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The weather is typical of Britain. The prevailing wind is south-westerly, cold and often wet in winter and temperate and showery in summer.
Sources for weather reports: The UK Shipping Forecast, broadcast on BBC Radio 4, gives a general overview of the conditions in the 'Wight' region. Details of frequencies can be found on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipping_Forecast wikipedia page]. As of 7/2012 the frequencies are 198 LW and 92-95 and 103-105 FM, and the broadcast times are 0048, 0520, 1201 and 1754. The 0048 and 0520 broadcasts are followed by a detailed Inshore Waters Forecast, where the forecast for the 'Solent' is applicable to Portsmouth. The 0048 broadcast concludes with the National Anthem. The Inshore Waters Forecast is available from the UK Coastguard. The frequency for the relevant region - Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis - is announced on VHF Ch.16 at intervals throughout the day. Details of all Maritime Safety Information broadcasta are available [http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/msi_leaflet_2010_version.pdf here].
Sources for weather reports: The UK Shipping Forecast, broadcast on BBC Radio 4, gives a general overview of the conditions in the 'Wight' region. Details of frequencies can be found on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipping_Forecast wikipedia page]. As of 7/2012 the frequencies are 198 LW and 92-95 and 103-105 FM, and the broadcast times are 0048, 0520, 1201 and 1754. The 0048 and 0520 broadcasts are followed by a detailed Inshore Waters Forecast, where the forecast for the 'Solent' is applicable to Portsmouth. The 0048 broadcast concludes with the National Anthem. The Inshore Waters Forecast is available from the UK Coastguard. The frequency for the relevant region - Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis - is announced on VHF Ch.16 at intervals throughout the day. Details of all Maritime Safety Information broadcasta are available [http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/msi_leaflet_2010_version.pdf here].

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Portsmouth (Port of entry)

Portsmouth Harbour entrance, viewed from the west.

Background

Portsmouth Harbour is the historic home of the Royal Navy, and remains its principal port to this day. The naval dockyards lie to the eastern side of the harbour.

Charts

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Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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Local Weather

The weather is typical of Britain. The prevailing wind is south-westerly, cold and often wet in winter and temperate and showery in summer.

Sources for weather reports: The UK Shipping Forecast, broadcast on BBC Radio 4, gives a general overview of the conditions in the 'Wight' region. Details of frequencies can be found on the wikipedia page. As of 7/2012 the frequencies are 198 LW and 92-95 and 103-105 FM, and the broadcast times are 0048, 0520, 1201 and 1754. The 0048 and 0520 broadcasts are followed by a detailed Inshore Waters Forecast, where the forecast for the 'Solent' is applicable to Portsmouth. The 0048 broadcast concludes with the National Anthem. The Inshore Waters Forecast is available from the UK Coastguard. The frequency for the relevant region - Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis - is announced on VHF Ch.16 at intervals throughout the day. Details of all Maritime Safety Information broadcasta are available here.

Approaches and Navigation

Portsmouth Harbour is extremely busy, with small and large ferries, cruise ships and Royal Navy vessels. The Small Craft channel is on the western side of the entrance, and remaining on it will ensure the safety of a small sailing vessel. To cross to Gunwharf Quays on the eastern side, calling Portsmouth QHM on VHF Ch.11 is mandatory. Due to the large area of the harbour, currents in the entrance can be strong, often 4 knots or more. An useful tactic when attempting to leave the harbour by the small craft channel against a strong current is to stay close to the western bank where the current curls back on itself. The channel is sufficiently deep to get within a few yards of the bank, and a half-hour motor can be reduced to a few minutes. As per the Admiralty chart, the approaces to the harbour are either in the small craft channel to the west of the bouyed main channel which extends some distance to the south, or to the WSW of the entrace, as per the sign on the channel marker. The Admiralty chart shows 'numerous small obstructions' to the SSW of the entrance.

Check-in facilities

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

There are several marinas and hundreds of swinging moorings within the harbour. Haslar and Gosport marinas are the two largest, near the entrance on the western side. Port Solent - a modern development of apartments and a marina - lies at the extreme north. There are several smaller marinas, and hundreds of swinging moorings.

Anchorages

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Offshore Islands

The Isle of Wight lies to the south of the Solent, and the international yachting destination of Cowes is 2-3 hours sail from Portsmouth.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The historic dockyard in Portsmouth is an exceptional visit, and entrance is free. The oldest commissioned vessel in the Royal Navy, HMS Victory, is in dry dock, and the wreck of the Mary Rose is on display indoors. Current Royal Navy vessels can be viewed from the quay.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel is available in Gosport Marina.

Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

There are supermarkets in Portsmouth and Gosport in easy reach of the moorings.

Eateries

Gunwharf Quays is a new development centered on the iconic Spinnaker Tower. There are many restaurants and pubs on the area.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

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Repairs

Transportation

Local transport or to other countries, etc.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

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Personal Notes

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