<?xml version="1.0"?> <img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/04/Poole_Harbour.jpg"><h2>Poole harbour</h2>With a stunning coastline and sheltered waters, <strong><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/27138/1/0/poole-harbour-cruising-guide">Poole Harbour</a></strong> is one of the UK's best areas for cruising, but getting your boat into the water can take a bit of planning.<br/><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/04/Poole_Harbour_slipways_map.jpg"><h2>Poole Harbour slipways map</h2><strong>Baiter Park</strong> is the only public slipway of note in <strong><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/27138/1/0/poole-harbour-cruising-guide">Poole Harbour</a></strong>. But there are several private slipways, mainly located on the northern side of the harbour and ranging from £16-£58 per launch. <br/><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/04/Rockley_Park.jpg"><h2>Rockley Park</h2><strong>Rockley Park </strong>has wide, shallow-gradient concrete but there are some tidal restrictions. There is no holding pontoon and only limited parking nearby. It adjoins a large holiday park and gets busy early-on at the weekends.<br/><strong>Contact </strong>Tel: 01202 665001<br/><strong>Cost</strong> £30 per day<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/04/Redcliffe_Farm.jpg"><h2>Redcliffe Farm</h2>Medium width, medium gradient concrete into mud and accessible in most tide states. <strong>Redcliffe Farm</strong> has a holding pontoon and nearby campsite, plus facilities at the nearby yacht club.<br/><strong>Contact </strong> Tel: 01929 550258<br/><strong>Cost </strong>£16 per day<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/04/Daviss_Boatyard_Slip.jpg"><h2>Davis's Boatyard Slipway</h2><strong><a href="http://www.davisboatyard.co.uk/" target="_blank">Davis's Boatyard slipway</a> </strong>has narrow, steep concrete with good depth in most tidal states. There’s a holding pontoon and marina facilities, including showers and toilets but only limited parking. Only available for casual launch on weekdays during office hours.<br/><strong>Contact </strong>Tel: 01202 674349<br/><strong>Cost</strong> £30 a day<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/04/Cobbs_Quaye_slipway.jpg"><h2>Cobbs Quaye slipway</h2>With wide, medium-gradient concrete and a good depth at the bottom, <strong><a href="www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk" target="_blank">Cobbs Quay slipway</a> </strong>is accessible at all tide states. There’s a holding pontoon, plus toilets alongside and good marina facilities nearby. Ample secure parking, but it does get busy.<br/><strong>Contact </strong>Tel: 01202 674299<br/><strong><a href="http://www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk</a><br/>Cost</strong> £46.50 per day.<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/04/Baiter_public_slipway.jpg"><h2>Baiter Park public slipway</h2>With wide, shallow-gradient tarmac into shallow shingle, <strong>Baiter Park public slipway</strong> is accessible in most tide states. Exposed to the south, there’s no holding pontoon but good parking for car and trailer (not overnight) and nearby toilets. Very busy during summer weekends. You can pay via the car-park machine or else call into the harbour office just over the lifting bridge.<br/><strong>Cost</strong> £9 per day including parking and harbour dues; £7 after 2.30pm.<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/04/Poole_harbour_at_dusk.jpg"><h2>Poole harbour</h2>Find more helpful advice and pictures in our <strong><a href="http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/galleries/featured/27138/1/0/poole-harbour-cruising-guide">Poole Harbour cruising guide</a></strong>.
