Oare Creek is a drying creek running south off The Swale at Harty Ferry, about 1 mile west of Faversham.
The Saxon Shore Way follows the coastline on its way from Sittingbourne in the west to Faversham to the east and beyond.
Access to the creek by boat is available around +/- 1.5hr HW, and at the head of the creek is the village of Oare, with berthing for visitors available at Youngboats.
Harty Ferry has a number of full tide mooring buoys, owned by boatyards in Oare and Faversham, which can be used for waiting for the tide.
Tides times are the almost the same as the times of tides at Sheerness.
Moorings and other marine services are also available in Faversham Creek.
Aerial View of the Entrance to Oare Creek
Navigation Data
Port Authority: |
Port of Sheerness Ltd |
Harbourmaster: |
 01795 663025
|
VHF Channel: |
74 'Medway Radio' |
Berthing |
see Berthing below |
Tides: |
same as Sheerness
+0125 Dover |
Waypoint: |
Faversham Spit buoy - |
|
51:20.7N,0:54.3E |
Berthing
Hollowshore Services
Waypoint: |
51:20.7N,0:54.3E - entrance to creek in the Swale |
Location: |
east bank of Oare Creek, as you enter the creek |
Harbourmaster: |
01795 532317 |
VHF Channel: |
na |
Tides:
|
same as Sheerness
+0125 Dover |
Access: |
HW+/-1.5hr |
Berthing: |
80 jetty drying |
Max Draught: |
1.7m |
Max LOA: |
11m |
Facilities: |
water, fuel, toilets, cranage |
Web page: |
Wooden Boat Restoration |
Youngboats
Waypoint: |
51:20.7N,0:54.3E - entrance to creek in the Swale |
Location: |
head of Oare Creek |
Harbourmaster: |
01795 536176 |
VHF Channel: |
na |
Tides:
|
same as Sheerness
+0120 Dover |
Access: |
HW+/-1.5hr |
Berthing: |
120 pontoon drying |
Max Draught: |
1.2m |
Max LOA: |
12m |
Facilities: |
water, fuel, toilets, repairs, chandlery, cranage |
Web site: |
www.youngboats.co.uk |
E-mail: |
info@youngboats.co.uk |
Yacht Clubs
Hollowshore Cruising Club
Hollowshore Cruising Club is at Youngs Boatyard which is located at the head of Oare Creek, beside the bridge in the village of Oare.
It is an active club, with several socials during the year, and a summer cruising calendar with organised cruises of the Swale and Medway, as well as further afield to the East Coast, Holland, France, and Belgium.
The club welcomes new members - if you are interested in joining, visit the club on a Sunday lunchtime when it is usually open between midday and 3pm.
For more information please visit Hollowshore Cruising Club.