In legal terms there is no central body of law governing anchoring and visitor moorings, apart from that of the common law which is to be found in case law, it is therefore difficult to state with any degree of certainty what specific rules relating to particular circumstances may be. 

The documents below aim to provide some general guidance on visitors’ moorings and anchoring within UK territorial waters.

If, after having read the guidance, you have any queries or comments please contact the Legal Team

Resources:

• Anchoring and visitors moorings
• Rating on moorings and Council Tax