The Pier - Ground floor Bistro Restaurant, First Floor Fine Dining at the Harbourside Restaurant. Tel: 01255 241212

Sailing Days at The Pier

The Pier is located in the perfect location – right on the harbour in Harwich Old Town and on the estuaries of both the Stour and Orwell estuaries. With this in mind we have set up a selection of days when you can discover these waters on board a variety of boats. And of course, as hospitality is our business chef Chris Oakley will provide your lunch to be eaten on board.

The Bona (an Essex Bawley) – a wooden type of fishing smack – and is one of the few remaining boats of this type still in use. Built in 1903 in Brightlingsea (she’s a real ‘Essex Girl!’) her original occupation was towing a trawl for shrimps in the Thames Estuary. She now offers all the comforts associated with a modern yacht but still captures the nostalgia of bygone days. Bona can take up to 10 people.

Now in the second year, Max Bond from Framlingham Fisheries is offering you the chance to try your hand at Seabass fishing in the either the Stour or Orwell estuaries – 5 hours of fishing, lunch and if you’re staying at The Pier, Chef will cook your catch for dinner.

We're delighted to join up again in 2010 with Viking Mariners, a yachting company based in Ipswich. They are concentrating on the corporate and leisure market and can offer all kinds of corporate training and development on the waterfront. They can operate from the Ha’penny Pier, but we also thought business guests would be able to use this service from Kesgrave Hall. Their yachts can take a maximum of 10 onboard so get a group together for an exhilarating day on the water.

The Elegant World motor cruiser is capable of up to 40 knots, so perfect for exploring the rivers or experiencing the open sea. This boat can take a maximum of 5 so is the perfect choice for smaller parties.

If you have a larger party – say about 40 – we can also arrange a sail on board SB Victor, followed by dinner in the Harbourside – a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion – just ask for details. Just give us a call at The Pier and we can match you to the best boat available on the day.