POOLE
QUAY NAUTICAL INFORMATION
Poole
Quay is home to the world's largest privately
owned and managed
Motoryacht
manufacturer.
SUNSEEKER
INTERNATIONAL (BOATS) LIMITED
World Headquarters
27 - 31 West Quay Road, Poole, DORSET BH15 1HX
Tel:
+44 (0) 1202 381111
To
visit "The Sunseeker Website" please
click the Manhattan 84 below
A
family-owned and run British company founded in 1962
by
Robert Braithwaite MBE (Managing Director)
and
John Braithwaite (Technical Director)
Sunseeker
is Europe's largest exporter of Motoryachts (99% of production)
The
company is also Dorset's leading
exporter and among the top six exporters in the South of England.
Poole
Harbour Safety Regulations
In
order to allow all harbour users to enjoy the water safely, to minimise conflict
and to protect the rich variety of wildlife, the Harbour has been zoned for
various activities. Please respect the Quiet Areas where the speed limit is
6 knots.
Your
attention is drawn to the following summary of the Byelaws, which are enforced
for your safety.
Safe
Navigation:
You
must navigate with care throughout the Harbour. Try and stay clear of the
Main Shipping Channels when occupied by a large Vessel.
Speed
Limit:
There
is a speed limit of 10 knots throughout, except in the Quiet Areas, Little
Channel and Holes Bay where the speed limit is 6 knots.
Water
Skiing:
May only
take place in the area designated to the north of the Arne Peninsula. Launch
at Rockley or Cobbs Quay. Harbour Masters Permit required.
Personal
Water Craft: (Jet Ski's)
Use of
PWC in excess of the speed limit is allowed only in the designated area to
the north of Brownsea Island. Otherwise you must obey the speed limits, Harbour
Master's Permit required.
Harbour
Entrance:
This is a potentially
hazardous area. Please take great care. Use your engine if you have one fitted.
THE
DOLPHIN SWIMMING POOL is only a 15 minute walk from the Quay
Conveniently
situated near the Poole Arts Centre and 100 yards from Poole Bus Station.
They
also have a Health Suite where you can have enjoy the Steam Room, Jacuzzi,
Sauna,
Sunbeds,
and Fitness Suite with the latest Powersport gym equipment.
Telephone
their Receptionist for opening times and charges.
01202
677217
Watersports:
The use of Personal
Watercraft is allowed within a designated area
of the harbour
north
of Brownsea Island, but private jet skiing is actively discouraged
off the main beaches.
Look in the MacMillan
Reeds Nautical Almanac or obtain a zoning map avaialble from the Poole Harbour
Commissioner.
available from
The Poole Harbour Commissioner.
Harbour Masters
Permit required - daily - weekly - monthly- annuall are available (Third
Party Insurance is strongly advised!)
A jet skiing
concessionaire operates from Sandbanks.
There
is a Public Slipway at Baiter Park
High Season - The cost is approximately
£8 for boat launching and car parking
After 14:30pm the cost is £6
Call: 01202 262152 for up to date information
Weather
Information:
Check
out Poole Weather on the Poole Quay Home Page - updated regularly
Call
the Portland Coastguard for In Shore Waters Forecast - VHF Channel 16
Surfcall
- for surf & beach forecast reports call Tel: 08891 360364, calls
are charged at premium rate
Tide
Timetables can be found on www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides
Meridian
TV - Teletext - 2CR on 102.3FM or 828AM - BBC Radio Solent on 96.1FM
Marinas
and Yacht Clubs in the area:
Cobbs
Quay Marina - 01202 674299 - VHF80
East
Dorset Sailing Club - 01202 706111
Lake
Yard - 01202 674531
Lilliput
Sailing Club - 01202 740319
North
Haven Yacht Club - 708830
Parkstone
Haven Yacht Club - 01202 743610 - Limited space for visitors
Poole Quay Boat Haven - 01202 649488
Poole
Yacht Club - 01202 672687 - Limited space for visitors
Royal
Motor Yacht Club - 01202 707227
Salterns
Marina - 01202 709971 - Space for a few visitors (Superb Facilities) one of
the best in the South Coast
FUEL
UP ON THE WATER
POOLE BAY FUELS
Look
for the Aunt Betty yellow buoy no.50 and you will find the
Floating
Fuel Barge - This is a popular place to refuel.
Tip:
Very easy
to moor alongside
Friendly
service and not expensive.
Tel:
01202 842877
POOLE
BRIDGE
REGULAR
LIFTING TIMES
09.30
- 10.30 - 12.30 - 14.30 - 16.30 - 18.30 - 21.30
(23.45
on request only) An additional lifting at 07.30 weekends & Bank Holidays
Also
ad-hoc lifting for Commercial Vessels
Tel:
0800 506050
Piplers of Poole
- the Yacht Chandler on the Quay
Why not visit their Website by
clicking here
Buy
online from Nauticalia who welcome orders from anywhere in the world!
To
visit their Website just click on the their Catalogue below:
Nauticalia's
email address is sales@nauticalia.co.uk
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To order
their free brochure telephone 01932 253333
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you have any ideas or comments for the Nautical Page please contact us.
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Updated March 2007
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