The
Visitors’ Guide 2018/19
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Cover photo by Radek Gora Photography Find us on Facebook and Twitter Harbour Office/Reception Opening Hours March 2018 – March 2019 Harbour Office CLOSED Christmas Day
Reception Facilities Up to 25 March 2018 0700 – 1900 Last showers 1830 26 March 2018 to 27 October 2018 0700 – 2200 Last showers 2330 28 October 2018 to 31 March 2019 0700 - 1900 Last showers 1830
Yarmouth Harbour has gained recognition for commitment to training and customer service through the Welcome to Excellence scheme. The course is designed and delivered by Tourism South East. All our customer facing staff have completed Welcome Host Gold Customer Service Training and have been awarded a Level 2 NVQ in Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism.
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Index P 1 ...... Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners 44...... Transport 3 ...... Index 45 ...... Eating Out 5 - 7 ...... Welcome to Yarmouth Harbour 48...... Pubs, Restaurants & Cafés 9...... Harbour Services and Facilities 48...... Accommodation 10 ...... Cockpit Essentials 50 ...... The Western Yar Estuary 11..Important Information for Harbour Users 51 ...... Estuary Birds 12...... Harbour Notes 53 ...... Exploring the West Wight 13 ...... Berthing 54 ...... Cycling West Wight 15...... Arriving & Harbour Taxis 56...... Newtown Town Hall 17 ...... General Directions 58 - 61...... Where Next 18...... Harbour Wi-Fi 62...... Other Useful Information 20 ...... Waste Management 63 - 65.....Harbour Dues and Charges 2017 21...... Waste Facilities & Recycling 66 - 69...... Yarmouth Tide Tables 23...... How to use the Yar Bridge 70...... Advertisers’ Index 25 - 27...... Marine Services 72...... Puzzles Page 28...... Safety 29...... Tidal Flow Chartlet 30...... Harbour Chartlet Disclaimer 32...... Harbours, Marinas & Weather 33.....Isle of Wight Harbours & Tourism Map Every effort has been taken to ensure the information contained herein is correct. 35...... Shops, Services & Suppliers Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners and its 40 ...... Attractions & Activities agents do not accept liability for any 41 ..Events in Yarmouth & Around the Island consequence arising from reliance placed on 42...... Yarmouth Pier the content, howsoever caused.
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Welcome to Yarmouth Harbour This guide has been produced to provide visitors with berth for the night then please take advantage of our information about the harbour and the town of bookable berths, 30 in total, but be quick they fill up Yarmouth. I hope you enjoy the guide and your stay; fast! We also have 200+ first come/first served berths, should you need any further information please ask most of which are walk ashore with power and water. one of our friendly staff for help. Please call our Berthing Masters on VHF CH 68 on arrival and they will allocate an appropriate berth for The 2017 season began again in earnest with April your vessel. In addition we have 38 outer mooring becoming a record breaking month accommodating buoys just north of the breakwater. more overnight visitors than the previous five years. Unfortunately, the weather did not live up to The harbour has an easily accessible fuel berth with expectations through much of the summer season three diesel pumps (one of which is high speed) and which limited the opportunity for some seafarers to one petrol pump. Fuel is sold at competitive prices for visit the harbour and enjoy all that Yarmouth has to leisure and commercial users. offer. Despite this we were pleased to have welcomed over 17,000 overnight visitors and over 5,400 short Please be aware of the rules of the harbour – these stay or lunchtime visitors. can be found in the ‘General Directions’ either via our website or from the harbour reception. We wish to The introduction of more long-term visitor berths has keep all harbour users safe at all times so please been a great success. Long-term visitors moor their abide by the rules – they are there for your safety and boats on a month by month basis for varied periods of the safety of others. In addition, please take the time time depending on requirements. The majority of our to look at our safety information in this guide, and the customers just like to be in Yarmouth, enjoying the map of the harbour near the middle pages. picturesque town and wonderful atmosphere whilst having somewhere safe to keep their pride and joy at The harbour’s reception area is also a Tourist reasonable prices. Information Point providing a variety of literature about Isle of Wight attractions. The total number of visits to the harbour for 2017 including day visitors, short stay and long-term visitors To the west of the main harbour, close to Norton Spit, was 42,200 which was an increase in comparison to there is a BBQ area with dedicated BBQ stands for 2016 of 10%. you to enjoy right next to the beach. Great for some family summer fun. The harbour reception has a stock New for 2017 was the introduction of our ‘Cockpit of disposable BBQs for sale. Please be careful when Essentials’ shop and visitor refreshment lounge. disposing of your BBQ, keep the area tidy by using the Visitors can relax and enjoy a selection of freshly bins provided. ground coffees, while watching the news, and taking advantage of our free Wi-Fi and mobile/device Don’t forget to ask our friendly reception team about charging station. Ice, for that all-important post voyage the latest discount vouchers for berthing, local shops beverage, can be purchased here too along with cold and eateries, and keep a look out for more special drinks and much more. offers on our website.
In 2017 the harbour introduced free showers with no All of us at Yarmouth Harbour look forward to seeing time limit, which has been very well received. you throughout 2018!
During the summer months the harbour can be very Tim Adams busy, and so if you wish to ensure you will have a Chief Executive/Harbour Master Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 5 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Welcome to Yarmouth Harbour gegarandeerd. De havenreceptie biedt wegwerpbare Nederlands barbecuesets te koop aan. Wees voorzichtig als u uw barbecue weggooit, houd de plek netjes en gebruik de daarvoor Welkom in Yarmouth Harbour bestemde afvalbakken. Deze gids is bedoeld om bezoekers informatie te verstrekken Vergeet niet bij de behulpzame havenreceptie te vragen over de gemeente Yarmouth en zijn haven. Ik hoop dat u van naar de laatste kortingsbonnen voor ligplaatsen, plaatselijke deze gids en van uw verblijf zult genieten. Indien u meer winkels en eetgelegenheden, en houd onze website in het oog informatie wil, vraag dan een van onze vriendelijke voor andere speciale aanbiedingen. medewerkers om hulp. Ook seizoen 2017 nam een vliegende start. April werd een We kijken er bij Yarmouth Harbour met zijn allen naar uit om u recordmaand met meer overnachtingen dan de afgelopen vijf in 2018 vaak te mogen verwelkomen! jaar. Helaas liet het weer in het zomerseizoen vaak te wensen over, waardoor een aantal zeevaarders de haven niet konden Tim Adams bezoeken noch het leuke aanbod van Yarmouth ontdekken. Chief Executive/Harbour Master Tot ons genoegen mochten we toch meer dan 17.000 overnachtingen boeken en meer dan 5400 korte verblijven en dagbezoekers. De aanleg van meer ligplaatsen voor lang verblijf is een groot succes. Bezoekers die lang willen blijven, kunnen hun Deutsch boot er op maandbasis aanleggen, en dat voor verschillende periodes afhankelijk van hun wensen. De meeste van onze Willkommen im Hafen von Yarmouth klanten willen Yarmouth simpelweg bezoeken, het pittoreske In diesen Hinweisen möchten wir unseren Besuchern einige stadje bewonderen en genieten van de geweldige sfeer terwijl Informationen über den Hafen und das Städtchen Yarmouth hun trots veilig en voordelig aangemeerd ligt. an die Hand geben. Ich wünsche Ihnen viel Spaß bei der In 2017 bedroeg het totale aantal dagbezoekers, korte Lektüre dieser Informationen sowie einen angenehmen Aufen- verblijven en lange verblijven in de haven 42.200, een stijging thalt. Sollten Sie weitere Informationen benötigen, wenden van 10% in vergelijking met 2016. Sie sich bitte an einen unserer freundlichen Mitarbeiter. 2017 hield enkele nieuwigheden in, zoals onze winkel 2017 begann die Saison schon im April, der zu einem ‘Cockpit Essentials’ en de bezoekerslounge. Hier kunt u in een wahren Rekordmonat wurde und mehr Übernachtungsgäste ontspannen sfeer komen genieten van een selectie als die vergangenen fünf Jahre verzeichnete. Leider konnte versgemalen koffie terwijl u naar het journaal kijkt, gratis surft das Wetter während eines Großteil des Sommers die met onze wifi of uw mobiele telefoon of een ander apparaat Erwartungen nicht erfüllen. Aus diesem Grund konnte der eine oplaadt. U kunt er ook terecht voor ijs – voor dat onmisbare oder andere Seemann den Hafen nicht besuchen bzw. nicht drankje na de reis – frisdrank en een keur aan ander lekkers. alle Annehmlichkeiten von Yarmouth auskosten. Nichts- In 2017 nam de haven gratis douches zonder tijdslimiet in destotrotz freuen wir uns sehr, dass wir mehr als 17.000 gebruik, wat heel positief werd onthaald. Übernachtungsgäste und über 5.400 Kurzzeit- und Mittags- De haven kan erg druk zijn in de zomermaanden. Als u dus gäste begrüßen durften. zeker wil zijn dat u bij ons een ligplaats kunt krijgen om te Die Einweihung von noch mehr Liegeplätzen für Langzeitbe- overnachten, boek dan een van onze 30 reserveerbare ligplaat- sucher war ein riesiger Erfolg. Langzeitbesucher lassen ihre sen. Maar wacht niet te lang, ze zijn erg in trek! Daarnaast Boote je nach ihren Bedürfnissen auf monatlicher Grundlage hebben we nog meer dan 200 ligplaatsen voor bezoekers die für unterschiedlich lange Zeiträume liegen. Aber der Großteil worden toegekend volgens het principe ‘wie het eerst komt, unserer Kunden bleibt einfach vor Ort in Yarmouth, genießt eerst maalt’. De meeste daarvan zijn zogenaamde ‘wandel- das malerische Städtchen und die wundervolle Atmosphäre aan-wal’-ligplaatsen met aansluiting voor water en elektriciteit. und freut sich, seinen ganzen Stolz zu erschwinglichen Preisen Bel bij aankomst naar onze Berthing Masters op VHF-kanaal 68 an einem sicheren Ort zu wissen. en zij zullen uw boot een gepaste ligplaats toewijzen. Boven- Insgesamt kamen 2017 42.200 Besucher in den Hafen, wobei dien hebben we ook nog eens 38 meerboeien net ten noorden Tagesgäste, Kurzzeit- und Langzeitbesucher berücksichtigt van de golfbreker. werden. Das