
A major redevelopment project for the Royal Southern Yacht Club and the Royal Air Force Yacht Club on the River Hamble, the £2.6m project has been led throughout by Marina Projects, who initially acted for the Royal Southern Yacht Club in developing concept proposals to make better use of the water space, whilst at the same time addressing the requirements for the replacement of an aged and failing quay wall.
the £2.6m project has been led throughout by Marina Projects, who initially acted for the Royal Southern Yacht Club
An immediate challenge was dealing with the historical crossover between the access and activities, on both the land and water of the Royal Southern Yacht Club and their near neighbour the Royal Air Force Yacht Club, a situation which required that the two Clubs work together if meaningful solutions were to be found. As a result, what has developed is a true collaboration between the two yacht clubs that has unlocked the potential of this valuable piece of the River Hamble and that in turn maximises the benefit of the direct connection to the local village.


Over an eight month build period the works included the construction of a new quay wall, a capital dredge to give full tidal access, a new slipway and the repositioning of pontoons to create enhanced berthing facilities for members and visitors. The Haven includes a disabled persons access, an ecologically sound ‘living wall’ for invertebrates and overall the development will provide added flood protection to the village of Hamble.
The Prince Philip Yacht Haven was officially opened by HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh in June 2015.
what has developed is a true collaboration between the two yacht clubs that has unlocked the potential of this valuable piece of the River Hamble
