By popular demand we have produced an approaches sketchmap for Brightlingsea. We are particularly grateful to the Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners who have been instrumental in co-ordinating advertisers locally and generously providing one of their harbour launches for the purposes of surveying the approaches from the River Colne, into Brightlingsea Creek and the recently dredged channel up to the new diesel berth. Brightlingsea has recently undergone many changes with more planned, justifying an eastcoastrivers.com sketchmap.
Last survey undertaken : 18th April 2011
Brightlingsea Spit Buoy – 51˚ 48.068 N 01˚ 00.724 E
Leading Marks – 041˚ (T)
General Information
Berthing
Visitors are normally berthed on pontoons in South Channel however,marina berths are also available. Call ‘Brightlingsea Harbour’ on VHF ch68 (or telephone 01206 302200) on approach for berthing instructions.
Anchoring
Anchoring in the channels is prohibited.
Speed Limits
A 4 knot speed limit exists throughout the harbour.
Water Taxi
There is a water taxi service in operation. Full timetable details can be found here.
Tel: 07535 508537, VHF: ch37/M1Foot FerryOperates between Brightlingsea, Point Clear & East Mersea
For detailed information about Brightlingsea Harbour, click here to visit their extensive website
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It should be noted that meteorological conditions may affect and alter the areas surveyed and the data published therein merely reflects the measurements taken, at the last survey and does not necessarily reflect the situation as may exist at a subsequent occasion for any particular location.
By popular demand we have produced an approaches sketchmap for Brightlingsea. We are particularly grateful to the Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners who have been instrumental in co-ordinating advertisers locally and generously providing one of their harbour launches for the purposes of surveying the approaches from the River Colne, into Brightlingsea Creek and the recently dredged channel up to the new diesel berth. Brightlingsea has recently undergone many changes with more planned, justifying an eastcoastrivers.com sketchmap.
