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Thank you to all for your patience during this unprecedented time and please continue to follow government guidance, especially regarding social distancing. We are in daily contact with Government Departments, British Ports Association and UK Harbour Masters Association and it is hoped that clarification will be received shortly. Poole Harbour Commissioners marinas will remain closed until clarification is received and we suggest all other marina type operations in Poole Harbour to do the same.
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At the moment the advice is that caravan parks should remain closed. Government officials have previously indicated that marina type operations are to be treated the same as caravan parks. secure Welcome to Poole Moorings and Jetties Information for Landlords. Hours of operation: 18 March to 31 March. Serving the Outer Harbour swinging moorings and seasonal small craft moorings north of Cowes Breakwater to Folly G pontoon. Public hards and slipways are very important as they allow everyone to access the river. The summer water taxi service runs from 18 March to 30 September. NOTE: The above from DEFRA applies to public open spaces and we are urgently seeking clarification if slipways, marinas and yacht clubs can be safely opened. the Marina for launching fees on 02392 466321 Theres a slipway available for. The terms ‘public hard’ and ‘public slipway’ are not clearly defined but a broad definition might be ‘sites where the general public may launch craft through right, permission or custom, over the foreshore into tidal waters’. You can continue to use towpaths for walking, running and cycling, being mindful of other users and people living in boats along the water.” “ all forms of water sports practiced on open waterways, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and the use of privately-owned motorised craft (in line with the guidance issued by the relevant navigation authority) are allowed. Address: Catalina Drive, Baiter, Poole, BH15 1TQ Launch Fees: Yes Salterns Marina Slipway, Poole. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has today, issued the following: Mariners are hereby advised that, in accordance with the latest government guidance, recreational vessel owners are permitted to use their vessel in Poole Harbour for marine leisure activities as part of their daily exercise and recreation away from their homes. Poole Harbour Commissioners have today released the following statement following the government’s easing of lockdown restrictions: