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  The River Hamble Harbour Authority
It is an ideal base for cruising whether one's horizons are limited to the Solent or extend further afield.
The River Hamble is used extensively by national and international yachtsmen as a base when competing.
Hamble Week, the Hamble Winter Series, Warsash Spring Series, Bursledon Regatta, National, European and World Championships are run by the yacht clubs on the river and attract yachtsmen from far and wide.
www.hants.gov.uk /hambleharbour   (249 words)

  
 New River Hamble moorings plan
The plan also proposes to create areas of open river to reduce the impact on environmentally sensitive areas, promote safe sailing for all ages and unobstructed views across the river from public footpaths and viewing areas.
The Crown Estate, owner of the river bed and moorings facilities, is committed to the sustainable management of the River and supports the principles of the Council's proposals.
Hampshire County Council, the harbour authority for the River Hamble in the UK, is asking the public for its views on proposals for a draft moorings plan which seeks to improve the long term management of the River Hamble for the benefit of recreation, navigation and the environment.
www.ybw.com /ibinews/newsdesk/20020811101258ibinews.html   (568 words)

  
 Hamble Yachting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Hamble School Of Yachting is an RYA recognised School providing practical and shorebased sailing tuition (sail and power) from competent crew to yachtmaster ocean.
The River Hamble at the heart of the sheltered waters of the Solent, protected from...
The village of Hamble lies 5 miles southeast of the city of Southampton in Hampshire between Southampton Water and the Hamble River.
www.sailboat-resources.com /sailboat-25/hamble-yachting.html   (890 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Southampton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River The New Forest is an area of Hampshire in England which includes the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and old-growth forest in the heavily-populated south east of England.
Winchester Cathedral as seen from the Cathedral Close Arms of Winchester City Council Winchester is a city in southern England, and the administrative capital of the county of Hampshire, with a population of around 35,000.
It is located on the River Hamble and boasts a rail station, a marina, dockyards and the Bursledon windmill.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Southampton   (6559 words)

  
 map features, rivers
Rivers are drawn tapering from their mouth, there is no excessive wiggliness but it clear that rivers are represented; some are named.
Rivers elsewhere, eg on the north and east borders of the county are not drawn.
River estuaries and broad reaches of river are drawn by a double line, suggesting their true width, the line to the north west perhaps bolder suggesting the shadow of the bank.
www.geog.port.ac.uk /webmap/hantscat/html/ftr_riv.htm   (8983 words)

  
 Fareham Borough Council: River Hamble
On the west bank of the River Hamble lies Hamble village, a pleasant combination of old and new buildings, waterside inns and restaurants, boatyards and moorings.
Further north on the west bank beside the river is the local Country Park, with an expanse of woodland, tidal river banks, and a collection of historic farm buildings where regular fairs and exhibitions are held.
To the east of the River is the former
www.fareham.gov.uk /town/whatshere/localarea/riverhamble.asp   (296 words)

  
 Ecoenhance Newsletter
The Hamble river valley is a particularly attractive part of Hampshire's coastline as well as being well developed economically.
The River Hamble is best known as an internationally famous yacht haven with several marinas, boatyards and associated industries.
As the river is already well developed both economically and environmentally the challenge now is to ensure that these benefits reach the local community and that the environmental assets are conserved and enhanced in a way that realises greater socio-economic benefits.
www.arcmanche.com /ecoenhance/news3.htm   (326 words)

  
 Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology - Publications - Hamble River Maritime Archaeological Foreshore ...
Hamble River Maritime Archaeological Foreshore Companion £ 3.50
The Hamble River Maritime Archaeological Foreshore Companion aims to provide anyone visiting the river, or interested in the local environment, with information on the range of archaeological remains that can be viewed.
Users of the guide are encouraged to provide feedback if they discover a site or find that may recently have been uncovered.
www.hwtma.org.uk /publications/HampshireandWightTrustforMaritimeArchaeology-Publications-HambleRiverMaritimeArchaeolog.htm   (137 words)

