Virtual Field Trips
Dell Quay to Fishbourne
2. Boatyards
Even though Dell Quay is so small, it has been an important place for shipping for centuries. The quay ends next to the deep-water channel allowing boats to sail up to it, particularly at high tide. At one time it was used by sailing boats trading in such goods as wool, corn and coal but today it is used mainly for pleasure craft.
Boat at Dell Quay
Dell Quay Sailing Club
Dell Quay sailing club has its clubhouse on the quay and many of the sailing craft belonging to their members can be seen on and around the quay.
Wyche Marine
Wyche Marine
As you start to walk north from Dell Quay there is a small workshop next to the quay named Wyche Marine. Before World War Two it repaired boats and nets for fishermen. During the war the yard was used to repair aircraft from the air force base near by.
Later racing boats were built here. Today it is mainly used for repairing and fitting out cruisers, moorings and storing boats.
Derelict Boat
Old Boat
There is a large wooden boat here that has been left here to decay.
Boat yard
Another Boat Yard
Further along the path there is another boat yard, Dell Quay Marine, which repairs fibreglass boats. They have a pontoon and jetty so they can lift out boats for repair using a tractor and trailer and launch them again afterwards.
Eroded Path
Erosion
Between the two boat yards the path is sometimes very narrow and uneven. The path here shows the processes of erosion and coastal squeeze on a small scale.
Click here to find out more about erosion and coastal squeeze.
Wheelchair Path
Wheelchair Path
A path has been provided to give better access for disabled people. The path is suitable for wheelchairs and is opened with a radar key. It can also be used by the Harbour Education team to take groups to a private pond and picnic area.
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