entspricht einem Anstieg um 10 % im Vergleich De haven beschikt over een gemakkelijk bereikbare tankplaats zu 2016. met vier dieselpompen (waarvan één met hoog debiet) en een Neu war 2017 die Einführung unseres „Cockpit Essentials“- benzinepomp. Zowel particulieren als professionals kunnen er Shops und der Erfrischungslounge für Besucher. Hier können voor concurrerende prijzen brandstof kopen. sich die Besucher entspannen und eine Auswahl an frisch Hou alstublieft rekening met de regels van de haven. Deze gemahlenen Kaffees genießen, während sie die Nachrichten staan in de General Directions die u op onze website kunt schauen und unser kostenloses WLAN und die Ladestationen downloaden of waarvan u een exemplaar kunt krijgen aan de für Handys/Mobilgeräte nutzen. Eis für den legendären Drink ontvangstbalie. We willen het voor iedereen in onze haven am Ende der Reise können Sie hier genauso kaufen wie kalte veilig houden. Leef deze regels dus na: ze zijn er immers voor Getränke und vieles mehr. uw veiligheid en die van alle andere havengebruikers. Neem Seit 2017 gibt es im Hafen auch kostenlose Duschen ohne ook even de tijd om in deze gids onze veiligheidsinformatie te zeitliche Beschränkung – ein Angebot, das sehr gut angenom- bekijken, en er de kaart van onze haven op na te slaan die u in men wurde. het midden van de gids vindt. Während der Sommermonate kann im Hafen ein In onze receptieruimte kunt u tevens terecht voor geschäftiges Treiben herrschen. Um sicherzugehen, dass Sie toeristische informatie en een hele reeks literatuur over bei Ihrer Ankunft einen Liegeplatz in unserem Hafen haben, bezienswaardigheden op het Isle of Wight. reservieren Sie am besten einen unserer buchbaren Liege- Ten westen van de hoofdhaven, dicht bij Norton Spit aan het plätze, von denen Ihnen insgesamt 30 zur Verfügung stehen. strand, is er een plek waar u naar hartenlust kunt barbecueën Schnell sein lohnt sich, denn die Plätze sind rasch ausgebucht! op een van de beschikbare standen. Zomerse familiepret Ansonsten werden die restlichen unserer mehr als 200 Liege- Photo by Amanda Venters, Nammet Page 6 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook plätze an diejenigen vergeben, die am ehesten eintreffen. Die long terme ont rencontré un franc succès. Ces visiteurs laissent meisten davon sind jetzt Ponton-Liegeplätze für den leur bateau au mouillage sur une base mensuelle pour une Landgang mit elektrischem Strom- und Wasseranschluss. durée variable, selon leurs besoins. La majorité de nos clients Bitte rufen Sie unsere Liegeplatzmeister bei Ihrer Ankunft auf aiment à séjourner à Yarmouth, avec sa ville pittoresque et sa UKW-Kanal 68 an; diese werden Ihnen einen geeigneten bonne ambiance, en sachant que leur précieux bateau y est Liegeplatz für Ihr Boot zuweisen. Darüber hinaus verfügen wir en sécurité à des tarifs raisonnables. auch noch über 38 Bojen-Liegeplätze außerhalb gleich Au total, le port a accueilli 42 200 visiteurs (d'un jour, en nördlich von der Mole. court séjour et à long terme) en 2017, soit 10 % de plus Im Hafen gibt es eine gut erreichbare Bootstankstelle mit qu'en 2016. vier Dieselpumpen (eine davon als high-speed) und einer 2017 a marqué le lancement de notre boutique et espace Benzinpumpe. Der Kraftstoff wird zu angemessenen Preisen visiteurs « Cockpit Essentials ». Les visiteurs peuvent s'y an Freizeit- und gewerbliche Nutzer abgegeben. détendre et savourer une sélection de cafés fraîchement moulus, tout en regardant les informations télévisées et en Wir weisen Sie auch auf die in der „Allgemeinen Satzung“ profitant gratuitement de la Wi-Fi et de notre station de enthaltene Hafenordnung hin, die entweder von unserer charge pour téléphones/appareils portables. Ils peuvent Website heruntergeladen werden kann oder im Hafenbüro également y acheter de la glace pour tenir au frais un erhältlich ist. Wir möchten, dass alle Hafenbenutzer jederzeit im Hafen sicher sind. Daher möchten wir Sie bitten, diese désaltérant bien mérité après le voyage, ainsi que des Regeln zu beachten, denn es geht um Ihre eigene Sicherheit boissons fraîches et bien plus encore. und um die aller anderen Hafenbenutzer. Bitte nehmen Sie En 2017, le port a mis en place des douches gratuites sans sich auch einen Augenblick Zeit, um die Informationen zum durée limitée, pour le grand plaisir de tous. Thema Sicherheit in diesen Hinweisen zu lesen. In der Heft- L’été, le port peut connaître une forte fréquentation. Alors mitte finden Sie auch einen Hafenplan. pour être sûr de disposer d’un emplacement pour la nuit, tirez Das Hafenbüro ist jetzt auch ein Touristeninformationszentrum profit de notre système de réservation, qui concerne 30 mit einem reichhaltigen Angebot an Info-Blättern und emplacements au total. Mais n’attendez pas, les places partent Broschüren über die Attraktionen der Isle of Wight. très vite ! Nous proposons également plus de 200 Westlich des Haupthafenbereichs, in der Nähe des „Norton emplacements affectés sur la base du « premier arrivé, premier Spit“, gibt es direkt am Strand einen Grillbereich, der eigens servi », dont la plupart sont sur pontons avec eau et électricité. mit Grillgeräten für Sie ausgerüstet ist. Hier erwartet Sie im À votre arrivée, merci d’appeler nos Pilotes de mouillage sur la Sommer jede Menge Spaß für die ganze Familie. Das voie VHF 68. Ils vous attribueront un emplacement adéquat Hafenbüro bietet auch einen Vorrat an Wegwerf-Grillpackungen en fonction de votre navire. En outre, nous disposons de 38 zum Verkauf an. Wir möchten Sie lediglich höflich bitten, Ihre bouées d’amarrage à l’extérieur, juste au nord de la digue. Grillabfälle sorgfältig zu entsorgen. Bitte halten Sie den Le port dispose d'une station de distribution de carburant Bereich sauber und verwenden Sie die dafür vorgesehenen facile d'accès, équipée de quatre pompes à gasoil (dont une à Abfallbehälter. grand débit) et d'une pompe à essence. Le carburant est Denken Sie auch daran, unsere freundlichen Mitarbeiter im vendu à des prix concurrentiels pour les plaisanciers et les Hafenbüro nach den neuesten Rabattgutscheinen für Liege- utilisateurs commerciaux. plätze sowie für heimische Geschäfte und Restaurants zu fra- Veuillez prendre connaissance du règlement du port, gen, und halten Sie auch auf unserer Website stets nach énoncé dans les « Directives générales » ; ces dernières sont weiteren Sonderangeboten Ausschau. disponibles sur notre site Web ou auprès de l’Accueil de la capitainerie. Nous cherchons à assurer en permanence la Alle Mitarbeiter im Hafen von Yarmouth würden sich freuen, sécurité de l’ensemble des utilisateurs du port ; c’est Sie 2018 bei uns zu begrüßen! pourquoi, pour votre sécurité comme pour celle des autres, nous vous demandons de respecter ce règlement. En outre, Tim Adams merci de prendre le temps de consulter les informations de Geschäftsführer/Hafenmeister sécurité contenues dans le présent guide, ainsi que le plan du port aux pages centrales. L’Accueil de la capitainerie sert également d’Office du tourisme et vous propose tout un éventail de brochures sur l’Île de Wight et ses attractions touristiques. Francais À l’ouest du port principal, près de Norton Spit, se trouve une aire de barbecue dotée de plusieurs emplacements à Bienvenue au port de Yarmouth votre disposition, réservés aux barbecues, juste à côté de la Destiné aux visiteurs, ce guide a pour objet de leur fournir des plage. L'idéal pour passer de bons moments en famille l'été. informations sur le port et la ville de Yarmouth. J’espère que Des barbecues jetables sont en vente à l'Accueil de la capi- ce guide vous sera utile et que vous passerez un agréable tainerie. Lorsque vous mettez votre barbecue au rebut, prenez séjour. Pour tout supplément d’information, n’hésitez pas à soin de laisser la zone propre en utilisant les poubelles mises vous adresser à l’un de nos collaborateurs, qui se fera un à votre disposition. plaisir de vous aider. N’oubliez pas de demander à notre équipe d'accueil les La saison 2017 a bien démarré, puisque nous avons atteint tout derniers coupons de remise valables sur les mouillages et un record en hébergeant plus de visiteurs de nuit en avril que dans les magasins et restaurants locaux, et rendez-vous les cinq dernières années. Malheureusement, le temps n'a régulièrement sur notre site Web pour d’autres offres spé- pas été à la hauteur de nos attentes pendant une bonne partie ciales. de l'été, limitant les occasions pour certains navigateurs de visiter le port et de profiter de tout ce que Yarmouth a à offrir. Toute l'équipe du port de Yarmouth se fera un plaisir de vous Nous avons malgré tout eu le plaisir d'accueillir beaucoup de accueillir en 2018 ! visiteurs : 17 000 en nuitées et plus de 5 400 en courts séjours ou le temps d'un déjeuner. Tim Adams Les nouveaux emplacements destinés aux visiteurs à plus Directeur-Capitaine de port
Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 7 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Harbour Services and Facilities
General • Berthing: Call Yarmouth Harbour Ch. 68. • Advance mooring reservations available on finger pontoons (these are bookable via our website). • A further 200+ berths (depending on size) are available on a first come first served basis on walk ashore and non-walk ashore pontoons, and on buoys outside the harbour. • 38 visitors’ mooring buoys available April to Our friendly reception team (from L to R): Pete, Ginny, September inclusive. Vikki (Facilities Manager), Sophie and John. • Long Term Visitor Moorings available on a monthly basis. Harbour Office/Reception • Fuel pontoon serving diesel and petrol. • Showers • Sewage pump out facility. FREE to use. • Toilets • Crane – 5 tonne SWL. • Coffee Lounge • Disabled access • Wash down facility. • Disabled shower and toilet facilities • Waste oil disposal. • Launderette (open to the public) • Water on South Quay, Town Quay, Fuel Berth • Baby changing facilities and walk ashore pontoons – requires own hose. • Tourist Information Point • Tide gauge situated at Town Quay steps giving • TV’s with up to date weather information the height of tide above chart datum. and 24 hour news • WiFi access via wightfibre– easy payment options • Cockpit Essentials – see page 10 available. (PLEASE SEE PAGE 18-19). • Waypoint Yacht Brokers • Night watchperson: outside office hours, April to • Calor Gas and Camping Gaz October. Regular land-based patrols are carried • Ice out and include areas of the harbour, river, dinghy • Charging point for phones/tablets/laptops park and pier. • CCTV in operation and monitored all year round. • Harbour Taxi: Call Harbour Taxi Ch. 15 or call 07969 840173.
