuary and tidal river moorings near Canterbury have space now?

1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hollowshore Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

What is the nearest estuary and tidal river mooring to Canterbury?

Iron Wharf Boatyard, 13.3km west of the centre of Canterbury, on the Faversham Creek.

Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings near Canterbury?

2 of the 7 say you can: Swale Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Sandwich Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). 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, 3 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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