At the top of Southampton Water near the container port. Marchwood Sailing Club has a set of pontoons and they are a very welcoming club. They charge about £8 per night and produce some good value meals at lunchtime and evenings.
Approaching Marchwood Sailing club pontoon.
A visit to the nearby powerboat preservation trust is well worth the effort. A walk up to Eling reveals a restored and working tide mill.
Guide price : £5 on pontoon (2002). £8 on pontoon (2004).