PORTISHEAD QUAYS MARINA 2018

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reciprocal berthing between all Quay friendly service FREE We encourage our staff to understand Marinas for all annual berth holders boating people’s needs and appreciate that we must help our customers to enjoy FREE secure Wi-Fi their leisure time at our marinas. fine facilities 50% discounted visitor berthing at 77 We invest heavily to ensure that our TransEurope marinas for berth holders marinas provide a good range of marina and support facilities which we up to 50% off standard tariff work hard to continually maintain and 50% improve. for winter berthing 20% off standard insurance rates through Quay Marinas scheme with Towergate Insurance Our reputation as one of the UK’s most respected marina operators has been built on the simple 15% first year berth discount for boats premise of providing the finest facilities, offering sold into our marinas by our on-site friendly, experienced service and a safe and active brokers haven for both you and your boat.

www.quaymarinas.com ii Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 Quay Marinas participate in the Yacht Harbour Association ‘Gold Anchor Award’ scheme, which rates marinas in accordance with equipment and facilities provided, customer service and operational systems in a similar way to hotel ‘star’ ratings. Portishead Quays Marina has Welcome To Portishead Quays Marina achieved the highest rating of ‘5 Gold Anchors’.

Welcome to the 2018 edition of the Portishead Quays Marina handbook, I hope the Quay Marinas continue to strive to deliver information it contains will help you to get the most out of the Marina, our facilities, our mission statement which is to provide the local area and its attractions. our customers with “Safe Havens, Friendly Service and Fine Facilities”. We are proud that our well trained and experienced Our 5 Gold Anchor Marina forms the centre piece expanding TransEurope marina group. All our staff are committed to fulfilling these simple of the prestigious Port Marine development, where customers benefit from our core values of providing a requirements. In addition we understand that we must you will find a hive of activity for both locals and safe berth for your vessel, excellent customer service provide real value for money for our customers, and for visitors to enjoy. The H&W bar/restaurant and other and value for money with friendly and helpful staff this reason we are doing our very best to deliver genuine local hostelries along with a selection of cafés all that are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. added value through our ‘Quay Plus’ package. help in providing excellent meeting places for good Marina Safety both ashore and afloat is of In addition we are striving to ensure that our marinas food and wine or for those who just like to stroll, paramount importance and our H&S procedures are are really fun places to be – all our marinas are ‘Active a variety of vessels can regularly be seen locking in under continual review, please take time to read the Marinas’ providing an array of events and training and out or being lifted to and from the water. There section on Marina Safety and familiarise yourself activities to help ensure that our customers get the most is also a good selection of shops, restaurants and with the Marina’s safety equipment. supermarkets all within easy walking distance of the out of their boating. We hope that you will all enjoy Marina. Finally, on behalf of myself and all the team, I wish your stay with us this year. you fun, fair winds and good health. Following on from last year’s success and as Kind Regards and safe boating! testament to our continued commitment to the Simon Haigh, Managing Director. Marina and community we have, at the head of the marina installed a purpose built “kids Crabbing pontoon” (which has been hugely popular) and “floating boat sales” office and I’m pleased to welcome the occupants “Tingdene boat sales” they bring a range of new and brokerage vessels and a wealth of experience to compliment the marina. Our “Quay Plus” package for annual berth holders Portishead Quays Marina, Newfoundland Way, remains popular with free visitor berthing at Penarth Keith Berry Portishead, North Somerset BS20 7DF Marina and discounted visitor berthing at the ever Marina Manager Tel: 01275 841941 Email: [email protected] VHF Channel 80 Call Sign Portishead Quays Marina www.quaymarinas.com 1 History

The historic dock which was built in 1869 and after many delays, first opened to shipping The ships were fitted out with large tanks encased in heated jackets to keep the phosphorus in a liquid in 1879 is now home to Portishead Quays Marina. state. This was then transferred to holding tanks ready for distribution. The decommissioning of the site was brewing industry and to make a lengthy process that took about 4 years culminating cattle feed. In 1911 the mill in the demolition and clearance of site in 1999 in suffered a near fatal fire, readiness for the re-development of the docks. which caused much damage Commercial shipping ceased using the docks in 1992 and smouldered for 4 days. and although there was still marine traffic passing The local brigades struggled on route to and from the Royal Portbury Dock and to bring the burning building Avonmouth, the only visiting boats to Portishead under control, so as soon as were yachts and small pleasure craft owned by local the tide permitted, the Bristol residents. The docks were derelict and after a program salvage vessel ‘Bulldog’ entered of demolition the site was cleared in readiness for the the dock and pumped 700 exciting new Port Marine development to evolve. While gallons of water per minute on construction of town houses and luxury apartments to the burning building. The began on the west side of the dock work began on mill was finally demolished in the new Marina, the centre piece of the £400 million the 1950’s to make way for development. A new lock measuring 40 metres by 9 Portishead ‘B’ power station. metres was built within the old lock barrel with state

