Author: Austin Goudge

Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 15/2018

Notices to Mariners, Sailing

From the date of this notice until 20/12/18 the dredger “Little Orme” will be operating within Victoria Dock. The Dock will be closed to visiting vessels for the duration of the dredging operation.

A floating discharge pipe has been installed extending 50m North West from the entrance of Victoria Dock and is marked on the seaward side with a North Cardinal Fl W.

Vessels wishing to enter or exit the Dock must contact the Dock Master at least 24 hours in advance to arrange authorisation.

Mariners are advised to navigate with the upmost caution in this area.

Mariners are advised that this notice hereby cancels Notice 12/2018

David John O’Neill
Caernarfon Harbour Master

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Conwy Notice to Mariners 09/2018

Notices to Mariners, Sailing

All mariners are advised that coordinates of the new Conwy Harbour low water access pontoon are as follows:

53˚17’7”N 003˚49’50”W
53˚17’8”N 003˚49’47”W

53˚17’9”N 003˚49’47”W
53˚17’8”N 003˚49’47”W

An annotated chart and photograph are included for reference purposes only. An official chart correction will be issued by the UK Hydrographic Office.

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Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 12/2018

Notices to Mariners, Safety, Sailing

From the date of this notice until 20/12/18 the dredger “Little Orme” will be operating within Victoria Dock. The Dock will be closed to visiting vessels for the duration of the dredging operation.

A floating discharge pipe has been installed extending 50m North West from the entrance of Victoria Dock and is marked on the seaward side with an unlit yellow special Mark.

Vessels wishing to enter or exit the Dock must contact the Dock Master at least 24 hours in advance to arrange authorisation.

Mariners are advised to navigate with the upmost caution in this area.

David John O’Neill
Caernarfon Harbour Master

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Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 11/2018

Notices to Mariners, Safety

Aid to navigation Starboard No C1 Fl G 5s is not on its appropriate station.

53º 07’.058 N 004º 24’.523 W

Mariners are advised that this notice hereby replaces Notice 03/2018

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.

David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr
Caernarfon Harbour Master

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Bart’s Bash!

Sailing, Sailing Events, Social

Our Bart’s Bash event will be held on Saturday the 15th of September this year, and the briefing will be on Friday 14th September at 21:00 in the NWCC clubhouse. The race is always well attended and our race has always been one of the top money raisers in the world so lets see if we can keep that up. Sign ups are made on the Barts Bash Website and the link is https://www.bartsbash.com/participant-sign-up and select North Wales Cruising Club as the Sailing Venue.

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Local Notice to Mariners 08/2018

Notices to Mariners, Safety, Sailing

All mariners are advised that diving operations will be taking place up the Conwy River, near the Tal y Cafn bridge in position 53° 14.6’N 003° 48.6’W from 31/08/2018 until 10/09/2018.  The vessel Jac y Do will be moored on station. Mariners are requested to slow speed when approaching the area and wait for instructions to pass if the alpha flag is on display.

Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc MNI
Conwy Harbour Master

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Restricted Launch Hours Next Weekend

News

The launch will be running on a reduced schedule on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August.

Any members wishing to use the launch outside these hours, please contact Keith on 07751 888614 in advance.

Friday

  • It will not run over the low water period (approx 1 hr each side) from 1600 – 1800
  • It will stop operating at 2000

Saturday

  • It will not run over the low water period (approx 1hr each side) from 1700 – 1900
  • It will stop operating at 2000

Sunday

  • It will stop operating at 1700

 

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Rhyl Notice to Mariners 05/2018

Notices to Mariners, Safety

Rhyl Air Show

Access restrictions to and from Rhyl Harbour

All mariners are advised the Rhyl Air Show will be held on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August 2018. A marine exclusion zone will be in force for the duration of the air show. All vessels must navigate with extreme caution in the vicinity of this area. Police patrol vessels will be enforcing the exclusion zone and all mariners are requested to co-operate and respect the exclusion area. Air displays will be between:

  • Saturday 25th 1300hrs – 1730hrs
  • Sunday 26th 1300hrs – 1800hrs

Safety remains the top priority and the strict guidelines from the Civil Aviation Authority will be followed to ensure compliance. Part of these guidelines state that the display area for the aircraft must be kept clear of all waterborne traffic for the duration of the displays. All vessels are advised to contact the Harbour office prior to entering or departing Rhyl Harbour during these times.

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