‘Lifejacket Service Point in conjunction with Seasafe – for all makes of lifejacket’
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Cockpit Essentials This is our improved reception area which provides a forgotten your wash kit, we have a wide range of wide range of facilities and retail items. The Cockpit toiletries available. To keep the galley going we have Essentials area also boasts comfortable seating a plentiful supply of butane gas in both Camping Gaz where you can enjoy fresh bean to cup coffee from and Calor Gas bottles. For your engines we have a our coffee machine and facilities to charge your range of lubricants and Fuel Set fuel additive. mobile devices. Why not take a branded souvenir of your visit home. Our extended range includes many products made on We have some fine china mugs and even umbrellas the Isle of Wight. These include spirits made on the for those ‘rare’ wet days. Island that will suit the most refined of tastes. We sell the Isle of Wight Distillery’s sumptuous range of gin We hope you enjoy making use of our new facilities and Tipsy Wight’s equally impeccable vodkas. the next time you visit Yarmouth Harbour.
The Isle of Wight theme continues with Wight Crystal’s bottled water and their flavoursome lemonade and ginger beer, delicious biscuits from the Isle of Wight Biscuit Company, Seaforth’s luxurious chocolate and Greeff’s tasty biltong. In addition we have Fevertree Tonic Water and ice to make a drink in the Island sunshine complete.
We also stock a range of well-known carbonated drinks, sweets, crisps and nuts.
If you need to freshen up and have
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Dogs: Please keep your dog on a lead on harbour property and pontoons. PLEASE CLEAN UP ANY FOULING Important Information for Harbour Users Speed Limits Pets 4 knots in river and harbour to Dolphin No animals allowed on foreign visiting yachts at entrance. Minimise your wash. unless in possession of a pet passport. 6 knots from harbour entrance to pier head and through all outer moorings to Black Rock. Prohibited Anchoring No diving, tomb-stoning, sail boarding, No anchoring between the breakwater and paddle boarding, water-skiing or fishing the bridge, in any fairway or anywhere that between the breakwater and the bridge. obstructs navigation. Various restrictions apply elsewhere, please check with the Harbour Office for Waste further details. DO NOT throw ANY waste overboard. Facilities for the proper disposal of refuse are No swimming between the breakwater available. We also offer some recycling and the southern most end of the facilities. We DO NOT accept international southern pontoon. catering waste. No BBQs permitted on harbour property Approaches other than in the designated area. When approaching Yarmouth from the East please (See Harbour Map on Page 30-31). keep at least 50m clear of the pier head to avoid fishing lines. Similarly on departure from the harbour. Refuelling IMPORTANT – Petrol and diesel are highly Bilges flammable. Every effort to reduce the risk of DO NOT pump out oily bilges into the harbour or river. Any incidents MUST be reported to the Harbour Master. spillage or explosion should be taken. Ask yourself – Do your tanks have good breathers? Incidents Do your fuel gauges work correctly? All incidents and accidents MUST be reported to the Harbour Master in writing. Incident report forms can When refuelling: be obtained from the Harbour Office. • Switch off engines and generator sets Noise • NO smoking There are others using the harbour at the same time as • DO NOT use your mobile phone or VHF you – keep noise to a minimum, especially at night. No static running motors to be operated overnight. • Handle fuel guns with care Sailing • DO NOT spill fuel into the harbour Owing to narrow channels sailing is restricted • DO NOT start your engines until all filler between the harbour entrance and the bridge. guns and tank openings are closed Contact the Harbour Master for further details.
Children should not be left unattended In the event of fuel spillage anywhere in the harbour IMMEDIATELY INFORM HARBOUR STAFF
Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 11 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Harbour Notes Please keep this guide aboard your vessel When booking a berth for future use of crew who may not be you should bear in mind familiar with local arrangements. the following: Owners’ Responsibilities Owners of yachts and other craft (including dinghies) • Bookings can be made up to a minimum of two must make their own arrangements for the care of days before your arrival date. their boats. Owners away from the locality must inform • Payment for the berth must be made at the time the Harbour Master of such arrangements, and of booking. provide a contact number in case of an emergency. • The booking fees are non-refundable. The Commissioners and staff cannot accept • Booked berths are held until 1800 unless you responsibility for the safety of such boats but may, at contact us to let us know you are going to be late. their discretion, cause any vessel to be removed or secured or otherwise dealt with without liability for • Specific berths are not allocated until the day of any damage caused thereto or to other craft thereby. the booking. • The bookable berths for summer weekends do fill Booking a Berth at up very quickly so early booking is advised. Yarmouth Harbour • Vessels over 14m should call Yarmouth Harbour There are up to 250 visitor berths available in the on +44(0)1983 760321 to make a booking. harbour and of these 30+ are available for booking during the summer season. When these berths are all booked there are still plenty of other berths Port Control VHF CH 68 available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Yarmouth can get very busy at times, especially on a summer Saturday or if we are holding an event. If you want to make sure of having a berth in Yarmouth Harbour you can book ahead. The spaces available are limited and are bookable at www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk
Photo by Amanda Venters, Nammet Photo by Sea Level Artist Page 12 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook What to do when you arrive: Berthing Call ‘Yarmouth Harbour’ on VHF Ch 68 when you Port Control VHF Ch 68 are five minutes away from the harbour entrance for instructions from the Berthing Masters.
Photo by Robert Scott Approaching Yarmouth Harbour Fuel Berth From West: Vessels are only to moor at the fuel berth whilst they Keep well clear to the north of Black Rock buoy and are taking on fuel or waiting to be served. These berths the mooring buoys to the north of the breakwater. are not to be used for any other purpose. Beware of the car ferries which operate frequently in When refuelling there are to be no naked lights either and out of Yarmouth. on the vessel or on the fuel berth. Engines are to be switched off. Mobile phones are not to be used on Call ‘Yarmouth Harbour’ on VHF Ch 68 when passing board the vessel or on the fuel berth. The fuel berth is Black Rock buoy. to be vacated as soon as refuelling is completed and paid for. From East: Please call ‘Yarmouth Harbour’ on VHF Ch 68 if you Stay at least 50 metres clear to the north of Yarmouth require fuel. Pier. Anglers frequently cast their lines from the end of the pier into the Solent. Beware of the car ferries which Notices to Mariners operate frequently in and out of Yarmouth. They may Current Notices to Mariners are displayed in the Harbour have difficulty seeing you approach from the East Office as well as available on-line via our website: behind the pier. www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk/visiting-yarmouth- harbour/notice-to-mariners/ Call ‘Yarmouth Harbour’ on VHF Ch 68 well before If you wish to register for emails of new notices as they arrival at the harbour entrance. are issued please forward your email address to: [email protected] Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 13 Page 14 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook
Harbour Taxi Service – Operating Times March 2018 - March 2019
26 March – 27 October 2018 Friday – Saturday 0700 – 0000 Call on VHF Ch 15 26 March – 27 October 2018 Sunday – Thursday 0700 – 2200 or Telephone 28 October – 31 March 2019 (not 25 December) 0700 – 1900 07969 840173
Arriving at Yarmouth Photo by Chris Boynton Yarmouth Harbour Port Control VHF CH 68 A slide guide is available on our website home page: yarmouth-harbour.co.uk
On approaching Yarmouth Harbour all vessels • Short-stay visitors on walk-ashore pontoons must call and continue listening on VHF Ch. 68 must vacate by 1500 until made fast. • Overnight stays must vacate moorings by All vessels should be ready to moor both port and 1200 on day of departure starboard-side to. • Mooring fees are applicable to all craft Berthing Masters patrol the entrance and will mooring at Yarmouth Harbour direct vessels for overnight and short-stay berths • Mooring fees are collected by Berthing/Taxi/ as well as fuel. Night staff or paid at the Harbour Reception For loading/unloading please call Yarmouth • Berthing Masters can often offer assistance Harbour VHF Ch 68 for instructions when manoeuvring in difficult berths, call us Proceed only to the berth allocated by berthing on VHF Ch. 68 staff and be mindful of the following: • Yarmouth Harbour can be extremely busy • Many berths in Yarmouth involve rafting • When the Harbour is full, by day a red flag is flown from the Wightlink jetty. Signs warning of • Tidal flows in the harbour and entrance can ‘limited space’ will at times be displayed at the be strong and cross berths at odd angles harbour entrance. Please call Yarmouth Harbour VHF Ch 68 for directions. • Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat can leave quickly at any time without any warning • Always proceed at dead-slow speed and be prepared to queue • Short-stays may be directed to buoys outside or other non-walk-ashore moorings after 1300 when busy
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Reporting the spillage of Waste Restrictions oil or other pollutants • International Catering Waste In line with General Direction Number 50 no Vessels from outside the EU that wish to deposit person shall pump or wilfully or carelessly allow food waste ashore should contact the Harbour to escape into the harbour any dangerous, Office. Any such waste is not to be deposited in the normal waste facilities. harmful or offensive matter. This includes washing down decks after spillages of fuel, • Flares however small. Use absorbent cloth from the We are no longer allowed to accept old flares. Harbour Office and dispose of it in the special Please contact the local Maritime Rescue bin provided. Please ask harbour staff for details. Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) on 02392 552100. • Excessive Waste All such incidents, including the spillage of oil or Vessels wishing to deposit large amounts of waste other marine pollutants into the harbour, should must give at least 24 hours notice to Yarmouth be reported immediately to the Harbour Master, Harbour Commissioners. A charge may be made for either via VHF channel 68, telephone to 01983 the disposal of excessive amounts of waste. 760321 or verbally to harbour employees and an Incident Report form completed at the Yarmouth (IOW) Harbour Commissioners encourage Harbour Office. all vessels to segregate their waste and recycle where possible.
