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Marina & Boat Storage - Wat Tyler Country Park

Wat Tyler Country Park Marina - Moorings, Chandlery, Boat and tender storage facilities on Pitsea Creek.

Wat Tyler Country Park Marina can be found at the end of Pitsea Creek in the picturesque Essex marshland on the north side of the Thames estuary.

Access to Pitsea Creek is via Holehaven Creek at the western tip of Canvey Island.

Usable water level in creek - Most boats between 20ft (6m) and 30ft (9m) can get in and out of moorings 2.0 hrs either side of high tide. Some can do it at 3 hrs either side.

Max depth of creek at high water 6.1 metres.

HEIGHT RESTRICTION - Tidal barrier at the entrance to Vange Creek will restrict height of passing vessels to about 30ft (9m).
Image - Map showing route from River Thames to Wat Tyler Marina
Image -Wat Tyler Marina at low tide showing crane
Wat Tyler Marina at low tide showing crane
Image -Wat Tyler Marina at high tide showing pontoons
Wat Tyler Marina at high tide showing pontoons

Moorings
Max length of moorings:
  • 1@ 40ft (12m),
  • 1 @ 35ft(10.5m),
  • 5 @ 30ft(9m),
  • all the rest are for 20 - 25ft (6 - 7.5m) craft.
Max beam (width) 10ft (3m)

Visitor moorings are normally available; phone 07817 509822 for details and or instructions.

Most boats between 20ft (6m) and 30ft (9m) can get in and out of moorings 2.0 hrs either side of high tide. Some can do it at 3 hrs either side of high tide.

Permanent moorings must be applied for...Please contact Turner Marine Services on 07817 509822 for details.

See also: Wat Tyler Country Park Marina - Rules & Regulations PDF Document Icon


Storage Facilities
Wat Tyler Country Park Marina vessel storage compound, CCTV on entrance gates, chain link/barbed wire fence, Hi-security locks - Separate compound for dinghies/tenders, personal storage lockers available.

24 hour access for licensed keyholders

Max length in compound 60ft (18m)

Storage facilities must be applied for...Please contact Turner Marine Services on 07817 509822 for details.

See also: Wat Tyler Country Park Marina - Rules & Regulations PDF Document Icon


General Amenities
We have...
  • Water
  • Water
  • Electricity hook-up
  • Toilets
  • Cafe
  • Chandlery
  • Major Store under 1 mile away
  • Motorboat Museum
  • Emergency Phone
We do not have...
  • Fuel
  • Fuel
  • Showers
  • Manned VHF station

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