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Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina Guide & Review

Friendly, well-positioned marina, walking distance to a beautiful seaside town

Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina, Foundry Lane, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BL. Tel: 01621 782 150. VHF: 80.

Email: [email protected]

Location, pilotage & tips

Located on the northern bank of the River Crouch, Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina is perfectly located just up-river from Burnham-on-Crouch. On entering the River Crouch, you will need to use careful pilotage, navigating the various north and south cardinals, before paying close attention to the green lateral marks which keep you pinned to the south bank of the river. Stray the wrong side of the green buoys and you will find yourself amongst a plethora of (unlit) racing marks, and mooring buoys! You will want to stay close to the green buoys though, as the depth drops away very quickly to port.

You will pass the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club (identifiable as a dominant white 3-storey building) on the northern bank, followed by Royal Burnham Sailing Club, and Burnham Sailing Club. All of which are very active, and so if you are visiting on a weekend, expect there to be lots of racing taking place. 

At fairway no.11, you will see commercial pontoons to port, and a small special mark to starboard. The yellow buoy marks the centre of the dredged entry channel for Burnham Yacht Harbour. From the green turn towards this buoy – The tide can run hard on the River Crouch, so you may need to factor that in and adjust your approach accordingly. You will need to pass close to the yellow as it marks a narrow dredged channel. You will see a pair of large metal pilings, aim for the centre of these, leaving red to port (Fl.R.10s) and green to starboard (Fl.G.10s). Pontoons are marked A to H. Note that the finger pontoons are particularly narrow, and are pretty wobbly (!) they are also likely to be shorter than your vessel. On our boat (39.9ft) the finger pontoons finish near our mid ships cleat – something to factor in when berthing.

Radio the marina (call sign: “Burnham Yacht Harbour”) when you are near the entrance and they will advise you where to go upon arrival (there are no designated visitor berths), they will also provide codes for the marina gate and the shower/toilet block. You can also call or email in advance, the marina staff are always really friendly and helpful.

Facilities and services

Chandlery, boatyard with lift, water, electricity, WC, showers, laundry, free wifi, fuel (pontoon F).

There’s an on-site bar/restaurant (Swallowtails) which is very welcome after as long sail, and again the staff are incredibly accommodating and friendly – well worth a visit!

is well worth a visit, and is what makes Burnham Yacht Harbour one of my favourite places to visit (year-round). There’s also some fantastic circular walks which have been mapped here, which will allow you to see more of the area – again, well worth doing if you’re partial to exploring.

Things to see and do

Burnham Yacht Harbour is well-positioned, just on the edge of the town, so it’s peaceful and provides a relaxing environment, whilst at the same time, if you walk up the marina ramp and turn right you’ll find a small path which leads you down the side of the marina, past some playing fields and along the river bank. It’s a (mostly) well surfaced path, and if you follow this it will lead you to the centre of the town (approx. 10 min walk), where you will be well-serviced with a plethora of excellent pubs, and restaurants (something for every taste), many of which will deliver to the marina if needed. You’ll also be spoilt for boutique shops, ice cream parlours, coffee shops and such like. There’s also a pharmacy, 2 supermarkets (Co-op and Tesco’s), and a post office. The town is well worth a visit, and is what makes Burnham Yacht Harbour one of my favourite places to visit (year-round). There’s also some fantastic circular walks which have been mapped here, which will allow you to see more of the area – again, well worth doing if you’re partial to exploring.

My personal view

Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina is one of my favourite places to escape to. The Thames Estuary sailing makes for a fun sail, and some excellent navigational practice. The Crouch itself is very easy to navigate (by day or night). The marina is small, but has all the facilities you’ll need, and the walk to town is fun. Burnham is well-serviced with everything you need (including several excellent pubs on the front).

If you arrive by daylight, you are likely to be treated to the spectacular view of hundreds of basking seals on the sand banks as you make you’re way in to the River Crouch. Enjoy!

