What channel is the Gosport Marina on VHF?

See Gosport Marina tide times here. Vessels over 20 metres must contact the King's Harbour Master on VHF Channel 11 before entering or leaving the harbour.

How do you run a successful marina?

Your marina's most valuable asset is how it is known to your customers. Boats don't spend money, people do. Good service means providing quality service along with the right quantity of service . Being there when your customer expects it.

How do you call a marina on a VHF radio?

Call the vessel, marina or restaurant on Channel 9 in the following manner. Name of station being called, spoken three times. The words "THIS IS", spoken once .

What channel should my VHF be on?

The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70 . Channel 13 is used by commercial shipping to communicate their actions and confirm passage. Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) VHF-FM is designated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) as the national distress, safety and calling frequency.

Does marina make money?

Boat owners need a place to store their boats and typically pay monthly fees for docking and storage. This can provide a reliable stream of income for marina owners. Marina owners can also generate revenue from other services such as boat repairs, fuel sales, and rentals .

Is it hard to run a marina?

Safety and liability are a constant worry . Marinas have plenty of slip-and-fall opportunities as well as the combinations of gasoline and wood, and electricity and water. Any way you cut it, you will have to always be proactively watching out for any risks and fixing them.

How to make a marina profitable?

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What channel is the VHF in marina?

VHF Channels Channel No Function Ships Frequency 80 International Marina and Port operations 157.025 81 Public correspondence and Port Operations 157.075 82 Public correspondence and Port Operations 157.125 83 Public correspondence 157.175 55 more rows

What channel is the VHF marine test on?

All over-the-air radio check calls should be made on VHF channel 09 , not on channel 16.

What VHF channel do cruise ships use?

This is the International Hailing and Distress Frequency. Wherever you are in the world, you should be monitoring Channel 16 . Commercial channels (pleasure boaters are supposed to stay off them). These are used by commercial ships/frieghters/cruise lines/etc.

What is the Marine VHF weather Channel?

The U.S. Coast Guard broadcasts coastal forecasts and storm Warnings of interest to the mariner on VHF channel 22A following an initial announcement on VHF channel 16. These forecasts are produced by local National Weather Service Forecast Offices.

Gosport Marina facilities and services (2024)

Gosport Marina facilities and services (1)

Gosport Marina enjoys extensive services and facilities including free berth holder parking, making it an ideal home for cruising yachts and powerboats alike.

Gosport Marina facilities and services (2)

Water and electricity

Both water and electricity are available on the pontoons at Gosport. Water is free of charge. Electricity is charged on a per unit basis, with visitors receiving a standard complimentary electricity credit for each period of stay with the ability to top up if required.

Quality bathroom facilities

Gosport’s dedicated berth holder facilities are located on the first floor in the marina reception building. The showers and toilets include a family room as well as a disabled access bathroom at ground level. The marina benefits from quality additional temporary facilities in the summer, all accessed using a key fob access system.

Laundry

The laundry room at Gosport is located on the ground floor of the marina’s reception building. Here you will find coin operated washing and drying machines.

Gosport Marina facilities and services (4)

Restaurant and bar

Gosport’s Boathouse restaurant and bar enjoys views overlooking the marina and serves a classic-style menu. It is the perfect spot to grab breakfast, lunch, dinner or enjoy a light bite or nibbles - including a classic British Roast every Sunday. The marina is also metres away from Gosport High Street.

Gosport Marina facilities and services (5)

Endeavour Quay boatyard at Gosport Marina

Premier Marinas' experienced boatyard team provides year-round lifting, high-pressure wash, block-off and re-launch services. Capable of handling vessels up to 40 metres long or 180 tonnes, Endeavour Quay is home to one of the biggest travel lift hoists on the South Coast.

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Gosport Marina features

Gosport Marina has all the services you’d expect from a premium marina.

24-hour security 24-hour security, CCTV and secure gated access

Fuel pontoon Self-service fuel pontoon

Restaurant

The Boathouse offers marina views and delicious food

Electricity Electricity is available on the pontoons

Parking

Free onsite berth holder parking

Personal bathrooms

Individual quality shower rooms

Pump-out

Holding tank pump-out facilities

Water

Water is available free of charge across the site

Full-service boatyard Our full-service boatyard operates seven days a week

Dry stack Dry stack storage for boats up to 11 metres

Wi-Fi Free marina Wi-Fi for berth holders and visitors

Recycling A suite of recycling facilities are available

Gosport Marina facilities and services (9)

Waste and recycling

There are dedicated bins for general waste and recycling across the marina with clear signage. There are also facilities to dispose of hazardous waste such as engine oil, oil filters, electrical items, metal, empty paint tins and batteries.

Gosport Marina facilities and services (10)

Pump-out facilities

Gosport Marinas holding tank pump-out facility is located on the bottom of the bridge at the north gate. Charges can be found on our price list and are per 15 minutes (enough to empty an average tank), with discounts for Premier berth holders.

Additional services available

Apex Marine

Apex Marine support multiple aspects of engineering and servicing

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Clipper Ventures

Clipper Ventures have developed a world-class programme to teach those who intend to race across the oceans

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Commodore Yachting

Offering RYA shorebased, online and practical courses from their base in Gosport

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Desty Marine

Offering a complete and bespoke service from small repairs to major refits

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Jerry the Rigger

Specialising in rigging for marine and industrial applications

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Kemp Sails

Kemp Sails have been making and designing bespoke Cruising and Racing Yacht sails in the UK since 1985

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Lighthouse Yacht Services

Specialising in the maintenance and optimisation of performance yachts, from 30ft to 130ft.

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Russell Rennison Boat Services

Russell Rennison Boat Services provides customers with a complete boat service from a dedicated workshop onsite

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Solent Repairs

GRP and Paint specialists with over 25 years’ experience and training

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YouBoat

YouBoat is a UK chandlery that operates both online and from Premier's Swanwick and Gosport marinas

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MAA

MAA provide solutions to marine companies’ advertising, PR, media buying and marketing communication needs

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STS Defence

STS Defence is a UK-based technology and engineering company

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The Boathouse

A restaurant and bar overlooking Gosport Marina, the historic Naval Dockyard and the Spinnaker Tower

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UK Docks Marine Services

Offering dry docks, afloat repair berths and specialist boat repair facilities throughout the UK

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Yacht Care Plus

Yacht Care Plus have over 35 years experience in GRP and maintenance

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Gosport Marina facilities and services (2024)

Gosport Marina enjoys extensive services and facilities including free berth holder parking, making it an ideal home for cruising yachts and powerboats alike.

Water and electricity

Quality bathroom facilities

Laundry

Restaurant and bar

Endeavour Quay boatyard at Gosport Marina

Gosport Marina features

Restaurant

Parking

Personal bathrooms

Pump-out

Water

Waste and recycling

Pump-out facilities

Additional services available

Apex Marine

Clipper Ventures

Commodore Yachting

Desty Marine

Jerry the Rigger

Kemp Sails

Lighthouse Yacht Services

Russell Rennison Boat Services

Solent Repairs

YouBoat

MAA

STS Defence

The Boathouse

UK Docks Marine Services

Yacht Care Plus

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What channel is the Gosport Marina on VHF? ›

What is the Marine VHF weather Channel? ›

Channel No	Function	Ships Frequency
80	International Marina and Port operations	157.025
81	Public correspondence and Port Operations	157.075
82	Public correspondence and Port Operations	157.125
83	Public correspondence	157.175