Types of places

There are lots of different places and we've needed to categorise them, this isn't a perfect science but we do need some consistency so here are the basics:

Marina

To qualify as a marina the place must have at least:

• Electricty close to mooring
• Water close to mooring
• Toilet close to mooring
• Pontoon access to facilities
• Shelter from poor weather

Harbour

A harbour may be natural or man-made but provide:

• Shelter from poor weather

Jetty/Quayside

We see many places that have a jetty or quay-side these provide:

• A physical place to tie up too.

Anchorage/Bay

Many coastlines have bays which provide good anchorages, generally these provide:

• Some degree of shelter and holding for anchor in modest conditions