Portishead Docks in 2017 In 1926 construction started of the art gates and HMI control. The first phase of the on Portishead ‘A’ power station pontoons and the berth holders facilities were installed The docks were constructed by widening and on the land behind the mill. Coal-fired generation of ready for the grand opening in May 2001. impounding the tidal pill before which, the waters of electricity began in 1929 and supplied the whole of the Bristol Channel reached up as far as the old tide Bristol, North Somerset and part of South Somerset. In mill, now the The Old Mill Restaurant. A mooring 1937 the first tall stack was added, standing 350 feet point for boats can still be seen on the wall opposite high. After the war generating capacity was increased the Inn. The docks at Portishead and Avonmouth by the addition of a second tall stack. In the 1950’s were built to help relieve Bristol City Docks from the work began on the construction of Portishead ‘B’ problems encountered due to the growth in traffic and power station and stacks 3 & 4 were erected, 383 feet increasing size of trading ships making their way up high. The chimneys themselves and the smoke they the Avon to Bristol. The original lock was 140 metres produced were a familiar landmark for miles around by 20 metres and visiting ships were laden with timber, and could be seen clearly from the Welsh coast. When petrol, grain, and in later year’s phosphorus and coal. the Somerset coalfield finally closed in 1972 the power Trade and tourism were on the up, increased by the station was converted to oil, however the cost of oil was on the increase and the Portishead stations were newly built single line broad gauge railway track Portishead Docks in 1999 which linked Portishead Pier to Bristol. Portishead then only used as standby generators. Portishead ‘A’ had become a popular destination for day-trippers was closed in 1976 followed by ‘B’ in 1982. Over the and tourists, who would take advantage of the local years ash and clinker from the Power Stations have bathing beaches and stand and view the many boats been used to raise ground levels around the dock so which would wait in King Road just off the pier for that it is no longer possible to see the original shape the tides to take them down channel or up the Avon and size of the old tidal pill. on their approach to Bristol. One of the familiar sights On the east side of the dock, the Albright and Wilson viewed from Portishead Pier was the Bristol Training phosphorus works were built during the 1950s to Ship ‘Formidable’. The old warship lay anchored off process imported phosphate rock and convert it to Portishead for nearly 40 years and throughout that liquid phosphorus. This process required a high use of time gave nautical training to over 3,500 poor and electricity, supplied by the Portishead power stations destitute boys to prepare them for service in the Royal and when the cost of oil rose in the 70s, so did the and Merchant Navies. price of the electricity. The implications were enormous The land surrounding the docks was initially used as and production was transferred to Newfoundland a granary and timber wharf. On the Western side of where processing costs were lower. Portishead became the dock stood Baileys mill, a landmark eightstorey used as a transfer and distribution station, handling building with it’s accompanying chimney. It was the liquid phosphorus that was brought to the docks a flaking mill which processed grain for both the aboard the Albright ships the Explorer and the Pioneer. Portishead Docks in 1940

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A selection of cafes and restaurants frame the marina Ashlands”, has been redeveloped and the large pools with Aqua Italia, and Bottelino’s sharing an unrivalled and ponds are now home to a variety of wildlife. Over the 15 years of Charity days at the position at the head of the marina and enjoying views Marina, Newfound Friends have raised £220, Provisions can be purchased from the Co-op store at 000 with dog rescues. stretching down towards the boats nestled on the the northern end of the marina and this also provides pontoons. La Marina Restaurant is positioned just the nearest cash point, should funds be required. outside the Lock Gates in a superb position to watch At the head of the marina is Waitrose supermarket, the vessels come and go, and behind the Hoist Dock which has both a cash point and a pharmacy. From apron, in the heart of the action, is the vibrant Hall there, the town centre is just a 2 minute walk away & Woodhouse Bar Restaurant. The innovative Bar & and has further supermarkets and grocers for general Restaurant, constructed out of shipping containers supplies. Most of the High Street banks and building also includes stunning bathroom facilities for our societies have branches in the High Street and the Marina berth holders. new town library offers an internet café, books, and For more energetic visitors to the marina and within DVD’s. easy walking distance is the Parish Wharf Leisure Portishead benefits from great access to the Motorway Centre with gym, courts and a swimming pool. networks, being just 3 miles from Junction 19 on Alternatively, the footpaths through Eastwood lead to the M5. A regular bus service runs throughout the Battery Point, the Lake Grounds and the start of the day from Portishead to Bristol and the surrounding coast path to Clevedon. Portishead’s Open Air Pool is area, bus timetables and telephone numbers for the situated at the Northern end of the Lake Grounds and local taxi companies are available from the Marina throughout the summer months, you can take the office. Mainline train stations at Bristol Temple Meads opportunity to sit in the sun whilst enjoying a stunning and Bristol Parkway serve the area and flights to view of the Bristol Channel from the terraces. Portbury destinations in Europe and beyond can be taken from Wharf Nature Reserve can be found to the East of the Bristol International Airport. Marina. This area of land, previously known as “the www.quaymarinas.com 3 Cruising Destinations Bristol Gower Peninsula

