Berth / quayside shelter

Being berthed inside the canal gives shelter from bad weather and ensures the comfort of deep water and security without any worries about the tide. 

Visiting craft are welcome at Maritime House Marina, which is operated by Maritime House Business Centre.

Notes on access to the port - Shoreham Port Authority recently reconstructed the Prince George Lock exclusively for the use of small craft. This now enables vessels to enter and leave much more easily and faster. Manned 24 hours, this allows access at most states of the tide for small draft vessels.

The use of the lock and access and use of the canal is covered within the Shoreham port dues - payable direct to Shoreham Port. click here for more information.

LOCKING TIMES - GUIDANCE NOTE FOR YACHTSMEN

The Prince George Lock has been fitted with sector gates and is open for use by yachts and small commercial vessels and fishing boats.

The lock is available in high and low water periods.

Departure times from the Canal will be on the hour.

Entry times into the Canal will be on the half hour.

Small craft when waiting for the Prince George Lock are allowed to wait on both the outer lead-in and the inner lead-in to the lock but at all times must remain manned and ready to move.

The outer sill of the Prince George Lock is 0.26 metre below the lowest astronomical tide.