Bridport Harbour - West Bay

21/06/2026

Perfect day for a bit of boating...

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

BRIDPORT HARBOUR AUTHORITY
NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 3 of 2026
WATER SKI EVENT – BRIDPORT HARBOUR AND APPROACHES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Water Ski Event will take place within Bridport Harbour and its approaches on the following dates:

Saturday 16 May 2026
Sunday 17 May 2026

1. TIMES OF OPERATION
The event will take place daily between:

0900 – 1400

A detailed programme of events is provided at Annex B.

2. LOCATION
The event will take place on a marked course within Bridport Harbour and adjacent coastal waters, as shown on the plan at Annex A.
The course will be delineated by temporary marker buoys.

3. NAVIGATION
During the event the following will apply:

The event area will be closed to all unauthorised vessels.
Mariners are required to keep well clear of the marked course and associated safety craft.
Vessels navigating in the vicinity shall proceed with caution and at an appropriate speed.
All instructions given by Harbour Authority personnel and event safety craft must be complied with.

4. SAFETY
Safety craft will be in attendance throughout the duration of the event.
Mariners are advised that participants will be operating at speed and may have restricted ability to manoeuvre.

5. CONTACT DETAILS
For further information, please contact:
Harbour Master, Bridport Harbour
Tel: 01308 423222
VHF: Channel 11

6. CHARTLETS

Annex A – Event Course Plan
Annex B – Event Timetable

James Radcliffe
Harbour Master
Bridport & Lyme Regis Harbour
Dated: 13 May 2026

Note: Owners, agents, charterers, marinas, yacht clubs and recreational sailing organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.

04/05/2026

What a peaceful morning ☀️

03/05/2026

Another day dredging the outer harbour.... Watch the team live here...

1 like. "Bridport West Bay Dredging (John M Dredger)"

28/04/2026

Essential maintenance dredging is continuing at Bridport Harbour, which is being done to support vessel access, safe navigation and the long‑term operation of the harbour.

West Beach will remain closed until the work is completed, which is expected to be within the next 10-14 days.

The Harbour will stay open throughout the works, however access may be restricted at times when the dredging work is taking place in specific areas.

25/04/2026

Check out West Bay Days brand new website for all their events this year....