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Visitors’ Guide 2020/21

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P Index 1 ...... Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners 47 – 49 ...... Eating Out 3 ...... Index 50...... Accommodation 5 – 9...... Welcome to Yarmouth Harbour 50...... Pubs, Restaurants & Cafés 10...... Harbour Services and Facilities 52 ...... The Estuary 11..Important Information for Harbour Users 53 ...... Estuary Birds 13...... Harbour Notes 55...... The National Trust 14 – 15...... Arriving & Harbour Taxis 56 – 57 ...... Cycling West Wight 17 ...... General Directions 58 ...... Exploring the West Wight 18 ...... Cockpit Essentials 59 ...... The Yarmouth Lifeboat 19...... Harbour Wi-Fi 60 – 63 ...... Where Next 20 ...... Waste Management 64...... Other Useful Information 21...... Waste Facilities & Recycling 66 – 69 ...... Yarmouth Tide Tables 23...... How to use the Yar Bridge 70...... Advertisers’ Index 25 – 27 ...... Marine Services 72 ...... Puzzle Page 28...... Safety 29...... Tidal Flow Chartlet 30 - 31 ...... Harbour Chartlet 32...... Harbours, Marinas & Weather Disclaimer 33.....Isle of Wight Harbours & Tourism Map Every effort has been taken to ensure the 35...... Shops, Services & Suppliers information contained herein is correct. 42 ...... Attractions & Activities Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners and its 43 ..Events in Yarmouth & Around the Island agents do not accept liability for any consequence arising from reliance placed 44 – 45...... The Pier’s Tale on the content, howsoever caused. 46...... Transport

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Page 4 Welcome to Yarmouth Harbour This guide has been produced to provide visitors with Forest, you will understand why Henry VIII built this, information about the harbour, town of Yarmouth and his final fortress. Commanding the mouth of the West Wight. I hope you enjoy the guide and your since 1547, Yarmouth was the first Arrow Head Castle stay; should you need any further information please in Britain. Picnic on the rampart lawns and enjoy ask one of our friendly staff for help. magnificent views. Yarmouth has 200+ berths available on a daily basis for visiting seafarers. These moorings are BBQ by the beach allocated on arrival by raising the Berthing Masters on To the west of the main harbour, close to Norton Spit, VHF Ch 68. You will usually be met at the harbour there is a BBQ area with dedicated BBQ stands for entrance by the Berthing Master dory and directed to you to enjoy right next to the beach. Great for some a suitable berth. family summer fun. The harbour reception has a stock There are a small number of moorings that can be of disposable BBQs for sale. Please be careful when booked in advance, online or over the phone; disposing of your BBQ, keep the area tidy by using the however, the usual practice here at Yarmouth is to bins provided. allocate berths on arrival. The Berthing team will always try to allocate a Shopping mooring which suits your requirements. On extremely There are a wide range of arts and craft shops dotted busy days this may not be possible, although our team around the pretty streets for you to explore. The town will do their best to find you an alternative berth. is full of independent shops with stocks of unique, The friendly team at Yarmouth are here to help so interesting quirky things to tempt you. please ask if you require assistance. Cycle Hire Things to do Keep an eye out for our bicycle pick up and drop off Yarmouth and the West Wight have much to offer point right here at the Harbour Office. You can now visitors, both on the water and on land. There’s great contact Yarmouth based Wight Cycle Hire who will choice in town, with both the Yacht Club and Sailing deliver your bikes to the Harbour Office in advance of Club boasting venues with sea views. The many pubs, your stay with us. cafes and restaurants look forward to welcoming you with a variety of food menus and refreshments on The Pier offer for you to choose from. Our newly restored pier now boasts a discovery centre You can treat yourself to a well-deserved pampering located at the pier head. You can enjoy an ice cream at the local spa and country club or enjoy cycling or from the local ice cream parlour and amble along the walking both along the coast and in the countryside. pier to the ‘Round House’ and discover the history of the pier and what lies beneath. Please remember to West Wight Alpacas pay your toll at the entrance. All the proceeds go There are plenty of activities and adventures for all the towards the upkeep of the pier. family to enjoy. Just two miles away is West Wight Alpacas. Here you can take an alpaca or llama on a Local Tourist Information Point farm trek and let the kids burn off steam and if you’re To discover more about all of the activities mentioned feeling hungry feast on homemade cake, freshly above, and much more, please visit our local Tourist baked wood-fired pizza and artisan coffee at The Information Point based at the Harbour Office. Llama Tree Pizzeria. Bring your own bottle and relax outside in the evening sun. Safety Please be aware of the rules of the harbour – these Tapnell Farm can be found via our website or from the harbour Tapnell Farm Park is the newest family attraction on reception. We wish to keep all harbour users safe at the Isle of Wight. Inside this all-weather attraction you all times so please abide by the rules – they are there will find a wide range of hands-on animal experiences, for your safety and the safety of others. In addition, and indoor and outdoor play – plenty to keep kids and please take the time to look at our safety information adults entertained. in this guide and safety tips on our website.

Yarmouth Castle The team at Yarmouth Harbour look forward A Tudor Castle, right here in town! Climb to the to welcoming you. battlements and enjoy the very best views of sailing in the Solent. As you watch the yachts pass through the Tim Adams narrow channel between Yarmouth and the New 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

