Saxon Wharf (MDL) Situated on Southampton's River Itchen, north of Shamrock Quay, Saxon Wharf is a marine service centre offering outstanding facilities for superyachts and other large craft. It boasts a 200 ton boat hoist - the largest in the UK - and heavy-duty, fully serviced pontoons accommodating boats up to 80 metres.
Also at Saxon Wharf is a Dry Stack facility, which offers secure dry berthing and on-demand launching and lifting for boats up to 13 metres.
Besides ample space for storage ashore, there is a wide range of marine trade tenants on site offering a variety of professional services. Located near the centre of Southampton, with easy access to the motorway network, Saxon Wharf is the ideal location for big boats in need of secure, quick turnaround lift-outs, repair work or full scale refits.
As for the cruising opportunities, they are almost endless. Southampton Water itself offers safe, sheltered sailing while the Hamble and Itchen Rivers are perfect for leisurely exploration. Keen racers have the legendary waters of the Solent on the doorstep, and around the Isle of Wight there are numerous bays and harbours. West of Southampton Water lie picturesque Bucklers Hard and the lively port of Lymington. For confident sailors, the Channel Islands make a perfect weekend away.