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Ventnor Haven is part of an ongoing project which has been funded by DEFRA, SEEDA, the Isle of Wight Council and private investors. The project aims to fulfil a number of key ambitions to benefit the town of Ventnor which include:

1. The provision of a fair weather haven for visiting craft which provides the only stopping-off point along the south coast of the Isle of Wight, as well as a new access facility for local boat owners, anglers and other interest groups
2. Improve the efficiency of the local shellfish industry which previously operated from local beaches by encouraging a more sustainable operation which will in turn compliment tourism.
3. Provide a walkway along the western arm of the Haven allowing people to view the spectacular views along the Undercliff coastline. In effect replacing the former pier walkway.
4. Encourage regeneration on both Ventnor seafront and in the town.

The building of the Haven was funded by SEEDA on the condition that the land adjacent to the Haven would be regenerated to provide complimentary marine based facilities and employment.

Since its opening in 2003, Ventnor Haven has become increasingly busy. Commercial operations in the form of fishing, launch and sea trials of locally built Cheetah Catamarans continue throughout the year. Fresh fish is available daily from the newly built fish wharf above the Haven. In the summer months, the Haven becomes a hive of activity for small leisure crafts, charter fishing and local sight seeing trips as well as the stop off point for yachts and RIBs venturing around the south side of the island.