Deutsch engen Kanal zwischen Yarmouth und dem New Forest passieren, werden Sie verstehen, warum Heinrich VIII. diese Festung, seine Willkommen im Hafen von Yarmouth letzte, erbauen ließ. Seit 1547 an der Mündung des Solent gele- In diesem Touristenführer möchten wir unseren Besuchern gen, stellt sie die erste Festung mit einer pfeilförmigen Bastion einige Informationen über den Hafen und das Städtchen („Arrow Head Castle“) in England dar. Picknicken Sie auf den Yarmouth an die Hand geben. Ich wünsche Ihnen viel Spaß bei Wiesen am Schutzwall mit einem herrlichen Blick über den der Lektüre dieser Informationen sowie einen angenehmen Solent. Aufenthalt. Sollten Sie weitere Informationen benötigen, wen- den Sie sich bitte an einen unserer freundlichen Mitarbeiter. Barbecue am Strand Yarmouth bietet Seefahrern mehr als 200 tageweise verfüg- Westlich des Haupthafenbereichs, in der Nähe des „Norton Spit“, bare Liegeplätze. Diese Anlegestellen werden bei der Ankunft gibt es einen BBQ-Bereich mit eigenen Grillplätzen, die Sie jed- zugeteilt, indem die verantwortlichen Hafenmitarbeiter (sog. erzeit nutzen können. Bestens geeignet für sommerlichen Fami- Berthing Masters) über UKW 68 angefunkt werden. Sie werden lienspaß. Das Hafenbüro bietet auch einen Vorrat an üblicherweise am Hafeneingang vom Dorie des Berthing Mas- Einweggrills zum Verkauf an. Wir möchten Sie lediglich höflich ters empfangen und zu einem passenden Liegeplatz geführt. bitten, Ihre Grillabfälle sorgfältig zu entsorgen. Bitte halten Sie Ein paar wenige Liegeplätze können im Voraus online oder den Bereich sauber und verwenden Sie die dafür vorgesehenen telefonisch gebucht werden. Gängige Praxis hier in Yarmouth ist Abfallbehälter. es allerdings, die Liegeplätze erst bei der Ankunft zu vergeben. Shopping Es wird immer versucht, Ihnen eine Anlegestelle zuzuteilen, Eine Vielzahl an Kunst- und Handwerksläden entlang der hüb- die Ihren Anforderungen entspricht. An besonders betrieb- schen Straßen laden zum Entdecken ein. Lassen Sie sich in den samen Tagen ist dies jedoch nicht immer möglich, wenngleich zahlreichen inhabergeführten Läden der Stadt von einzigarti- unser Team sich bemüht, eine alternative Anlegestelle zu finden. gen, interessanten und originellen Stücken zum Shoppen ver- Das freundliche Team hier in Yarmouth hilft Ihnen gern weiter, führen. also fragen Sie einfach, wenn Sie Unterstützung benötigen. Fahrradverleih Ausflugsziele Halten Sie Ausschau nach unserer Fahrradstation hier im Hafen- Yarmouth und der Westen der Isle of Wight haben allerhand zu büro. Sie können den Wight Cycle Hire Fahrradverleih aus bieten, sowohl an Land als auch auf dem Wasser. Sie haben die Yarmouth kontaktieren, um Ihre Räder vor Ihrer Ankunft zum Wahl: Der Yacht Club wie auch der Sailing Club bieten Aus- Hafenbüro bringen zu lassen. flugsstätten mit Meerblick. In den vielen Pubs, Cafés und Restaurants heißt man Sie gern mit einer Vielzahl an Speisen Der Pier und Erfrischungen willkommen, aus denen Sie wählen können. Unser neu restaurierter Pier bietet nun ein Discovery Center am Gönnen Sie sich eine wohlverdiente Auszeit im örtlichen Spa Kopf des Piers. Probieren Sie das Eis aus der örtlichen Eisdiele und Country Club oder genießen Sie eine Radtour oder Wan- und schlendern Sie über den Pier zum „Runden Haus“, wo Sie derung entlang der Küste und auf dem Lande. die Geschichte des Piers und was darunter liegt erkunden kön- nen. Bitte vergessen Sie nicht, am Eingang zu bezahlen. Alle Ein- West Wight Alpacas nahmen kommen der Instandhaltung des Piers zugute. Bei zahlreichen Aktivitäten und Abenteuern kommt die ganze Familie auf ihre Kosten. Nur ein paar Kilometer entfernt befindet Örtliche Touristeninformation sich West Wight Alpacas. Auf dieser Farm können Sie mit einem Statten Sie der Touristeninformation am Hafenbüro einen Be- Alpaka oder Lama auf einen ausgedehnten Spaziergang gehen such ab, um mehr über die oben genannten Ausflüge und viele und Ihre Kinder sich richtig austoben. Für Hungrige gibt es weitere Aktivitäten zu erfahren. hausgemachten Kuchen, frisch gebackene Holzofenpizza und sorgfältig produzierten Kaffee in der The Llama Tree Pizzeria. Sicherheit Oder bringen Sie Ihre eigenen Getränke mit und entspannen Wir weisen Sie auch auf die Hafenordnung hin, die entweder Sie sich draußen in der Abendsonne. von unserer Website heruntergeladen werden kann oder am Empfang im Hafenbüro erhältlich ist. Tapnell Farm Zur ständigen Wahrung der Sicherheit aller Hafennutzer bit- Der Tapnell Farm Park ist die neueste Familienattraktion auf der ten wir Sie, die Regeln zu befolgen. Sie dienen Ihrer wie auch Isle of Wight. der Sicherheit aller anderen. Bitte nehmen Sie sich auch kurz Tiere hautnah erleben und anfassen, überdachte Spielflächen Zeit, unsere Sicherheitsinformationen in diesem Touristen- sowie Spielplätze im Freien – bei jedem Wetter finden Jung und führer und die Sicherheitstipps auf unserer Website zu lesen. Alt hier zahlreiche Unterhaltungsmöglichkeiten. Das Team im Hafen von Yarmouth freut sich, Sie willkommen Yarmouth Castle zu heißen! Ein Tudorschloss mitten in der Stadt! Erklimmen Sie die Fes- tungsmauern und genießen Sie die beste Aussicht auf die Tim Adams Segler auf dem Solent. Wenn Sie zusehen, wie die Yachten den Geschäftsführer/Hafenmeister

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Nederlands waarom Henry VIII hier zijn laatste vesting bouwde. Yarmouth Castle domineert al sinds 1547 de monding van de Solent en Welkom in Yarmouth Harbour het was Groot-Brittanniës eerste ‘arrow head castle’ (een vest- Deze gids is bedoeld om bezoekers informatie te verstrekken ing met bastion). Picknick op het gras aan de wallen en geniet over de gemeente Yarmouth en zijn haven. Ik hoop dat u van van het prachtige uitzicht op de Solent. deze gids en van uw verblijf zult genieten. Indien u meer in- formatie wil, vraag dan een van onze vriendelijke medewerk- Barbecue aan het strand ers om hulp. Ten westen van de hoofdhaven, dicht bij Norton Spit aan het In Yarmouth zijn elke dag opnieuw ruim 200 ligplaatsen strand, is er een plek waar u naar hartenlust kunt barbecueën beschikbaar voor bezoekende zeevaarders. Deze aanlegplaat- op een van de beschikbare standen. Zomerse familiepret sen worden bij aankomst toegewezen aan wie de Berthing gegarandeerd. De havenreceptie biedt wegwerpbare barbe- Masters op VHF-kanaal 68 belt. Gewoonlijk wordt u aan de cuesets te koop aan. Wees voorzichtig als u uw barbecue weg- toegang tot de haven opgewacht door de sloep van de gooit, houd de plek netjes en gebruik de daarvoor bestemde Berthing Master, die u een geschikte aanlegplaats aanwijst. afvalbakken. Enkele ligplaatsen kunnen vooraf online of telefonisch Winkelen gereserveerd worden, maar meestal wijzen we u bij aankomst Talloze handwerkwinkeltjes liggen verspreid in de prachtige een ligplaats toe. straatjes. Het wemelt hier van de onafhankelijke winkels met Het team probeert u steeds een aanlegplaats te geven die unieke, interessante en eigenzinnige hebbedingetjes. aan uw wensen voldoet. Op erg drukke dagen lukt dit mo- gelijk niet, maar onze medewerkers stellen alles in het werk Fietsverhuur om u een andere aanlegplaats te geven. Ga zeker eens langs bij het fietsverhuurpunt aan het Ons behulpzame team staat voor u klaar, dus aarzel niet havenkantoor. U kunt voortaan Wight Cycle Hire vragen om om assistentie te vragen. voorafgaand aan uw verblijf fietsen voor u af te leveren bij het havenkantoor. Wat te doen? Yarmouth en het westelijk deel van Isle of Wight hebben tal The Pier van troeven, zowel op het water als op het land. Het stadje Onze recent gerestaureerde pier heeft nu een ontdekkings- heeft een prima aanbod, met uitzicht op zee in zowel de Yacht centrum aan het havenhoofd. Geniet van een ijsje van het Club als de Sailing Club. Er wachten u vele pubs, eethuisjes lokale ijssalon en kuier op de pier naar het Round House, en restaurants met een keur aan menu’s of kleinere hapjes en waar u meer te weten komt over de geschiedenis van de pier drankjes. en wat eronder ligt. Vergeet niet om tolgeld te betalen aan de Laat u verwennen in het lokale kuuroord of ga lekker fietsen ingang. De opbrengst gaat integraal naar het onderhoud van of wandelen langs de kust of in het binnenland. de pier.

West Wight Alpacas Lokale VVV Ook gezinnen komen ruim aan hun trekken. Slechts drie kilo- Informatie over de bovenvermelde activiteiten en nog veel meter verderop zit West Wight Alpacas. Hier maakt u een meer krijgt u in onze lokale VVV in het havenkantoor. rondje op de boerderij met een alpaca of een lama. De kinderen kunnen stoom afblazen en wie honger krijgt, kan Veiligheid zich tegoed doen aan de huisbereide taarten, versgebakken Hou alstublieft rekening met de havenvoorschriften, die u pizza’s uit een houtoven en ambachtelijke koffie van The vindt op onze website of aan de ontvangstbalie. Llama Tree Pizzeria. Breng zelf een fles mee en ontspan We willen het voor iedereen in onze haven veilig houden. buiten in de avondzon. Leef deze regels dus na: ze zijn er immers voor uw veiligheid en die van alle andere havengebruikers. Raadpleeg s.v.p. de Tapnell Farm veiligheidsinformatie in deze gids en de veiligheidstips Isle of Wight heeft een nieuwe trekpleister voor gezinnen: op onze website. Tapnell Farm Park. Wat voor weer het ook is, hier kunnen kinderen een leuke Het team van Yarmouth Harbour kijkt ernaar uit u te ver- tijd beleven met de dieren en binnen of buiten spelen – er is welkomen! altijd wat te doen voor kinderen en volwassenen. Tim Adams Yarmouth Castle Chief Executive/Harbour Master Een Tudorkasteel, en nog wel hier in de stad! Klim naar de kantelen en geniet van een onovertroffen uitzicht op de zeil- Francais boten in de Solent. Turend over de jachten in het nauwe kanaal tussen Yarmouth en New Forest begrijpt u vast S’il vous plaît tourner la page >>>>> 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

