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Hamstead Spit
Hamstead Spit is a shallow sandy anchorage tucked along the northern shore of the Isle of Wight, where you drop the hook and take in the unspoiled marshes and mudflats of the Newtown National Nature Reserve right on your doorstep. It's genuinely peaceful out here, with rich birdlife and a remote feel that's rare this close to the Solent's busier channels.
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Marinas and anchorages near Hamstead Spit · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Busiest around 13:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 12:00
- 30% of visits are overnight
- Typical stop: ~3h
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