For visiting boats
Sparkes Marina is tucked inside the entrance to Chichester Harbour at the south-east tip of Hayling Island, the first stop for boats coming in over the bar and a short hop to the anchorages of East Head, Itchenor and Bosham. It has 140 berths for boats up to 15 m and a 62-berth dry stack, a fuel berth with petrol, diesel and gas, 24-hour showers, a laundry, a small boatyard lifting boats up to 10 m and 6 t, and the Square Rigger waterside bar and kitchen.
- Guest berths
- Sparkes is just inside the entrance to Chichester Harbour on the Hayling (west) side; call on VHF 80. Fuel (petrol, diesel) and gas on site.
- Berths
- 140
- Limits
- length up to 15 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°47.15′ N 0°56.56′ W (50.78580, -0.94264)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Phone
- +44 23 9246 3572
Prices
| Visitor berth up to 12.5 m LOA per metre per day, incl. VAT, incl. electricity | £5.55 per m / day |
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| Visitor berth 12.6–18 m LOA per metre per day, incl. VAT, incl. electricity | £7 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 18.1–24 m LOA per metre per day, incl. VAT, incl. electricity | £7.80 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 24.1 m and over LOA per metre per day, incl. VAT, incl. electricity | £8.50 per m / day |
| Short stay up to 4 hours, up to 15 m fixed price, incl. VAT | £13.10 / visit |
| Short stay up to 4 hours, 15.1 m and over fixed price, incl. VAT | £19.30 / visit |
Included in the berth price: wifi, water and electricity. Price list → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Fareham – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 80. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Sparkes Marina?
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.