Francais dans le Solent. En regardant les voiliers passer l’étroite bande entre Yarmouth et la New Forest, vous comprendrez pourquoi Bienvenue au port de Yarmouth Henry VIII a choisi de construire ici sa forteresse finale. Défen- Destiné aux visiteurs, ce guide a pour objet de leur fournir des dant l’embouchure du Solent depuis 1547, Yarmouth fut le pre- informations sur le port et la ville de Yarmouth. J’espère que ce mier « Arrow Head Castle » de Grande-Bretagne. Pique-niquez guide vous sera utile et que vous passerez un agréable séjour. sur les pelouses des remparts et profitez des vues majestueuses Pour tout supplément d’information, n’hésitez pas vous sur le Solent. adresser à l’un de nos collaborateurs, qui se fera un plaisir de vous aider. Barbecue en bord de plage Yarmouth dispose de plus de 200 emplacements chaque À l’ouest du port principal, près de Norton Spit, se trouve une jour pour les navigateurs en visite. Ces amarrages sont at- aire de barbecue dotée de plusieurs emplacements à votre dis- tribués à l’arrivée en appelant les Pilotes d’amarrage sur le position, réservés aux barbecues, juste à côté de la plage. canal VHF 68. En principe, vous serez accueillis à l’entrée du L'idéal pour passer de bons moments en famille l'été. Des bar- port par le doris du Pilote d’amarrage et dirigés vers un em- becues jetables sont en vente à l'Accueil de la capitainerie. placement adéquat. Lorsque vous mettez votre barbecue au rebut, prenez soin de Un petit nombre d’emplacements peuvent être réservés à l’a- laisser la zone propre en utilisant les poubelles mises à votre vance, en ligne ou par téléphone ; toutefois, ici à Yarmouth, disposition. nous attribuons généralement les emplacements à l’arrivée. L’équipe d’amarrage s’efforcera toujours de vous attribuer un Shopping emplacement répondant à vos besoins et exigences. Les jours Une grande variété de boutiques d’art et d’artisanat jalonnent de forte affluence, il se peut que ce ne soit pas possible ; dans les rues pittoresques, incitant à la flânerie. La ville regorge de ce cas, notre équipe fera tout possible pour vous trouver un magasins indépendants, dont les articles uniques, originaux et autre mouillage. insolites sauront vous tenter. Notre chaleureuse équipe de Yarmouth est là pour vous aider, alors n’hésitez pas à vous adresser à elle si vous avez be- Location de vélos soin d’aide. Ne manquez pas notre point de collecte et de dépose de vélos, ici-même, à la Capitainerie. Vous pouvez désormais contacter À voir, à faire Wight Cycle Hire, une société basée à Yarmouth, qui livrera vos Yarmouth et West Wight ont beaucoup à proposer aux visiteurs, bicyclettes à la Capitainerie avant votre séjour chez nous. que ce soit sur l’eau ou à terre. La ville offre un excellent choix, proposant des sites comme le Yacht Club et le Sailing Club avec The Pier vue sur la mer. Les nombreux pubs, cafés et restaurants seront Nouvellement restauré, notre quai dispose désormais d’un cen- ravis de vous accueillir, avec un choix varié de plats et tre de découverte situé à la pointe de la jetée. Vous pourrez y rafraîchissements. déguster une crème glacée confectionnée par le glacier local et Vous pourrez vous faire plaisir avec un soin bien mérité au vous promener le long du quai jusqu’à la « Maison ronde » pour spa et country club local, ou encore faire une balade à vélo ou à y découvrir l’histoire de la jetée et ce qui se cache dessous. pied, le long de la côte comme dans la campagne environ- N’oubliez pas de vous acquitter du prix d’admission à l’entrée. nante. Tous les bénéfices servent à financer l’entretien du quai. West Wight Alpacas Bureau d’information touristique local Un grand nombre d’activités et d’aventures familiales sont pro- Pour en savoir plus sur toutes les activités mentionnées ci- posées. À seulement trois kilomètres se trouve le parc animalier dessus, et bien d’autres encore, rendez-vous dans notre Bureau West Wight Alpacas. Là, vous pourrez promener un alpaga ou d’information touristique local, basé à la Capitainerie. un lama dans l’enceinte de la ferme et donner l’occasion aux enfants de se défouler ; et pour combler les petits creux, la piz- Sécurité zéria The Llama Tree vous régalera avec ses gâteaux faits mai- Veuillez prendre connaissance du règlement du port, disponible son, ses pizzas fraîchement préparées et cuites au feu de bois, sur notre site Web ou auprès de l’Accueil de la capitainerie. et son café artisanal. Amenez votre propre bouteille et déten- Nous cherchons à assurer en permanence la sécurité de dez-vous en profitant du soleil couchant. l’ensemble des utilisateurs du port ; c’est pourquoi, pour votre sécurité comme pour celle des autres, nous vous demandons Tapnell Farm de respecter ce règlement. En outre, merci de prendre le temps Tapnell Farm Park est l’attraction familiale la plus récente sur de consulter les informations de sécurité contenues dans le l’Île de Wight. présent guide, ainsi que les conseils de sécurité indiqués sur Quel que soit le temps, vous y vivrez diverses expériences au notre site Web. contact des animaux et profiterez des jeux d’intérieur et d’ex- térieur – de quoi divertir les petits comme les grands ! Toute l’équipe du port de Yarmouth se fera un plaisir de vous ac- cueillir ! Yarmouth Castle Un château Tudor, là, en pleine ville ! Montez sur les remparts Tim Adams et admirez les vues les plus époustouflantes de la navigation Directeur-Capitaine de port Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 9 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Harbour Services and Facilities

General • Berthing: Call Yarmouth Harbour VHF Ch 68 • Advance mooring reservations available on finger pontoons (these are bookable via our website and at Reception). • A further 200+ berths (depending on size) are Our friendly Reception team (from L to R): allocated on arrival. These are walk ashore and Roger, Pete, Sophie, Kevin, Vikki, Ginny and John non-walk ashore pontoons and on buoys outside the harbour. Harbour Office/Reception • 38 visitors’ mooring buoys available April to • Showers September inclusive. • Toilets • Long Term Visitor Moorings available on a • Coffee Lounge monthly basis. • Disabled access • Fuel pontoon serving diesel and petrol. • Disabled shower and toilet facilities • Sewage pump out facility. FREE to use. • Launderette (open to the public) • Crane – 5 tonne SWL. • Baby changing facilities • Waste oil disposal. • Tourist Information Point with interactive screen • Water on South Quay, Town Quay, Fuel Berth • TV’s with up to date weather information and walk ashore pontoons – requires own hose. and 24 hour news • Tide gauge situated at Town Quay steps giving • Cockpit Essentials (PLEASE SEE PAGE 18) the height of tide above chart datum. • Waypoint Yacht Brokers • Free Wifi (PLEASE SEE PAGE 19). • Calor Gas and Camping Gaz • Night watchperson: outside office hours, April to • Ice October. Regular land-based patrols are carried • Charging point for phones/tablets/laptops out and include areas of the harbour, river, dinghy • Cash back available park and pier. • CCTV in operation and monitored all year round. • Harbour Taxi: Call Harbour Taxi VHF Ch 15 or call 07969 840173.