  
 River Hamble to Portsmouth Harbour Entrance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It is delimited to the northwest by the Hamble estuary (Photo 1) and in the south east by the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour (Photo 2) forming a distinct sub-cell within the wider Solent context (Bray et al.
The coastal segment between the River Hamble and Portsmouth Harbour Entrance is effectively isolated from westward littoral drift input by Portsmouth Harbour entrance (Harlow 1980).
The shoreline between Portsmouth Harbour entrance and the mouth of the River Hamble is bounded at the eastern and western extremities by channels swept by rapid tidal currents, which form effective barriers to lateral sediment transport.
www.stream.port.ac.uk /ENVIRONMENT/SCOPAC5/ham/ham.htm   (10018 words)

  
 RHMHA News/Information Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
RIVER GOVERNANCE A note (24/10/04) from the committee regarding the Questionnaire from HCC about river governance.
The RHMHA's view of The River Hamble Plan (14/10/02) - The RHMHA's response to The River Hamble Plan as sent to Crown Estates and the Hampshire County Council in October 2002
The River Hamble Click here to to see a drawing of the river and the areas which will be changed when/if the plan is implemented.
www.rhmha.fsnet.co.uk /info.html   (302 words)

  
 Western Solent Shoreline Management Plan
Hamble Common Point to Satchell Marshes This unit lies on the west bank of the River Ramble backing onto Ramble Common and the developed Ramble village frontage, one of the UK's major yachting centres.
Inland of the marshes is part of Hamble village, the fringe of which is threatened by flooding, with Mercury Yacht Marina also threatened.
Crableck Marina to Warsash North A clay embankment lines the river bank along this stretch, but the unit is a continuation of undeveloped, wooded land with scattered housing.
www.solentforum.hants.org.uk /othercoast/western_solent_smp.htm   (5269 words)

  
 Hamble ShopZone
This pub is unique in Hamble in that it also has coin-op laundry facilities for sailors who are using Hamble Quay.
If you are departing from Hamble point marina or Mercury Yacht Harbour then these are 1.5km South of the village and 1km north of the village.
The Barclays Bank in Hamble lane, about 300m from the village centre (next to the Cinnamon Bay and the compass adjuster's) has an ATM which is on the Link and Visa system as well as others.
www.hamble.demon.co.uk /shopz.html   (1744 words)

  
 Walk 3 : Netley to Botley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The river to lunch, Burlesdon and Brixendone farm
On the other side of the river, the walk continues up alongside the River Hamble, with its marinas for yachtsmen and mudflats for birds every variety from Grey Herons and Kingfishers to Redshank and Lapwing (binoculars are worth bringing).
Then it's up the other side of the river and through woodlands and fields to Manor Farm, an open farm run for visitors by the council, with a tea-room (in summer).
www.walkingclub.org.uk /book_1/walk_03.shtml   (2267 words)

  
 hamble   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This picturesque village, situated at the mouth of the Hamble river, is known worldwide, thanks to its boat building industry and yachting.
Or you can take a boat trip up the Hamble river and take in the beauty of the river, see the creeks and tidal inlets, the many marinas, the historical Elephant Boatyard, named after the 18th Century flagship built for Nelson's fleet, and the Jolly Sailor pub at Bursledon.
Hamble is well worth a visit, whether arriving by motorboat, car or yacht.
www.southernlife.org.uk /hamble.htm   (317 words)

  
 Locks Heath - Places to Visit
Hook Lake was once an arm of the Hamble River until it was dammed and partly drained in the 18th-Century.
The River Hamble has been famous for ships and boating for hundreds of years, and was very much publicised during the TV series Howard's Way.
The River is navigable at all states of the tide as far as the railway bridge between the A27 and M27 road bridges.
www.lh.connectfree.co.uk /places.htm   (649 words)

  
 west river sailing club information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
All the west river sailing club information you need to know about is right here.
Hamble River Sailing Club is located on the west bank of the River Hamble, upstream of Hamble...
The west river sailing club resources below will assist you in your efforts to find the information that you are looking for.
www.southernkayaks.com /paddling/sailing/west-river-sailing-club/index.php   (545 words)

  
 Sea Start marine breakdown assistance based in Hamble, UK, covering the Solent, English Channel, Isle of Wight, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Orwell and Stour, River Orwell, River Stour, Walton Backwaters.
Approaches to the Thames and Medway, River Thames Sea Reach, The Swale, River Medway - Entrance, River Medway - Central, River Medway - Lower.
Keyhaven, Lymington River, Newtown River, Yarmouth Harbour, Beaulieu River, Cowes and the River Medina, Wootton Creek, Bembridge Harbour.
www.seastart.co.uk /members_offers.html   (484 words)