Page 20 Photo by Island Photography www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Waste Facilities Recycling NO tyres, refrigerators, freezers, Yarmouth Harbour has one recycling batteries, flares, asbestos, fire area for the disposal of waste extinguishers, electrical equipment generated by vessels visiting the or other hazardous material should harbour. This is shown on the be disposed of in the skip. harbour map and summarised below:
The skip, which is located south • Aluminium Cans west of the Harbour Office near the In the recycling and waste area – south west of the Harbour Office near the bridge. bridge, is now monitored by CCTV. • Engine Batteries In the recycling and waste area – south west of the Harbour Office near the bridge. A special container is provided. NO household batteries.
• Glass bottles Green, clear and brown bottle banks in the recycling and waste area - south west of the Harbour Office near the bridge.
• Textiles Recycling facility in the Isle of Wight Council car park, River Road.
Other Waste Yarmouth (IOW) Harbour Commissioners will prosecute persons • Oil filters and oily waste found illegally dumping waste in areas Please ask harbour staff for details. other than those designated for the reception of that type of waste. • Sewage pump-out FREE pump out facility available on the fuel berth Should any users have any comments about as you enter the harbour. the waste collecting facilities provided at Yarmouth Harbour for vessels, please email • Waste Oil [email protected] or write to the This may only be disposed of in the waste oil tank Harbour Master at the address on page 1. by the car park barrier.
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How to use the Yar Bridge Call sign ‘Yar Bridge’ VHF CH 68 1 The Yar Bridge Act of 1858 confers a basic Right 5 Bridge requests and radio messages for bridge of Navigation to vessels over that of road traffic. opening are handled on VHF Ch 68, call sign The Isle of Wight Council owns and maintains the “Yar Bridge”. bridge. Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners’ staff operate the bridge. 6 When the bridge opens the Marine Traffic Signals will show RED. 2 During the summer season (BST) boat owners are requested to co-operate by synchronising their 7 Traffic flow: The Bridge Operator will state on VHF bridge use around a schedule of fixed opening Ch 68 which direction has priority. times. This will assist in the management of traffic and avoid congestion. 8 If you need to wait for a bridge opening, please contact harbour staff on VHF Ch 68 who will guide 3 Please contact Yar Bridge on VHF CH 68 at least you to an appropriate berth. Do not go alongside 30 minutes prior to your required bridge opening vessels berthed near the bridge. to give the name of your vessel and your direction of travel. 9 The Marine Traffic Signals on the River Yar swing Summer scheduled opening times are: bridge are fitted with standby lights. The system in 0800, 0900, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1730, operation works as follows: RED for STOP, RED & 1830, 2000 GREEN together for STAND BY, GREEN for GO. Winter operation (GMT): Minimum half hour’s notice, by arrangement with 10 The Bridge Operator has responsibility for the Harbour Office on VHF Ch 68 or Harbour Office control of operations at all times. In order to Tel: (01983) 760321. prevent confusion Bridge Operators have been instructed to ignore hand signals. 4 The punctuality of boat arrivals to a close but safe proximity to the bridge is essential to prevent road 11 Please keep this guide aboard your vessel for traffic congestion. Harbour staff have instructions future use of crew who may not be familiar with not to hold the bridge open for late arrivals. local arrangements. Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 23 Richardsons Island Harbour Marina YACHT SERVICES LTD Mill Lane, Newport IoW PO30 2LA • TRAVELIFT • REPAIRS • REFITS • ENGINEERING • INSTALLATIONS • PAINTING • ELECTRICAL AGENTS FOR BETA, VETUS, MERMAID & LOMBARDINI INBOARD ENGINES AND TOHATSU OUTBOARDS Extensive Chandlery and Equipment Sales OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 01983 821095 • [email protected] www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk
Page 24 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Photo by Amanda Venters, Nammet Marine Services BOAT CHARTERS & FISHING TRIPS Black Rock Charters Daily fishing trips. Private charters available. Fishing trips suitable for all ages, 2 hours, half day and full day duration. Needles cruises 90 minutes. Tel: 01983 760766 • www.blackrockcharters.co.uk
First Contact Boat Charter River Yar Boatyard Tel: 07774 614883 • www.boat-charters.uk.com Saltern Wood Quay. Tel: 01983 761000 RIB blasts from Yarmouth Harbour to The Needles. Email: [email protected] Private Charter. Slipway and storage services. Dry sailing packages. Secure undercover storage with CCTV available during Rebbeca May both summer and winter. Epoxying, copper coating and Tel: 07970 361981 antifouling of hulls. Walk ashore pontoon moorings with Bottom fishing available. Mackerel trips June-September. electricity and water. To be booked in advance. Whittle Marine (Yarmouth) Wight Sapphire Tel: 01983 760354 / 07900 925 831 Tel: 01983 740554 / 07967 910565 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.whittlemarine.co.uk www.gawnfishing.co.uk Specialist Boat Builders based in Yarmouth. Mackerel trips June-September. Over 40 years’ experience within a skilled team Deep sea fishing all year round. Weekends available. specialising in wooden clinker, carvel and cold moulded boats. Services offered include boat storage, dry stacking, BOATYARDS & ENGINEERS repairs/refits, new builds, masts and spars, bespoke joinery, boat cleaning/valeting, launch/recovery, seasonal Blue Sail Marine lift outs, transportation and commercial sea towing. Thorley Manor Barns, Thorley Road, Thorley. Wight Marine Tel: 01983 760555 / 07779 247686 River Yar Boatyard, Email: [email protected] Gas Works Lane, Yarmouth www.bluesailmarine.com Tel: 01983 760521/760707 Yacht maintenance, RIB care, paint and varnish Email: [email protected] work, spraying, rigging, undercover storage, GRP Servicing & repair to all makes of inboards and outboards. repairs, woodwork. Island agents for Mercruiser, Yanmar, Beta, Bukh, Harold Hayles Ltd Tohatsu, Quicksilver, Sunsport and Selva. The Quay, Yarmouth. Tel: 01983 760373 All aspects of marine plumbing, electronic and electrical Fax: 01983 760666 work undertaken. Email: [email protected] Web: www.haroldhayles.co.uk BROKERAGE Nanni agent. Specialist marine engineers. SPURS line, net and weed cutters. Tef Gel anti-seize lubricant. Waypoint Yacht Brokers Slipway and storage facilities. 20 ton crane. Repairs, Harbour Office. Tel: 01983 760876 / 07880 947 376 refurbishing, refits, painting, polishing. Rigging service, Email: [email protected] talurit and swage. Chandlery, paint and antifouling. International Gel Shield centre. Yacht brokerage. CALOR GAS & CAMPING GAZ Undercover storage available. C.A. Boatman. Calor Gas and Camping Gaz. Liferaft hire and servicing. Harbour Office, The Quay. Tel: 01983 760321 Visitor walk-ashore pontoon moorings in the >>> Harwoods (Small Camping Gaz only) Tel: 01983 760258 harbour with water and electricity – individuals and Hayles Boatyard, Bridge Road. Tel: 01983 760373 rallies may book in advance. Weekdays 0800–1700, Saturdays 0900–1200 Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 25 Official XOD Boat Builders • Boat storage • Repairs Refits • New Builds • Mast & Spars • Bespoke Joinery • Boat Cleaning & Valeting • Launch & Recovery • Seasonal Lift Outs • Transportation and RIB Towing www.whittlemarine.co.uk M: 07900 925 831 T: 01983 760354
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CHANDLERY Harold Hayles Bridge Rd Tel: 01983 760373 Harwoods The Square Tel: 01983 760258 YACHT CLUBS/SAILING CLUBS
CRANAGE Royal Solent Yacht Club The Square. A crane is available for use on the West Quay. Safe Office/Reception: 01983 760256 working load 5 tonnes except when using the lifting Events Manager: 01983 766141 frame when the maximum is reduced to 4.5 tonnes. Unless you have received training and are qualified to Sailing Secretary: 01983 766140 operate this crane you will need a qualified Yarmouth Email: [email protected] Harbour employee to operate the crane for you. The Web: www.royalsolent.org crane, and employee if required, may be booked by calling 01983 760321 or contacting the Harbour Office Yarmouth Sailing Club Reception. Usage will be charged (please see The friendly and informal club by the bridge run entirely Harbour Dues and Charges on page 63). by members offering training, racing and cruising events. Minimum charge is 30 mins. Their fleet includes Scows, Optimists, RS Quests and Cruisers. HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS YSC offer full summer sailing and winter social programmes and welcome visiting yacht crews to join Yachts arriving from outside the EU must contact them on Friday evenings (bar open) and Sunday lunch. 0845 7231110 Contact them at Bridge Road, Yarmouth, PO41 0NL. Further information is available from Dr. Geoff Witt, MARINE PHOTOGRAPHY Commodore: [email protected]. Membership information is available from Membership Secretary, Chris Boynton Melinda Measor: [email protected]. Sea Level Artist Email: [email protected] Or visit www.yarmouthsailingclub.org.uk Martin Williams Email: [email protected] Web: https://500px.com/island-photography
NAVAL ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR Chris Temple Naval Architect and Surveyor, 8 Alma Place. Tel: 01983 760947 Email: [email protected]
SAILMAKERS Saltern Sail Company Saltern Wood Quay. Tel: 01983 760120 / 07709 063592 Email: [email protected] Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 27 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook
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Please also be aware that pontoons may be slippery. P During the winter, self service ‘grit bins’ will be made Crabbing available for your use. Please take care whilst During the daytime the slipway at Yarmouth Sailing Club navigating walkways at all times. is accessible for crabbing, although you should exercise caution when using this as it may be slippery. Crabbing Tides must not take place on any other walk ashore pontoons Strong tides flow through Yarmouth, particularly on or bridges leading from pontoons without express the last of the ebb. Take extra care when permission from harbour staff. manoeuvring in the harbour and into berths where cross tides may occur. Harbour Entrance Yarmouth is shared by yachtsmen, fishermen and Pier ferry operators. At times the entrance can become When arriving or departing Yarmouth from/to the East very busy and special vigilance is required when please pass at least 50 metres clear of the pier head to navigating in this area. Visitors are particularly avoid fishing lines. requested to give the Wightlink ferry a wide berth as it enters and leaves the harbour. Slipways Before Launching Tenders – Wear a LIFEJACKET • Check weather and tidal conditions • If using an inflatable tender ensure it is fully inflated • Assess the risks such as slips, trips and falls etc • Launch the tender into a clear area • Be aware of other users of the slipway • Always carry a set of oars • Attach a safety line to your trailer • If using an outboard, check your fuel • Check any bungs are in place • Wear a kill cord • Never stand behind a boat whilst it is being • Carry a VHF/mobile phone launched or recovered • Beware of other harbour users’ wash • Check the trailer and boat are safely secured • Do not overload the tender • Be aware of weather and tidal conditions Launching • Make children aware of this advice • Know where the end of the slipway is • Please mind the gap between the pontoons • Be aware of people around you • Tie your boat up securely At Night • Remove your car and trailer promptly • Carry a torch or form of light • Leave the slipway as you found it • Keep a vigilant look out
