Gillingham Marina
Gillingham Marina, set on the River Medway, has built up a fine reputation for its superb facilities and high standard security arrangements.
Situated on the south bank of the River Medway, only eight miles from Sheerness, the Marina lies below the Chatham Historic Dockyard in Gillingham Reach. Five miles downstream of Rochester Bridge, Gillingham Marina is an ideal base for both local cruising on the Medway and Thames or more extended voyages to the East Coast and to France.
It lies in a sheltered position from winter winds and, being just 5 miles from the M2 on the Medway Towns Northern Link Road, it offers an attractive alternative to the South Coast.
There is good access to the Locked Basin with +/- 4½hrs HW and with +/-2 to 21/2 hrs HW for the Tidal basin.
Having awarded the Marina Five Gold Anchors, The Yacht Harbour Association believes it to rank among the best in the country. We think you will agree. We look forward to seeing you.
Gillingham Marina Facilities
Locked Basin
In our Locked Basin boats are afloat at all states of the tide with access through the lock up to 4-1/2 hours either side of HW. Boats up to 23m length overall can be accommodated stern or bow onto Walcon pontoons secured between piles or finger piers. Water and electricity is available on all berths, electricity is free for day time attended use. The Locked Basin incorporates an exclusive high security area for luxury craft with the added protection of key card operated gates. The Marina even has its own helicopter landing pad.
Tidal Basin
Offering all the facilities of the Locked Basin but access restricted to about 2 hours either side of high water springs; (Craft in the Tidal Basin come to rest in soft mud berths at LW and all types of keel and propulsion configurations can be accommodated in safety and without difficulty). Deep water moorings are available for arrival and departure at low water-accessible via dinghy slip with extensive secure, reserved, tender storage racks. The Tidal Basin shows a significant saving-Five Gold Anchor facilities at a very economical rate.
Electricity
Mains water is available to all berths, electricity, 32A and 16A supplies are available at no extra cost while the owner is in attendance while for those who want to leave power attached when the boat is unattended, electricity is charged by way of metered leads and invoiced quarterly.
Showers / Toilets
Are provided in three blocks, serving different areas of the marina so you should not have too far to walk. As the whole of the marina is a secure area, there is no need for keys or coded keys pads to access these facilities at any time.
Laundry
Commercial, large capacity, washing machines and driers are token operated; tokens available from Reception, soap powder is available.
Security
Group 4 Security Guards are on site 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. When stopped at the barrier on entering, you will be required to give your name and boat name. If you have guests who are arriving independently, please advise us to avoid delaying or embarrassing your guests.
Between 2300hrs and 0630hrs the guard operates from a vantage point observing the marina assisted by 10 CCTV cameras.
Fuel
Our refuelling point, outside the lock gates, serves gas oil and unleaded petrol. Service is available at most states of the tide during day light hours winter and summer.