‘Lifejacket Service Point in conjunction with Seasafe – for all makes of lifejacket’

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Dogs must be kept on a lead whilst on pontoons and harbour property 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 at entrance. Minimise your wash. foreign visiting yachts unless in 6 knots from harbour entrance to pier head possession of a pet passport. and through all outer moorings to Black Rock. Anchoring Prohibited No anchoring between the breakwater and No diving, tomb-stoning, sail boarding, the bridge, in any fairway or anywhere that paddle boarding, water-skiing or fishing obstructs navigation. between the breakwater and the bridge. Various restrictions apply elsewhere, Approaches please check with the Harbour Office for When approaching Yarmouth from the east please keep further details. at least 50m clear of the pier head to avoid fishing lines. Similarly on departure from the harbour. No swimming between the breakwater and the southern most end of the Bilges southern pontoon. DO NOT pump out oily bilges into the harbour or river. Any incidents MUST be reported to the Harbour Master. No BBQs permitted on harbour property other than in the designated area. Incidents (See Harbour Map on Page 30-31). All incidents and accidents MUST be reported to the Harbour Master in writing. Incident report forms can be obtained from the Harbour Office. Refuelling Drones IMPORTANT – Petrol and diesel are highly No drones to be flown from YHC property without flammable. Every effort to reduce the risk of express permission from the Harbour Master. spillage or explosion should be taken. To view our policy please visit: Ask yourself – Do your tanks have good breathers? https://www.yarmouh-harbour.co.uk/harbour- rules-and-safety/policies-procedures Do your fuel gauges work correctly? Noise When refuelling: There are others using the harbour at the • Switch off engines and generator sets same time as you – keep noise to a • NO smoking minimum, especially at night. No static running motors to be operated overnight. • DO NOT use your mobile phone or VHF • Handle fuel guns with care Sailing • DO NOT spill fuel into the harbour Owing to narrow channels sailing is restricted between the harbour entrance and the bridge. • DO NOT start your engines until all filler Contact the Harbour Master for further details. guns and tank openings are closed

Children should not be left unattended In the event of fuel spillage anywhere in the harbour IMMEDIATELY INFORM HARBOUR STAFF

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Please keep this guide aboard your vessel for future use of crew who may not be familiar with local arrangements

Harbour Notes ~ Berthing at Yarmouth Harbour We have up to 220 berths that are allocated on arrival – please call VHF Ch 68 and talk to one of our friendly berthing team

If you wish to plan your visit in advance, we To book one of these please visit our website have 30 premium finger berths available. www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

Owners’ Responsibilities When booking a berth you should Payment is due on arrival or soon after. bear in mind the following: It is a requirement that we have your contact • Bookings can be made up to a minimum of two details just in case there is an emergency and we days before your arrival date. need to contact you. • Payment for the berth must be made at the time Owners of yachts and other craft (including of booking. dinghies) must make their own arrangements for the • Booked berths are held until 1800 unless you care of their boats. contact us to let us know you are going to be late. The Commissioners and staff cannot accept • Specific berths are not allocated until the day of responsibility for the safety of such boats but may, at the booking. their discretion, cause any vessel to be removed or • The bookable berths for summer weekends do fill secured or otherwise dealt with without liability for up very quickly so early booking is advised. any damage caused thereto or to other craft thereby. • Vessels over 14m should call Yarmouth Harbour

Port Control VHF Ch 68 on +44(0)1983 760321 to make a booking.

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Harbour Taxi Service Operating Times Please refer to the Website. Call on VHF Ch 15 or Telephone 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 until must vacate by 1500 made fast. • Overnight stays must vacate moorings by All vessels should be ready to moor 1200 on day of departure both port and 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 as well as fuel. • Mooring fees are collected by Berthing/Taxi/ Night staff or paid at the Harbour Reception For loading/unloading please call Yarmouth Harbour VHF Ch 68 for instructions • Berthing Masters can often offer assistance 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 • Tidal flows in the harbour and entrance can • When the harbour is busy, signs warning of be strong and cross berths at odd angles ‘limited space’ will at times be displayed at the harbour entrance. Please call Yarmouth Harbour • Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat can leave quickly at on VHF Ch 68 for directions any time without any warning • Always proceed at dead-slow speed and be • Short-stays may be directed to buoys outside prepared to queue or other non-walk-ashore moorings after 1300 when busy

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What to do when you arrive Port Control Call ‘Yarmouth Harbour’ on VHF Ch 68 when you are five minutes away from the harbour entrance for VHF Ch 68 instructions from the Berthing Master 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 Call ‘Yarmouth Harbour’ on VHF Ch 68 when passing switched off. Mobile phones are not to be used on Black Rock buoy. board the vessel or on the fuel berth. The fuel berth is to be vacated as soon as refuelling is completed and From East: paid for. Please be aware that other commercial Please call ‘Yarmouth Harbour’ on VHF Ch 68 if you vessels operate from the pier head at require fuel. certain times of the year.

Stay at least 50 metres clear to the north of Yarmouth Notices to Mariners Pier. Anglers frequently cast their lines from the end of Current Notices to Mariners are displayed in the Harbour the pier into the Solent. Beware of the car ferries which Office as well as available on-line via our website: operate frequently in and out of Yarmouth. They may www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk/harbour-rules-and- have difficulty seeing you approach from the East safety/notices-to-mariners behind the pier. If you wish to register for emails of new notices as they Call ‘Yarmouth Harbour’ on VHF Ch 68 well before are issued please forward your email address to: arrival at the harbour entrance. [email protected]

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General Directions Photo by Robert Scott Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners have a set of rules, The Commissioners also have powers of Special General Directions, which stipulate how vessel Masters Direction which are likely to be verbal instructions and operators must behave and act in the jurisdiction of given by a harbour employee either on the water the Commissioners. or on Commissioners’ property and may override a General Direction. For example “Please move your The General Directions also set out rules for the boat to berth ‘X’” or “You cannot pass through the Commissioners’ land and property ashore which includes bridge at this time”. the quays, Pier Square, Harbour Office and the pier. You are encouraged to read all of the General These General Directions, which came into force on 1st Directions to ensure that you, as a harbour user, March 2012, supersede the 1973 Byelaws. do not fall foul of the rules.

The maximum penalty for breaching a General The main topics covered in the General Directions are: Direction following a prosecution at a Magistrates Court is level 4 on the standard scale, (a judicial • Navigation scale), which is currently £2,500. However the • Moorings emphasis is to educate harbour users. • Passenger vessels and fees A complete set of the General Directions can be down- • Activities on or in the water loaded from our website: • Commissioners’ property www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk or you can pick • Goods up a copy from Reception at the Harbour Office. • Fuel Bowsers

The General Directions may be amended or changed If you have any queries about the General from time to time, so please ensure you have the Directions please contact us by e-mail latest version. [email protected] Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 17 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook

Cockpit Essentials This is our reception area which provides a wide If you need to freshen up and have forgotten your range of facilities and retail items. The Cockpit wash kit, we have a wide range of toiletries available. Essentials area also boasts comfortable seating To keep the galley going we have a plentiful supply of where you can enjoy fresh bean to cup coffee from butane gas in both Camping Gaz and Calor Gas our coffee machine and facilities to charge your bottles. For your engines we have a range of mobile devices. lubricants and Fuel Set fuel additive.

Our extended range includes many products made on Why not take a branded souvenir of your visit home. the Isle of Wight. These include spirits that will suit the We have some fine china mugs and even umbrellas most refined of tastes. We sell the Isle of Wight for those ‘rare’ wet days. Distillery’s sumptuous range of gin and Tipsy Wight’s equally impeccable vodkas. In addition we have Fevertree Tonic Water and ice to make a drink in the Island sunshine complete.

The Isle of Wight theme continues with Wight Crystal’s bottled water and their flavoursome lemonade and ginger beer and delicious biscuits from the Isle of Wight Biscuit Company.

We also stock a range of well-known carbonated drinks, sweets, crisps and nuts.

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Waste Management

Reporting the spillage of oil or other pollutants In line with General Direction Number 50 no person shall pump or wilfully or carelessly allow to escape into the harbour any dangerous, harmful or offensive matter. This includes washing down decks after spillages of fuel, however small. Use absorbent cloth from the Harbour Office and dispose of it in the special bin provided. Please ask harbour staff for details.

