Navigational Information
Craft approaching the seaward should leave the remains of the ‘Baffles’ off
Bradwell Nuclear Power Station to Port, and the North Cardinal
marking the spit at the northern end of ‘Pewitt Island’ which
shows a quick flashing white light, and the ‘Tide Guage’
to starboard.
The Tide Guage shows the maximum depth in Bradwell
Creek in feet. There is no bar, the Creek being roughly level
from the Beacon to the Marina entrance.
The Creek is marked with red can to port and withies to
starboard. The deeper water is found centrally between the cans and withies.
Triangular topped leading marks are in place on shore and a
green conical bouy. The deeper water after rounding this is
to the shore side of most boats, other than the small sailing
dinghies belonging to Bradwell Sailing Centre.
The end of ‘A’ and ‘B’ pontoons are kept clear for visiting
yachts and a notice requesting them to report to the tower
to be allocated an overnight berth is posted there. The Marina
is dredged to a depth lower than that of the creek so boats
remain afloat at all times.
A listening watch is kept on VHF channel 37 or 80 during the
day, but try channel 37 after hours.
With peaceful walks and a smugglers' pub
just minutes away, you could not ask for a
more relaxing spot. Nearby St. Peters
Chapel is said to be the oldest church in Essex.
