Berth Holder and Visitor facilities
At Port Solent Marina, our friendly and experienced team is on hand 24 hours a day to help you with advice on the best cruising grounds, provide details on the wide range of services and facilities Premier offers, and assist with any problems. We are committed to making your stay with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
TOILETS AND SHOWERS
There are Berth holder only toilet and shower blocks at Bridgehead 1 and Bridgehead 2. Both offer baby change facilities. We assess them regularly to maintain a very high standard of cleanliness. They remain open 24 hours a day for your convenience.
Bridgehead 1 ablutions undertook a half million pound refurbishment in 2009 and Bridgehead 2 is currently undergoing refuribishment to bring it up to the same level.
Bridgehead 1 also offers newly refurbished e
LAUNDERETTE
- The launderette is on the ground floor of the Port House.
- The washing machines and tumble driers are coin operated, taking £1 coins and 50ps.
- There is also an iron and board.
- It is open for use 24 hours a day using our marina control fobs or access codes.
- Washing powder is not supplied but may be purchased from the nearby 24-hour Tesco.
BARS AND RESTAURANTS
You can visit a different bar and restaurant every night with the wealth of choice available on The Boardwalk, whether you like Mexican, Italian, or Indian food there is something to tempt you. Marina reception staff can help with telephone numbers for reservations or you can click www.portsolent.com for a full list of restaurants, shops, menus and offers.
SHOPS AND CASHPOINTS
A cash point is located at the entrance to the Boardwalk.
There are also cash point and cash back facilities at the 24-hour Tesco superstore nearby.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE
Located on The Boardwalk.
POST BOX
Post boxes are at the marina reception and the entrance to the Boardwalk.
POST COLLECTION POINT
Letters and parcels can be collected from marina reception.
WiFi Internet Access
Check your emails and surf from the comfort of your own boat with Premier Marinas WiFi, provided by Spectrum Interactive.
WEATHER FORECAST
Two-day forecasts are posted daily on each Bridgehead notice board, in marina reception, and on the notice board outside reception.
FREE CAR PARKING
There are berth holders' car parks by Bridgehead 1 and Bridgehead 2. There is also a large amount of free car parking for visitors to Port Solent.
FUEL
We operate the fuel bay 24 hours a day, selling diesel and unleaded petrol. Please request fuel using VHF channel 80 before leaving your berth. Out of hours, operation of the lock takes priority.
Overnight visitors and berth holders are entitled to fuel at cost*.
*At cost is the cost to Premier to dispense fuel.
MARINE GAS OIL SOLD AT PREMIER MARINAS
The marine gas oil sold at Premier Marinas (excluding Falmouth Marina) is Advanced Marine Diesel 10.
Sourced from Esso's refinery in Fawley, Hampshire and supplied by WP Marine, part of the WP Group of companies (Wessex Petroleum Ltd) www.wp-marine.co.uk.
ADVANCED MARINE DIESEL 10
WP Marine's Advanced Marine Diesel 10 is a low sulphur fuel containing 10ppm (parts per million) sulphur. This high quality fuel is recognised as FAME FREE and is guaranteed by Esso to contain less than 1% bio element.
Advanced Marine Diesel 10 also contains Soltron(r). Specifically developed to work with marine diesel at a dilution rate 10,000:1, Soltron(r) contains a blend of 20 naturally occurring enzymes which combine inside the fuel tank to optimise the combustion process and enhance fuel efficiency. Soltron(r) also provides lubrication in low sulphur marine fuel oil and neutralises bacterial growth from contaminants.
Based at Esso's Fawley Refinery near Southampton, WP Group
is the South's leading independent supplier of fuels and lubricants, marketing
Esso fuel and Mobil lubricants across a wide portfolio of business sectors and
industries.
Boat owners should be aware that this fuel may not comply with legislation outside the UK and customers should seek advice from their destination marina before travelling abroad.
Please note: Whilst Premier has taken every reasonable care to check that its fuels will work efficiently with marine engines and heating equipment, we recommend that should you have a concern about using a particular fuel with your equipment you should contact the manufacturer directly.
ELECTRICITY
Call in at marina reception to get the relevant access code. The supply operates with a normal 3-pin plug. You only pay for what you use at 11.5p per unit. There is no deposit or service charge.
WATER ON PONTOONS
Provided free of charge. Reception staff will supply you with the relevant hose if not already fitted.
BOTTLED GAS
Calor Gas is available from reception.
PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR YACHT CLUB
With a prime waterfront location, on the ground floor of the Port House, the Yacht Club offers equally excellent food in its Quayside Restaurant and Bar. The Club is open to all visiting yachtsmen and non-members.
PORT SOLENT YACHT CLUB
Port Solent Yacht Club welcomes Premier and residential berth holders and both sail and powerboat enthusiasts of all levels of experience. It organises rallies, day sails, and two to four week cruising trips, plus a series of meetings with guest speakers during the winter. For more details pick up a PSYC handbook from marina reception. Hon Sec 01202 822 053. www.psyc.uk.com
YACHT CHARTER
Sunsail - the UK's largest charter company - is based at Port Solent, running a range of charters and as a RYA Sailing School, it also organises courses for all abilities. for full details click www.sunsail.co.uk.
Premier Marinas Port Solent Marina Map