MILFORD HAVEN – 100 NM Whether exploring the rugged Pembrokeshire Marina, there is plenty to entertain everyone. The are an appealing destination to many boat owners. coastline or visiting on transit to Ireland, Milford Marina is reached via passage through the River As you enter through the Barrage locks, Penarth Haven offers a stunning stop off with an abundance Tawe Barrage Lock which operates on request 4.5 Marina is clearly visible on your port side. The Marina of beautiful scenery. Nestled in the picturesque hours either side of HW. The marina is open from offers a warm welcome, friendly service and great corner of Pembrokeshire the Haven provides access 0700-2200 BST and 0700-1900 UT out of season. facilities, berthing is available for visitors in attractive to some of the finest leisure boating in the UK. Contact the Marina for locking times. surroundings close to Penarth and Cardiff. Visiting boats are welcome at both Milford Marina Tel: 01792 470310 - Marina Office For more information and access to the Marina call and Neyland Yacht Haven. For access through the barrage call the Tawe Lock VHF Channel 80. Milford Marina is situated in a non tidal basin on the on VHF Channel 18. Tel: 02920 705021 - Penarth Marina Office North shore of the Haven. Access to the Marina is Tel: 01792 456014 - Barrage For access through the Barrage VHF Channel 18. via a lock with access appx. 3.5 +/- HW. Please call Tel: 01792 653787 - Harbour Master Tel: 02920 700234 - Barrage Control the Pierhead on VHF Channel 14, for locking times. Admiralty Chart No. 1179 Bristol Channel. Admiralty Chart No.’s Once in the lock please call the Marina office on VHF 1182 – Approaches to Cardiff, Channel 37 for berthing allocation. PORTHCAWL – 40 NM 1179 – Bristol Channel Tel: 01646 696312 The town of Porthcawl is nestled amongst some Milford Marina Office beautiful beaches stretching along the charming SHARPNESS & GLOUCESTER – 20 NM South Wales coastline and is a popular holiday Cruising the upper reaches of the Severn estuary NEYLAND MARINA – 105 NM destination with plenty to do for all the family. The is challenging and both the vessel and the skipper Neyland Marina is situated in a well protected inlet newly completed Marina has been built within should be well prepared. Plan your passage to adjacent to the town of Neyland some ten miles the old working harbour, situated to the South of arrive at Sharpness no earlier than 1 hour before from the entrance of the deep and sheltered waters Porthcawl’s waterfront, and offers berthing for up HW and no later than HW at Sharpness. After of Milford Haven. The lower basin can be accessed to 70 leisure & commercial craft. Just 40 NM from passing through the lock, you enter the start of at all states of the tide, however the Marina is very Portishead this new facility offers a warm welcome the Gloucester and Sharpness canal which can be busy and you are recommended to book a berth to visiting craft. The marina benefits from having a navigated easily up into the heart of the historic before arrival. VHF Channel 37 & 80. locked access, which operates 3 hours either side of Gloucester Docks. high water between 0700 – 2200. Please contact the Tel: 01646 601601 Neyland Yacht Haven Tel: 01453 811862 - marina to arrange a booking for the lock and a berth Harbour Master Tel: 01646 696137 Port Control for your stay. Admiralty Chart No.’s 1178 - Travelling on from Gloucester up the mighty River Approaches to the Bristol Channel, Porthcawl is an ideal cruising destination whether Severn, lies Upton Marina. South of the historic 1478 - St. Govan’s Hd to you are stopping over for one night or staying for town of Worcester and North of Tewkesbury, St. David’s Hd, 2878 - Approaches several days to explore everything the town has to Upton Marina offers visitors secure pontoon and to Milford Haven. offer. bankside moorings for all types of craft. Cruising Tel: 01656 815215 – Porthcawl Marina Office on the Severn is an exciting change from cruising in the Bristol Channel with 58 miles of waterways to SWANSEA – 61 NM explore from Sharpness to Stourport. Contact the Wales’ second largest city, situated on the North PENARTH QUAYS MARINA Marina office for berthing allocation. shore of the Bristol Channel, Swansea offers another PENARTH MARINA & CARDIFF BAY – 18 NM Tel: 01684 594287 – Marina Office interesting port of call for local sailors. The Marina Lying just 18 NM from Portishead, Cardiff Bay makes Admiralty Chart No. 1166 – provides sheltered and fully serviced visitor berths a great destination, offering all tide access to small River Severn – Avonmouth to and with the city centre just a short walk from the craft. Within a few hours sailing, the tranquil waters Sharpness.

