Category: News

Happy New Year to all our berth holders for 2026! Just a couple of notes to keep every one updated. Firstly with the extended cold spell running until the end of this week we have turned off the water supply to the pontoons to prevent any leaks or burst pipes. It will go back on as soon as the ambient temperature is forecast to remain above freezing. Lock closure this year commences on Monday 2nd February at 08.00 and finishes all being well on Friday 13th February 2026. Finally as a gentle reminder mooring fees for 2026 should have all been paid by now. Could we ask all those who have not done so yet to get in contact asap to let us know your plans.

Morning people and welcome to the Ships blog. A good weather forecast for this bank holiday weekend. Winds look to be fairly light for Saturday and Sunday with a little more about on Monday. Clacton Air show is on today and plenty of berth holders have locked out already to go and watch it from the sea. The Red Arrows should be making a showing this afternoon as well. Duty Lockmasters are Marc Gilbert day shift and Richard Thompson on the night watch. Ellie will be manning the front desk again this weekend.

Just a note to everyone that we are offering a special for August re a lift, pressure wash and launch at £25 per metre inc VAT. We will continue with the usual Summer Scrub Ashore at £46 per metre until the end of September. To book either in the first instance contact the Control Tower on 01473 788982. Weather forecast for the weekend is looking good so we are expecting to see a number of you in the lock as you go out for the next few days. Enjoy!

Ok folks last Ships Blog of 2024. We want to let all our berth holders know some information regarding our upcoming maintenance program.

Firstly, on the 6th January 25 we will commence a five to six week dredging campaign to restore the depth profile in the marina. During this period vessel movements, during the working day, will be severely restricted due to the dredge disposal pipe being laid across the main fairway. If you need access during this time please liaise with the lockmasters in the Control Tower who will be able to advise when you can go in and out of the marina.

Secondly from January 13th 2025 we will be removing the fenders from the Control Tower side of the lock. Again this is for maintenance and refurbishment. Lock closure then commences on 3rd February 2025 for two weeks ending on Friday 14th February. During this time there will be no passage of vessels through the lock.

Finally the ablution block in the marina will also be closed around this time for some much needed cleaning and painting. Facilities will still be available in the main Shipwreck building. All of this work will be completed some time before Easter 2025.

Lastly, a big thank you to all of you who have renewed their berth for next year and a reminder for those who have not, to let us know their intentions for next year before the end of December 24.

It remains for me to say on behalf of all the team to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.