Note: the author has no association of affiliation with Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina. The detail and opinions expressed on this web page are purely that of the author. You are advised to always read the appropriate chart and almanac for full and up to date information

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Burnham Yacht Harbour

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Harbourmaster: VHF Channel 80 | +44 (0)1621 786832

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FACILITIES Burnham Yacht  Harbour

Burnham Yacht Harbour has facilities you would expect at a premium-class marina including a full service boatyard, yacht brokers, restaurant bar and showers.

Moorings & Storage AShore

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Swallowtail Restaurant

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Find out what facilities Burnham Yacht Harbour has to offer…

Full Service Boatyard

Our boatyard caters for the majority of vessels up to 16.5′ (5m) beam and up to 60′ (18m) length. The travel hoist accommodated up to 35 tonne vessels.

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High Quality Pontoons

The pontoon system we undertake a rolling maintenance program.

Storage Ashore

There are two large areas for storage ashore near the main block and adjacent to the marina basin. Priority in space allocation is given to our annual resident pontoon berth-holders.

DIESEL BERTH

We have a diesel station on site, contact the Harbourmaster for refuelling and current pricing.

Harbourmaster & Fuel

The Harbourmasters will be happy to help out with your lines, arrange diesel, or give advice on local sailing and the general surroundings.

Shower Block

In the main building residents and visitors have access to our newly refurbished shower block ideal after an adventurous voyage.

Water & Electricity

All berths have access to water and electricity.

Our on-site restaurant caters for most tastes and holds regular entertainment events. For more information visit their website: www.swallowtailrestaurant.co.uk

PILOTAGE NOTES FROM THE RIVER CROUCH ENTRANCE

Useful charts to use are: ac5607, 1183, 1975, 3750, imray c1 y17. refer to reeds almanac for information on tidal differences height and time. the standard port is walton on the naze..

Navigation – S Buxey SHM lit buoy – approach from the East Swin or the Wallet via the Spitway and N Swallow SWM into the Whitaker channel.

The Whitaker channel and the river are lit/buoyed to 0.5M west of Essex Marina.

From Sunken Buxey NCM lit buoy, the spire of St Mary’s Church (difficult to identify) leads 233o to Outer Crouch SCM lit buoy; thence steer steer 24oo past Foulness Pt into the river. There is a 2.2M unlit gap between Inner Crouch SWM lit buoy and the Horse Shoal NCM lit buoy.

There after follow the buoyed channel to Green SHM No11 (FlQ G), turn to starboard for the Yellow entrance marker (FlY5s) to Burnham Yacht Harbour.

R/T VHF Channel 80 – 24 Hours. Note the speed limit in the mooring trots is 8 knots

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Main Office:	+44 (0)1621 782150
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Swallowtail Restaurant:	+44 (0)1621 785505

Foundry Lane Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8BL United Kingdom

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Burnham Yacht Harbour

Burnham Yacht Harbour was built in 1989 with the spoil from the excavation used to create the plateau area in the adjoining Riverside Park.

Until then all yachts has been forced to use moorings in the river although modern owners preferred to use a marina or yacht Harbour.

350 berths are provided including the RNLI boathouse who are able to access the Harbour at any state of the tide.

The Yacht Harbour has a huge 35 ton boat hoist and a 100 tone slipway to facilitate launching and repairs.

There is a restaurant and a chandlery in the Harbour buildings both of which are open to the public.

A public footpath runs on either side of the Yacht Harbour but the Harbour itself is private property.

If you visit the Harbour please be careful as it can be very busy with workmen and materials plus the unwieldy movement of yachts on trailers.

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Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina Limited

The finest marina in Essex on the delightful River Crouch. Offering all services. Access at all states of the tide. On-site chandlery, brokerage and restaurant/bar.

100 ton slipway, 35 ton travel hoist. Experienced engineers, shipwrights, riggers and outfitters. Free wireless internet connection. 10 minutes walk from the picturesque town and all its amenities.

Burnham Yacht Harbour Foundry Lane Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8BL United Kingdom

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Rather speak to someone? Call us on +44 ( 0 ) 1621 786413 , we’re here to help!