4 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 Padstow Porlock Weir

BRISTOL – 8.5 NM MINEHEAD – 34 NM Bristol’s Historic Harbour is situated 7 miles up Minehead offers a small sheltered retreat along the get busy throughout the holiday season. The yacht stream of the mouth of the river Avon. It is a locked beautiful Somerset coastline. The drying harbour club has showers and a bar and the town boasts a harbour at the heart of the city which gives easy can be accessed 2 hours either side of HW and chandlers and marine engineers. access to shops, restaurants, theatres, cafes, bars offers good shelter, although the Harbour does get Tel: 01271 862108 - Harbour Master and all the entertainment a city has to offer. crowded throughout the holiday season. Larger Admiralty Chart No.’s 1179 – Bristol Channel, Visitor moorings are available in either the Floating vessels can anchor off just outside and row ashore. 1160 – Plans of Ports of Somerset. Harbour or Bristol Marina and it is advisable to Tel: 01643 702566 - Harbour Master arrange a berth prior to arrival. You should plan your Admiralty Chart No’s 1179 – Bristol Channel, LUNDY ISLAND – 75 NM passage to arrive at the Cumberland Basin locks 1160 – Plans of Ports of Somerset. Located off the North Devon coast, Lundy is the from 2.5 hours before HW to 15 minutes before HW. largest island in the Bristol Channel and is a must for Call City Docks Radio, low power, on Channel 14 for PORLOCK WEIR – 36 NM anyone cruising in the Channel. The main anchorage locking instructions. Porlock Weir is one of the many small harbours on is located in the bay at the South East of the island Bristol Harbour affords a unique waterside environment the South shore of the Bristol Channel. Access to and provides good shelter in winds from the West and during the main boating season there are a variety this picturesque little harbour is 1.5 hours either and South West. Lundy itself is a fascinating place of exciting water activities and competitions taking side of high water. The drying harbour is entered and well worth the trip ashore. Climb up the hill to place culminating in the renowned Bristol Harbour via gates (usually open) and offers good shelter explore the island and sample the delights of the Regatta. Detailed pilotage notes may be obtained from for vessels able to take the ground. Smaller vessels Marisco Tavern. the Harbour Master’s Office. unable to take the ground can lie afloat in a small Tel: 01237 470074 - Shore Office Tel: 0117 9273633 - Dockmaster pool (1m) outside the dock entrance. Porlock Weir is Admiralty Chart No.1179 – Bristol Channel. Admiralty Chart No. 1859 – a beautiful and interesting place to visit, with a few Port of Bristol nice hostelries in which to sit and watch the world go by. PADSTOW – 110 NM Situated on the River Camel two miles from the WATCHET – 30 NM Tel: 01643 863187 - Harbour Master open sea, the picturesque port of Padstow provides The Somerset port of Watchet has been revitalised Admiralty Chart No.’s 1179 – Bristol Channel, the only locked harbour on the North Cornish with the opening of the Marina in July 2001. The old 1160 – Plans of Ports of Somerset. coast. Access to the Inner Harbour which provides harbour which was infrequently visited, now boasts total shelter is via a flap gate that opens HW +/- 2 a 240 berth marina accessed via a tidal flap gate 2.5 ILFRACOMBE – 57 NM hours. Once a thriving sea port exporting tin and hours either side of HW. Lying on the South side of Lantern Hill and hidden copper, commercial activities are now confined to The marina is situated in the heart of Watchet and from the sea, Ilfracombe is a beautiful seaside resort fishing and supporting leisure activities. Padstow is makes an ideal place for visiting yachts and motor with a small harbour which can be identified by the the ideal choice for a long weekend and is home boats. The broad Esplanade runs along the length prominent white houses and the Promenade Pier. to the famous sea food chef Rick Stein. One of of the Marina and gives way to the pretty, narrow The Inner and outer harbours are accessible in almost the best times to visit is for the Padstow May Day streets of the town. Visitor moorings are available, all weather from 2-3 hours either side of HW. The Celebrations. contact the marina office for more information. inner harbour dries and is suitable for vessels able to VHF - Ch. 12/16 Tel: 01984 631264 - Marina Office take the ground or there are a few visitor moorings Tel: 01841 532239 - Harbour Master Admiralty Chart No.’s 1179 – Bristol Channel, in the outer harbour, which is normally accessible, Admiralty Chart No’s. 1156 - Trevose Head 1160 – Plans of Ports of Somerset. except at LW springs. to Hartland Point, 1168 - Harbours on Ilfracombe has a good selection of shops, cafes and North Coast of Cornwall

pubs to entertain you and the town and harbour .

www.quaymarinas.com All annual berth holdersQuays at Portishead Marina Quay Marinaswhen will staying benefit at from Penarth5 free visitor berthing for up to 30 nights Locking Procedure

TIDAL ACCESS Under normal conditions, for a moderate drafted LIGHTS AND SIGNALS vessel (1.5m) the lock will give access of H.W. +/- 4.5 All vessels must observe traffic light signals as follows. hrs on mean neaps and H.W. +/- 3.5 hrs on mean The entrance to the Marina is marked by two fixed springs. vertical lights in addition to the traffic lights.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SAFETY Red Vessels shall not proceed, and • Don’t forget ALWAYS UNPLUG! Do not leave live Red are requested to keep clear of leads on the pontoons. Red the lock gates • Disconnect your power lead at the supply bollard Green Vessels may proceed on to avoid trailing a live end. When connecting to White instruction from Marina Control the supply, attach the lead at the boat end first and Green work back to the supply bollard. Red Warning, do NOT proceed • Inspect your leads and plugs for damage regularly. flashing LOCK BOOKINGS • Please report any damaged or faulty equipment to We ask all customers to book outward bound locks, the marina office. you can do this for up to one week in advance. Outward bound locks will run on the hour and half past the hour with hourly intervals at the beginning and end of the tide. Inbound locks will run quarter to and quarter past the hour with hourly intervals at the beginning and end of the tide.

BEFORE GOING TO SEA • Weather Forecasts – Check the weather forecast before going to sea. The inshore waters forecast is available from the marina office. • Yacht and Boat Safety Scheme – You can register your boat details with the Coastguard to assist with search and rescue using the CG66 form available online. • ALWAYS UNPLUG! Do not leave live leads on the pontoons. • Training in Seamanship and Navigation – Training will help you get more enjoyment from your boating whilst improving safety. The RYA offer a range of practical and theory based courses. Information can be found at www.rya.org.uk/go/activemarina • Cruising Plans – Please advise the marina office of your cruising plans and the date and time of your LOCKING SAFETY & PROCEDURE expected return. • Call the marina on VHF Channel 80, callsign “Portishead Quays Marina” to request access into the • Sea Safety – Make sure you are properly equipped lock before leaving your berth. Maintain a listening watch on Channel 80 when manoeuvring in and you know what to do in an emergency. Visit the marina and throughout locking operation. www.rnli.org/safety • Only enter the lock when instructed to do so and ensure the gates are fully open and the green, white, green lights are displayed. LOCK DIMENSIONS Length 40m • Enter and depart at a ‘Dead Slow’ speed. Width 9m • Proceed as far forward as possible to allow room for vessels following. Ensure your vessel has Sill height Inner +7.0m CD appropriate lines and fenders both sides and be prepared to raft up. Sill height Outer +3.0m CD • Secure your vessel with bow and stern lines and springs throughout locking operation. • Lock ladders are for emergency and staff use only.

