Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex · River Crouch
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near Chelmsford
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Chelmsford, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 2 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £1,698 a year for a 10m boat (£435–£2,377 across 10 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 3 on canals and 12 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club and Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Blackwater Sailing Club.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £435 a year (Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings) to £2,377 a year (Springfield Basin Moorings); the middle of 10 is £1,698 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 20m (66ft) at Heybridge Basin Moorings.
- Of the 15, 8 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Essex Waterways (3).
- Closest to Chelmsford: Springfield Basin Moorings, 0.5km south-east of the centre. 3 of the 15 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club
Maylandsea, Essex · Lawling Creek, River Blackwater
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Blackwater Sailing Club
Maldon, Essex · Blackwater Estuary
£990 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Springfield Basin Moorings
Chelmsford, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
£4,129 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
Chelmsford, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
£3,120 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Lockside Marina
Chelmsford, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
£2,710 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings
Maldon, Essex · River Blackwater
£435 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
Heybridge Basin Moorings
Heybridge Basin, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation / Blackwater Estuary
£1,796 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
Blackwater Marina
Maylandsea, Essex · River Blackwater
£1,600 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bridgemarsh Marina
Althorne, Essex · River Crouch
£2,280 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Downs Road Boatyard
Maldon, Essex · River Blackwater
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Up River Yacht Club
Hullbridge, Essex · River Crouch
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Millbeach Marine Club
Heybridge, Essex · River Blackwater
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club | 13.3km south-east | – | Berths available |
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club | 20.2km east | – | Berths available |
| Blackwater Sailing Club | 16.6km east | £990 | Waiting list |
| Springfield Basin Moorings | 0.5km south-east | £2,377 | Not reported |
| Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation | 0.6km south-east | £1,796 | Not reported |
| Lockside Marina | 1km south-east | £1,560 | Not reported |
| Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings | 14.7km east | £435 | Not reported |
| Brandy Hole Moorings | 15.8km south-east | £1,150 | Not reported |
| Heybridge Basin Moorings | 16.2km east | £1,796 | Not reported |
| Fambridge Yacht Haven | 17.4km south-east | £1,970 | Not reported |
| Blackwater Marina | 20.1km east | £1,600 | Not reported |
| Bridgemarsh Marina | 21.5km south-east | £2,280 | Not reported |
| Downs Road Boatyard | 14.9km east | On request | Not reported |
| Up River Yacht Club | 15.4km south-east | On request | Not reported |
| Millbeach Marine Club | 17km east | 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 boat cost near Chelmsford?
Across the 10 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £435 a year at Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings to £2,377 a year at Springfield Basin Moorings. The middle figure is £1,698 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Chelmsford?
For a 10m boat, Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings is cheapest at £435 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Chelmsford have space now?
2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club and Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Chelmsford?
Springfield Basin Moorings, 0.5km south-east of the centre of Chelmsford, on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Chelmsford?
1 of the 15 say you can: Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation (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, 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 5 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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