We are situated on the river front overlooking the river in Burnham On Crouch Essex. We reside in a glorious old Sail Loft on the top floor of this gorgeous building. Do come and visit us, as many do, and sit in the comfort of our showroom, where we display a range of products. Grab a coffee and let us work with you to work out your boating needs. Don't forget we are a short stroll from the marina, the yacht clubs and of course the local pubs/restaurants that Burnham can offer.

 Make it a day out. We are sure we can keep you entertained and informed.

The Wet Works Ltd The Sail Loft Buckingham Square The Quay Burnham On Crouch Essex CM0 8AS

Phone:  +44 (0) 1621 786413 E-mail: [email protected]

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm. Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm. Sunday - Closed.

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Burnham Yacht Harbour

www.burnhamyachtharbour.co.uk

01621 782150

Burnham-on-Crouch Essex, CM0 8BL

Burnham Yacht Harbour: See website. Local amenities include pubs, restaurant, museum, cinema, railway station, golf club etc. Our washrooms have just been completely refurbished to a very high standard.

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Burnham-on-Crouch Yacht Harbour and Marina, Essex

Accessibility

A number of popular and easy walking routes  i ncluding from burnham town centre, quay and from riverside park , provide accessible access to burnham-on-crouch yacht harbour and marina, burnham-on-crouch lifeboat station and to the marina's restaurant and bar, the swallowtail.   car parking for customers of the swallowtail restaurant and bar is available. as this is a working maritime environment, visitors should take care for trip/slip and other hazards when visiting the yacht harbour and marina. , car parking:  burnham-on-crouch has on-street parking close to burnham yacht harbour (however please note that many streets in the town centre have single or double yellow lines restricting or prohibiting parking, enforced by traffic wardens. please check local parking restrictions on streets marked with yellow lines.)  the nearest car parks to the yacht harbour and marina are: the marina car park ,foundry lane car park and also at riverside park., please note - there is steep step access/egress only from the marina car park which is not accessible for wheelchair users., the car park at foundry lane includes 3 designated disabled parking bays. for further details of car parks in burnham-on-crouch town centre, including those with designated disabled parking spaces - see: .

•   Car Parking (burnham.org.uk)
• . Burnham On Crouch Essex parking - Car Parks, Street Parking, Private Garages (parkopedia.co.uk)

Brief Description 

Burnham-on-Crouch is a small town, approximately 20 miles from Chelmsford, located on the northern banks of the River Crouch and approximately 5 miles from where the river enters the Thames Estuary of the North Sea. Burnham-on-Crouch is home to the internationally famous yachting event ‘Burnham Week’ and home to a number of sailing clubs (including  the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club and the Royal Burnham Yacht Club).   Burnham Yacht Harbour  and Marina is a short walk from Burnham town centre High Street and along the river front sea wall walk from   Riverside Park  and from Burnham Quay.    

  Burnham Yacht Harbour is a large and picturesque Marina, which is also home to Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station,  the Harbour's Marine Store and Chandlery, and the Marina's own Restaurant and Bar , the Swallowtail.  

Burnham-on-Crouch Yacht Harbour, Foundry Lane, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex  CM0 8BL

Contact Burnham-on-Crouch Yacht Harbour Admin Office using Enquiry Form at:  Contact - Burnham Yacht Harbour .

Or by emailing:  [email protected]

01621 782150

Burnham Yacht Harbour, Premier Marina, Burnham on Crouch

There are good views of Burnham-on-Crouch Yacht Harbour, Marina and Quay in the   Aerial film of Burnham-on-Crouch, Sunday 6 September 2015 - YouTube

SAT NAV:  CM0 8BL

Burnham-on-Crouch is in the Maldon  district of Essex , approximately 20 miles from Chelmsford. From Chelmsford: Take either: A414 then B1010 to Burnham-on-Crouch,  or alternatively take the:  A1114, A130, Burnham Rd/A132, B1012 and B1010 to Burnham-on-Crouch.

Opening Times

Prior to travelling, always check directly with the  venues you are planning to visit in the town, for up-to-date information including of opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change. (As at Spring 2020 - UK Government 's National 'COVID-19' restrictions have been applicable to travel and to the availability of amenities and opening of  venues). 