All such incidents, including the spillage of oil or other marine pollutants into the harbour, should be reported immediately to the Harbour Master, either via VHF Ch 68, telephone 01983 760321 or verbally to harbour employees and an Incident Report form completed at the Harbour Office. Waste Restrictions • International Catering Waste Vessels from outside the EU that wish to deposit food waste ashore should contact the Harbour Office. Any such waste is not to be deposited in the normal waste facilities. • Flares We are no longer allowed to accept old flares. Please contact the local Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) on 02392 552100.

• Excessive Waste Vessels wishing to deposit large amounts of waste must give at least 24 hours notice to Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners. A charge may be made for the disposal of excessive amounts of waste. Photo by Chris Boynton Page 20 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Waste Facilities Recycling NO tyres, refrigerators, freezers, Yarmouth Harbour has a skip for the batteries, flares, asbestos, fire disposal of waste generated by extinguishers, electrical equipment vessels visiting the harbour. The or other hazardous material should contents of this skip are separated Reporting the spillage of be disposed of in the skip. off site and recycled to the maximum oil or other pollutants extent possible. In line with General Direction Number 50 no The skip, which is located south person shall pump or wilfully or carelessly allow west of the Harbour Office near the • Engine Batteries to escape into the harbour any dangerous, In the recycling and waste area – south west of bridge, is monitored by CCTV. harmful or offensive matter. This includes the Harbour Office near the bridge. A special washing down decks after spillages of fuel, container is provided. NO household batteries. however small. Use absorbent cloth from the Harbour Office and dispose of it in the special • Textiles bin provided. Please ask harbour staff for details. Recycling facility in the Isle of Wight Council car park, River Road. All such incidents, including the spillage of oil or other marine pollutants into the harbour, should be reported immediately to the Harbour Master, either via VHF Ch 68, telephone 01983 760321 Other Waste or verbally to harbour employees and an Incident Report form completed at the • Oil Filters, Oily Waste & Batteries Harbour Office. Please ask harbour staff for details.

Waste Restrictions • Sewage pump-out • International Catering Waste FREE pump out facility available on the fuel berth as you enter the harbour. Vessels from outside the EU that wish to deposit food waste ashore should contact the Harbour Office. Any such waste is not to be deposited in • Waste Oil the normal waste facilities. This may only be disposed of in the waste oil tank by the car park barrier. • Flares We are no longer allowed to accept old flares. Please contact the local Maritime Rescue Yarmouth (IOW) Harbour Commissioners will prosecute persons found Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) on 02392 552100. illegally dumping waste in areas other than those designated for the • Excessive Waste reception of that waste. Vessels wishing to deposit large amounts of waste Should any users have any comments about the waste collecting facilities provided at must give at least 24 hours notice to Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners. A charge may be made for Yarmouth Harbour for vessels, please email [email protected] or write to the the disposal of excessive amounts of waste. Harbour Master at the address on page 1.

Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 21 Reflections • Fossils West Wight • Crystals Framing • Gemstones Picture Framing • Photo Printing • Silver Jewellery • Artwork • Limited Edition Prints • Giftware & Cards • Mirrors • Swarovski Professional Bespoke Window Crystals Picture Framing Service • Lots of unusual gifts Fast - Reliable Over 40 years 2-3 week experience in all Open 7 days a week turnaround aspects of Picture (or sooner if required) Framing & Mounting 1a Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth High Street, Yarmouth PO41 0PL T: 01983 760244 01983 760700 E: [email protected] www.westwightframing.co.uk www.reflectionsisleofwight.co.uk

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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 unless directed by to give the name of your vessel and your a member of staff. 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 Page 24 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Marine Services BOAT CHARTERS & FISHING TRIPS River Yar Boatyard Saltern Wood Quay. Tel: 01983 761000 Black Rock Charters Email: [email protected] Daily fishing trips. Private charters available. Fishing trips Slipway and storage services. Dry sailing packages. suitable for all ages, 2 hours, half day & full day duration. Secure undercover storage with CCTV available during both summer and winter. Epoxying, copper coating and Needles cruises 90 minutes. Wheelchair access. antifouling of hulls. Walk ashore pontoon moorings with Tel: 07865 593155 • www.blackrockcharters.co.uk electricity and water. First Contact Boat Charter Whittle Marine (Yarmouth) Tel: 07774 614883 • www.boat-charters.uk.com Tel: 01983 760354 / 07900 925 831 RIB blasts from Yarmouth Harbour to The Needles. Email: [email protected] Private Charter. www.whittlemarine.co.uk Specialist Boat Builders based in Yarmouth. Rebecca May Over 40 years’ experience within a skilled team Tel: 07970 361981 specialising in wooden clinker, carvel and cold moulded Bottom fishing available. Mackerel trips June-September. boats. Services offered include boat storage, dry stacking, To be booked in advance. repairs/refits, new builds, masts and spars, bespoke joinery, boat cleaning/valeting, launch/recovery, seasonal Wight Sapphire lift outs, transportation and commercial sea towing. Tel: 01983 740554 / 07967 910565 Wight Marine Email: [email protected] Saltern Wood Quay, Gasworks Lane, Yarmouth www.gawnfishing.co.uk Tel: 01983 760521 Mackerel trips June-September. Email: [email protected] Deep sea fishing all year round. Sightseeing & Filming. www.wightmarine.co.uk Weekends available. Marine Engineers - servicing & repairs, including electronics & plumbing. Authorised agents for leading names including Honda, BOATYARDS & ENGINEERS Mercury/Mercruiser & more! Blue Sail Marine Thorley Manor Barns, Thorley Road, Thorley. BROKERAGE & BOAT SALES Tel: 01983 760555 / 07779 247686 Email: [email protected] Waypoint Yacht Brokers www.bluesailmarine.com Contact Roy Heeley at the Harbour Office. Tel: 01983 760876 / 07880 947 376 Email: [email protected] Harold Hayles Ltd Wight Marine The Quay, Yarmouth. Tel: 01983 760373 Saltern Wood Quay, Gasworks Lane, Yarmouth Fax: 01983 760666 Tel: 01983 760521 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.haroldhayles.co.uk www.wightmarine.co.uk Nanni agent. Specialist marine engineers. SPURS line, RIB and engine sales - The Island’s dealer for Honda net and weed cutters. Slipway and storage facilities. Marine & Highfield RIBs Repairs, refurbishing, refits, painting, polishing. Paint and antifouling. Undercover storage available. Calor Gas and Camping Gaz. CALOR GAS & CAMPING GAZ Visitor walk-ashore pontoon moorings in the harbour Harbour Office, The Quay. Tel: 01983 760321 with water and electricity – individuals and rallies may Harwoods (Small Camping Gaz only) Tel: 01983 760258 book in advance. Hayles Boatyard, Bridge Road. Tel: 01983 760373

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YARMOUTH PHARMACY Quay Street, Yarmouth. Tel: 01983 760260 Open 7 Days a Week Monday – Saturday 8.30am to 6.00pm Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm

Your local Independent Pharmacy

FOR ALL YOUR PHARMACY NEEDS

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SAILMAKERS

Saltern Sail Company Saltern Wood Quay. Tel: 01983 760120 / 07709 063592 Marine Services Email: [email protected] YACHT CLUBS/SAILING CLUBS CHANDLERY Royal Solent Yacht Club Harwoods The Square The Square Tel: 01983 760258 Office/Reception: 01983 760256 Bar/Members: 01983 760239 Caterer: 01983 760110 RANAGE C Email: [email protected] A crane is available to use on the West Quay. Maximum Web: www.royalsolent.org safe working load is 5 tonnes. Yarmouth Sailing Club The crane can only be operated by a YHC approved user. The friendly and informal club by the bridge run You may book the crane by calling 01983 760321. entirely by members offering RYA training, racing Harbour dues & charges apply - please visit the website. and cruising events. Their fleet includes Scows, Optimists, RS Quests and Cruisers. HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS YSC offer full summer sailing and winter social Yachts arriving from outside the EU must contact programmes and welcome visiting yacht crews to join 0845 7231110 them on Friday evenings (bar open) and Sunday lunch. Contact them at Bridge Road, Yarmouth, PO41 0NL. MARINE PHOTOGRAPHY Further information is available from Liz Mead, Commodore: [email protected] Martin Williams Membership information is available from Membership Email: [email protected] Secretary, Melinda Measor: Web: https://500px.com/island-photography [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 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 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 Harbour Commission 01983 293952 Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport 02392 523523 (Shepards Wharf and Kingston) Harbour 01983 613879 Cowes Yacht Haven 01983 299975 Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton 02380 339490 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 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, 1754 (LW and FM) 0600-1900 Radio Sussex also available on DAB BBC Radio Solent Lyme Regis to Chichester Isle of Wight Radio 96.1 FM, 103.8 FM and Digital 107FM, 102FM Mon-Fri 0500 – 2130. Brief forecast at four minutes Weather forecasts: past the hour, full forecast half past the hour 0600-0900 every half hour including inshore waters forecast 0630, 0730, 1230, 1000-2200 hourly on the hour 1630, 1730, 1830 1600-1800 every half hour

