Plans are being finalised for a new marina for East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
The marina will have 135 walk-ashore berths and is part of Cowes Harbour Commission’s ‘fit for the future’ strategic vision.
The plans follow on from feedback that showed an increased demand for more walk-ashore mooring capacity for visitors to Cowes. There is also demand for leisure vessels requiring annual moorings, and large racing yachts and superyachts.
The new marina will have berths that are a minimum of 7m in length and will be be designed to cater to both recreational boaters and luxury yacht enthusiasts, offering a wide range of modern amenities and creating more opportunity for future sailing regattas.
“We are excited to be bringing this new facility to East Cowes,” explained Gary Hall, CEO, Cowes Harbour Commission.
We are excited to be bringing this new facility to East Cowes.
Gary Hall, CEO, Cowes Harbour Commission
“The proposed marina will sit within the wider economic regeneration plans and add value to both marine and local services with restaurants, pubs and local facilities also benefitting from this new marina.”
The marina will complement the wider regeneration plans for East Cowes with access to the new marina via the esplanade which is also due to be developed by Isle of Wight Council.
The plans have already been viewed favourably by local businesses and key stakeholders around the wider Cowes Harbour.
The proposal also includes converting the old Guard House building in East Cowes in partnership with training provider UKSA for shower and toilet facilities.
As part of the licensing process, the new marina development will take into account the marine ecosystem in the Medina.
An economic impact report by Co-Create suggests the wider benefits to East Cowes could be in the region of £23m over 20 years.