  
 Noonsite: Southampton (River Hamble)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This river is probably one of the most recognised names in the sailing world.
With boat tenders buzzing back and forth, sailing dinghies tacking their way up river, and any number of the 3,000 (yes, three thousand!) yachts which call the Hamble their home, on the move, this is a very busy place.
Sailing is allowed in the river, but is not a recommended option for the stranger, and wash should be kept to a minimum.
www.noonsite.com /Countries/UnitedKingdom/Southampton%20(River%20Hamble)   (505 words)

  
 RIBnet Forums - SIX KNOT SPEED LIMIT : Hamble River
The River Hamble Harbour Authority has today (10 July) imposed a six knot speed limit for river users to help combat the increasing number of vessels which have been travelling at very high speeds.
Over 3,000 leisure craft are moored on the river and a recent traffic survey noted that during peek times up to 200 craft enter or depart the river every hour into Southampton Water and the Solent.
The County Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Councillor Keith Estlin, said: “The River Hamble Harbour Authority is committed to ensuring the River Hamble is a safe place for everybody to enjoy.
www.rib.net /forum/showthread.php?t=2423   (523 words)

  
 Hamble River & the Solent, UK
A light and spacious home featuring large sun facing picture windows with two open plan reception rooms which feature an open fireplace and view the delightful, non overlooked, rear garden with barbeque and dining area.
Hamble is a picturesque village with cobbled streets and Tudor cottages situated on the south coast of England in Hampshire, between
From the quay is a small ferry across the river to a long waterside walk.
www.chrispaull.plus.com /17swap0.htm   (740 words)

  
 Hamble Harbour - Solent, South Coast, UK Harbours, Yachting, Cruising, Sailing, Motor boating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The River Hamble Authority, Yacht Clubs, Marinas and Boatyards extend a welcome to all visiting yachts and craft.
The River Hamble whilst being recognised as the home of British Yachting, has a wide variety of leisure and commercial activities including three sites of Special Scientific Interest, a Nature Reserve Country Park and a 3km public right of way.
There are over 3,000 moorings on the River Hamble, with berthing readily available at several Marinas, boatyards and at the Harbour Authorities pontoon and pile visitors berths.
www.harbours.co.uk /hamble/hamble.html   (141 words)

  
 RIBnet Forums - RIB Fined for speeding on the Hamble River
A SAILOR endangered lives by whizzing his new girlfriend around the River Hamble in an inflatable speedboat after splitting up with his wife.
In a confrontation with assistant harbour master Richard Lawton, X insisted he had done nothing wrong, as there was no river speed limit.
Hamble harbour master Richard Exley said after the rare prosecution: 'There is much less control at that speed.
www.rib.net /forum/showthread.php?t=1411   (506 words)

  
 River Hamble - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
River Hamble - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This page was last modified 13:27, 20 Dec 2004.
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about River Hamble contains research on
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/River_Hamble   (88 words)

  
 River Hamble Hampshire England Southampton Water rises county See also river   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
River Hamble Regatta 2004 Events Keelboats, Sportsboats and Dayboats Open Dinghy Event "Cock of the river" - Friday July 2nd to Sunday July 4th - Saturday July 3rd and Sunday July 4th...
Integrated Access Strategy brought together joint objectives for the area surrounding the River Hamble.
Blue Star Boats have been running trips on the Hamble River for 50 years and showing people the delights of the river the boat yards where such ships as...
en.powerwissen.com /qvpU48R5R3NXSD4oYvcg5g%3D%3D_River_Hamble.html   (163 words)

  
 Network Yacht Brokers Hamble River Deacons Boat Yard Southampton
The company also included a marine distribution division comprising of Nemo, the Italian mast builders and high quality marine hardware manufacturers; the famous Fob anchors from France and also the distinguished lighting of Cabin, from Denmark.
At the same time Calibra expanded the marine distribution division to include J Prop of Italy, Solimar Steering Systems and flush deck hatches, Keysaver and Mast products of Holland and Metalstyle of Italy.
The brokerage of second had boats has also expanded to include acting as agents for Holland Yachting UK as well as being the Hamble office of Network Yacht Brokers of course.
www.networkyachtbrokers.co.uk /html/hambleriver.php   (321 words)

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