Lady Bee Marina is situated just inside the Port’s main shipping canal. There approximately 120 pontoon berths and among the facilities available are water and electricity, shower block, chandlers, Spanish restaurant and bar as well as ample parking. Within walking distance are the railway station, buses, taxis and small shopping centre in Southwick Square. The Holmbush centre with Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Sainbury’s Homebase, just five minutes away by car.

Further along the canal, beyond Sussex Yacht Club moorings, and continuing east, we reach Aldrington Quay which is adjacent to the newly constructed Hove Enterprise Centre business units and accommodation.

These are quayside berths, more suitable for larger vessels which can exceed 100’. There are adequate parking spaces, shower facilities, electricity and water on quayside within walking distance of Portslade railway station, buses and shopping centre.

Being berthed inside the canal gives shelter from bad weather and ensures the comfort of deep water and security.

Visiting craft welcome at both sites, which are managed by Graham Barnes Tel: (01273) 591705.

Locking Times – Guidance times for yachtsmen

• The Prince George Lock is fitted with sector gates, which enables easier and faster passage for yachts, smaller commercial vessels and fishing boats.

• The lock is available in the high and low water periods.

• Departure times from the canal will be on the hour.

• Entry times in to the canal will be at the half hour.

• Small craft when waiting for the Prince George Lock are allowed to wait on the outer lead-in and inner lead-in to the Prince George Lock but at all times must remain manned and ready to move.

• The outer sill of the Prince George Lock 0.26 metres below the Lowest Astronomical Tide.