Moorings
Moorings at Stour Sailing Club
The moorings in the Manningtree and Mistley area are managed by the Stour sailing Club in partnership with Harwich Haven Authority and the Crown Estate Commissioners who have delegated responsibility to the SSC.
There are approximately 130 moorings in the area, all dry out ar some point so most of the vessels based in Manningtree have bilge keels, lifting keels, or no keels!
The Moorings Master will consider applications for a mooring and allocate according to the size of vessel and space available. A licence will be issued on receipt of payment and then an annual fee is payable on 1st April.
Most moorings in the Manningtree and Mistley area are for 'smaller' vessels, but vessels longer than 9 metres (29ft) overall, deeper than 1.5 metres (4.5ft) draught, or multihulls, may be accommodated by special arrangement and specific approval.
Boat owners who do not wish to become club members can still apply for an Affiliate mooring and also use the hard and slipway. Affiliates will pay the current fee for a mooring and an additional annual fee to contribute towards the administration and maintenance of the river facilities.
Toby Horne Moorings MasterMobile: 07808822572
moorings@stoursailingclub.co.uk
Fees
| Boat Services | Fees SSC Members Moorings 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 | Fees Affiliate Moorings 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Moooring fee for a cruiser/fisher | £102.00 | £102.00 +£68.00 £168.00 |
| Mooring fee for a dinghy | £69.00 | £69.00 +£68.00 £137.00 |
| Summer season tender (Floor storage in West Compound) | £51.00 | N/A |
| Summer and winter tender (Rack storage in West Compound) | £51.00 | N/A |
| Summer season canoe storage (West Compound) | £33.00 | N/A |
| Summer season dinghy (Floor storage in West Compound) | £51.00 | N/A |
| Junior summer season dinghy (Floor storage in West Compound) | £29.00 | N/A |
Visitors are very welcome!
Visitors' vessels can lie alongside the quay or there are 3 visitors' moorings available for vessels making a high water visit, or which can happily settle on to the mud. If you want to discuss your visit, particularly if wishing to use the quayside you are strongly recommended to contact the mooring master beforehand to avoid possible disappointment.
Telephone 07808822572 or 07874973173
or email moorings@stoursailingclub.co.uk
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING TIDAL FLOOD GATES
Last updated 12:01pm on 7 June 2025