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Moorings, Mudberths and Houseboats
1. The objects of The Association shall be to supervise, maintain, amend, repair, improve, and control such land and premises as are from time to time in the possession of The Association.
2. Control all moorings on the land held on lease from the Crown Estate Commissioners.
3. Take all such action it deems necessary as is within its legal power to comply with the instructions of, and the authority delegated to it from time to time by, The King's Harbour Master Portsmouth.
4. In all other respects manage the land and premises from time to time in the possession of The Association and take such other action as may be prudent or necessary to maintain or improve the value, amenity or benefit of such land and premises.
Creek Water Testing
Second Test – 22/08/2024 available here
Creek Water Testing
The WCFA has started a programme of water quality testing in the creek. More and more creek user such as paddle boarders canoeist etc have direct contact with the water and along with other boating and interested parties these first test results could be seen as helpful when venturing onto the water.
First Test – 30/07/2024 available here
"HOW IS YOUR MOORING?
Following winter storms and recent extremely high tides a number of moorings have been impacted. Some mooring chains have parted and risers have broken. Others have had their anchors or sinkers moved out of position. Buoys have been lost. This places vessels at risk and potentially creates a hazard for the neighbouring vessels and moorings.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR MOORING GEAR AND POSITION.
It is therefore important to ensure that all moorings are correctly and clearly marked with their mooring licence number and that contact details held by WCFA are up to date.
MARK YOUR MOORING.
Vacated moorings will shortly be allocated to suitable vessels on the waiting list. Consideration can also be given to requests to swap/exchange licencees moorings to better suit members current vessels or circumstances. Some moorings have been given up by current licencees. The mooring gear remains in their ownership and responsibility to either remove or sell on to the next licencee if suitable. It is helpful if a position marker is left in place if the old gear is lifted.
A new licencee should check that the allocated mooring area is clear of old gear and that any mooring being reused is suitable for their vessel. Again it is important that they can see the mooring numbers of nearby moorings to understand the interrelationships.
The aim is to encourage the best and efficient use of moorings in Wootton Creek by members of the catchment area whilst avoiding difficulties with other moorings and navigation of all users of the creek."
Mooring equipment for sale
The equipment is in situ in the Wootton Creek
See list of gear and costs here
Minisail
Available FREE to a good home, Details & Picture
KHM Portsmouth
Check out the King's Harbour Master Portsmouth Notice that a Voluntary No Anchoring Zone (VNAZ) has now been designated / established in Osborne Bay. LNTM No 43/24
View the creek at low tide
A very informative website that allows one to zoom in to the coastline around England, including Wootton Creek, that can be viewed at low tide in high definition.
KHM Portsmouth
A SMALL CRAFT GUIDE TO PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR & ITS APPROACHES. This is a useful guide which you can download here.
Have you checked your mooring lately
Knowing all is secure will help you sleep easier during those dark night storms or know that the mooring is ready to receive your boat next spring ready for the coming season."
Some useful seasonal advise for boat owners
Whether you take your boat out or leave it on its mooring the condition of the mooring itself is often overlooked and as a licensee it is your responsibility.
The whole mooring should be checked as it could fail through one weak spot. Are the four anchors or sinkers properly buried? Is the ground chain in good condition? Every link? Are the riser chains in serviceable condition? again every link. Are the mooring ropes good and of a suitable size, particularly if the boat will be on the mooring during Autumn Winter storms? It may be prudent to double up or provide some extra lines. Particular attention should be paid to every shackle which are a common weak point. Are they worn? Is the mousing present/sound? Has the pin thread eroded? (pins have found which will just pull out after a few years and only held in by the mousing!)
Don't make waves, cut your speed
The following speed limits apply: Within Wootton Creek to the West of the meridian of the mouth of the creek.(Longitude 01 12’.84 W) -
Keep the Creek safe
Help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment by reporting any suspicious activity. There are useful links on the: Hampshire Police Marine Support Unit website https://www.facebook.com/HantsPolMarine/
Notices
An interesting aerial views of the creek
Particularly useful in locating positions of moorings
| Short history of the WCFA |
| Membership Categories |
| Who can moor in the Creek |
| Dinghy Park |
| Navigation in the Creek |
| Wooton Creek chart |
| Speed limits |