The leading independent marina
on the East Coast
Marina & Berthing
Permanent berths
Visiting yachts
Marina facilities
Moorings
…more
Boatyard Services
SYH workshops
Wooden & GRP boats
Paint application
Coppercoat
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Boat Movements
Launching
Lifting
Cranage
Transport
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Chandlery
Classic Marine
SYH modern chandlery
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About us
Suffolk Yacht Harbour: a 550 berth marina with access at all states of the tide
The leading independent marina on the east coast, Suffolk Yacht Harbour (SYH) is a hub for cruising, racing and boat maintenance. As well as multi-faceted workshops, two chandleries and eleven marine businesses onsite, SYH has the largest hoist capacity from Bridlington in Yorkshire to the Solent. Based in Levington, on the River Orwell in Suffolk, SYH offers a friendly ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your boating needs. Learn More.
Onsite Businesses
A one-stop shop of marine services
As well as in-house facilities, Suffolk Yacht Harbour has 11 marine businesses onsite providing specialist services.
Brown & Overbury
marine surveyors
Surveys, damage assessments and valuations on sail and motor yachts anywhere in the world.
Clarke & Carter
yacht broker
The largest number of Jeanneau yachts and used boats for sale in East Anglia and the south east.
Classic Marine
classic boat chandlery
A chandlery selling traditional boat products such as fixtures, fittings, ropes and custom items.
East Anglian Sea School
sea school
RYA courses in sail, motor, power, shore-based and dinghies for everyone from beginners to experts.
East Anglian Sailing Trust
sailing for the disabled
Accessible sailing for adults and children with disabilities, and for blind and visually impaired adults.
Evolution Rigging
rigging solutions
Experienced riggers offering a RigCare maintenance service, product supply, installation and expert advice.
French Marine Motors
marine engineering
Specialises in all aspects of marine engineering including servicing, supply and installation.
Haven Ports Yacht Club
yacht club
Schedule of racing as well as an active cruising fleet. Full bar and restaurant facilities are available.
Mr Stainless
stainless steel fabrication
Bespoke stainless steel solutions for sail and power boats, as well as items for architectural projects.
OneSails GBR (East)
sail making & covers
One of the UK’s leading sailmakers for quality racing and cruising sails as well as bespoke canvas covers.
Seapower Marine
electronics
All aspects of electronic systems for sailing yachts and motor boats.
SYH Chandlery
modern chandlery
Modern chandlery, clothing and supplies shop.
What’s happening
Catch up on all the latest news and events at Suffolk Yacht Harbour.
News
Suffolk Summer Cruising: Top Five Places to Add to Your Itinerary
Looking for inspiration for summer cruising? Here are our top tips for some of Suffolk’s best stop-offs for staycation sailing.
Events
Entries Open for the 19th Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta
This year’s SYH Classic Regatta will take place from 25th – 27th June. Details have been announced and entry is now open.
Weather & Tides
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News & Events
Suffolk Summer Cruising: Top Five Places to Add to Your Itinerary
Looking for inspiration for summer cruising? Here are our top tips for some of Suffolk’s best stop-offs for staycation sailing.
Harwich Harbour Ferry Back on the Water
The Harwich Harbour Ferry is now back in the water and operating after significant repair work at SYH over the winter.
SYH PROJECTS
The Boat Building Diaries
The SYH workshop is a hive of activity, with projects ranging from small maintenance jobs to large scale refits on wooden and GRP yachts.
Read up on the latest case studies and pick up some tips and tricks via the SYH Boat Building Diaries.
EVENTS
SYH CLASSIC REGATTA: 25th – 27th June 2021
The 19th SYH Classic Regatta will feature a Friday evening race in addition to the usual three-race series on Saturday and Sunday. Friday’s race is an optional, informal addition to the weekend and will take place in the River Orwell off the club line. A three-race series takes place as usual on Saturday and Sunday in Dovercourt Bay, Harwich Harbour, and the Orwell and Stour estuaries.
Also new for the 2021 event is the invitation to classic motor boats to join the event.
Classic motor boats will join sailing yacht owners and crew for the planned social programme ashore. The three-day event includes fish and chips on Friday evening, pre-race bacon sandwiches on Saturday morning, as well as live jazz, wood-fired oven pizzas and a regatta party onboard the Haven Ports Yacht Club lightship on Saturday evening.
Discover SYH
Founded in 1967, Suffolk Yacht Harbour has evolved from flooded farmland to a thriving hub for local and visiting yachtsmen.
The site was originally developed so owners could reach their boats dry-footed instead of using a dinghy. Over the years, SYH has transformed into one of the premier marinas in the UK.
The Environment
SYH is committed to helping preserve local habitats and minimise its impact on the wider environment. Through continued research and investment, SYH is gradually fulfilling its ever-evolving environmental plan.
The Culture
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at SYH whether you are a long-standing berth holder or a new visitor. A balance of experience and youth makes up the SYH team, who always go above and beyond to ensure customers are looked after.
Area of outstanding natural beauty
The wildlife-rich estuary of the River Orwell forms part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The nearby mudflats and salt marshes are a haven for wading and migrating birds. Picturesque walking routes take in the river landscape and surrounding countryside.
The Location
Situated on the River Orwell at Levington, SYH is two miles from the A14 between Felixstowe and Ipswich. The marina is accessible at all states of the tide.
Suffolk Yacht Harbour
Levington,
Ipswich, Suffolk
IP10 0LN
