A mile or so up the Emsworth Channel, on the western side is a small port hand buoy. Go round this, turn W, not too close to the E cardinal post and enter the narrow, shallow (the entrance dries) channel. Inside you will find a row of mooring buoys, probably some unoccupied, a little space to anchor and probably seclusion. So don't tell anybody.

I reviewed these notes in March 2022. Only change is to prices. Read Tyro's notes below for accessing Emsworth - it is not a "follow your nose" passage. Suggest you download this section (see "download to PDF" top right) for use off-line. The Emsworth Marina plan is in our Nav images and the visitors berth is labelled in that as such. I have uploaded a further image showing the route in around the trees

I visited Emsworth Yacht Harbour in August 2021. Once I'd slogged my way up the deep, wide channel and waited an hour for the tide (on a mooring) I found the route up to the harbour quite complicated, not quite sure which side of the many mooring trots to pass. But if there's enough water to get over the marina sill I don't think it matters a great deal. The tide gauge on the way in is useful, and those at the entrance very much so, as they show actual depth over the sill, which is what you need to know.

Inside is also complicated as the pontoons stick out all over the place. Turning left (leave A-pontoon to port) then right from the entrance brings you to two or three dedicated and labelled visitors' berths, close to the office, heads etc. They're shown in the Marina Guide chartlet as 'Tarquin Yachts'. Port side to. Far better to use these than B-pontoon, especially the odd numbers. Completely sheltered.

Staff were very friendly and helpful and the heads and showers excellent. The town centre, with a Co-op, good hardware shop, lots of pubs and a v good Bangladeshi restaurant, is ten minutes' interesting walk away. Past the boat lift, through the black gate, turn left and leave the large millpond to starboard; turn left along the High Street leaving the Lord Raglan close to port. Or pay him a visit....

These notes were reviewed in March 2020. Prices have been updated and a new chart uploaded. We have also uploaded a marina plan for Emsworth.

There have been minor changes eg the chandlery at Emsworth is no longer.
There is a note below by KeefyW reference harbour dues - HE IS CORRECT.
We have received information from the Conservancy Board to the effect that ".....as a visitor, if you are paying one of the Chichester Harbour marinas an overnight visitor fee this will include our visitor harbour dues fee for up to one month. You can visit numerous marinas within this first month.
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EYH no longer operate a VHF service on Channel 80 so if planning a visit, remember your mobile and make sure it's charged. 01243 377727 is the number to call, Staff here very helpful and friendly. It's set in picturesque surroundings, teeming with bird-life as is the rest of Chichester Harbour. Some good on-site facilities and services too. I am so taken with it I have just brought my boat round permanently. Highly recommended. Only downside is it's quite tidal. For a boat drawing 1 metre you'll only get over the cill about 2 hours either side of HW. Definitely worth the visit though.

Day rates for visitors to Emsworth Yacht Harbour include harbour dues. This may well be true for other marinas too. Best to check when paying.

Northney now has a cafe The View open Tuesday to Sunday various hours

These notes were reviewed by Don in March 2016. There has been an increase in prices at Northney Marina.

These notes were updated in March 2014 and prices altered for the coming season

The Harbour notes for Chichester Harbour Western Sector were updated by Don T on the 9th January 2013. Where known the prices have been corrected for the 2013 season and any buoyage changes noted. All telephone numbers & website URLs have been checked and are still correct.