Please call Needles NCI VHF CH 65 for current conditions in the Needles Channel
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Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 31 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Harbours & Marinas Bembridge Harbour 01983 872828 Mercury Yacht Harbour, S’thampton 02380 455994 Brighton Marina 01273 819919 Newport Harbour 01983 823885 Bucklers Hard Marina, Newtown Harbour 01983 531424 Beaulieu River 01590 616200 Ocean Village Marina, S’thampton 02380 229385 Birdham Pool Marina, Chichester 01243 512310 Poole Quay Boat Haven 01202 649488 Chichester Harbour Conservancy 01243 512301 Port Hamble Marina, Southampton 02380 452741 Cobbs Quay Marina, Poole 01202 674299 Port Solent Marina, Portsmouth 02392 210765 Cowes Harbour Commission 01983 293952 Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport 02392 523523 (Shepards Wharf and Kingston) Ryde Harbour 01983 613879 Cowes Yacht Haven 01983 299975 Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton 02380 339490 East Cowes Marina 01983 293983 Shamrock Quay Marina, S’thampton 02380 229461 Gosport Marina 02392 524811 Southsea Marina 02392 822719 Hamble Point Marina 02380 452464 Sparkes Marina, Hayling Island 02392 463572 Haslar Marina, Gosport 02392 601201 Swanwick Marina, Hamble 01489 884081 Hythe Marina Village, Southampton 02380 207073 Thornham Marina, Chichester 01243 375335 Island Harbour 01983 539994 Universal Marina, Southampton 01489 574272 Keyhaven 01590 645695 Ventnor Yacht Haven Lymington 01590 672014 via Cheetah Marine 01983 852398 Weather Information BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast BBC Radio Sussex 92-95 FM, 103-105 FM 104.5/104.8 FM and 95.3 FM. Half hourly forecast Daily at 0048, 0520 (LW and FM) and 1754 0600-1900 (normally LW only) Radio Sussex also available on DAB
BBC Radio Solent Isle of Wight Radio Lyme Regis to Chichester 107FM, 102FM 96.1 FM, 103.8 FM and Digital Weather forecasts: Mon-Fri 0500 – 1800. Brief forecast at four minutes 0600-0900 every half hour past the hour, full forecast half past the hour 1000-2200 hourly on the hour including inshore waters forecast 0630, 0730, 1230, 1600-1800 every half hour 1630, 1730, 1830 Online Weather Information Sat & Sun 0600 – 1700. Brief forecast at four minutes www.metoffice.gov.uk past the hour, full forecast half past the hour including www.bbc.co.uk/weather inshore waters forecast 0630, 0730, 1230 & 1630 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk
BBC Radio Surrey 104/104.6 FM and DAB. Half hourly forecasts 0600-1900 Photo by TeeCee
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St James Street, Yarmouth OPEN TO ALL to hire or to relax 01983 760684
YARMOUTH PHARMACY Reflections Quay Street, Yarmouth. Tel: 01983 760260 Open 7 Days a Week • Fossils Monday – Saturday 8.30am to 6.00pm • Crystals Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm • Gemstones Your local Independent Pharmacy • Silver Jewellery FOR ALL YOUR PHARMACY NEEDS • Swarovski Window Crystals ICE CREAM • Lots of unusual gifts Selling PARLOUR Open 7 days a week New Forest Ice Creams 28 !avours of Ice Cream & three Sorbets 1a Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth • Ice Cream Sundaes • Smoothies T: 01983 760244 • Cola Floats • Lite Bites E: [email protected] • Hot & Cold Drinks www.reflectionsisleofwight.co.uk Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth
Page 34 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Food to Go Shops, Services Butterflies Café, Wheatsheaf Lane 01983 761640 The Deli, The Square 01983 761196 Gossips Café, The Square 01983 760646 Grace’s Bakery, 1 The Quay 01983 760190 & Suppliers Holdings, Quay Street 01983 760265 Nammet, Quay Street 01983 761090 Antiques & Nautical Curios PO41, Quay Street 01983 761105 Bank House Antiques Emporium 01983 761958 The Square Garages Freshwater Garages Ltd 01983 753235 Art Galleries Afton Rd, Freshwater Anne Toms 01983 761424 Golden Hill Park 01983 760436 Yarmouth Gallery, High Street, PO41 0PL Freshwater PO40 9UJ www.yarmouthgallery.com Please note – this garage does not provide fuel, the Email: [email protected] nearest fuel station is as above. Drift 01983 760347 High Street Gifts Robert Scott 01983 760875 The Beach Hut, High Street 01983 760026 Studio on the Quay, 1 Quay Street Blossoms, Wheatsheaf Lane 01983 761888 Email: [email protected] Blue by the Sea, Quay Street 01983 760362 www.robertscottstudio.com The Book Room, Jireh Place 01983 873897 Butterflies, Wheatsheaf Lane 01983 761640 Bank/Cashpoint Harbour Living, High Street 01983 760222 There is no longer a bank in Yarmouth but a cashpoint Harwoods, St James’ Square 01983 760258 is located outside Holdings Newsagents, Quay Street. Reflections, Wheatsheaf Lane 01983 760244 RNLI Shop, Quay Street 01983 761345 Cashback also available from Harbour Reception. Sailor Ted’s, The Square 01983 761393 The Treasure Chest, The Square 07857 311964 Beauty/Hairdressers Wight Island Glass, Wheatsheaf Lane 07749 317650 Annette, Jireh Place 01983 760350 www.wightislandglass.co.uk Ivory Hair and Nail Salon, High Street 01983 760994 Koru Holistic Beauty Salon, High St. 01983 760994 Groceries Westbay Club Spa, Halletts Shute 01983 766202 Costcutter Supermarket 01983 760219 The Square Chemist The Deli, The Square 01983 761196 Yarmouth Pharmacy 01983 760260 Quay Street Ice Opening Hours: Harbour Office 01983 760321 Mon – Sat: 0830 – 1800. Sun: 1000 – 1600 Jewellery Clothing and Footwear Drift, High Street 01983 760347 The Beach Hut, High Street 01983 760026 Rust, High Street 01983 761216 Blue by the Sea, Quay Street 01983 760362 Newsagents Harwoods, St James’ Square 01983 760258 Holdings, Quay Street 01983 760265 Cycle Hire Pet Supplies Wight Cycle Hire 01983 761800 Muddy Paws, High Street 01983 760746 Yarmouth Station, Station Road www.wightcyclehire.co.uk Post Office/Bureau de Change Located inside Holdings Newsagents 01983 760265 Dentist Quay Street Principal Dentist Dr John Dine (GDC 44759) Opening Hours: Associate Dentist Dr Liliya Ekova (GDC 174040) Mon-Fri 0900 – 1700. Sat 0900 – 1500. Sun - CLOSED Marlborough House, High Street, PO41 0PN. Cashpoint available Doctor West Wight Medical Practice 01983 758998 Early Closing: Some shops may close Isle of Wight Emergency Health Call Centre early on Wednesdays at their discretion Telephone 111 Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 35
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Attractions & Activities West Wight Alpacas, Wellow 01983 760900 West Wight www.westwightalpacas.co.uk Brighstone Village Museum (NT) 01983 740446 West Wight Sports 01983 752168 Butterfly Paragliding Ltd 01983 731611 & Community Centre Chale. www.paraglide.uk.com Freshwater. www.westwight.org.uk Calbourne Watermill and Museum 01983 531227 Yarmouth Castle (EH) 01983 760678 Calbourne. www.calbournewatermill.co.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk Chessell Pottery Cafe 01983 531248 Brook Road, Chessell www.chessellpotterybarns.co.uk Around the Island Amazon World 01983 867122 Dimbola Museum, 01983 756814 www.amazonworld.co.uk Galleries and Tea Room Appuldurcombe House 01983 200022 Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater Wroxall. www.appuldurcombe.co.uk www.dimbola.co.uk Arreton Barns 01983 539361 First Contact Active Leisure 07774 614883 www.arretonbarns.co.uk Yarmouth. www.boat-charters.uk.com Bembridge Windmill (NT) 01983 873945 Fort Victoria Country Park www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight Westhill Lane, Norton. www.fortvictoria.co.uk Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park 01983 730330 • Archaeology Discovery Centre 01983 761214 nr Ventnor www.blackgangchine.com • Model Railway 01983 761553 Brading Roman Villa 01983 406223 • Planetarium 01983 761555 www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk • Ranger Tours and BBQs 01983 760860 Butterfly World, Wootton 01983 883430 • Reptilarium 01983 761582 www.butterfly-world-iow.co.uk • Verdi’s Café 01983 761777 Carisbrooke Castle (EH) 01983 522107 Freshwater Bay Golf Club 01983 752955 www.english-heritage.org.uk www.freshwaterbaygolfclub.co.uk Dinosaur Isle 01983 404344 Hill Farm Stables 01983 752502 / 07748 253899 www.dinosaurisle.com Riding School and Pony Club, Freshwater Donkey Sanctuary 01983 852693 www.hillfarmstables.com www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org Isle of Wight Pearl 01983 740352 Isle of Wight Ghost Experience 01983 520695 Military Road, Brighstone www.ghostisland.com www.iowpearl.com Isle of Wight Steam Railway 01983 882204 Mottistone Gardens (NT) 01983 741302 www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk Mottistone. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight Isle of Wight Zoo 01983 403883 The Needles Old Battery (NT) 01983 754772 www.isleofwightzoo.com and New Battery, Alum Bay Monkey Haven 01983 530885 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight www.monkeyhaven.org The Needles Landmark Attraction 01983 752401 Osborne House (EH) 01983 200022 Alum Bay. www.theneedles.co.uk East Cowes. www.english-heritage.org.uk Needles Pleasure Cruises 01983 761587 Quarr Abbey, Nr Fishbourne 01983 882420 www.needlespleasurecruises.co.uk www.quarrabbey.org Newtown Old Town Hall (NT) 01983 531785 Robin Hill Country Park 01983 527352 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight www.robin-hill.com Tapnell Farm Park, Yarmouth 01983 758722 Ventnor Botanic Garden, Ventnor 01983 855397 www.tapnellfarmpark.com www.botanic.co.uk Totland Bay Bowling Club 01983 753704 www.totlandbaybowlingclub.com NT = National Trust EH = English Heritage
