For visiting boats
Cowes Yacht Haven is the big town-centre marina on the west bank of the Medina in Cowes, right by the High Street and the Red Jet terminal and a few minutes' walk from The Parade and its yacht clubs. Owned by the Cowes Town Waterfront Trust, a local charity, it has 260 fully serviced berths, free Wi-Fi and water, showers and laundry, the Pontoon View bar, an events centre and a boatyard with a 50-ton hoist, 25-ton boat mover and 22-ton mobile crane. It is the regatta hub of Cowes, filling up with racing fleets for Cowes Week, the Round the Island Race and British Classic Week, so expect to raft up in season.
- Guest berths
- Call 'Cowes Yacht Haven' on VHF 80 at the mouth of the Medina and follow the dockmaster's instructions. A limited number of overnight berths can be pre-booked; the rest are first come, first served, and short stays cannot be booked. Rafting is normal at busy times. Overnight from 12:00 to 11:00 next day; showers and toilets included; electricity charged. Chandleries (Jolliffes, Richardsons, Pascal Atkey) and supermarkets within a few minutes' walk.
- Berths
- 260
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · call sign COWES YACHT HAVEN · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°45.67′ N 1°17.76′ W (50.76117, -1.29604)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site
- Office
- Marina office Mon–Sun 07:00–19:00
checked 19 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +44 1983 299975
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
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- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 80. Call sign COWES YACHT HAVEN. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Cowes Yacht Haven?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Fareham 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.