Overnight and short stay visits
Cowes Yacht Haven is happy to be able to accept overnight and short stay visits into the Marina.
A limited number of berths will be available to pre book by contacting the marina office via telephone or [email protected] the remainder of our visitor berths will be allocated on arrival, on a first come first serve basis. Please call our berthing team on VHF ch80 as you approach the marina for berthing instructions should a berth be available.
Rafting of vessels
At peak times it may be necessary for a berthing master to direct vessels to raft together. Social distancing can be achieved by rafting
vessels together bow to stern, starboard side to starboard side or port side to port side which will alternate cockpit arrangements. See Fig 1.
Skippers are required to supply and use hand sanitiser before touching any surface of a rafted vessel during docking, embarkation and disembarkation and where necessary to clean any surfaces afterwards.
It is recommended that the beam of the boat is the point of embarkation and disembarkation to/from the pontoon and
access over the rafted vessel is taken via the bow as is the standard etiquette. As always please discuss these arrangements with the skipper of the vessel/s that you and your crew are boarding beforehand to establish a mutually acceptable agreement.
Shower and toilet facilities
It is recommended that visitors use the wash facilities on-board their own
boats wherever possible. Our toilets and showers are open but alternate
cubicles are closed to help with social distancing. We expect to be able
to open them fully on 17th May 2021.
Sanitising stations have been positioned outside the entrance to the washrooms.
Customers are asked to use the sanitisers to cleanse hands before
entering and after exiting.
If it is not possible to social distance while in the washrooms please wait for
people to vacate the facility.
Please comply with all current Covid-19 related guidance when using these
facilities and be mindful of others by acting responsibly.
Safety
Please be mindful that our staff are working through these challenging times
for your benefit. Please support them by following all Covid-19
Government guidelines. Please be socially responsible while on Cowes
Yacht Haven property and in the town. Where applicable, adhere to the
signage in and around the Marina and boatyard, & maintain social distancing
where possible.
Ensure that you have your own supply of hand sanitiser or adequate cleansing
products.
Cowes Yacht Haven will maintain hand sanitising stations in the Marina
reception and at the entrance to the facilities.