A Personal Guide to The Ports of the Channel

Nicholas Hill

Lymington

Lymington is straightforward enough to find and enter: the main hazard are the ferries to and from Yarmouth.

The town is attractive enough, if a little selfconsciously 'quaint'. There are several chandlers, and shopping in the High Street, which is easy to get to, is good.

finding it

Very straightforward: find the entry marker 'Jack in the Basket' (Fl R 2s) and follow the channel. There is a conspicuous hut on stilts near the entrance.

getting in

The channel is well marked although there is a loop in it - follow the markers and you'll have no problem.

hazards

Can be shallow at low water - lots of moorings - and beware the ferries.

berthing

There are 2 marinas plus the Town Quay, which may be busy - rafting up is de rigeur.

facilities

Excellent at the marinas, but the Town Quay is limited. The High Street is a short walk, and shopping here is good.

charts and waypoints

Chart 2035 - Western Approaches to the Solent

Chart 2021 for large scale

Waypoint: 50o44.21N   01o30.33N

Google Earth

Lymington