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501657 www.quaymarinas.com 7 As you approach the Marina entrance from the Rule 8 Action to Avoid a Collision – Any action to Northeast you will see the pier on your starboard side. avoid a collision should be positive, made in ample If your approach is in darkness, you will be able to time and with due regard to good seamanship. see the isophase green light at the end of the pier. At Rule 9 Narrow Channel – Small ships, sail or the entrance to the lock, two vertical fixed port and power must NOT impede passage of larger vessels starboard lights are displayed. Passage through the constrained by their draft. lock is controlled by a traffic control system on the port side. The traffic lights display three vertical reds Rule 34 Manoeuvring and Warning Signals – If a to mean “vessels shall not proceed”, or green, white, large vessel is manoeuvring in sight of another vessel green to mean “vessels may proceed on instruction they will indicate their intention by using the following from the marina control”. This conforms to the IALA warning signals on the ship’s whistle: standard, and should be observed by all vessels using • one short blast to mean “I am altering my the lock. course to starboard” • two short blasts to mean “I am altering my INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR THE course to port” PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS AT SEA • three short blasts to mean “I am operating It is advisable to have a good knowledge of the astern propulsion” International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, particularly the following abbreviated rules. • five short rapid blasts to mean “make your intentions clear” Rule 5 Lookout – Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out. WEATHER Rule 6 Safe Speed – Every vessel shall at all times During periods of restricted visibility recreational craft proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper should call Bristol VTS (VHF Channel 12) to obtain and effective action to avoid collision. shipping movement information prior to making way. In these conditions a call to Bristol VTS should also be Rule 7 Risk of Collision – Every vessel shall use made prior to crossing the shipping channel. When the all available means appropriate to the prevailing wind is against the tide a short steep sea can develop circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of in King Road. Periods of North Westerly, Northerly and collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be North Easterly winds can also produce difficult sea deemed to exist. conditions for recreational craft.

8 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 www.quaymarinas.com 9 10 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 1 Castlepark Marina 2 Greystones Harbour Marina 3 Malahide Marina Welcome to 1 Bangor Marina 2 Rhu Marina TransEurope Marinas 3 Troon Yacht Haven 4 Whitehaven Marina Initially conceived to encourage reciprocal visits between a small number of English and French marinas, the affiliation was 5 Fleetwood Haven Marina called Transmanche Marinas. However, after the association expanded into a multinational network of European yacht 6 Liverpool Marina harbours, it was renamed TransEurope Marinas to better reflect the breadth of membership. 7 Conwy Quays Marina

8 Neyland Yacht Haven The value of TransEurope Marinas now extends far beyond the simple offer of a discount and despite each of the member 9 Penarth Quays Marina marinas being different, they share the common values of support, friendship and service. Such characteristics promote 10 Upton Marina inter-marina co-operation and enhances the visitor experience. 11 Portishead Quays Marina 12 Mylor Yacht Harbour Jean-Michel Gaigné CMM 13 Mayflower Marina Chairman 14 Dart Marina 15 Beaucette Marina Member benefits The owners of vessels based in a TransEurope marina can enjoy a 50% visitors berthing discount for up to five days a year in 16 Poole Quay Boathaven each marina within the network, using their current TransEurope membership card or Cruising Passport code. 17 Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour 18 Town Quay Marina 19 Universal Marina 20 Cowes Yacht Haven 21 Royal Clarence Marina 22 Emsworth Yacht Harbour 23 Birdham Pool 24 Dover Marina 25 Gillingham Marina 2

26 Fambridge Yacht Haven 3 31 27 Tollesbury Marina 28 Fox’s Marina 1 4 29 Brundall Bay Marina 30 Hull Marina 5 30 31 Royal Quays Marina 6 1 1 3 Marina Den Oever 7 29 2 3 2 Jachthaven Waterland 2 28 3 Jachthaven Wetterwille 27 4 4 Marina Port Zélande 8 26 10 5 5 1 25 Jachthaven Biesbosch 9 6 11 24 6 1 Delta Marina 18 22 21 1 1 VVW Nieuwpoort 16 17 19 23 1 Dunkerque 13 14 20 12 2 2 Port Saint-Valéry 3 15 3 Fécamp 5 4 4 Dives-Cabourg-Houlgate 9 8 5 Ouistreham/Caen 7 6 10 6 Granville 11 7 12 Saint Quay Port d’Armor 13 14 8 Perros-Guirec 9 Roscoff 10 Brest 11 Douarnenez 15 12 Port La Forêt 13 Loctudy 14 Concarneau For more information and the complete membership listing, please visit: www.quaymarinas.com15 La Rochelle www.transeuropemarinas.com or email: [email protected] 11 Environmental Support

Quay Marinas fully endorse the environmental awarenesss initiatives set out by The Green Blue. Our marinas encourage and promote good practice amongst our bertholders, by raising awareness about the potential environmental impacts of recreational boating on our coastal and inland waterways. We offer information to our bertholders to maintain and use their craft and equipment in an environmentally responsible fashion, with special reference to:-

• Oil and Fuel • Cleaning and Maintenance • Anti-fouling and Marine Paints • Waste Management • Resource Efficiency • Effects on Wildlife

12 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 A Better Environment Security

