Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex · River Crouch
Prices not published
Cruiser moorings near Chelmsford
Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £1,698 a year for a 10m cruiser (£1,560–£1,796 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 2 on canals and 5 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club and Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £1,560 a year (Lockside Marina) to £1,796 a year (Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation); the middle of 4 is £1,698 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 20m (66ft) at Heybridge Basin Moorings.
- Of the 7, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Essex Waterways (3).
- Closest to Chelmsford: Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, 0.6km south-east of the centre. 2 of the 7 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club
Maylandsea, Essex · Lawling Creek, River Blackwater
Prices not published
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
Heybridge Basin Moorings
Heybridge Basin, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation / Blackwater Estuary
£1,796 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
Up River Yacht Club
Hullbridge, Essex · River Crouch
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club | 13.3km south-east | – | Berths available |
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club | 20.2km east | – | Berths available |
| Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation | 0.6km south-east | £1,796 | Not reported |
| Lockside Marina | 1km south-east | £1,560 | Not reported |
| Heybridge Basin Moorings | 16.2km east | £1,796 | Not reported |
| Blackwater Marina | 20.1km east | £1,600 | Not reported |
| Up River Yacht Club | 15.4km south-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 cruiser cost near Chelmsford?
Across the 4 cruiser moorings here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £1,560 a year at Lockside Marina to £1,796 a year at Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation. The middle figure is £1,698 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cruiser moorings near Chelmsford?
For a 10m cruiser, Lockside Marina is cheapest at £1,560 a year in Chelmsford.
Which cruiser moorings near Chelmsford have space now?
2 of the 7 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 cruiser mooring to Chelmsford?
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, 0.6km south-east of the centre of Chelmsford, on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.
Can you live aboard at cruiser moorings near Chelmsford?
1 of the 7 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, 3 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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