There are 32 permanent berths in the new Franklin Harbour Marina - 'The Anchorage' - located at the end of the Main Street at Cowell. Being able to walk on and walk off of your boat is the ultimate in easy and enjoyable boating. Being able to do this within walking distance to shops/hotels is truly a luxury but that is exactly the lifestyle you can enjoy berthing your boat at Cowell. We are now accepting applications to rent marina berths and our rates are very competitive as you will see below. You can choose to pay daily, weekly, quarterly or annually.

PLEASE NOTE - HOW TO BOOK

• Daily and Weekly - please book online
• Quarterly and Annual - please phone or visit council office  (ph: 8629 2019 or 6 Main Street, Cowell).

Marina Bookings

All marina users must have a confirmed booking prior to arrival. No guarantee of availability is made without a confirmed booking, bookings for daily and weekly can be made online at the below link. If you wish to make a quarterly or annual booking please phone the Council office on 8629 2019 or visit 6 Main Street, Cowell.

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Access to Amenities

Amenities are provided to guests during their stay, these include toilets and coin operated hot showers.

Gate Key

Access to the marina berths is via security gates, a gate key is required, a $50 deposit payable at the time of booking will apply. The $50 will be refunded on return of the key. Details of how to collect the key will be provided at the time of booking.

Entry Channel - vessel draft and tides

The entry channel is currently only an all tides entry for vessels with a draft of 2ft (60cm’s) or less.

Vessels with deeper drafts will need to consider tides when entering and leaving the marina.

LAT at Cowell is 0
CD is -1.18 AHD
The Marina basin has been excavated to 3.5 AHD
The highest points in the main channel are 1.8 AHD

Therefore, if low tide is .21, Marina Depth will be  3.5-1.18+.21 = 2.53metres
Channel Depth will be 1.8-1.18+.21 = .83 metres

If tide is 1.1, Marina depth will be 3.5-1.18+1.1 = 3.42 metres
Channel depth will be 1.8-1.18+1.1 = 1.72 metres

It is important that all marina users understand these calculations and have read and understood the entry channel chart.

It is generally recommended that vessel operators allow a buffer of 60cm below their keel for safety.

Terms & Conditions

1. Marina  use requirements/regulations

1.1  All vessels  in the marina must be covered by a current comprehensive insurance policy with adequate levels of cover, and the policy must include  both third party property and public liability cover.

1.2 Boat  owners are to ensure that their vessel is kept in good order and condition and  is not allowed to become unsightly, dilapidated or dangerous.

1.3 Boat  owners must notify council immediately of any incidents or accidents that occur within the marina that results in any personal injury or  property damage.

1.4 It is  the responsibility of boat owners/operators to familiarise themselves with the  boat channel and navigate it safely being cognizant of both the  tide and draft of the  vessel.

Tenants and their guests:

1.5  Must not use  the leased berth, or permit the leased berth to be used for any unlawful purpose.

1.6 Must not  engage in any offensive behaviour, such as being drunk and disorderly, abusive, aggressive, obscene etc

1.7  Must be  considerate to their marina neighbours and not engage in activities that  disturb the peace or bring discomfort to others.

1.8  Shall not  throw/deposit/discharge/pump or otherwise place any toilet refuse/rubbish/ debris/oil/spirits/paint/flammable material or any other  pollutant of any description upon the pontoons or water of the marina. Any  governmental fines, including the cost of clean up, resulting from the actions of the tenant shall be  the sole responsibility of the tenant.

1.9  Must keep  docks/pontoons clean from grease/paints or other staining material. Tennant’s shall be responsible for all clean-up costs.

1.10  Must adhere to the “no  wake” rule when operating vessels in both the marina and entry channel. Maximum speed is 4 knots or no wake,  whichever occurs first.

1.11  Must ensure that no part  of any moored vessel extends over the walkways. All boats shall be moored in a safe and secure manner on cleats  with mooring lines of a high standard and condition capable of holding the moored vessel  in all weather conditions. mooring lines must be polyethylene “silver rope” of at  least 12mm diameter. Appropriate numbers of good quality fenders are to be used  when docking, departing and mooring.

1.12  Must ensure that  dinghies, kayaks and tenders are stored on either the tenant’s vessel or In the water within the tenants berth area.

1.13  If any vessel sinks  within the marina the tenant must take immediate action to refloat or remove the vessel. If the tenant fails to take  immediate action, Council will do so and the tenant will be responsible for all associated costs.

1.14  Must ensure that pets  shall be leashed at all times when on the marina, and owners are to clean up after their pets appropriately.

1.15  Sailing within the  marina is prohibited. Sailing vessels must operate with auxiliary power in the confines of the marina and the channel.

1.16  Liveaboard or extended  stays on a vessel in the marina must have council approval, and additional charges for services may be applicable.

1.17  Must ensure that all  marina pontoons are kept clear at all times to permit easy access of other boat crews and emergency services.

1.18  Must ensure that  children under the age of 14 are supervised at all times.

1.19 Must keep the gates closed at all times.

Further Information For further information about the marina berths please  contact the District Council of Franklin Harbour on 08 8629 2019.