Sat & Sun 0600 – 1700. Brief forecast at four minutes Online Weather Information past the hour, full forecast half past the hour including www.metoffice.gov.uk inshore waters forecast 0630, 0730, 1230 & 1630 www.bbc.co.uk/weather www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk BBC Radio Surrey 104/104.6 FM and DAB. Half hourly forecasts 0600-1900

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Map: Alan Rowe at potting-shed-cartoons.co.uk Tel: 01983 760646 At the Thened of Gthe oSssquiapres ~ CYarmaoutfh’és Only Waterside Café ~ OPEN ALL YEAR ~ Delicious hot and cold Food served all day using local IoW produce. The Gossips Breakfast and Harbour Breakfasts Menu served until 11.30am. Speciality Italian Coffee • Afternoon Teas Fully Licenced with Beautiful views over- looking The Solent, Yarmouth Pier & Castle. Inside and outside seating on our patios. Ice-cream Parlour • Free Wi-Fi

St James Street, Yarmouth OPEN TO ALL to hire or to relax

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For events and bar hours [email protected]

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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 & Suppliers Grace’s Bakery, 1 The Quay 01983 760190 Holdings, Quay Street 01983 760265 Antiques & Nautical Curios Nammet, Quay Street 01983 761090 Bank House Antiques Emporium 01983 761958 PO41, Quay Street 01983 761105 The Square Garages Art Galleries Freshwater Garages Ltd 01983 753235 Anne Toms 01983 761424 Afton Rd, Freshwater Yarmouth Gallery, High Street, PO41 0PL Mill Road Garage www.yarmouthgallery.com Golden Hill Park 01983 760436 Email: [email protected] Freshwater, PO40 9UJ. Drift 01983 760347 Please note – this garage does not provide fuel, the High Street nearest fuel station is as above. Robert Scott 01983 760875 Gifts 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 West Wight Framing 01983 760700 Butterflies, Wheatsheaf Lane 01983 761640 Harwoods, St James’ Square 01983 760258 Bank/Cashpoint My Funky Bags 01983 716500 There is no longer a bank in Yarmouth but a cashpoint Reflections, Wheatsheaf Lane 01983 760244 is located outside Holdings Newsagents, Quay Street. RNLI Shop, Quay Street 01983 761345 Sailor Ted’s, The Square 01983 761393 Cashback also available The Treasure Chest, The Square 07857 311964 from Harbour Reception West Wight Framimg, High Street 01983 760700 Wight Island Glass, Wheatsheaf Lane 07749 317650 Beauty/Hairdressers www.wightislandglass.co.uk The Yarmouth Barber, Jireh Place 01983 760350 Ivory Hair and Nail Salon, High Street 01983 760994 Groceries Westbay Club Spa, Halletts Shute 01983 766202 Harveys 01983 760219 The Square Chemist Yarmouth Deli, The Square 01983 761196 Yarmouth Pharmacy 01983 760260 Ice Quay Street Harbour Office 01983 760321 Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 0830 – 1800. Sun: 1000 – 1600 Jewellery Drift, High Street 01983 760347 Clothing and Footwear Martin Gotrel 07896 937793 Blue by the Sea, Quay Street 01983 760362 Rust, High Street 01983 761216 Harwoods, St James’ Square 01983 760258 Newsagents Cycle Hire Holdings, Quay Street 01983 760265 Wight Cycle Hire 01983 761800 Pet Supplies Yarmouth Station, Station Road Muddy Paws, High Street 01983 760746 www.wightcyclehire.co.uk Post Office/Bureau de Change Dentist Located inside Holdings Newsagents 01983 760265 Principal Dentist Dr John Dine (GDC 44759) Quay Street Associate Dentist Dr Liliya Ekova (GDC 174040) Opening Hours: Marlborough House, High Street, PO41 0PN. Mon-Fri 0900 – 1700. Sat 0900 – 1500. Sun - CLOSED 01983 761237 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

Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 41 Attractions & Activities Photo by Wightpod.co.uk

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 Calbourne. www.calbournewatermill.co.uk Yarmouth Castle (EH) 01983 760678 Chessell Pottery Cafe 01983 531248 www.english-heritage.org.uk Brook Road, Chessell www.chessellpotterycafe.co.uk Around the Island Dimbola Museum, 01983 756814 Amazon World 01983 867122 Galleries and Tea Room www.amazonworld.co.uk Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater Appuldurcombe House 01983 840188 www.dimbola.co.uk Wroxall. www.appuldurcombe.co.uk First Contact Active Leisure 07774 614883 Arreton Barns 01983 528353 Yarmouth. www.boat-charters.uk.com www.arretonbarns.co.uk Fort Victoria Country Park Bembridge Windmill (NT) 01983 873945 Westhill Lane, Norton. www.fortvictoria.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight • Model Railway Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park 01983 730330 • Planetarium 01983 761555 nr Ventnor www.blackgangchine.com • Ranger Tours and BBQs 01983 760860 Roman Villa 01983 406223 • Reptilarium 01983 760111 www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk • Verdi’s Café 01983 761777 Butterfly World, Wootton 01983 883430 Freshwater Bay Golf Club 01983 752955 www.butterflyworldiow.co.uk www.freshwaterbaygolfclub.co.uk Carisbrooke Castle (EH) 01983 522107 Hill Farm Stables 01983 752502 / 07748 253899 Riding School and Pony Club, Freshwater www.english-heritage.org.uk www.hillfarmstables.com Dinosaur Isle 01983 404344 Isle of Wight Pearl 01983 740352 www.dinosaurisle.com Military Road, Brighstone Donkey Sanctuary 01983 852693 www.iowpearl.com www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org The Isle Of Wight Tuk Tuk Co. Ltd 01983 329241 Isle of Wight Ghost Experience 01983 520695 West Wight. www.theiowtuktuk.co.uk www.iwghostexperience.co.uk Mottistone Gardens (NT) 01983 741302 Isle of Wight Steam Railway 01983 882204 Mottistone. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk The Needles Old Battery (NT) 01983 754772 Isle of Wight Zoo 01983 403883 and New Battery, Alum Bay www.isleofwightzoo.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight Monkey Haven 01983 530885 The Needles Landmark Attraction 01983 752401 www.monkeyhaven.org Alum Bay. www.theneedles.co.uk Osborne House (EH) 01983 200022 Needles Pleasure Cruises 01983 761587 East Cowes. www.english-heritage.org.uk www.needlespleasurecruises.co.uk Quarr Abbey, Nr Fishbourne 01983 882420 Newtown Old Town Hall (NT) 01983 531785 www.quarrabbey.org www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight Robin Hill Country Park 01983 527352 Tapnell Farm Park, Yarmouth 01983 758722 www.robin-hill.com www.tapnellfarmpark.com Ventnor Botanic Garden, Ventnor 01983 855397 Totland Bay Bowling Club 01983 753704 www.botanic.co.uk www.totlandbaybowlingclub.com NT = National Trust EH = English Heritage

