Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex · River Crouch
Prices not published
Moorings with a slipway near Chelmsford
Sites with a slipway for launching and recovering trailed boats.
7 sites · 2 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £1,600 a year for a 10m boat (£990–£2,280 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all 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.
- Keeping a waiting list: Blackwater Sailing Club.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £990 a year (Blackwater Sailing Club) to £2,280 a year (Bridgemarsh Marina); the middle of 3 is £1,600 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 10m (33ft) at Blackwater Sailing Club.
- Of the 7, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- Closest to Chelmsford: South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club, 13.3km south-east of the centre. 0 of the 7 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
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 | Slipway | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club | 13.3km south-east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club | 20.2km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Blackwater Sailing Club | 16.6km east | £990 | Yes | Waiting list |
| Blackwater Marina | 20.1km east | £1,600 | Yes | Not reported |
| Bridgemarsh Marina | 21.5km south-east | £2,280 | Yes | Not reported |
| Downs Road Boatyard | 14.9km east | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Millbeach Marine Club | 17km east | On request | Yes | 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 moorings with a slipway here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £990 a year at Blackwater Sailing Club to £2,280 a year at Bridgemarsh Marina. The middle figure is £1,600 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a slipway near Chelmsford?
For a 10m boat, Blackwater Sailing Club is cheapest at £990 a year in Maldon.
Which moorings with a slipway 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 mooring with a slipway to Chelmsford?
South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club, 13.3km south-east of the centre of Chelmsford, on the River Crouch.
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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