VHF Vessels over 20 metres LOA . Anchoring prohibited except in an emergency below M27 road bridge. No spinnakers above Warsash jetty. Speed to be kept low to preclude excessive wash or hazard. International Rules of the Road at Sea apply.
Vessels crossing fairway give way.
Keep to starboard in fairway. Water skiing is prohibited. That the master of a vessel in the River shall navigate the vessel with care and caution and in such a manner and at such a speed as shall not cause nuisance, annoyance, excessive wash, damage or injury nor danger of damage or injury to any other vessel, person or property in the River nor to the banks of the River or any person or property thereon. It is essential for safety and the preservation of the river bank to comply with this regulation. Trailer Launched Vessels and PWC's are advised to launch at Warsash Public Slipway giving them direct access to Southampton Water, negating a lengthy transit down a crowded River.