Sailing in Company since 1928
This year was yet another fantastic Bart’s Bash event.
There are some great shots in this album of most of the boats that took part thanks to Bruce and Vix Kennedy:
Thanks to everyone that took part, making it so much fun. The results should be up on the Bart’s Bash website soon but as the duration of the race matched the planned duration within a few minutes we are not expecting many changes from the order we crossed the line.
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/
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
The Caernarfon harbour master has just published the latest buoy positions. For the latest information and downloadable versions, please visit their website.
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.
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:
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.
The highest of the fixed marks on the 231º transit below the Britannia Bridge F.W has now been reinstated to the charted characteristic.
53º 12’.89 N 004º 11’.08 W
Mariners are advised that this notice hereby cancels Notice 09/2018.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr
Caernarfon Harbour Master
The highest of the fixed marks on the 231º transit below the Britannia Bridge F.W has failed and has been temporally replaced with a F.G light.
53º 12’.89 N 004º 11’.08 W
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in this area.
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr
Caernarfon Harbour Master
All mariners are advised that the UK National Armed Forces Day will be held at Llandudno on Saturday 30 June 2018. A marine exclusion area, as per the appended charts, will be in force for the duration of the air display from 1150 until 1310. Patrol craft with a police and military presence will be enforcing the exclusion area. Mariners are requested to co-operate and respect the exclusion area as any incursions will result in cancellation of the air display. Provision has been made for vessels to anchor inside of a line running between the Pier and Venue Cymru starboard hand mark.
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc MNI
Conwy Harbour Master
On Saturday the 19th and 20th of May Caernarfon Harbour is hosting the Aqua Adrenaline Tour Powerboat racing.
Navigation inside the BLUE area is strictly prohibited during the racing times.
The orange areas will be waiting areas for vessel wishing to navigate through the blue area between races. The red area is reserved for vessels accessing and egressing Doc Fictoria. Authorisation to navigate into the red or blue area must be sought from the Dock Master on VHF Ch.80.
| Course Familiarisation | 12.45 | 13:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 – 25 Min + Lap | 13:00 | 13:45 |
| Race – 25 Min + Lap | 14:00 | 14:45 |
| Race 3 – 25 mins + Lap | 13.15 | 14:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Race 4 – 25 mins + Lap | 14.15 | 15:00 |
David John O’Neill
Harbwr Feistr Caernarfon Harbour Master