Gillingham Marina
Gillingham Marina
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 the Thames or for 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 +/- 1½ to 2hrs HW for the Tidal basin.
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 Walk on 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 sideof 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.
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.
Gillingham Marina – The Workshop
Gillingham Marina has been operating a yacht repair facility since the 1970’s and developed a reputation for quality workmanship and high standards of customer service. Catering for both leisure and commercial craft we are Kent’s premier repair and refit facility.
In 2000 the repair operation moved into new buildings, comprising of 18,000 square feet of modern purpose built heated workshops, including two climate controlled paint spraying booths. We can now accommodate vessels of up to 85 feet and 65 tons undercover.
Since then we have diversified into the commercial and insurance repair market, providing a comprehensive range of services from emergency repairs to complete refits. Our customers include the Port of London Authority, RNLI and M.V.Havengore. However, we will never forget our roots in the leisure market and still offer a full range of repair, engineering, shipwright and cosmetic services.
All our work is carried out in-house by our dedicated workforce of skilled craftsmen, including trained shipwrights, painters and engineers, who’s aim is to exceed our customers expectations.
Gillingham Marina – The Chandlery
One of the largest Chandleries in the South East of England, run by a team of knowledgeable, dedicated and friendly staff. Their priority is to maintain a wide variety of stock across the spectrum of leisure boating.
Within the Chandlery shop, open to the public with adequate car parking at the door, customers can browse and purchase from the extensive stock of Gill, Musto, Helly Hanson, Henri Lloyds clothing, Dubarry and Quayside boots and shoes, a wide range of chandlery, books and charts, English Braid rope, International and Blakes paints, Raymarine and Garmin on board electronics, Suzuki outboards, Avon and Bombard RIBS and dinghies.
Gillingham Marina – The Waterfront (Soon to reopen)
The Waterfront offers a unique club for leisure as well as fitness. Situated within the grounds of Gillingham Marina, our picturesque views of the river Medway entwined with a tranquil atmosphere make it the perfect place to relax.
