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ABP Marinas
Taking advantage of its prime locations in popular sailing grounds, ABP boasts four outstanding, modern marinas at its Ports of Ipswich, Lowestoft, Fleetwood and Southampton.
Ipswich Haven Marina
Opened in 2000, Ipswich Haven Marina is the award-winning 270-berth facility situated in the Wet Dock at the Port of Ipswich. Standing at the head of the River Orwell, the five Gold Anchor-rated marina is equipped with a host of facilities, including washing and laundry facilities, as well as a chandlery, boatyard services and a fuel supplier.
The River Orwell is lined by beautiful, scenic countryside and was voted by the Royal Yachting Association as one of the most picturesque rivers in the country. The cruising area includes the rivers Deben, Blackwater, Crouch and Thames, making Ipswich Haven Marina the ideal base for cruises to destinations such as Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Woodbridge and London. The River Orwell is also onlya short sail away from mainland Europe, and attracts many sailors from Holland, Belgium, Germany and France.
John Baldry
New Cut East,
Ipswich,
Suffolk IP3 0EA
Tel: +44 (0) 1473 236644
Fax: +44 (0) 1473 236645
Email: jbaldry@abports.co.uk
Lowestoft Haven Marina
Situated on Lake Lothing, the five Gold Anchor-rated Lowestoft Haven Marina lies less than two miles from the harbour mouth in the Port of Lowestoft. Its ideal location offers easy access for leisure-boat users to the Norfolk Broads, as well as the shores of Holland, Belgium and France.
The 186-berth marina is equipped with a range of high-quality facilities, such as quality washing and laundry facilities, and offers a range of services, including a gas and fuel supplier, an onsite broker specialising in new Beneteau boats, a repairs and refits workshop and features an excellent pub/restaurant. Lowestoft Haven Marina has already become a popular destination for yacht -club rallies, serving as a perfect base for visiting flotillas keen to explore the scenic waterways of East Anglia.
Sarah Hanna
School Road,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR33 9NB.
Tel: +44 (0) 1502 580300
Fax: +44 (0) 1502 581851
Email: lowestofthaven@abports.co.uk
Southampton Town Quay Marina
Located in the Port of Southampton, Town Quay Marina lies at the heart of the traditionally popular sailing grounds of the Solent, on the South Coast of England. Its close proximity to mainland Europe has long made the region a popular destination for sailors the world over.
Visitors can explore the local museums, art galleries and parks that the city has to offer, and experience the wide range of shops, restaurants and bars that the bustling waterfront boasts.
The 136-berth marina is protected by a high level of security and features an extensive range of modern facilities for marina users, with boat repairs and services, a chandlery and fuel suppliers available nearby.
Brian Derry
Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AQ
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 234397
Fax: +44 (0) 2380 235302
Email; bderry@abports.co.uk
Fleetwood Harbour Village Marina
Located within a sheltered enclosed dock, Fleetwood Harbour Marina offers 300 fully-serviced berths. A wide range of facilities is provided exclusively for marina users. The Fleetwood Harbour Yacht Club, created for marina-based boat owners, has a clubhouse at the marina and organises racing, cruising and social programmes for its members.
The marina is an ideal base from which to cruise Morecambe Bay and the Irish Sea. For those wanting to explore further afield, Fleetwood is well situated for cruising to the Menai Straights and Holyhead. To the north-west is the Isle of Man and to the north along the Cumberland coastline is Whitehaven and Maryport, both with marina facilities.
Peter Smith
Dock Office
Fleetwood
Lancs
FY7 6PP
Tel: +44 (0) 1253 872323
Email: fleetwood@abports.co.uk
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