Launching a jetski at Baiter Slipway
Poole, Dorset · South Coast
Baiter Slipway (sometimes referred to as Harbourside 1) which is a run by BCP Council is an area that visitors can use to safely launch smaller vessels, such as personal watercraft (PW) into Poole Harbour. It is important to note though that the slipway is very shallow. This shallowness is to the point that if your RIB is more than a six-man vessel, you shouldn’t expect to use the slipway without a struggle at anything other than high water. It is also worth noting that there are other private slips in the area that are operated by local yacht clubs that are excellent, but they can be very expensive.
- Slipway
- Concrete slipway
- Address
- Harbourside 1 Car Park Dorset BH14 8EW
- Tidal access
- Can use at most tides, low tide can go past the speed markers, so be sure to look at the tide times.
- Launch fees
- It will cost you £20.00 from 6 am to midnight and £16.00 from 2:30 pm to midnight.
- Permits
- However, permits for any PW must be purchased separately before you launch them into the water. Permits can be purchased through our website (here) [https://www.phc.co.uk/shop/] and can be purchased at the Harbour Office.
- Parking
- Yes, plenty of long parking bays.
- Access & opening
- 6am - 12am
Details last checked 21/08/2026. Fees, permits and byelaws change — always confirm with the harbour authority or council before you travel.