Using the river

The River Hamble is a major recreational harbour adjoining Southampton Water on the south coast of England. A home to 3200 vessels afloat, it is an internationally recognised centre for yachting and motorboating, as well as a popular destination and launching point for visiting craft. It’s also a great place for dinghy sailing, and the upper river offers peaceful and sheltered waters for exploration by paddleboards and other small craft.

We can help you learn more about visiting this river and how to make the most of your time on the water.

Aerial view of the river

Navigation
Fuel berth

Services and facilities
Road bridge over the river

Bridges
Boats moored up

Dues and moorings
Swanwick slipway

Public slipways

Activities

a man riding a jet ski along the river

Jet skis
Paddleboarder and kayaker

Paddlecraft
Children fishing from the jetty

Fishing
Underwater wildlife

Diving

Notices to river users

Local notices to river users contain important information of activity or other matters relating to navigational safety. They must be considered by all who navigate in or use the river. 

View notices to river users
Silhouette of harbour