KEEP YOUR BOAT SECURE • Never leave anything valuable on display, however small and insignificant it may seem. Thieves steal first and think about value later. • Don’t leave anything loose in the cockpit or Quay Marinas Ltd are keen to on deck. encourage and promote environmental • Don’t leave your engine key in the ignition - awareness. Please consider the needs of always take it with you. the environment for the good of all. • Keep your boat keys separate from your engine keys. Be aware of wildlife • Always keep your boat locked when no-one is on board, even for a short time. DON’T BE A NOISY NEIGHBOUR Roaring engines, flapping halyards, loud music • Use strong padlocks or rimlocks on all your can disturb other users of the marina and nearby hatches, entry points and cockpit lockers. residents. Do what you can to reduce noise IMPROVE YOUR SECURITY pollution to a minimum. Constantly check and improve the security on OVERBOARD IS OUT your boat. It’s a good idea to fit an alarm and Litter spoils the appearance of the marina and DON’T POLLUTE THE WATER use a visible sticker to say that one is fitted. harms the environment. Bag your rubbish and Drips and spillages have a serious cumulative effect Make sure your cockpit lockers can be properly dispose of it in the marina bins. It is an offence on the boatyard environment. Portable fuel tanks locked, and check that your main hatch and under the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of and spare fuel containers should be filled away fore-hatch are strong. Also think about having Pollution by Garbage) Regulations 1988 to dump from the waters edge. Don’t overfill tanks. Provide a strongbox down below. If you don’t think rubbish in a river or at sea. drip trays and absorbent material. Dispose of used something is secure, get it fixed. engine oil within the waste oil tanks in the marina. DON’T FLUSH Untreated sewage from vessels is unsightly and a PAINT A PRETTY PICTURE health hazard to other water users. Don’t pollute Take care with anti-fouling. Ensure that anti-fouling the marina environment use the shore facilities scrapings are swept up and disposed of. Try not to whenever possible. allow them to enter the water. Where possible use products that are biodegradable, phosphate and MAINTAIN YOUR MOTOR chlorine free. By regularly servicing your mechanical equipment your vessels efficiency will be optimised. This will RECYCLE IF YOU CAN save engine emissions, engine noise and reduce Use Portishead Marinas recycling facilities if possible. your fuel bills. Portishead maintains facilities for recycling waste oil,batteries, mixed glass, cans and paper.

www.quaymarinas.com 13 14 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 YOUR RNLI LIFEBOAT STATION Bob Crane the Lifeboat Operations Manager, retired event for us? To keep in touch with us why not go to AT PORTISHEAD in May after 19 years of serving the community and our Facebook page and ‘like’ us? www.facebook.com/ saving lives on this busy estuary and handed the possetlifeboat or check our website on 2016 ended as it started, a very busy year for the RNLI mantel over to Dave Slack. Dave comes with many www.portishead-lifeboat.org.uk volunteers. With a total of 52 call outs (about double years’ experience. He was on the the Crew for 7 years Without your support we simply couldn’t keep going their normal number) it was the busiest year they have and has since been one of the DLA’s (Duty Launch out to save lives at sea! ever had in their 20 year history of the lifeboat rescue Authorities), the person that the Coastguards contact service on the Estuary. With 60 people being assisted, to actually launch the Lifeboat. 4 dogs and 2 lives saved, this proves that the charity The Beach Buddies, our brand new RNLI puppet show, are providing a much needed and vital rescue service. launched with its first season of delivering key safety At the time of going to print 2017 has also been messages to our young visitors and has already made a a busy year so far - from January to November the huge impact, proving to be very popular at fundraising volunteers have been called out 37 times with another events throughout the year. Fundraising continues to few weeks to go. be a large part of the Station’s calendar, we need to The Open Day in April (2017) started the year off with raise as much as we can to ensure that the £90,000 hundreds of people coming along to see their local needed each year keeps coming in to keep the Station Station and meet the volunteers. There was even a operational. wedding proposal up on the Lifeboat when one of The Education team have also been extremely busy the crew went down on one knee whilst showing his with 55 visits to the Station or to local clubs, they have partner around My Lady Anne, and happily, the bride- spoken to 884 adults and 1186 children, delivering to-be said yes! lifesaving safety messages to our community. If you would like them to come along to your school or organisation just get in touch with us via our website as shown below. The Respect The Water, ‘Float To Live’ campaign was launched again this summer with a visit to Portishead Quays Marina from the BBC’s Breakfast team, where they filmed the volunteer crew demonstrating what to do in the event of falling in the water. For more information take a look at the videos on this link www.rnli.org/safety/respect-the-water A massive thank you must go to the community who support us. If you would like to support your local RNLI Station why not come along to the Station Shop to see what they have in store or help organise a fundraising