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Events Photo by Visit Isle of Wight March (various areas) Duck Races on the River Yar, Yarmouth 31 March April Memorial Ploughing Match 8 April New Wolverton Farm, Shorwell (0930-1630) IW Walking Festival (various areas) 28 April – 13 May May Spring Festival & Boat Jumble, Yarmouth 5 May Real Ale Festival, 5-7 May IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival, 12 May Wolverton Manor, Shorwell Walk the Wight 13 May JOG Race to Yarmouth 19-20 May IW Festival of Transport, Havenstreet 20 May Mottistone Manor - house open day, 27-28 May Newport Newport Jazz Festival 30 May – 3 June RSYC Junior Dinghy Regatta, 31 May – 1 June Yarmouth June Solent Old Gaffers Rally (waterbased only) 1-3 June IW Festival, Newport 21-24 June RSYC Prince Consort Race, Yarmouth 30 June September July Paddle Steamer Waverley Cruises, Yarmouth Pier Round the Island Yacht Race 7 July Eklectica Music Festival, Downend 7-9 September 1940’s Experience 2018, 7-8 July Little Britain Cup Challenge, Cowes 14-15 September IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet Royal IW Agricultural Show, 8 July Southampton Boat Show 14-23 September County Showground RSYC Royal Artillery Yacht Club Regatta, 15-16 Sept. IW Rhythm Tree Festival, Calbourne 13-15 July Yarmouth Gurnard Junior Regatta, Gurnard Green 14-15 July Isle of Wight Day 22 September RSYC Taittinger Regatta, Yarmouth 21-22 July RSYC Centenary Chase, Yarmouth 22 September Cowes Classic Week 22-27 July Annual Sweetcorn Fayre, 29-30 September Island Dinghy Championships, 28-30 July Arreton Old Village, Arreton Gurnard Green October August RSYC Turkey Cup, Yarmouth 7 October Chale Show, Chale Showground 4-5 August IW Literary Festival, West Cowes 11-14 October Cowes Week 4-11 August Classic Buses, Beer, & Walks Weekend 13-14 October Ventnor Fringe Festival (various venues) 7-12 August Island wide Jack Up the 80’s, Arreton 11-12 August Wizard Week 22-26 October Yarmouth Carnival Week 11-18 August IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet RSYC Dinghy Week, Yarmouth 13-16 August Harwoods Fandango Charity Fun Race 15 August November IW Garlic Festival, Newchurch 18-19 August RSYC Folk Boat Week, Yarmouth 18-25 August Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks, Yarmouth 5 November IW Scooter Rally, Ryde 23-26 August Island Steam Show, 24-27 August December IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet Carols in the Square, Yarmouth 8 December Cowes Classic Powerboat Race 25-26 August RSYC Needles Relief, Yarmouth 15 December IW Cycling Festival 25 Aug-2 September RSYC Boxing Day Race, Yarmouth 26 December Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 41 Photo by Geoff Mundell
www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook The Pier’s Tale Yarmouth Pier is the longest wooden pier in the UK and pottery scatter to the north-east and a 20th Century extends northwards from the historic town of Yarmouth Wreck Site. Artefacts dating to the Neolithic, Iron Age, on the Isle of Wight. It was opened as a leisure pier in Roman and Medieval periods have also been 1876 and in 1931 it became the responsibility of recovered from the seabed in the area by oyster Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners (YHC). In 1975 it dredging and fishing activity. The Bouldnor cliff site lies received Grade 2 listed status, recognising its local and approximately 2.5 kilometres to the east of Yarmouth national importance in terms of its unique design and Pier. This inundated Mesolithic occupation site is of wooden construction. national importance, though undesignated, and is thought to be the only stratified underwater Mesolithic Yarmouth Pier was originally built to service the coastal occupation site in UK waters. steamers that provided convenient and fast transport for many people at a time when roads were often slow and Since its construction Yarmouth Pier has undergone difficult. The network provided by ships and railways many changes including repair after impact from ships ensured that piers were very popular and busy elements and restoration after damage caused by the effects of of the coastal tourist industry. Yarmouth Pier was part of waves, abrasion and marine creatures, such as the this network and although its use for this purpose has locally notorious gribble! Phase one of the restoration declined it still provides a docking point for the heritage was completed in 2008, replacing damaged piles along vessels Paddle Steamer (PS) Waverley and the the Pier’s length. In 2015 survey work showed that the Merchant Vessel (MV) Balmoral. The Pier is now mainly second phase of restoration would soon be required used to enjoy the experience of walking out over the sea with the piles beneath the pierhead and several along and to view the local coastline. It is also popular with the length now needing to be replaced. In order to keep anglers and provides one of the few accessible areas Yarmouth Pier safe and open for the public, YHC for anglers using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. needed assistance to fund these extensive restoration works and applied to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). In the coastal waters around the Pier there are many After an initial development stage in 2016, YHC were old wrecks including a 16th Century Protected Wreck successful in securing funding towards the work as part Site, a possible Roman wreck evidenced by a seabed of an exciting new project called The Pier’s Tale.
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With the funding from YHC and generous support of the includes a wide range of activities and lets the Pier tell HLF and lottery players everywhere, the restoration of its own stories of over 140 years of living in Yarmouth. Yarmouth Pier is now underway. Work on the structure The project has a number of themes to gather and itself began in February 2018 and is expected to take share information about all aspects of the Pier’s life. It about five months to complete. It will involve the includes tales about heritage from its original replacement of the roundhouse, the timber piles under construction and location to the plants and animals the pierhead and some piles along the length of the living beneath. It has undertaken survey work with Pier that have been damaged. partners from Bournemouth University and the Southern IFCA providing a wealth of information about The only timber that has the strength and durability that the local underwater world. the Pier requires is Greenheart but the pressure on the global resource of this wood is extremely high. The Pier has already been busy telling its tales and the Fortunately timber from the works at Portsmouth interactive school sessions cover the built, social and Harbour became available and after being cleaned and natural heritage and highlight the diversity of coastal cut to the appropriate lengths this has been purchased careers. The Pier has also visited sheltered housing and stored in time for the restoration work. Wood from communities and other groups of people that are the Pier will also be reused wherever possible. unable to visit it. More information about the themes and activities can be found at yarmouthpier.org or on In addition to the restoration works The Pier’s Tale the Pier’s own Facebook page yarmouthpier. Photo by Radek Gora Photography
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Buses Transport Southern Vectis 01983 827000 Access to and from the Island is provided by a number of Traveline www.islandbuses.info operators and once here, getting around by foot, cycle, car Route 7 from Yarmouth bus station (Bridge Road) for or public transport is generally easy and trouble free. connections at Newport to main Island destinations. Airports The Needles Breezer is an open top bus ride around Bembridge Airport 01983 873051 the West Wight up to every 30 minutes during the day Bournemouth Airport 01202 364000 (mid-March to the end of October). It is a hop-on, hop- Southampton Airport 0844 481 7777 off, bus serving a number of places of interest including the Needles Old Battery and the Needles Landmark Attraction as well as some of the most spec- tacular scenery on the Island. Car Hire Car hire is available at Yarmouth Harbour on a daily or hourly basis. Please enquire at the Harbour Office Reception for further information. Ferries Hovertravel 0843 487 8887 Ryde – Southsea† Red Funnel Ferries 0844 844 9988 West Cowes – Southampton† East Cowes – Southampton* Wightlink all routes 0333 999 7333 Yarmouth – Lymington* Ryde – Portsmouth† Fishbourne – Portsmouth* †Foot passengers only. *Cars & foot passengers. Pleasure Cruises Needles Pleasure Cruises 01983 761587 [email protected] Waverley Excursions (Sept only from Yarmouth Pier) 0845 130 4647 www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk Radio Radio Solent Travel Desk 0345 304 0961 Rail Island Line – Ryde Pierhead – Shanklin National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 4950 Southwestern Railway Customer Services 0345 600 0650 Taxis and Mini Buses 07 Cabs 0781 107 0707 Jay’s Taxis (Wheelchair access) 01983 756555 Mick’s Taxis 01983 752936 Norton Taxis 0776 742 8395 (Minibus Only) or 01983 752223/759955 (Taxis) Rayners Taxi 01983 752784 West Wight Cars 01983 755555
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Eating Out by John Withers, yachtie and foodie All of you that have been to Yarmouth before will be well acquainted with its pubs, cafes and restaurants. For those that are new to the town you have the delightful experience of exploring and trying out the various options available. The food in, and around, Yarmouth is generally exceptional, the quality of the fine ales and the welcome from landlords, landladies and staff is second to none. For the serious walker, or cyclist, various options exist in the wonderful West Wight countryside. See articles and maps a few pages on. Or take a more leisurely stroll along the shoreline to Fort Victoria, you’ll pass several refreshment stops en route. A longer walk, but still in most peoples minds one Off The Rails of the best, is alongside the banks of the Western If it’s a restaurant you’d prefer then my advice is to Yar estuary - one of my favourite walks. Favourite book before you travel. because there’s a path on either side of the river and Whatever you do at Yarmouth, and wherever you at Old Freshwater you’ll find The Red Lion, this eat out, you’ll be assured of a memorable time. You traditional country pub is under fairly new ownership can dance on the tables or sit in front of a log fire: and is well worth a visit, you won’t regret it! Whatever suits your fancy. SEE OVERLEAF>>> The more adventurous walker can continue on to Freshwater Bay (see Cycling map on page 55), or try the coastal path to Alum Bay, then on to The Needles. From there you can climb to the top of Tennyson Down and down into Freshwater Bay. The spectacular views from the Down are well worth the climb and my – won’t you deserve that pint at Freshwater Bay. From the Bay cut back across to Yarmouth alongside the Western Yar. When you’re adjacent to the Mill take a detour to Yarmouth Station, here you’ll find a nice surprise and what really should be done with a disused station. Back in town you’re spoilt for choice, but on busy weekend evenings get in early, Yarmouth gets busy.
