Bradwell Marina

Essex’s premier marina on the beautiful Blackwater Estuary

Visitors Information

Visiting yachts are welcome, and on arrival should berth at the visitors berth marked by a notice board at the end of "A" pontoon. From there they will be directed to a suitable berth by Marina staff. Bradwell Marina is situated at Bradwell Waterside, on the south shore of the Blackwater River. It is ideally placed for the east coast sailor, with the Blackwater Estuary "on the doorstep", and within easy reach of the other Essex rivers. It is also well placed for cruising to the French, Dutch and Belgium coasts.

Road access from London is by the A127 trunk road as far as Wickford, and thence by the B1012 through Latchingdon, Mayland and Steeple.

The yacht basin itself is admirably sheltered, as it was excavated behind the sea wall and is therefore completely enclosed. The only exception is the entrance channel which was cut through the sea wall.

There is no lock and the marina is accessible at all states of the tide for shallow draft craft. Deeper draft vessels must excercise caution at low water especially during spring tides, as the navigable channel in Bradwell Creek becomes shallow. The marina basin and entrance were excavated to give a minimum depth of 6-8 ft.at low water springs.

Diesel and unleaded petrol at the fuel pier. Clubhouse with showers, toilets, washing machine and dryer.

Navigation Chart and Information

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Marina Plan

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