Lymington Harbour Commissioners

01/09/2026

Hello September 👋

A new month begins. Here’s to plenty more beautiful days on the water and by the coast this month 💙⚓️

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31/08/2026

30/08/2026

Sunday mornings at Lymington Harbour ☀️⚓️

The sun is making an appearance and the harbour is looking rather lovely this morning. Calm waters, blue skies and boats gently bobbing in the marina — just how Sundays should be 💙 Happy Sunday

29/08/2026

Lymington RNLI crew member, Gunnar Christensen, is now in Les Sables D'Olonne with his Hans Christian 34 'Pompoen' where, on Sunday 6th September, he and 15 other skippers will start the 2026 Golden Globe Race which will see them racing around the world, solo, non-stop.

The route will take them across the Atlantic to round the Ile de Trinidade off the coast of Brazil, then south eastwards round the Cape of Good Hope, past Tasmania in the Southern Ocean then round Cape Horn before the long voyage back to Les Sables D'Olonne. The race will take at least 7 months but just getting to the start line has taken over 2 years of hard work preparing Pompoen for the gruelling race.

The race follows the same format as when it was originally run in 1968 when it was won by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, so no GPS or sat phone, Gunnar will have to rely on old school navigation using a sextant, chart and compass and can have no external assistance. You can follow Gunnar's progress on the YB Tracking App at https://www.ybtracking.com/ .

Everybody at Lymington RNLI wishes Gunnar all the best for the race and look forward to him being back on pager some time in May 2027! RNLI

📸Paddy Sutton

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Weekend loading… 🌊☀️

The temperatures may have dropped a little, but the sun is shining and Lymington is looking rather lovely.

It’s perfect weather to head outside and make the most of a late-summer weekend with a walk along the coast, fresh sea air and those beautiful harbour views.

Who needs the Mediterranean anyway? 😉⚓️

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19/08/2026

⚓ Lunch with a view? The Ship Inn has you covered.

Fresh from its refurb, The Ship Inn on Lymington Town Quay is looking fantastic — whether you fancy a sunny drink overlooking the harbour or heading inside for something to eat🍷🍽️

Arriving by boat? Radio Lymington Harbour on VHF Ch 66 for a berth on the Town Quay Pontoon, then it’s just a short stroll to your table.

Good food, harbour views and your boat moored just outside — not a bad way to spend an afternoon in Lymington ⛵☀️

Have you been to The Ship Inn since the refurb?

14/08/2026

🍽️ Hungry in Lymington? You’re spoilt for choice! ⚓

Whether you’re stepping ashore after a day on the water, visiting for the weekend or simply fancy something delicious, Lymington has an amazing selection of places to eat and drink.

We counted them… and there are plenty to choose from:

🍺 14 pubs
🥐 8 bakeries
☕ 14 cafés
🍴 15 restaurants & bars

That’s 51 places to grab a drink, enjoy a coffee, pick up a freshly baked treat or sit down for a great meal — all here in Lymington.

So next time you visit Lymington Harbour, come hungry! ⚓💙

What’s your favourite Lymington spot for a bite to eat? Tell us in the comments 👇