Page 42 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • us Events April Duck Races on the River Yar 11 April Yarmouth Photo by Wightpod.co.uk JOG Race to Yarmouth 25 – 26 April May IW Walking Festival 2 – 17 May (various areas) Photo by Chris Boynton Isle of Wight Randonnee 3 May Real Ale Festival 8 – 10 May Harwoods Fandango Charity Fun Race 5 August IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet Jack Up the Summer 7 – 9 August Spring Festival & Boat Jumble 9 May North Fairlee Farm, Newport Yarmouth Harbour Cowes Week 8 – 15 August Walk the Wight 10 May Yarmouth Carnival Week 15 – 22 August Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival 16 May IW Garlic Festival 15 – 16 August Wolverton Manor, Shorwell Newchurch IW Festival of Transport 17 May RSYC Folk Boat Week 22 – 29 August Havenstreet Yarmouth Mottistone Manor – house open day 24 May Cowes – Torquay – Cowes 28 – 30 August Newport Offshore Powerboat Race, Cowes RSYC Junior Solent Regatta 26 – 28 May IW Scooter Rally 28 – 30 August Yarmouth Ryde IW Jazz Weekend 27 – 31 May Island Steam Show 28 – 31 August A Celebration of Sea Songs & Shanties 29 – 31 May IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet Yarmouth Solent Old Gaffers Rally 29 – 31 May (waterbased only) September Round the Island Yacht Race 30 May RSYC Royal Artillery Yacht Club Regatta 5 – 6 Sept Yarmouth Little Britain Cup Challenge 11 – 12 September June Cowes Queens Jubilee Regatta 6 – 7 June Southampton Boat Show 11 – 20 September RSYC Queen’s Jubilee Race 7 June IW Cider & Cheese Festival 19 – 20 September IW Festival 11 – 14 June IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet Newport Yarmouth Harbour Speedboat W/kend 24 – 27 Sept RSYC Prince Consort Race 20 June Yarmouth Yarmouth RSYC Centenary Chase 26 September Island Dinghy Championships 20 – 21 June Yarmouth Gurnard Green Annual Sweetcorn Fayre 26 – 27 September Royal IW County Show 28 June Arreton Old Village, Arreton County Showground October July RSYC Turkey Cup 4 October 1940’s Experience 4 – 5 July Yarmouth IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet Beer and Buses Weekend 10-11 October IW Rhythm Tree Festival 10 – 12 July Islandwide Calbourne Wizard Week 27 – 31 October RSYC Taittinger Regatta 17 – 19 July IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet Yarmouth Cowes Classic Week 25 – 31 July November Ventnor Fringe Festival 28 July – 2 Aug Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks 5 November (various venues) Yarmouth August December Chale Show 1 – 2 August Carols in the Square 5 December Chale Showground Yarmouth RSYC Dinghy Week 3 – 6 August RSYC Boxing Day Race 26 December Yarmouth Yarmouth Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 43 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook

Yarmouth Pier In 2018 Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners restored Yarmouth Pier with help from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The restoration took eight months and was part of a larger project called The Pier’s Tale. The project highlights the unique heritage of Yarmouth Pier and involves schools, colleges and universities in construction activities and research into marine life. • 19 different primary schools got involved and learned So far… construction skills in 64 classroom sessions

• 2006 pupils learned about the Pier and global sustainability

• Hours of underwater footage were taken and reviewed to • 1281 people have attended Pier identify species and observe Into the Past talks and events behaviour.

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• Timber from dock works at • Research took place before, Portsmouth Harbour was re- during and after the work used for the work on the Pier

• 143 pupils and students visited the Pier during reconstruction

ration Although the resto r needs lots is complete the Pie Photo by TeeCee ce, carried out regular maintenan of m. g maintenance tea by the hard workin ~ ou pay the Pier Please make sure y to keep the Toll as this will help

Pier open in future!

To find out more visit yarmouthpier.org Harbour Taxi 07969 840173 or VHF Ch 15 • Tel: + 44(0)1983 760321 • E: [email protected] Page 45 Transport Access to and from the Island is provided by a number of KABEL operators and once here, getting around by foot, cycle, car or public transport is generally easy and trouble free. Airports Bembridge Airport 01983 873051 CARS Bournemouth Airport 01202 364000 Southampton Airport 0844 481 7777 Buses 0330 0539 182 01983 Traveline Route 7 from Yarmouth bus station (Bridge Road) for connections at Newport to main Island destinations. The Needles Breezer is an open top bus ride around the 753 276 West Wight up to every 30 minutes during the day (mid- March to the end of October). It is a hop-on, hop-off, serving a number of places of interest including the Needles Old • 6 and 8 seaters • Battery and the Needles Landmark Attraction as well as • Local and Mainland Journeys • some of the most spectacular scenery on the Island. Car Hire Car hire available from: Enterprise Car Hire, Newport & Prime Drive, Shalfleet Ferries 0843 487 8887 Ryde – Southsea† 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) 0141 2432224 www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk Radio BBC Radio Travel Hotline 0808 100 3900 Rail – Ryde Pierhead – National Rail Enquiries 0345 748 4950 Southwestern Railway Customer Services 0345 600 0650 Taxis and Mini Buses 07 Cabs 07811 070707 Kabel Cars 01983 753276 Mick’s Taxis 01983 752936 Norton Taxis 01983 752223/759955 or 07973 120563 Rayners Taxi 01983 752784 West Wight Cars 01983 755555

Page 46 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Eating Out by John Withers 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 k delightful experience of exploring and trying out the u . o

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Page 47 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 served allll day •• Assorrtted Beerr,, Wiine & Ciiderr •• Snacks T: 01983 760935

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Page 48 Premium locally made ice cream, smoothies, milkshakes, iced coffee, desserts, hot and cold drinks. Wide range of dairy free and vegan ice creams, take Tel: 01983 760646 away re!llable sharing tubs At the Thened of Gthe oSssquiapres ~ CYarmaoutfh’és Only Waterside Café ~ OPEN ALL YEAR ~ Open everyday until end of October Delicious hot and cold Food served all day half term, open late in summer holidays using local IoW produce. The Gossips Breakfast and Harbour Breakfasts Menu served until 11.30am. Wheatsheaf Lane Speciality Italian Coffee • Afternoon Teas Fully Licenced with Beautiful views over- Yarmouth looking The Solent, Yarmouth Pier & Castle. Inside and outside seating on our patios. 01983 761307 Ice-cream Parlour • Free Wi-Fi

Page 49 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Pubs, Restaurants & Cafés The Blue Crab, High Street 760014 www.thebluecrab.co.uk The Boat House, Fort Victoria 760935 The Bugle Coaching Inn, The Square 760272 www.characterinns.co.uk/the-bugle-coaching-inn Butterflies Café, Wheatsheaf Lane 761640 The Cow Co, Tapnell Farm 758725 www.thecowco.com Cucina, High Street 761176 www.cucinaiow.co.uk Photo: Copyright www.visitisleofwight.co.uk The George Hotel, Quay Street 760331 www.thegeorge.co.uk Gossips Café, The Square 760646 Accommodation thegossipscafe.com Grace’s Bakery, Quay Street 760190 Blue Chip Holidays 0330 134 5481 www.gracesbakery.co.uk www.bluechipholidays.co.uk The Highdown Inn, Totland 752450 The Bugle Coaching Inn, The Square 760272 www.highdowninn.com www.characterinns.co.uk/the-bugle-coaching-inn The Horse and Groom, Ningwood 760672 The George Hotel, Quay Street 760331 www.horse-and-groom.com www.thegeorge.co.uk The Hut, Colwell Bay 898637 The Hermitage B&B, Totland Bay 752518 www.thehutcolwell.co.uk Jireh House Tea Room, The Square 760513 www.thehermitagebnb.co.uk www.jireh-house.com The Highdown Inn, Totland 752450 Nammet, Quay Street 761090 www.highdowninn.com www.yarmouthnammet.co.uk Jireh House, The Square 760513 The New Inn, Shalfleet 531314 www.jireh-house.com www.newinniow.co.uk Little Sedge 756970 Off The Rails Café and Restaurant, 761600 Self Catering Holiday Accommodation, The Station, Station Road Afton Road, Freshwater www.littlesedge.co.uk www.offtherailsyarmouth.co.uk Norton Grange, Norton 760323 On the Rocks, Bridge Road 760505 www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk www.ontherocksyarmouth.com The Piano Café, Freshwater 472874 West Bay Cottages 897620 www.thepianocafe.co.uk www.thewestbaycottages.co.uk PO41 Coffee House, Quay Street 761105 The Red Lion, Freshwater 754925 www.redlion-freshwater.co.uk Salty’s, Quay Street 761550 www.saltysrestaurant.co.uk

y il O [email protected] m p a n e F io n Scoops Ice Cream, Wheatsheaf Lane , t ly a A d d ll The Sun Inn, Hulverstone 741124 n o Y e m e ri o a www.characterinns.co.uk/the-sun-inn F c r c A The Terrace 303013 Tel: 01983 752518 www.theterraceyarmouth.com Totland Bay, PO39 0EW Verdi’s, Fort Victoria 761777 [email protected] Wheatsheaf Inn, Bridge Road 760456 www.thehermitagebnb.co.uk www.wheatsheafyarmouth.co.uk

Page 50 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 Estuary Wildlife w 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. 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 52 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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National Trust Images/John Miller Page 55 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Cycling West Wight A route from Yarmouth to The Needles. Riders will travel on a mixture of gravel cycle track and quiet roads meandering through the pretty countryside for which the West Wight is renowned. As with all cycling, always follow the Highway Code and take care at road junctions.

