Moorings, storage and craneage

Our two boatyards offer a wide range of mooring and storage opportunities. On land, we have 4 acres of hard standing available, with some covered space if required. All areas have access to power and water, and facilities include crane lifting for vessels up to 20 tons. A selection of heavy, yard trailers are on hand, along with slipways for dinghy launching. Secure containers are available for storage ashore, and we have a choice of cradles and chocks to hire.

On the water, we have over 150 moorings in total, with options ranging from swinging moorings to fore-and-aft setups. Some moorings are deep, while others are drying, offering flexibility depending on vessel type and preference. The site also benefits from pontoons and jetties, as well as opportunities for those who wish to dry sail. Visitor moorings are also available at Waldringfield.

Woodbridge and Waldringfield

From the sheltered waters and town convenience of the upper reaches of the tidal Deben to the all-tide expanses of Waldringfield and beyond, we have a wide range of moorings to suit a wide range of boats, their owners and uses.

With such a broad menu of options, our price list can appear a little overwhelming at first; we encourage new customers to contact our office where we will be able to help you find the best option for you.

Woodbridge

With the convenience of Woodbridge railway station on our doorstep, fantastic shops, pubs and restaurants, and regular titles of ‘Best’ and ‘Happiest’ place to live from The Sunday Times and Rightmove, Woodbridge has a lot going for it.

With the tide making way for mud-flats and wading birds twice a day, boating is tidally-determined for all moorings in Woodbridge but once one accepts that that is a part of the charm, rather than a limitation, a Woodbridge mooring becomes increasingly appealing.

Our moorings stretch all the way from the wreck of the ‘Lady Alice Kenlis’ near Sutton Hoo to just above Loder’s Cut and range from swinging, drying (approximately half-tide) buoys to fore-and-aft channel moorings.

Alongside the boatyard, we have pontoon and jetty moorings for tenders, dinghies, small boats and small yachts.

Charged per foot per week, our Woodbridge’s facilities offer flexibility and an affordable way to enjoy the river.

Waldringfield

Whilst our hardstanding in Waldringfield is bijoux in comparison with Woodbridge, our 54 all-tide moorings and 20 boat jetty offer fantastic access to the river. Dry sail options also available.

With a 20t craning capacity, our Waldringfield yard may be small but it is mighty and often our yard of choice for the bigger boats for mooring, storing and workshop facilities.

Deep water swinging moorings, Pontoon moorings , Dry sail, Storage ashore. Discounted Yearly Packages available.

Visitor Moorings at Waldringfield Boatyard

We offer sheltered visitor moorings, marked with coloured dinghies for easy identification:

  • Blue dinghies: Available to pre-book online via our calendar (up to 2 moorings can be reserved in advance).

  • Orange dinghies: First-come, first-served when space allows.

Visitor moorings marked with the dinghies are suitable for vessels with a waterline length of up to 32 ft. Exceptions may be granted in fair weather conditions. Visitor moorings have 6ft or more depth at astronomical low water.

When booking, please use the “Number of guests” field to indicate the number of moorings you require. If you have your own tender and only need a buoy, please add this to the special requests section or call us on 01473 736260.

Visitor Mooring Guidelines

  • Mooring use
    Mooring buoys are intended for overnight stays and a reasonable time the following day. As boats often arrive and depart with the tide, please be courteous if another vessel is already on your allocated buoy—have a quick word with your fellow sailors as they may be arriving or departing.

  • Dinghies provided
    Each mooring is equipped with a 10 ft fibreglass rowing dinghy, complete with rowlocks, oars, and a bailer, for transport to and from the beach. Please secure dinghies using the chains provided and avoid the swimming area and mud flats near the pub when going ashore.

  • Communications
    The boatyard monitors VHF channel 37 or can be reached on +44 (0)1473 736260.

  • Pontoon access
    Please note the pontoon is private and reserved for berth holders only, to maintain security of their craft.

  • Dining
    We recommend booking a table at the nearby Maybush Inn in advance, as it is a popular spot. Reservations can be made via www.debeninns.co.uk.

  • Cancellations
    For enquiries or cancellations, please email info@woodbridgeandwaldringfieldboatyards.com. Refunds are available for cancellations, minus any card charges incurred.