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Tel: +44 (0)1983 299975

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Cowes Yacht Haven is a world-class marina based in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Its town centre location allows for easy access to a high street full of pubs, restaurants and shops within seconds.   The Yacht Haven offers 260 fully-serviced berths, free wireless broadband, on-site engineers, electricians and boat repairers, should anything go wrong. The boatyard has a 30-ton hoist and a 15-ton mobile crane to make easy work of lifting and launching any of the boats in our 3000 sq/m dry sail space. Our friendly team will be on-hand to make your stay special from start to finish – from welcoming you at the pontoons, to helping you explore the Island.                                                                                            Often regarded as the sailing capital of the world, Cowes plays host to the annual Cowes Week and many other international regattas. Cowes Yacht Haven becomes the hub of these regattas, treating visitors to entertainment, bars and more.    Cowes Yacht Haven is your gateway to the Solent and the Isle of Wight – the perfect destination for any time of year. Known for its amazing beaches and beautiful scenery, this unique Island offers fun for all the family, with festivals and events every month of the year.    With a wealth of berthing space, excellent facilities and a large capacity events centre, Cowes Yacht Haven is the ideal base for any regatta. We have years of experience in holding world-class regattas and on-water events, and our highly experienced events team will work with you to tailor the perfect events package.

Prices for the many Cowes Yacht Haven services are available on request.       

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From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, turn right onto York Avenue and straight onto ferry road to the floating bridge to West Cowes.

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

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Cowes Yacht Haven

The perfect location for your business and leisure activities.

Centrally located, visitors have instant access to Cowes town centre, the Parade, with its range of Yacht Clubs, including the historic Royal Yacht Squadron, and beautiful Northwood Park, with its tennis courts, and pleasant walks.

Home to regattas such as Cowes Week, The Little Britain Challenge Cup, Commodore's Cup and the Swan Regatta, Cowes Yacht Haven remains one of the most popular sailing destinations in the Solent and along the South Coast.

What is it?

It's a yacht marina with lots of facilities. Not so much of a tourist destination but somewhere for visiting sailors to moor up and use as a gateway into the Island.

Where is it?

It's in Cowes on the northern tip of the Island.

Telephone: +44 (0)1983 299975

For your Sat Nav: Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes PO31 7BD

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Cowes Yacht Haven

Cowes Yacht Haven is a world-class marina based in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Its town centre location allows for easy access to a high street full of pubs, restaurants and shops within seconds.

The Yacht Haven offers 260 fully-serviced berths, free wireless broadband, on-site engineers, electricians and boat repairers, should anything go wrong. The boatyard has a 50-ton hoist, 25-ton boat mover and a 15-ton mobile crane to make easy work of lifting and launching any of the boats in our 3000 sq/m dry sail space. Our friendly team will be on-hand to make your stay special from start to finish – from welcoming you at the pontoons, to helping you explore the Island.

Often regarded as the sailing capital of the world, Cowes plays host to the annual Cowes Week and many other international regattas. Cowes Yacht Haven becomes the hub of these regattas, treating visitors to entertainment, bars and more.

Cowes Yacht Haven is your gateway to the Solent and the Isle of Wight – the perfect destination for any time of year. Known for its amazing beaches and beautiful scenery, this unique Island offers fun for all the family, with festivals and events every month of the year.

With a wealth of berthing space, excellent facilities and a large capacity events centre, Cowes Yacht Haven is the ideal base for any regatta. We have years of experience in holding world-class regattas and on-water events, and our highly experienced events team will work with you to tailor the perfect events package.

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Address: Cowes Yacht Haven Ltd, Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD

Time: Summer: Sunday-Tuesday 0600hrs-2200hrs / Wednesday-Saturday: 0600hrs-0130hrs

Phone: Tel: +44 (0) 1983 299975 Fax: +44 (0) 1983 200332

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Cowes Yacht Haven

Cowes is the most famous keelboat destination in the uk, if not the world. so, in the summer months, it bristles with carbon-fibre speedsters a-yelling and a-hollering. but it also offers cruising sailors one of the south’s best-sheltered marinas..

Cowes allows exceedingly easy access to a whole array of wonderful south-coast cruising. Not to mention fine sightseeing on the island itself – from the jagged Needles in the west to the splendours of Osborne House, golden beaches and tranquil waterside eating, drinking and walking. The Yacht Haven boasts a very efficient staff who endeavour to make space for every visitor, no matter the time of year, or how busy it may be. Rather uniquely in marina terms, though, early booking requires a deposit and it is best to book in advance, but the Haven offers a full refund of this deposit, provided you cancel before midday of your booking.

