Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club
Maylandsea, Essex · Lawling Creek, River Blackwater
Prices not published
Drying berths near Chelmsford
A berth that dries out at low tide; the boat sits on mud or hard ground.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £1,150 a year for a 10m boat (£435–£2,280 across 3 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: Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £435 a year (Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings) to £2,280 a year (Bridgemarsh Marina); the middle of 3 is £1,150 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 15m (49ft) at Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings.
- Of the 7, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- Closest to Chelmsford: Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings, 14.7km east of the centre. 0 of the 7 within 10km.
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
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
Millbeach Marine Club
Heybridge, Essex · River Blackwater
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club | 20.2km east | – | swinging moorings, drying berths | Berths available |
| Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings | 14.7km east | £435 | drying berths | Not reported |
| Brandy Hole Moorings | 15.8km south-east | £1,150 | swinging moorings, drying berths | Not reported |
| Blackwater Marina | 20.1km east | – | pontoon berths, swinging moorings, drying berths, hard standing | Not reported |
| Bridgemarsh Marina | 21.5km south-east | £2,280 | pontoon berths, drying berths | Not reported |
| Downs Road Boatyard | 14.9km east | On request | drying berths, hard standing | Not reported |
| Millbeach Marine Club | 17km east | On request | drying berths | 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 3 drying berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £435 a year at Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings to £2,280 a year at Bridgemarsh Marina. The middle figure is £1,150 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest drying berths near Chelmsford?
For a 10m boat, Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings is cheapest at £435 a year.
Which drying berths near Chelmsford have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest drying berth to Chelmsford?
Maldon District Council Blackwater Moorings, 14.7km east of the centre of Chelmsford, on the River Blackwater.
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 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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