Visitors
All skippers are reminded that a call to Fish Dock Island (VHF ch74) must be made before any attempt is made to enter or depart the HCA marina
Short Term or just passing visitors to the HCA are welcome at all times. Please give our duty Berth Master prior notice of your intended arrival as this helps us plan our berths availability.
- Wise 35 ton hoist
- Wash off facilities
- Licenced Clubhouse
- Showers and Toilets inc Disabled facilities
- Diesel Fuel Berth
- Laundry facilities
Local Amenities
Banks
Most main Banks with ATM points are available in Grimsby main top town centre.Supermarkets
All within a 10 minute walk Tesco Extra, Grimsby Tel:- 0845 677 9851 ATM Machines available Here Asda Supercentre Tel:- 01472 361 381 ATM Machines available Here AldiRestaurants and Takeaways
Carr Lane Chinese takeaway is highly recommended opens at 1700 01472 359842 Closest Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away.. China Delight Tel:- 01472 242 668 Here There are numerous takeaway services locally who will deliver to the Marina The menus can be found in the library always remember to give the Postcode DN31 3SDDIY
B&Q Tel:- 01472 359694 HereOur availability for LTV (Long Term Visitor) berths is constantly changing. At present we have berths available but we are unable to take any Long Term Visitors (LTV’s) pending membership as the membership list is closed.
Please watch this page for berthing availablity as the situation can and does change frequently.
Berthing Availability Updated, VG 28/8
Applications for membership of the HCA can be made by the completion and submission of the Membership Application form which is enclosed in the LTV introduction pack given to you when you have been accepted as a Long Term Visitor by the Berthing Committee. Application for membership can be made at any time but will NOT be considered OR added to any applicable waiting list at the discretion of the HCA committee until a minimum of 18 months has been completed as a LTV.
Visitors with at least 18 months paid time at the marina accumulated over a two year period can subsequently apply for membership, but membership acceptance will be at the discretion of the HCA committee. At present we have a waiting list for full membership acceptance.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
- ONLY boat owners with boats moored at the HCA can apply for membership and or LTV (Long Term Visitor) status.
- All LTV and members berths are NONE residential in the Marina.
- Application to become a LTV can be made via the Berthmaster.
- All applications to become a member or LTV WILL be subject to any applicable waiting list in FORCE at the time.
- All membership and or LTV fees will be as applicable at the time and subject to change.
- The Committee reserve the right to refuse membership and or LTV applications at their sole discretion.
See our Bank Holiday special offers. Here
HCA Grimsby has some of the most competitive visitor berthing rates on the East Coast so come and visit us today – visitor berths from £3 per metre, per night (min 7metres).
(Effective from April 1st 2024)
FEES: Normal visitor £3 per metre per night. £12.35 per metre per week. £36.60 per metre per month. £85 per metre for 3 months (Maximum).
If arriving out of office hours 0800-1600 Fees can now be paid in the clubhouse there are forms available in a red folder,which you should complete and ask a club member to operate the card machine and you can pay the appropriate fee
This facility is only to be used when leaving before 0800 after that time the duty berthmaster will collect the fees as normal
There is no facility for Cashback
PLEASE NOTE:
All mooring fees are due in advance. If payment is not made on arrival, or when due, the daily mooring rate will apply, until arrears are paid up to date.
Electricity is included when paying daily mooring rates only, otherwise all other Electricity usage will be charged for as applicable.
Penning Fees
As from 1st February 2019, Visiting Vessels to the HCA will be charged £20 per Locked pen either in or out in addition to any relevant HCA berthing charges, this charge fee is collected on behalf of GFDE Ltd.
All fees are subject to annual change/review
Entertainment, “Meridian Bar” & Social
We welcome all visitors to our bar which is open most weekends during the winter, and most nights during the summer.
Please see our “Notice & News” page for a listing of currently booked events.
Social Membership
At present we do not offer a Social Membership at our Club however we do offer a limited Associate Membership
Please contact the Social Secretary to discuss
Penning Times
These only occur outside normal Free-Flow which is plus or minus 2 hours either side of HW . These are subject to various conditions decided by the GFDE Dockmaster who operates the lock gates. Draft of vessel compared to how much water is over the outer sill as an example.
Vessels returning from passage (Members & LTV’s) will be allowed a Pen subject to above conditions.
Visiting vessels to the HCA will be charged £20 per Locked pen either in or out in addition to any relevant HCA berthing charges, this charge fee is collected on behalf of GFDE Ltd.
Please check in advance with the Berthmaster or Lock Gates on VHF 74 for more accurate times.
Some additional Lock Restriction info can be found Here
Ariel view showing lock chamber, harbour approach, hydraulic tower and marina entrance.
New Lift Procedures
These changes have been implemented in order to keep the HCA’s costs under control.
Dear Member
Please be advised that the notice period now required to book a boat lift (In or Out) has been revised as shown below:-
A MINIMUM of TWO day’s notice is required to book a boat lift (In or Out) during a Tuesday to Friday week day.
Unless in an Emergancy there will be NO lifts on a Monday.
A MINIMUM of FIVE day’s notice is required when requesting a lift (In or Out) on a Saturday or Sunday.
Thank you all in advance for your co-operation with the above.
HCA Berthmasters can be contacted on:
Office Tel: 01472 268424 Mobile Tel: 07454 292384
(The above Phone Numbers are for Office Working Time Hours Only)
Office Hours are 08.00 – 16.00, 7 days a week.
Yardage
NOW Available for Spring/Summer 2024
Due to our recent yard hardstanding expansion we now have spaces for the storage of visitors’ boats.
Please contact the duty Berthmaster for availability and details.
NB. All services such as boat lifts, stands, cradle hire and electric are subject to current rates.
