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Bristol, with its long seafaring history, is a fascinating city for cruising sailors to visit. In the last twenty years the docks have been transformed and the area around, revitalised. Yachts can sail up the River Avon, through the Gorge and right into the heart of the city.

Bristol Port is one of the UK’s major ports and as such is used by a wide range of merchant vessels with draughts up to 14.5m, ranging from bulk carriers carrying up to 100,000 tons of coal, through car carriers with up to 6,000 cars on board, to jet fuel tankers and a host of general cargo ships of differing sizes. In addition, the unique tidal conditions present navigational challenges which should not be under-estimated.

Whilst the trip up the River Avon takes a little time, it is well worth it and the marinas here offer a secure place to leave your boat while travelling ashore. Bristol is an excellent base from which to explore the SW of the UK, and the marinas here are much cheaper than on the South coast.

Position:  

51° 30.36’N, 02° 43.38’W (R. Avon entrance)

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