Page 45 The Boathouse Licensed Café Bar Fort Victoria • The Bistro on the Beach • PO41 ORR Is just a 15-minute stroll from Yarmouth along the beach. The menu includes locally sourced meat, fish and seafood, steaks and salads • Sunday carvery • Vegetarian options •• Speciialliitty seaffood •• Breakffastt 09::00 tto 11::00 •• Assorrtted Beerr,, Wiine & Ciiderr •• Food served allll day T: 01983 760935 • 07956 374 714
The Wheatsheaf Inn & THE KINGS HEAD are two great Yarmouth pubs owned by Kathryn and Shaun Rayner and run by them and their daughter Shannon. THE WHEATSHEAF T H E K I N G S H E A D
• Home Cooked Food Shaun & Kathryn have introduced a mouth-watering • Local Real Ale menu including light bites, pub classics, grills and • Fine Collection of Wine speciality burgers available daily from 12 noon. How- ever, if it’s just a drink and a bag of crisps that you’re & Beers after then that’s not a problem – we’re a pub after all! • Daily Specials Board Our welcoming bar and lounge, with open log fire • Patio Garden for the cooler winter months, offer a range of draught lagers and cask ales together with an excellent Bridge Road, Yarmouth selection of wines, soft drinks and teas and coffees. Tel: 01983 760456 Quay Street, Yarmouth • 01983 760177
Page 46 The Conservatory is a family friendly restaurant with a light airy interior and uninterrupted views of the Solent. Whether you choose to dine in The Conservatory or by the seawall you’ll enjoy fabulously unfussy dishes created and cooked from the Island’s wonderful natural larder.
Yarmouth Harbour Guests Special 2018 Offer 10% off your total bill Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or group menus. Please present a copy of this advert to a member of staff when paying your account. Available until 31/10/18
Tel: 01983 760331 E: [email protected] W: www.thegeorge.co.uk Nammet Sandwiches & Snacks From Breakfast Baps & Coffee to Sandwiches and Rolls All freshly made to order
Nammet provides a wide choice of fillings on delicious bread and rolls. Plenty of homemade cakes are also available and a wide choice of soft and hot drinks all at reasonable prices. Platters & Buffets for Meetings & Business Lunches. Local Produce & Mr Whippy Ice Cream! Open 7 days a week throughout the year: Mon to Sat from 9am, Sundays 10am. Tel: 01983 761090
Page 47 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Pubs, Restaurants and Cafés The Blue Crab, High Street 760014 Nammet, Quay Street 761090 www.thebluecrab.co.uk www.yarmouthnammet.co.uk The Boat House, Fort Victoria 760935 The New Inn, Shalfleet 531314 The Bugle Coaching Inn, The Square 760272 www.thenew-inn.co.uk www.thebugleinn.co.uk Off The Rails Café and Restaurant, 761600 Butterflies Café, Wheatsheaf Lane 761640 The Station, Station Road The Cow Co, Tapnell Farm 758725 www.offtherailsyarmouth.co.uk www.thecowco.com On the Rocks, Bridge Road 760505 The Dandelion Café, Freshwater Bay 753854 www.ontherocksyarmouth.com www.freshwaterbayhouse.co.uk The Piano Café, Freshwater 472874 The George Hotel, Quay Street 760331 www.thepianocafe.co.uk www.thegeorge.co.uk PO41 Coffee House, Quay Street 761105 Gossips Café, The Square 760646 The Red Lion, Freshwater 754925 Grace’s Bakery, Quay Street 760190 www.redlion-freshwater.co.uk The Highdown Inn, Totland 752450 Salty’s, Quay Street 761550 www.highdowninn.com www.saltysrestaurant.co.uk The Horse and Groom, Ningwood 760672 [email protected] www.horse-and-groom.com Scoops Ice Cream, Wheatsheaf Lane The Hut, Colwell Bay 898637 www.sorenna.co.uk www.thehutcolwell.co.uk The Sun Inn, Hulverstone 741124 Jireh House Tea Room, The Square 760513 www.sunhulverstone.co.uk www.jireh-house.com Verdi’s, Fort Victoria 761777 The Kings Head, Quay Street 760177 Wheatsheaf Inn, Bridge Road 760456 www.kingsheadyarmouth.co.uk www.wheatsheafyarmouth.co.uk La Cucina, High Street 761176 Yarmouth Spice Indian Restaurant 761183 www.lacucinaiow.co.uk Quay Street. www.yarmouthspice.co.uk
Accommodation Norton Grange, Norton 760323 3 Alma Place, B&B Yarmouth 761040 www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk Blue Chip Holidays 0330 134 5481 West Bay Club, Halletts Shute 760355 www.bluechipholidays.co.uk www.westbayclub.co.uk The Bugle Coaching Inn, The Square 760272 www.thebugleinn.co.uk Clifton House B&B, Colwell Common 753237 The Gossips Café Tel: www.cliftonhouse-iow.co.uk AT THE END OF THE SQUARE 01983 Café Bar The George Hotel, Quay Street 760331 Yarmouth’s Only Waterside Café 760646 www.thegeorge.co.uk The Hermitage B&B, Totland Bay 752518 ~ OPEN ALL YEAR ~ www.thehermitagebnb.co.uk Delicious hot and cold Food served all day The Highdown Inn, Totland 752450 using local IoW produce. www.highdowninn.com The Gossips Breakfast and Harbour Jireh House, The Square 760513 Breakfasts Menu served until 11.30am. www.jireh-house.com Speciality Italian Coffee • Afternoon Teas Little Sedge 756970 Fully Licenced with Beautiful views over- looking The Solent, Yarmouth Pier & Castle. Self Catering Holiday Accommodation, Inside and outside seating on our patios. Afton Road, Freshwater www.littlesedge.co.uk Ice-cream Parlour • Free Wi-Fi
Page 48 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook The Western Yar Estuary k u . o c . s n o i s i v d n a l s i . w w w
Estuary Wildlife The Western Yar Estuary is a great place for wildlife. Its tidal waters, saltmarsh and mudflats are home to a wide range of plants and animals that are specially adapted to living in the challenging conditions. The estuary’s birds have different adaptations too with a beak length that helps them feed in a certain way. This means that many different birds can feed, nest and shelter in the habitats provided by the estuary. The Western Yar is so important to wildlife that it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and it is part of the network of Marine Protected Areas that include important sites on both sides of the Solent.
Circular Walk A wander around the Western Yar is a great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery, pick up a free leaflet from the Harbour Office to guide you. Bouldnor Forest, Mill Copse and Fort Victoria are also close by and are ideal for a pleasant stroll through beautiful woodland.
The visiting birds that feed here are building up vital energy supplies for their onward migration and every time we startle them into flight they lose essential reserves and their chances of survival diminish. Please help to protect our wildlife by staying on the footpaths and keeping dogs under control and off the saltmarsh.
Estuaries Project Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners is a partner in the Isle of Wight Estuaries Project which promotes the sustainable management of the Island’s estuaries. Activities include projects to help conserve and enhance the area and to raise awareness of estuaries, their valuable habitats and wide range of uses.
Page 50 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Estuary Birds Sandwich Tern During your visit to Yarmouth Harbour you might * Elegant summer visitor. spot some of our resident or visiting birds. Often Feeds by diving in search of fish. feeding along the water’s edge is the little egret which is bright white against the colours of the estuary. You may also hear the evocative call of the k u
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d r i B H*arb*our Ta*xi *07969* 84*0173* or* VH*F C*h *15 * • Te*l: +* 44(0)*19*83 760*32*1 • E*: i*nfo*@y*ar*mo*uth-*ha*rbour.*co*.uk Page 51 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook t h g i W f o e l s I t i s i V y b o t o h Exploring West Wight P Yarmouth is an excellent base from which to explore the central chalk ridge, traversed by the Tennyson Trail. This West Wight. From the Western Yar estuary a bridleway spectacular walk with stunning views was much loved by follows the route of the former railway line to Freshwater, the poet laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson, who declared the a village which has the air of a town. It has a variety of exhilarating air to be “worth sixpence a pint!” shops, a sports centre with indoor swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course in a spectacular location on Afton It was Tennyson who unwittingly put the West Wight on Down, overlooking the sea. the tourist trail, when he purchased Farringford House at Freshwater, and the tranquil countryside has changed The West Wight is renowned for its wonderful scenery, little since Tennyson’s day. Enticing country lanes and most of it is designated as an Area of Outstanding footpaths invite you to explore the peaceful woodland, Natural Beauty (AONB). A coast road and coastal river valleys and magnificent downs. There are many footpath give access to vast stretches of Heritage Coast, picturesque villages whose historic pubs offer the visitor with cliffs of amazing diversity, fringed by beautiful sandy a wonderful excuse to relax with a glass of local ale and bays and rocky inlets. some appetising food.