Gull’s Eye guide – Sailing Today: Cowes Yacht Haven from Classic Yacht TV on Vimeo .

Cowes entrance / The Medina

There is plenty of room in the Medina close to the western side, but beware that the Red Jet, fast cat races along at 20 knots, so consider holding station outside the river if it is approaching

The set-up here could not be more visitor friendly. Early booking requires a deposit and it is best to book in advance, but the Haven offers a full refund of this deposit, provided you cancel before midday of your booking

Regatta central

The odd thing about Cowes is, for all the revelry taking place during the summer months on the High St, walk two roads away and there is barely a soul around

Cruising the Island

There are fantastic cruising grounds on offer throughout the Solent and round the Island itself (see our cruising guide to the Isle of Wight in July 2014's Sailing Today) including the natural surroundings of West Wight, where Alum Bay and the Needles are two iconic spots

During the regatta season a great spot to watch the racing action is from the green to the east of Cowes, where racing yachts skim close to the sure, making the most of the tidal relief by the shore

Stepping ashore

Cowes offers a range of restaurants, pubs and eateries that belies its size. During regattas, the High Street is full of sailors having spilled from the pubs enthusiastically chatting about some recent racing success

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Cowes Yacht Haven

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01983 299975

Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD

Cowes Yacht Haven: Cowes Yacht Haven is a world-class marina right in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. In fact, you can get from the pontoon to a high street full of pubs, restaurants and shops within seconds.

Home to Cowes Week and many other international regattas, we offer 260 fully serviced berths, free wireless broadband internet access to your boat and on-site engineers, electricians and boat repairers should anything go wrong.

Our Events centre is an adaptable venue with a variety of rooms suitable for breakfasts, prize giving, drinks receptions, gala dinners and regatta offices.

We have a highly experienced team working here who look forward to welcoming you to Cowes Yacht Haven in the near future.

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Here are some useful links for up-to-date information during your visit to the Solent and Cowes Yacht Haven. 

On the water

Notices to Mariners – latest safety and navigation updates Cowes Harbour General Directions Cowes Harbour Handbook  – Printed copies available in the Marina Office Cowes Tide tables Weather conditions on the Bramble Bank Met Office marine forecast

Lallows Boatyard     Located at the end of Lallows pier next to the entrance to the south basin. Cowes Harbour Commission Fuel Berth    – Cowes Harbour Fuels is situated 200 metres south of the Chain Ferry on the west side of the River Medina.  A red flag is flown during opening hours.  

Coast Guard – DIAL 999 / 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Documents and Policies

• General Terms and Conditions  
• Boatyard Code of Conduct – Policy
• Data Privacy Statement
• Electricity Supply – Policy
• Environmental – Policy Statement
• Health and Safety – Policy Statement
• Unit 11 – Boatshed Terms of Use
• Wifi – Acceptable Use – Policy
• Waste Management Plan

Eating Out, sight seeing and other things to do

Destination Cowes  gives a good roundup of the shops, bars restaurants and activities a few minutes walk from the Yacht Haven – you will be spoilt for choice!

• Where to Eat
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If you want to explore the wider Isle of Wight the official tourist site  Visit Isle of Wight  lists all the attractions and events across the island.

Yacht Clubs in Cowes

Royal Yacht Squadron RORC Cowes Royal London Island Sailing Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club 

Provisioning

Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer Food Hall, and The Food Hamper are all within a 5 minute walk.  You’ll also find butchers, fishmongers, wine merchants and other specialist shops along Cowes High Street.

Ask in the Marina Office for directions.

Chandleries

You will find Jolliffes outside the main road entrance in Birmingham Road and Pascal Atkey nearby.

Riggers and Sailmakers

Spencer Rigging Cowes Sailmakers NorthSails Solent sails

Wroath Marine  are based in the Haven Islandwide Marine

Other services

Just in case you need other services during your visit: Cowes Medical Centre Dental walk in Centre:   Damira East Cowes

Police :  126 High Street, Cowes – Some walk in appointments available High Street Newport PO30 1SZ – Dial 101 or visit in person

Post Offices : Cowes: “ Cowes Town Central ” 104 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AU Cowes:  Inside the “ Co Op ”  155 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, PO31 7EL East Cowes: 9 Well Road, East Cowes, PO32 6SP

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