Starting from the ferry terminal proceed to the round- about on River Road, bear left (sign, blue bike). Just past the left hand bend take the 2nd road on the right, Victoria Road (sign, blue bike). Continue straight along this road and when you reach the cycle track (bridleway Y19) 1 turn right and stay on the gravel track to the junction with a tarmac road near the Causeway Bridge. 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 countryside route emerging at the road on Moons Hill Road and at the ‘T’ junction turn right (sign, Needles *(take care at road, traffic from right). Old Battery). Having stopped to admire the bay From The Needles retrace the route back to The continue on the road. Needles Park and having climbed the hill keep left 4 3 Stay on this road for 3.3 miles/5.3 km to the on Alum Bay New Road. The road then descends, after Needles, following any signs for Alum Bay. about 800m look out for a church on your right. Turn O If you want an off-road section go 80 metres past St right here 5 on to York Road (sign 20mph) and follow Agnes Church and on the left is a bridleway, BW F47. the road for 1km.Turn left 6 (just to the left of a sign, Go through the gate and at around 350m is a wooden Middleton) into Spinfish Lane (BR F22). At the junction bridge overhead (once used by Tennyson on his long with the road dismount, walk right on the pavement then walks). You can either carry on under this bridge soon re-mount, turn left into Brookside Road (white railings), bearing right past an old wall and join the red route at past the car park on your right and turn right into School the road, or turn left just before the bridge, taking a Green Road.

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At the next roundabout turn left up Hooke Hill and just after the climb levels out turn right 7 into Church Place (sign, weak bridge) passing The Red Lion (if you can!) and All Saints Church on your left. Continue on the road passing over the bridge and then turn left onto 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). k

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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 It was Tennyson who unwittingly put the West Wight 18 hole golf course in a spectacular location on Afton on the tourist trail, when he purchased Farringford Down, overlooking the sea. House at Freshwater, and the tranquil countryside has The West Wight is renowned for its wonderful changed little since Tennyson’s day. Enticing country scenery, most of it is designated as an Area of lanes and footpaths invite you to explore the peaceful Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). A coast road and woodland, river valleys and magnificent downs. There coastal footpath give access to vast stretches of Heritage are many picturesque villages whose historic pubs offer Coast, with cliffs of amazing diversity, fringed by the visitor a wonderful excuse to relax with a glass of beautiful sandy bays and rocky inlets. local ale and some appetising food. Discover the russet fossil-rich clay cliffs of the south Visitors to the West Wight can choose from a range west, rugged white chalk cliffs of Freshwater Bay, the of quality graded hotels, B&Bs, camp sites and a host landmark Needles rocks and the amazing multi-coloured of delightful self-catering cottages set in the most sandstones of Alum Bay. Eastwards the shoreline idyllic locations. changes, the descending cliffs embrace the popular family beaches of Totland Bay and Colwell Bay, then give way to the broad estuary of the Western Yar, the wooded shores For general tourism information please visit of Bouldnor and the estuary of Newtown, a National www.visitisleofwight.co.uk Nature Reserve. where you can request a copy of the Official Isle of Wight The Needles is the most westerly point of the Island’s Destination Guide

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Eric and Susan Hiscock and the Yarmouth Lifeboat There has been an all weather lifeboat stationed at Yarmouth and returning home to be welcomed by their Yarmouth since 1924 when the station at Totland was many friends. After each voyage Eric and Susan did the closed. Over the years Yarmouth has been at the rounds of lecture tours in many countries and they also forefront of innovation with lifeboat design having had displayed Wanderer III at the International Boat Show at the first diesel powered boat and then the first fitted Olympia. They finally made the decision to sell their with radar. house in Yarmouth and live permanently afloat, which The lifeboat on station since 2000 is the Severn necessitated a larger boat. Wanderer IV, a 50ft. steel Class “The Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer)” after clipper, was commissioned and built in Holland. the famous round the world sailors who bequeathed the The Hiscocks sailed from Yarmouth in 1968 and cost of the boat. Eric Hiscock MBE was a noted sailor spent some time on the west coast of America giving and author of books on small boat sailing and ocean lectures and talks before arriving in New Zealand in cruising. Together with his wife and crew Susan he 1970, where they decided to make the Bay of Islands authored numerous accounts of their short cruises and their home base, however they could not world circumnavigations which were accomplished over resist one final trip around the world. several decades. His works also include several The third circumnavigation, this time in Wanderer IV, technical how-to books on sailing and ocean cruising was planned to bring them back to England to see and a film made on board Wanderer III entitled Beyond family and friends. On their return to New Zealand they The West Horizon. wished to live aboard a more comfortable home for their Eric and Susan first met sailing in the Solent in the semi retirement and Wanderer V, a 40 ft. wooden sloop, 1930's. They were married at St. James church, was designed and built to serve this purpose. They Yarmouth in 1941 and after the war bought a house in continued to cruise around the Pacific Islands and write the town, which they owned until 1968. Soon after articles and books. settling in Yarmouth Eric and Susan embarked on what Over the years they received numerous awards, was to become their life long career – cruising and many of which are on display at The Royal Solent Yacht writing about their adventures. In 1952 they set sail Club. They were made Honorary Members of The from Yarmouth harbour in their 30ft. sloop “Wanderer III” Royal Cruising Club and individually won The Cruising on their first circumnavigation, returning quietly to their Club’s Challenge Cup. Eric and Susan were jointly home port three years later at the conclusion of their presented with The Royal Cruising Club’s Exploration epic 32,000 mile voyage. Their second Award and a Medal for Services to Cruising. In the 1984 circumnavigation, also in Wanderer III, took place New Year Honours both Eric and Susan were awarded between 1959 and 1962, once again sailing from the M.B.E. for services to ocean sailing.

Page 59 www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk • Like us on Facebook Where Next? OK so here you are in glorious Yarmouth, probably the best location you could wish to sail to. But what are your plans now? Maybe you’re only here for a night or two; maybe this is just the start of your summer cruise? Whatever your plans, choices of cruising ground for the south-coast based yachtsman are endless. Wonderful harbours aplenty, the Channel Islands are • VAT free area • Competitive charges superb destinations and foreign ports beckon too. • 400 visitors’ berths How about Poole for your next stop? This great • Marina manned from 06.00 – 22.00 hrs • Good positioning for early and late season cruising harbour has a variety of stop-off spots. You can anchor • Stay 3 nights, get the 4th for free* behind the harbour islands or go alongside to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the town. There are a multitude of restaurants and places of interest awaiting you. And have you heard about the new walk-ashore at Lymington? It’s fantastic and allows you to reach the centre of the town just a hundred or so metres from your boat’s berth. Beaulieu is another favourite, the voyage up the river never fails to delight. Beautiful gardens and wildlife and there’s new and improved facilities at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour too.

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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 Ch 16 (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/information/request- Isle of Wight Emergency Health Call Centre 111 brochure where you can request a copy of the Official Isle of Wight 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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THE PREDICTIONS REFER TO THE FIRST HIGH WATER

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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