Discover the russet fossil-rich clay cliffs of the south west, Visitors to the West Wight can choose from a range of rugged white chalk cliffs of Freshwater Bay, the landmark quality graded hotels, B&Bs, camp sites and a host of Needles rocks and the amazing multi-coloured sandstones delightful self-catering cottages set in the most idyllic of Alum Bay. Eastwards the shoreline changes, the locations. For more information please visit: descending cliffs embrace the popular family beaches of www.visitisleofwight.co.uk Totland Bay and Colwell Bay, then give way to the broad estuary of the Western Yar, the wooded shores of Bouldnor and the estuary of Newtown, a National Nature Reserve. To request a copy of the 2018 Official Accommodation Guide or Summer/Winter Pocket Guides, please visit The Needles is the most westerly point of the Island’s www.visitisleofwight.co.uk Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 53 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Cycling West Wight A route from Yarmouth to The Needles. Riders will about on River Road, bear left (sign, blue bike). Just past travel on a mixture of gravel cycle track and quiet roads the left hand bend take the 2nd road on the right, Victoria meandering through the pretty countryside for which the Road (sign, blue bike). Continue straight along this road West Wight is renowned. As with all cycling, always and when you reach the cycle track (bridleway Y19) 1 follow the Highway Code and take care at road junctions. turn right and stay on the gravel track to the junction with a tarmac road near the Causeway Bridge. Starting from the ferry terminal proceed to the round- 2 Cross straight over at the junction onto the track (BW F61) and continue to Afton Road. When the track emerges on to Afton Road turn left and at the next junction turn left into Blackbridge Road. F For Freshwater Bay continue straight along Afton Road and at the ‘T’ junction turn right (sign, Needles Old Battery). Having stopped to admire the bay continue on the road. 3 Stay on this road for 3.3 miles/5.3 km to the Needles, following any signs for Alum Bay. O If you want an off-road section go 80 metres past St Agnes Church and on the left is a bridleway, BW F47. Go through the gate and at around 350m is a wooden bridge overhead (once used by Tennyson on his long walks). You can either carry on under this bridge soon bearing right past an old wall and join the red route at the road, or turn left just before the bridge, taking a countryside route emerging at the road on Moons Hill *(take care at road, traffic from right). From The Needles retrace the route back to The Needles Park and having climbed the hill keep left 4 on Alum Bay New Road. The road then descends, after about 800m look out for a church on your right. Turn right here 5 on to York Road (sign 20mph) and follow the road for 1km.Turn left 6 (just to the left of a sign, Middleton) into Spinfish Lane (BR F22). At the junction with the road dismount, walk right on the pavement then re-mount, turn left into Brookside Road (white railings),
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past the car park on your right and turn right into School Place (sign, weak bridge) passing The Red Lion (if you Green Road. can!) and All Saints Church on your left. Continue on At the next roundabout turn left up Hooke Hill and the road passing over the bridge and then turn left onto just after the climb levels out turn right 7 into Church the cycle track (sign BW F61). Continue back to Yarmouth via the Old Railway 8 Station (Off The Rails and Wight Cycle Hire are here).
• REFRESHMENT STOPS 7 The Red Lion is a great pub that serves fantastic food and welcomes those just wishing to quench their thirst.
• The Dandelion Cafe at HF Holidays House in the bay is very nice.
O The Piano Cafe opposite the Thatched Church is fairly new, lovely and well worth a stop.
• The The Highdown Inn offers a place of refreshment at the top of Moons Hill.
• Warren Farm for one of the best cream teas!
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Newtown Old Town Hall P Wandering through the meadows and paths that give women the right to vote, the Trust on the Isle lead through the woods and fields down to of Wight are celebrating their own remarkable Newtown Harbour, is a quiet and tranquil way to women. Known as Ferguson’s Gang, they raised spend a relaxing afternoon. But hidden in the huge sums of money to protect heritage and landscape are clues to Newtown’s surprisingly busy past.
Once the principle town of the Island, the medieval street design and burgage plots of people’s homes are fossilised under walker’s feet in the layout of the roads and footpaths. Ancient names such as Gold Street and Silver Street give hints of the activities that once filled the area. But this all came to an end when the town became a casualty of first plague and then raiding in 1377. What was once a bustling town gradually became a sleepy hamlet.
The Old Town Hall, standing proudly amongst grassy fields and hedgerows, is the last surviving vestige of the ‘rotten borough’ that Newtown turned into. But this important and historic building may have been lost for eternity if it hadn’t been for the courageous efforts of a group of five remarkable and quirky women. In 1933 they saved the Old Town Hall for the nation by giving it to the National Trust.
As this year marks the centenary of the first act to Picture ©National Trust Images/Martin Trelawny Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 56 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook
Picture ©National Trust/David Harrison countryside across the country. But perhaps what the publicity generated from their bizarre exploits is most surprising is the way they went about it. as their main weapon in the fight against the destruction of the past. During their fundraising, the Having already been successful in rescuing Gang’s ‘swag’ donations to the National Trust were Shalford Mill in Surrey, they turned their attentions delivered in eccentric ways, such as a one-hundred to Newtown. Using pseudonyms such as Red pound note stuffed inside a cigar, and money Biddy, Sister Agatha and Bill Stickers, they wore inside a fake pineapple, that would unwittingly masks as they went about their daring deeds, using cause a bomb scare. A masked man claiming to be Ferguson himself even made a radio appeal, which raised almost £1000 and led to 600 people joining the Trust as members.
Although their activities declined after the Second World War, in 1989 Sister Agatha visited Newtown Old Town Hall. She explained that they had been young and wanted to help the National Trust, and that above all, it had been fun. To mark this special year, and to celebrate the work of these incredible women, the gift that she left behind almost 30 years ago, forms the centrepiece of a new display about Ferguson’s Gang in the Old Town Hall she helped to save. And each Sunday from 27 May until 1 July (1&3pm) you can join a tour of the Old Town Hall to discover more about the Gang and their work here. And just as in 1933, it is only through support from members and visitors that the National Trust can continue the important legacy of looking after these Picture © National Trust/John Faulkner special places for ever, for everyone.
Newtown Old Town Hall is open 10 March until 25 October (closed Mondays and Fridays, excluding Bank Holiday Mondays) from 10.30am-5pm. Admission prices apply. Please see: nationaltrust.org.uk/newtown-national-nature-reserve-and-old-town-hall call: 01983 531785 or email: [email protected] for more information.
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Whatever your plans, choices of cruising ground for the south coast based yachtsman are endless. Wonderful harbours aplenty, the Channel Islands are superb destinations and foreign ports beckon too.
How about Poole for your next stop? This great harbour has a variety of stop-off spots. You can anchor behind the harbour islands or go alongside to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the town. There is a multitude of restaurants and places of interest awaiting you. One destination that should be on your list is Tower Park, it’s easy to get to by bus or taxi.
Further west you’ll find Weymouth and Portland. The former is a south coast gem with so many restaurants, pubs and things to do within easy reach of the quay or marina. Portland is a great stopover too, the new marina is superb with loads of space for any sized yacht or motorcruiser. The facilities rank amongst the best anywhere.
The Channel Islands offer so much for the visitor to enjoy. Step back in time to the peaceful haven that is Alderney, or sail further to glorious Guernsey or Jersey. See over for more information.
Maybe your plan is to catch the tide eastwards. So many opportunities here, too many to list. We are so lucky and blessed with choices of places to go, marinas to stop at and towns to explore.
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Glorious Guernsey
Guernsey is one of the finest natural anchorages in the Channel Islands. Situated at the very heart of the port • VAT free area • Competitive charges and nestling right beside the waterfront pubs, shops and • 400 visitors’ berths restaurants, Guernsey Marinas offer good shelter in all • Marina manned from 06.00 – 22.00 hrs weathers. • Good positioning for early and late season cruising From the spires and towers on the skyline high above • Stay 3 nights, get the 4th for free* the harbour to the castle that guards its entrance, the town provides a striking vista as you pass through the pier heads and follow the buoyed channel towards the visitors’ pontoons in the Victoria Marina. The facilities include shower blocks on both sides of the marina, and electricity and water is available on all Victoria Marina pontoons. Guernsey Marinas now has a walk-ashore facility outside the Victoria Marina, which offers non tidally restricted berths offering our visiting yachtsmen greater flexibility.
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www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Other Useful Information
Car Parking • Harbour Office – Permit holders only • South Quay (directly outside Harbour Office) – Long stay Pay & Display • Pier Square – Short stay Pay & Display • IW Council car park, River Road – Long stay Pay & Display
Emergency In an emergency, dial 999, ask for Fire, Police, Ambulance or Coastguard.
• Coastguard Lee on Solent 02392 552100 VHF Ch16 (Emergencies) VHF Ch 67 (Routine enquiries and passage information. Also small craft emergency channel – within Solent) Dover 01304 210008 Tourism • Hospital • For general tourism information please visit St Mary’s Hospital, Newport 524081 www.visitisleofwight.co.uk where you can request a Isle of Wight Emergency Health Call Centre 111 copy of the Official Isle of Wight Destination Guide and Summer/Winter Pocket Guide • Police Emergencies 999 • Destination Yarmouth – Discover all that is great Enquiries 101 and good about Yarmouth by visiting www.facebook.com/destinationyarmouth Places of Worship • Tourist Information Point All Saints Harbour Office, Yarmouth. Church Place, Freshwater St Agnes Freshwater Bay The majority of telephone numbers listed Photo by Chris Boynton St James’ in this guide are for local dialling. Yarmouth (C of E), St James’ Street The dialling code prefix for MOBILE users and callers OUTSIDE THE AREA is St Saviour’s 01983 (RC) Weston Lane, Totland Bay www.stass.iowrcchurch.org.uk Other numbers are shown as applicable
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Heights are in metres
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IN THE APPROACHES TO AND WITHIN THE WESTERN SOLENT DOUBLE HIGH WATERS OCCUR AT OR NEAR SPRINGS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THERE IS A STAND WHICH LASTS ABOUT 2 HOURS.
THE PREDICTIONS REFER TO THE FIRST HIGH WATER
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SAFETY SERVICES Seastart ...... 14
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YACHT CLUBS The Royal Solent Yacht Club...... 14
PHOTOGRAPHS The majority of the photographs in this edition of the How to submit your photographs: Visitors’ Guide have been provided by employees and • Photographs can be submitted via e-mail to visitors to Yarmouth Harbour and the town; people [email protected] or just like you. You may even find one of your • On disk to Tracey at the Harbour Office, address photographs within these pages, if you have on Page 1. previously submitted images to the harbour office. • Please ensure you include your contact details, If you would like to see your photographs showcased in and the name of the individual who should be future issues of the Visitors’ Guide, then this is what acknowledged with taking the photograph, if it is we are looking for: not yourself. • Photographs taken in and around Yarmouth, and Although we do not pay for publishing photographs • Photographs of the West Wight area in general. your name will be printed alongside your photograph • Photographs must be high-res and at least 300dpi. as an acknowledgement. Something to show all your • Please provide details of when and where your family and friends! photograph(s) was taken. If your photographs are used in future editions we If photographs are of individuals/small groups of will send you a copy of the Visitors’ Guide, just so people, please ensure you have their permission for long as you have provided your postal address. use prior to submission. Happy snapping!
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Missing Numbers
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Bridge Road, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Please call 01983 760505 for opening times and bookings
All our meals are served sizzling on Hot Volcanic Rocks which gives our local steaks a unique taste like no other!
We specialise in local grass-fed Isle of Wight beef. House specialities include Chateaubriand and Saltmarsh Lamb. Also normally available are Lyme Bay Scallops, fresh Tuna and Tiger Prawns.
and sweets to die for...... In the winter bring your own wine to On The Rocks with no corkage charge and take advantage of the cheap winter overnight rates in Yarmouth Harbour