Newtown Harbour, on the Isle of Wight, lies to the west of Cowes and east of Yarmouth. Administered by the National Trust, it is a fragile area for wildlife and a low-key, quiet, unspoilt location. The estuary is probably the best example of an undisturbed natural harbour on the south coast.
The winding estuary of Newtown has provided shelter for boats for centuries. These days many visitors, attracted by the beautiful scenery and peaceful setting, arrive by small boats and use the National Trust-managed moorings.
There is a landing place at Shalfleet Quay, which is the main point of access to reach The New Inn Pub - fantastic food and beer.
Social Programme (Distanced to Govt Regulations)
Drinks: Ashore or on boats TBC by Rally Leader
Dining: By your own personal arrangements
Harbour Contact Information
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Calling
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None
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Phone
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Newtown Harbourmaster - 01983 531424
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Website
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None but go to http://www.solenthandbook.com/harbours.php?h=52&n=newtown-harbour for some details
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Voyage monitoring Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk
Tides - At Portsmouth
Source - IMRAY, Tide Planner App
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Tide state |
HW
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LW
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19 May
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Neaps -2 |
1740 |
0000 |
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20 May
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Neaps -1 |
1850
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NA |
Navigation
When approaching from either east or west, keep to the north of the west cardinal fairway buoy. Keep to the west of the buoy and then proceed inbound, keeping the leading marks in alignment. The minimum draft in the entrance at Low Water Springs is approximately 2m, however, we have planned this rally for Neaps. Arrival on rising tide makes sense. The leading marks are on a bearing of 130ยบ. The speed limit is a maximum of 5 knots and depths vary throughout the estuary. Anchoring is free, with visitors encouraged to make a voluntary donation to the National Trust, charges apply to visitor buoys in the estuary.
The Harbour Master can be contacted by phone, but not VHF.
This is a tidal harbour, check the depth available for your boat draft.