PORTISHEAD PORTISHEAD SMALL BOAT AND SEA ANGLING CLUB CRUISING CLUB For more than 20 years the club has brought with tales of fish and fishing - real and imaginary! (Founded 1932) together small boat owners and their crews You are most welcome to join us. Located at Pump Square in the village of Pill, the club to encourage and foster interest in the sport To find out more contact Steve at Reel Fun on is just 10 minutes from the Marina by road. “Down of sea angling. The opening of the marina has 01275 848652 Along” is the club’s motto, and is an abbreviation ensured ease of access to fabulous inshore fishing of the sailing directions from Pill, where the club throughout the year with species ranging from moorings are located. Since the Pilot Cutters were prime bass and cod to the hard fighting conger based at Pill, it has been used as an euphemism for eel and specimen sized thornback ray. ‘going sailing’. Members of the club are able to take advantage There is an active, year round racing calendar, with of shared experiences and while at sea clearly most races limited to two hours either side of high recognise the safety benefits of fishing with water, there are however several all day races, and colleagues in close proximity and with radio an annual ‘offshore’ two day race. These races are communication should difficulties arise. For those an excellent way to polish sailing skills, so novices are with a more competitive streak opportunities actively welcomed. arise on a regular basis to take part in club competitions where friendly rivalry results in the Most weekends during the season offer a cruise, when new members can learn the pilotage of the Bristol awarding of prizes for the biggest catch. John Comer had a cracking day afloat with two Channel in the safety of company. Wednesday nights As a club we meet on a monthly basis at the super cod which he caught while out fishing on are club nights, and social and informative events are Oceans Coffee Shop, next to the boat yard, to his Quicksilver 640, named ‘ Amy May’. John is a regularly held. New members and visitors are always conduct business, to listen to the occasional guest keen angler and chairman of the Portishead Small welcome. Visit: www.pccsail.com speaker and to enlighten and amuse each other Boats Sea Angling Club. or email: [email protected] www.quaymarinas.com 15 16 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 www.quaymarinas.com 17 Information

MARINA TOILETS AND SHOWERS MOORING AND FENDERING The Marina is manned 24 hours a day and maintains These are located on the ground floor of the Lock Please ensure that your craft is correctly moored and a listening watch on Channel 80, call sign ‘Portishead Control Building and within the Hall & Woodhouse fendered, with proper bow and stern lines, and well Quays Marina’. At night and during weekends the Building at Chandlery Square. Additional facilities can placed springs. We cannot accept responsibility for any duty Berthing Master may be on the pontoons or also be found within the boatyard. Access is controlled damages resulting from inadequate moorings and/ making his patrols, during this time the office will be for your own security. The facilities are available at or fenders, particularly in stormy conditions. Shackles locked, please be patient he will return as soon as all times, except during cleaning. Please do not use should not be used to secure lines to the cleats. possible. Alternatively he can be contacted on VHF Ch your boat’s marine toilet whilst the vessel is in Without prior consent please do not fix boarding 80 or call the Marina Mobile on 07764 635877. the marina. ladders or fendering to the pontoons. VISITORS BOATYARD OPERATIONS Visiting boats are asked to moor port side to, where The mobile boat hoist can lift a maximum of 35 possible, when entering the Marina lock. Marina staff tonnes. We offer a full boat lifting service including will endeavour to meet each vessel with information hull pressure washing, the stepping and un-stepping Berth Holder & and berth details. Once safely berthed, the vessel’s of masts and storage for approximately 100 vessels. skipper should check in at reception. Full details are available from the marina office. Visitor Car Parking LAUNDRY A laundry room is situated on the ground floor of the Lock Control Building and within the berth Parking Eye Ltd control and manage holder’s facilities in the Hall & Woodhouse Building at The Marinas Car Parks. They are an Chandlery Square. The coin operated machines are independent company who monitor accessible at any time. Access tags, soap powder and the Lock Control and Chandlery Square an iron are available from the Marina office. hoist dock parking areas by number plate DRINKING WATER recognition cameras. It is therefore vitally Allow water to run for approximately 30 seconds important that berth holders register before filling your tanks. Owners of vessels must their vehicle details with the marina supply their own water hoses. office to benefit from free parking. TROLLEYS All non-registered vehicles using the Trolleys are provided for convenience of all berth holders. They are locked and a token is needed to Chandlery Square hoist dock apron will release them. Please be considerate and return them incur a significant parking charge. Visitors to the trolley park after use. must pay for their parking at the Lock MARINA ACCESS Control car park. Access to the pontoons and berth holder’s facilities is RUBBISH controlled by an electronic system. Access cards are Domestic waste and recycling bins are provided at Marina berth holders are able to park their available for customers and can be collected from the bottom of the pontoon access ramps. Waste and vehicles at the following locations around reception. The security access code will be changed recycling facilities are also available at the rear of the the marina. frequently, for the latest code please contact the Lock Control Building and within the Boatyard Marina Office. • Lock Control car park INSURANCE SLIPWAY • Around the edge of the hoist It is a requirement of the marina’s terms and dock apron Our slipway is available for self launching. For safety conditions that all vessels berthed or stored ashore reasons there is a comprehensive launch and recovery within the marina site should maintain fully • In the marina boatyard protocol. Full details can be obtained from the marina comprehensive and Public liability insurance (where • Seasonal parking in the Parish office. appropriate) cover to the value of £3 million. Wharf boatyard SECURITY WATER AND ELECTRICITY In addition, there is out of office hours Access control to the pontoons and berth holders A 240v A/C supply is available on the pontoons facilities, CCTV and staff patrols 24 hours a day are parking available between the A&W together with fresh water. Electricity top-up is available building and Persimmon head office and there for the security of the marina estate. Please help from reception. We are unable to refund unused in ensuring the security around the Marina by being electricity. Only cards purchased from the Marina in the car parks off Martingale road. The vigilant and reporting any faults or suspicions to the office will activate the electrical bollards. Whilst we marina plan on page 23 shows the various Marina office as quickly as possible. endeavour to maintain a permanent supply, we locations. cannot be held responsible for the consequences of any loss of power. 18 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018

