Painterly aerial view of Gosport Marina and Portsmouth Harbour.
Gosport Marina, illustrated for Old Sea Dogs Guides. · Artwork supplied by Old Sea Dogs

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Gosport Marina

A central Gosport marina with immediate access to Portsmouth Harbours naval panorama and active waterfront.

Marina · The Solent

Welcome to Gosport Marina

Gosport Marina places the boat inside one of Britains most compelling harbour landscapes. Warships, ferries, historic waterfronts and small craft make every arrival feel part of a larger movement.

Guide TypeMarina Guide
RegionThe Solent
Local WaterwayPortsmouth Harbour
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
OperatorPremier Marinas
Marina AddressMumby Road, Gosport, PO12 1AH
Harbour AuthorityKing's Harbour Master Portsmouth
Harbour OfficeSemaphore Tower, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LT
Harbour Speed Limit10 knots through the water
WashNo wash
Harbour VHFChannel 11 — Portsmouth VTS
Main EntranceSmall Boat Channel for vessels under 20 metres
Navigation NotesKeep to the Small Boat Channel rules and allow for strong cross-currents at the harbour mouth
Telephone023 9252 4811
Email[email protected]
Reception HoursReception open 24 hours
Marina Arrival VHFChannel 80

Setting & Character

The marina sits beside urban Gosport with Portsmouth across the harbour. The view is expansive and maritime, while the shore connection is practical and immediate.

Arrival by Sea

Current Portsmouth Harbour directions govern the entrance. Use the prescribed small-craft route, maintain the required listening watch and contact Gosport Marina on VHF Channel 80 for the berth.

Berthing Experience

The supplied record does not state berth count or dimensional limits. Reception is open 24 hours, but suitability and availability should be agreed before the final approach.

Facilities Afloat

No unsupported facility claim is added here. Confirm fuel, power, washrooms and other needs directly with the marina before relying on them.

Marine Services

The current dataset does not specify lifting or storage capacity. Owners planning work should obtain the marinas present boatyard information and a vessel-specific booking.

Ashore

Gosports waterfront and the view towards Portsmouth give the stay a strong sense of place. Practical transport details should be checked for the dates of the visit.

Best For

Harbour enthusiasts, urban shore visits and crews wanting to be close to Portsmouth without berthing on its eastern shore.

Less Suitable For

Those seeking silence or an arrival free from harbour-control procedure.

History & Local Character

Gosports story is inseparable from the Royal Navy and the harbour communities that supported it. Modern marina life occupies the same extraordinary stretch of water.

Nearby Cruising

Haslar is close, Port Solent lies farther inside the harbour and the eastern Solent opens immediately beyond the entrance.

Skipper's Notes

Read the harbour instructions on the day of arrival. Familiar landmarks do not reduce the authority of current control signals and directions.

Old Sea Dogs View

Some marinas offer scenery; Gosport offers a working panorama. A cup of tea in the cockpit can turn into an hour of watching the harbour go by.

Information checked against official sources

The practical information in this Guide was checked against the official source record below on 6 August 2026. Operational details can change.

  • Gosport Marina official information
  • King's Harbour Master Portsmouth small-craft guidance

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