"By Rail - Nearest Railway Station:  Burnham-on-Crouch Station,  Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ. Station operated by Greater Anglia Trains is the penultimate stop on the Crouch Valley line from London Liverpool Street Station. Approx. 50 minutes journey from London Liverpool Street Station. The Station is centrally located in Burnham-on -Crouch town centre close to Burnham-on-Crouch Yacht Harbour and Marina and all local amenities. The Station is manned part-time only. Level access available to the station which has a single platform. Refreshments kiosk. No toilet facilities available. There is a Hearing Loop to the Help Point on the Station.

By Bus :  Bus Routes 31/31C/31B/31X operated by First Essex Buses  from Chelmsford to Burnham-on-Crouch calling en route at stops near Burnham-on-Crouch Railway Station, Burnham High Street. It is a short walk from the final bus stop on Burnham High Street to Burnham Yacht Harbour and Marina.

The Nearest bus stop to/from Burnham-on-Crouch Station is approximately 2 minutes’ walk away , on Station Road ( B1021) outside the Railway Hotel .For buses towards Burnham Yacht Harbour and Marina, take bus service  31/31C/31B/31X  from the bus stop outside the Railway Hotel to Burnham Cinema (approximately 10 minutes’ bus journey); the Yacht Harbour and Marina are then approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Burnham Cinema."

Lunches, dinners, drinks and refreshments are available from The  Swallow Tail Restaurant and Bar, situated within Burnham Yacht Harbour and  Marina. The Swallowtail provides toilet facilities  for its customers, including for disabled customers.

Burnham-on-Crouch town centre also has a good range of other refreshment facilities (including take-aways, cafes, restaurants and bars) - for visitor information see:   Burnham (visitmaldondistrict.co.uk) . 

Public Toilets , including disabled toilets ( * denotes baby changing facilities also provided), are located at:, 

·         Burnham-on-Crouch Town Council building, Chapel Road, near to the Harbour.

·          Riverside Park  * (100metres from Dengle Hundred Sports Centre).

·          West Quay * (located at the junction with Doctor’s Lane ).

See also:  Public toilets (burnham.org.uk)

·         In addition, toilet facilities are available for the use  of customers at the Swallowtail Restaurant and Bar located at Burnham Yacht Harbour and Marina , and also at  Burnham Museum nearby and at some larger Stores, cafes, bars and restaurants in Burnham-on-Crouch.

Accommodation  - In and near  to the town are a number of hotels and other places to stay including for caravans and camping (check with individual venues on availability of disabled access and facilities).

Travel Information

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Or call Traveline on  0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

Nearest Venues

Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum, Essex CM0 8AS

636 metres*

Burnham-on-Crouch Library, Essex

731 metres*

"Sauda Village Oyster Pit" Fish and Chips, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

921 metres*

St Cuthbert's Catholic Church, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

988 metres*

Burnham-on-Crouch Beach, Essex, CM0 8AG

1,015 metres*

Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8AA

1,062 metres*

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Address: Marine House, Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, CM9 8SE

Address: North St, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

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Owner/operator:	777 IAP Soviet Air Force
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Other fatalities:	0
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Date:	Thursday 24 May 1984
Time:
Type:
Owner/operator:	777 IAP Soviet Air Force
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Location:	near Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base, Sakhalin Oblast -
Phase:	Unknown
Nature:	Military
Departure airport:	Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base
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Date/time	Contributor	Updates
06-May-2020 08:32	JF	Added
14-Jul-2021 08:19	JF	Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Source, Narrative, ]
04-Jul-2023 18:10	Nepa	Updated

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• Information for Visitors

To get to the Marina, or Burnham Yacht Harbour , car park, enter Foundry Lane by the Co-op (after the railway bridge), and, as you drive round the sweeping left-hand bend, you will see the marina (Burnham Yacht Harbour) and the river ahead of you. The car park entrance ramp (pictured above) is to your left.

It is a large car park with 50 spaces.

There is a pair of steep staircases down to the marina a the southern end – so those in wheelchairs beware.

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• Millfields Car Park
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