Fuel BargeFuel bargesOutside marinas fuel barges are the only places to refuel and these are closed at weekends. Always ring ahead to check where they are and then simply come alongside. The fuel barge Lennard is no longer at Gallions Point.Heiko and Conquester Heiko and the smaller Conquester are usually moored just below St Kat’s by Tower Bridge but they move as required. Contact Tel: 07831 451 260, call sign ‘Heiko’ on Channel 14. Thames Refueller Permanently moored near the Houses of Parliament on the south side of the river. Contact Tel: 07831 110 681, call sign ‘Thames Refueller’ on Channel 14. Thames marina mapStarting in the west, Chas Newen's Marine (1) is open Monday to Saturday and offers spares, repairs and servicing. It also has a few casual moorings and a towing service, should you get into trouble. Contact Tel: 0208788 4587 or see www.chastheboat.co.uk Wandsworth Riverside QuarterWandsworth Riverside Quarter (2)Moorings available at this small private development are by appointment only. Contact Tel: 020 8874 2389 or see www.riversidequarter.comChelsea Harbour MarinaChelsea Harbour Marina (3)This 60-berth marina, set in an old coal wharf in west London, offers visitor berths in an exclusive complex with restaurants and shops. A short walk will take you to the famous King's Road.Contact Tel: 07770 542783 or see www.chelseaharbourmarina.comCadogan PierCadogan Pier (4)With all-tides access, these deep-water pontoon moorings are immediately downstream of Albert Bridge and set in an enviable location near fashionable Chelsea. Water, electricity and pump-out cost extra. Must book ahead. Contact Tel: 020 7265 2656 or see www.thames-tideway.co.uk/cadogan.shtmSt Katherine HavenSt Katharine Haven (5), or St Kat’s (as it is fondly known), is found within St Katharine Docks. It’s in a fantastic location, tucked in behind Tower Bridge. There have been docks here for 1000 years but the present docks were completed in 1828 to a Thomas Telford design. Contact Tel: 020 7264 5312 or see www.skdocks.co.uk/skd_marina.htmlLimehouse BasinPreviously known as Regent’s Canal Dock, and London’s canal port since 1820, today Limehouse Basin (6) is home to a fully-fledged marina. It still gives access to the Regent’s Canal and connects to the River Lee via the Limehouse Cut.Contact Tel: 020 7308 9930 or see www.bwml.co.uk/marina/11/limehouse+marina/ South Dock MarinaSouth Dock Marina (7)With over 200 berths, this municipal marina is London’s largest and one of the few to be located south of the river. But don’t moor on the outside of the pier as it is used by commercial vessels.Contact Tel: 020 7252 2244 or see www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/ SportsandLeisure/ SouthDockMarinaPoplar Dock MarinaPoplar Dock Marina (8)Managed by British Waterways staff at Limehouse, this 90-berth marina, accessed via West India Dock, is pleasant enough, but other than a good pub there is not a lot to see or do in the vicinity. Contact Tel: 02073 089930 or see www.bwml.co.uk/marina/13/poplar+dock+marina/Gallions Point MarinaGallions Point Marina (9)Gallions Point is the first marina you come to as you enter London from the estuary and it is currently undergoing building work, which includes adding a new slipway. Facilities include electricity and water, toilets and showers, 24-hour security and an on-site engineer. Contact Tel: 020 7476 7054 or see www.gallionspointmarina.co.uk
