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Launching on spring ebb tides is not recommended.īells Landing (not slipway), north of Venture Quays on the Esplanade, East Cowes. Use with caution during ebb tides and when ferries are manoeuvring. Next to the Yacht Club there is Newcastle RNLI station (7) which is home to a Mersey Class lifeboat and. The White Hart Slip, immediately south of the Red Funnel terminal. There are 3 public slipways into the harbour. The Folly Slip, further up the River Medina, towards Newport. Be aware of a possible strong cross current on the lower end of the slipway on the ebb tide. All state of tide access but be aware of a possible strong cross current from 2.5hrs before High Water to Low Water. Watch House Slip, at the end of Watch House Lane at the south end of The Parade. There is a similar slipway at the foot of Market Hill. Sun Slip, off the High Street at the foot of Sun Hill, but it is not easily accessible. Suitable for small vessels but not at Low Water due to the short slipway. Thetis Slip, between Thetis Wharf and Shepards Marina. Whitegates pontoon, 500m south of the Cowes Chain Ferry on the west bank of the River Medina is connected to the shore and is suitable for tenders only. Town Quay offers instant access to Cowes High Street and associated amenities. Town Quay, on pontoons alongside the Red Jet terminal provides berthing for vessels under 9m in length and predominantly RIBs and tenders. Trinity Landing, the fairway side of the pontoons can be used for pick up and drop off only, whilst the inside face is available for berthing. There are a number of slipways and public landings in Cowes and East Cowes for the launching and recovery of tenders and other small boats.