News
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AGM notice
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Wootton Creek Fairway Association will be held at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club on Thursday 26th March at 19.00. For WCFA members; the full AGM information has been sent via email by the Sailing Club Manager, including; Agenda, Chairman's Report 2025, Annual Financial Statement for the year ended December 31st 2025, 2025 AGM Minutes
Published 09:59 on 6 Mar 2026
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Creek Water Testing
Test 19/02/2026 on high tide slack between 11:50 and 12:00
See 'Creek water tests' for full list of testsPublished 17:09 on 26 Feb 2026
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MOORINGS ON WOOTTON CREEK
With the new boating season approaching its an opportune time to look at mooring provision on the creek, noting there is no provision for anchoring or visitors moorings. WOOTTON CREEK FAIRWAY ASSOCIATION WCFA control all moorings on the west side of the creek leased from the Crown Estates Commissioners. This is by the issue of licences to lay a mooring to residents of a
Published 09:56 on 20 Jan 2026
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Winter Security Reminder
Dear Members Now that the winter blues are upon us and the hours of daylight have diminished your Committee would like to remind you of some of the security aspects of Winter. Firstly, please ensure your boats are secure on their moorings, there is nothing worse than vessels swinging and blocking navigation or worse causing damage to other boats. Secondly the opportunist thieves are always out and about so please secure your property both on
Published 09:18 on 13 Nov 2025
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Creek Water Testing
Sample One taken off pontoon next to Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Sample Two taken off public slipway next to Wootton Bridge, 7th October
Published 11:53 on 20 Jul 2025
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Help Required
Due to the ever-increasing work load the Committee is seeking to recruit new members who have an interest the Creek to assist in the administration of our mooring stock. If this is you, please contact a committee member or email; honsec.wcfa@outlook.com Rachel.
Published 11:39 on 9 May 2025
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Southern water storm water outfalls
WCFA are continuing to monitor the water quality in the Creek and publishing those results on this website. In addition details about water outfall discharges by Southern Water can be found on the following link. Southern water site showing storm water outfalls. They show red when discharging. Orange after recent discharges. Click on outfall for history of discharges. https://experience.arcgis.com/...
Published 11:25 on 9 May 2025
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KHM Control renamed Portsmouth VTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Kings Harbour Master that KHM Harbour Control will be renamed Portsmouth Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) effective 1 May 2025, and will use Portsmouth VTS as their call sign on VHF Channel 11. https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/k...
Published 08:56 on 19 Apr 2025
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Creek Water Testing, January 2025
Test4 30/01/2025 on high tide slack between 11:40 and 11:50
Extra Test 30/01/2025 at 08:30am, sample taken from outfall.Published 10:15 on 10 Feb 2025
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Voluntary No Anchor Zone OSBORNE BAY ISLE OF WIGHT
Something to bear in mind when planning ahead for those short trips in those sunny days ahead on the water. The KHM Portsmouth have issued the Local Notices to Mariners: LNTM 19/25 https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/lntm/2025/2519-voluntary-no-anchor-zone
Published 17:09 on 6 Jan 2025
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Creek Water Testing
Representatives from Wootton Creek Fairway Association, Wootton Bridge Parish Council and Fishbourne Parish Council in front of Wootton Creek. Water quality in Wootton Creek is being regularly checked for bacteria commonly found in sewage. Wootton Creek Fairways Association (WCFA) hopes doing so will ensure the creek can be enjoyed by users and wildlife for years to come. Tests are carried out at two key locations near the creek mouth
Published 09:40 on 28 Nov 2024