Accessto all designated launch sites in Tendring are restricted.

These measures are introduced by Tendring District Council as the landowner of all access routes to the designated launch sites and has been taken in the interest of public safety, increased safety of all water users under the Council's duty of care to all members of the public using the Council's facilities.

Launching from any other Council owned ramp is strictly prohibited.

Designated Launch sites in Tendring are:

Dovercourt Bay Ramp

An access key is required and available in person on completion of an application form and deposit of £10.00. Please see below **.

Parking

All vehicles must be removed from the beach and promenade after launching and parked on the road side.

Holland Haven Ramp (Club Membership required)

The Ramp is managed by Gunfleet Boating Club. Membership fee Includes

• Access Keys
• Parking
• Use of the Clubs Launching vehicle
• Use of the club house and changing facilities.
• Various functions/ events through out the year

For full details please contact:
Telephone:01255 814318 (weekends only).

Frinton on Sea (Club Membership required for powered watercraft.)

The Ramp is managed by Frinton Watercraft for all PWC under arrangement with Tendring District Council. Membership fees include:

• Access keys
• Trailer Park only (Launching vehicle must be park on the road side)

For full details visit their website at

www.frintonwatercraftclub.org.uk

Sailing and Fishing Craft:
An access key is required and available in person on completion of an application form and deposit of £10.00. Please see below **.

The Martello Bay Ramp Clacton on Sea (Club membership required)

The ramp is managed by Clacton Watercraft Club (CWC) under arrangement with Tendring District Council all craft owners must be member's e.g. PWC, Sailing and Fishing. Membership fee includes:

• Access keys
• Parking permit
• Trailer Park
• Use of the clubs launching vehicle when available
• Various events through out the year

For full details please contact:

Telephone: Gary Slater on 07989384080
Email:gary@clactonwatercraftclub.org.uk

Application forms for keys for registered disabled users of beach huts and owners of non - powered (fishing or sailing) are downloadable on this page. Print appropriate form, complete and return in person with proof of identity with deposit fee to:

Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Station Raod
Clacton on Sea
CO15 1SE

01255 686633

** Application Form for Key for Beach Hut Owner
** Application form for key for non-powered craft

IN THE INTEREST OF PERSONAL SAFETY SWIMMERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO SWIM IN THE BOUYED CHANNEL DESIGNATED FOR POWERED WATERCRAFT

For further information please contact:
Mr Tim Sutton
Seafront Manager
01255 686681

tsutton@tendringdc.gov.uk

Clacton Beach Office (Easter - August 10am - 5pm)
01255 423380

Powered watercrafts are also welcome to launch at:

Hutleys Beach
Seawick
St Osyth

For full details Contact:

Telephone: 01255 820712
Email:enquiries@hutleyscaravans.co.uk

Brightlingsea Harbour

For full details Contact:

The Harbour Office
Situated on the waterside close to the Town Hard, is open weekdays between 0900 hrs and 1300 hrs. It is advisable to make an appointment outside these hours as attendance is dependent on the level of activity in the Harbour. Staff can usually be contacted on V.H.F Channel 68 or any message can be left on the answer phone on 01206 302200.