About
Burnham Yacht Harbour
The Yacht Harbour in Burnham-On-Crouch has been a major feature of this well-known sailing town since its construction in 1989. With all the services you would expect at a premier marina.
OVER 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE
aN INITIAL IDEA
The original idea for Burnham-on-Crouch to have a dedicated marina was first thought of before the First World War.
At the time, Burnham’s wharf was busy with boats and barges being built by a number of companies. By this time, Burnham was already an established centre for sailing.
The move to the marina
In the 1980’s a company called Tucker Brown, owned by Mike Hemmingway, made the bold move to break ground on the long dreamt of marina on farm land at the West end of the town.
In 1989 the seawall was finally breached and work on the piles and pontoons could begin.
The RNLI relocates to BYH
In 1996 Burnham’s RNLI station moved from the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club to the marina with floating boathouses and dedicated HQ.
The RNLI contineus to operate a B Class and D Class lifeboat from Burnham Yacht Harbour and are an important part of our community.
The Swallowtail onsite bar and restaurant opens
In 1999 we were thrilled to open our own onsite bar, restaurant and function venue, The Swallowtail. We saw the need to provide close to berth hospitality and refreshments and The Swallowtail has gone from strength to strength ever since. The restaurant and bar are open 7 days a week and is popular with our residents, visitors and local customers from the town.
We continue to stick to our founding principles
When Burnham Yacht Harbour was first conceived, it was seen as a destination of choice for local yachtsmen and visiting mariners, offering a safe and secure place to moor whilst offering a full range of boatyard services.
We continue to provide this today and whilst we always look to improve and innovate our services and facilities, we always remain true to our roots as a living part of Burnham’s heritage.
Meet The Team
Office Team
Tracy Anderson
Financial Manager
Katy Gooch-Firmin
Operations Manager
Serena Hainsby
Receptionist, Administration & Bookkeeping Assistant
Yard Team
Lloyd Nicholls
Yard Chargehand & Shipwright
Dave Oakman
Engineer
Paul Williams
Yard Hand & Shipwright
Dave Rolfe
Yard Hand
Tom Mapes
Yard Hand & Press Officer
Harbourmasters
Terry Frost
Geoff Pearce
Tom Mapes
Pilotage Directions
FROM THE ENTRANCE OF THE RIVER CROUCH
Useful Charts to use are:
AC5607, 1183, 1975, 3750, Imray C1 Y17. Refer to Reeds Almanac for information on tidal differences height and time. The Standard Port is Walton On The Naze.
Navigation – S Buxey SHM lit buoy – approach from the East Swin or the Wallet via the Spitway and N Swallow SWM into the Whitaker channel.
The Whitaker channel and the river are lit/buoyed to 0.5M west of Essex Marina.
From Sunken Buxey NCM lit buoy, the spire of St Mary’s Church (difficult to identify) leads 233o to Outer Crouch SCM lit buoy; thence steer steer 24oo past Foulness Pt into the river. There is a 2.2M unlit gap between Inner Crouch SWM lit buoy and the Horse Shoal NCM lit buoy.
There after follow the buoyed channel to Green SHM No11 (FlQ G), turn to starboard for the Yellow entrance marker (FlY5s) to Burnham Yacht Harbour.
VHF Channel 80 – Note the speed limit in the mooring trots is 8 knots
thinking of joining our community?
Becoming a resident berth holder at Burnham Yacht Harbour unlocks a wealth of opportunities including the local amenities of a vibrant town centre, the knowledge of over 40 years experience in repair and maintenance, and the first class customer service would you expect from a leading marina of choice.
Contact Information
| Main Office: | +44 (0)1621 782150 |
| Harbourmaster: | +44 (0)1621 786 832 |
| HM VHF Channel: | 80 |
| Swallowtail Restaurant: | +44 (0)1621 785505 |
ADDRESS
Foundry Lane
Burnham-On-Crouch
Essex
CM0 8BL
United Kingdom
