Ashlett Creek

For the dedicated ditch crawler who can follow the relatively tortuous entrance channel marked by buoys and perches, the creek is sheltered and accessible to boats up to about 4ft draft (close to high tide). You can moor against Victoria quay (for free) at the head of the creek. At the discretion of the harbourmaster, if he's about, you can stay overnight but you will dry out. The Ashlett Sailing Club is on the port hand side as you enter and visitors are welcome on the sailing club new pontoon. A short stay will cost £4 and, if you can dry upright, an overnight stay £8. The club always was, and I'm sure still is, very welcoming. Walk up to either the Jolly Sailor pub or go into the Ashlett Mill (a private Club) where sailors will be made welcome. (Thanks to Bob Grier for reminding me of this destination also to Richard & Sheila for corrections).

With many thanks to John Ward and the committee of Ashlett sailing club, there is a Chartlet and navigation information available.

Guide price : Free on Quay / £8 overnight on pontoon (2005).