Caernarfon Notice to Mariners 26/2025
Aid to Navigation Starboard No C9 ( Y Felinheli) Fl(3).G 10s is now on its new station
53°10’.62 N 004°13’.82 W
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Sailing in Company since 1928
Aid to Navigation Starboard No C9 ( Y Felinheli) Fl(3).G 10s is now on its new station
53°10’.62 N 004°13’.82 W
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
All mariners are advised as follows:
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc AFNI
Conwy Harbour Master
All mariners are advised that a pontoon section has dragged up-river to a position south of Conwy Bridge in the vicinity of the RSPB bird sanctuary. The position is latitude 53° 16.41’ N, longitude 003° 48.43’ W. The pontoon is unlit.
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc AFNI
Conwy Harbour Master
| Activity | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race Admin (When not Racing) | 15:00 – 17:00 | 09:30 – 16:45 | 10:30 – 18:00 |
| Scrutineering (Majority to be done on Friday) | 15:00 – 17:00 | 08:00 – 08:30 | 08:00 – 08:30 |
| OCR / Jet Ski / ProCat & Safety Briefing | 10:00 – 10:30 | 11:00 – 11:15 | |
| Launching Jet Ski / ProCat & Boat | N/A | 11:00 – 14:00 | 12:00 – 15:00 |
| Jet Ski Races 1 & 3 – 25min + Lap | 12:00 – 12:30 | 13:00 – 13:30 | |
| ProCat Races 1 & 4 – 10min + Lap | 12:45 – 13:00 | 13:45 – 14:00 | |
| PowerBoat Races 1 & 3 – 25min + Lap | 13:15 – 13:45 | 14:15 – 14:45 | |
| ProCat Races 2 & 5 – 10min + Lap | 14:00 – 14:15 | 15:00 – 15:15 | |
| PowerBoat Races 2 & 4 – 25min + Lap | 14:30 – 15:00 | 15:30 – 16:00 | |
| ProCat Races 3 & 6 – 10min + Lap | 15:15 – 15:30 | 16:15 – 16:30 | |
| Jet Ski Races 1 & 3 – 25min + Lap | 15:45 – 16:15 | 16:45 – 17:30 | |
| Social | TBA | N/A | |
| Prizegiving | 19:00 |
Further to NtoM 23/2025 please see the confirmed race times for the annual OCRDA Powerboat racing event.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
NORTH COAST OF WALES
COLWYN BAY
RHOSNEIGR BUOY
Latitude 53° 19.066’N., Longitude 003° 43.975’W.
Amendment:
Unlighted buoy converted to a lighted buoy, exhibiting a Fl G 2.5s light character.
No further notice will be given.
By Order,
Commander N. Hare
Director of Navigational Requirements
Trinity House,
Tower Hill,
London,
EC3N 4DH
7th August 2025
On Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of August Caernarfon Harbour is hosting the annual OCRDA Powerboat racing.
Mariners are advised that there will be Powerboat and Jet ski racing in the area outside the River Seiont and Victoria Dock There will be potential delays in being able to navigate inbound and outbound of both the River Seiont and the Victoria Dock. Please be patient and follow the official’s requests.
Navigation inside the BLUE area is strictly prohibited during the racing times.
Please contact the Dock Master on VHF ch80 for further info on the race days.
Timings are subject to change at short notice

| Activity | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| OCR / Jet Ski / ProCat & Safety Briefing | 10:00 – 10:30 | 11:00 – 11:15 |
| Launching Jet Ski / ProCat & Boat | 11:00 – 14:00 | 12:00 – 15:00 |
| Jet Ski Races 1 & 3 – 25min + Lap | 12:00 – 12:30 | 13:00 – 13:30 |
| ProCat Races 1 & 4 – 10min + Lap | 12:45 – 13:00 | 13:45 – 14:00 |
| PowerBoat Races 1 & 3 – 25min + Lap | 13:15 – 13:45 | 14:15 – 14:45 |
| ProCat Races 2 & 5 – 10min + Lap | 14:00 – 14:15 | 15:00 – 15:15 |
| PowerBoat Races 2 & 4 – 25min + Lap | 14:30 – 15:00 | 15:30 – 16:00 |
| ProCat Races 3 & 6 – 10min + Lap | 15:15 – 15:30 | 16:15 – 16:30 |
| Jet Ski Races 1 & 3 – 25min + Lap | 15:45 – 16:15 | 16:45 – 17:30 |
| Prizegiving | 19:00 |


David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
All mariners are advised that Local Notice to Mariners 14/2025 & 15/2025 are hereby cancelled.
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc AFNI
Conwy Harbour Master
All mariners are advised that the special mark for the long sea outfall pipe at West Shore Llandudno is partially submerged or fully submerged at certain states of tide.
053°19.803N 003°53.886W
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area.
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc AFNI
Conwy Harbour Master
Aid to Navigation Aber Menai Point is on station and showing it’s appropriate lights.
The land marks position is 53°7.619 N 004°19.715 W
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master
Aid to Navigation Aber Menai Point is not on station.
The charted position is 53° 7.619 N 004° 19.715 W
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master