Information

E-QUAY WEATHER FORECASTS Our electronic newsletter includes a weather forecast, A Weather forecast for the day is posted in the Marina tide and locking times plus news and details of events. Office, along with tide times and access. Swansea If you would like to recieve our regular newsletter, Coastguard broadcasts the Inshore Waters Forecast then please leave your e-mail address with the marina on Channel 23 (or 86), after an announcement on office or alternatively sign up via our website - www. Channel 16, at 01:50, 04:50, 07:50, 10:50, 13:50, quaymarinas.com 16:50, 19:50, 22:50, GMT add 1 hour to these times during BST. HM CUSTOMS AND EXCISE & IMMIGRATION Vessels bound to or from non EU countries (including Navigation, gale and strong wind warnings are also the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) must clear broadcast at these times, as well as the Shipping customs. The nearest customs office is in Avonmouth. Forecast twice a day. Vessels requiring customs clearance should contact BBC: LW 198KHz at 00:48, 05:20, 17:54 Local time. HM customs direct on Tel: 0300 2003700. Met Office Website: www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather FUEL Marine diesel and unleaded petrol are available from PETS USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS the fuel pontoon at Pier A. Diesel is self-service and Pets are welcome, please keep them on a lead at all available 24 hours, customers purchasing diesel will times and do not allow them to foul the marina or Bristol VTS - Current Conditions and be required to sign a declaration of fuel usage for 01179 802 638 annoy fellow berth holders. Shipping HMRC. Please contact the Marina office to check the availability of the fuel pontoon prior to leaving your COURTESY Bristol Dockmasters 01179 273 633 berth, and to arrange supply of petrol. Please make boating more enjoyable by: Bristol Harbour Office 01179 031 484 Please note all fuelling must take place from the • Passing moored craft at slow speed and observing company’s supply at the fuel berth, no fuel to be speed limits. Bristol International Airport 08713 344 444 brought onto the pontoons. • Observing the Rule of the Road at Sea. Bristol Marina 01179 213 198 Gas is available nearby. • Avoiding sailing boats, being aware they have to Coastguard (Portishead) Not 24 hrs 01275 846 513 tack. Coastguard (Swansea) 01792 366 534 • Using waste bins, waste oil and battery disposal Doctor - Portishead Health Centre 01275 841 630 facilities. • Avoiding noise from engines and loud noises, Doctor - Harbourside Family Practice 03003 000 029 particularly at night. Environment Agency 24hr Incident 0800 807 060 • Securing halyards to prevent them banging against Hotline the mast. HM Customs & Excise Confidential 0800 595 000 • Asking before coming alongside or crossing the Action Line deck of another boat and use plenty of fenders. HM Customs & Excise & 0300 2003700 • Not jumping onto another boat’s decks, nor putting Immigration weight on ropes or guardrails. SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES Marina Control Office 01275 841 941 We have a safe and trouble free marina, however, if National Federation of Sea Schools 02380 293 822 you see anything suspicious, please • DO NOT involve yourself. National Rail Enquiries 03457 484 950 • DO NOT touch anything suspicious. Police Emergency 999 • Make a note of any registration number, markings Police Non-Emergency 101 or descriptions of any vessel or vehicle involved. Pilotage Services - Sharpness 07774 226 143 • Record any descriptions of suspects. Early Pilotage Services - Bristol 01179 823 081 notification is essential. Please contact the Marina WIRELESS BROADBAND office but if you consider it urgent contact your As part of the Quay Plus benefits package Radio Communications Agency 02079 813 131 wireless broadband is available for all customers local police station or in an emergency dial 999. The Royal Yachting Association - Training 08445 569 023 Ports Unit can be contacted on 01275 473515 or free of charge at all marinas within the Quay consider contacting the Counter Terrorism Hotline Marinas Group. Please contact the marina office Sharpness Harbour Master 01453 811 862 to request an access code. on 0800 789321. Sharpness Pierhead 01453 511 968 www.quaymarinas.com 21 7 P N M L K EVENTS PONTOON 12 11 12 11 10 9 12 11 15 14 J H G F 10 13 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 C A 9 12 7 14 9 17 12 12 11 FUEL BERTH 12 7 12 7 12 7 12 7 10 B 9 14 16 7 14 9 4 14 5 14 7 14 5 18 10 5 14 5 14 5 7 12 7 7 18 5 16 16 14 5 5 3 16 3 16 16 3 5 1 16 21 8 3 16 3 5 3 20 3 18 3 16 3 3 5 2 18 17 18 6 1 18 1 18 1 18 1 20 1 18 1 1 3 1 22 1 23 2 20 4 20 1 20 1 52 50 46 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 5 4 18 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 3 2 BOAT HOIST D R 2 17 & SLIPWAY 19 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 6 5 8 E F

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In Emergency: Emergency SOS cabinets are provided on each pier. They contain a lifebuoy, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. There is a fire alarm at the bottom of the access ramp. The position of safety equipment is shown on the plan above.

22 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 Portishead Quays Marina Plan 7 P N M L K EVENTS PONTOON 12 11 12 11 10 9 12 11 15 14 J H G F 10 13 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 C A 9 12 7 14 9 17 12 12 11 FUEL BERTH 12 7 12 7 12 7 12 7 10 B 9 14 16 7 14 9 4 14 5 14 7 14 5 18 10 5 14 5 14 5 7 12 7 7 18 5 16 16 14 5 5 3 16 3 16 16 3 5 1 16 21 8 3 16 3 5 3 20 3 18 3 16 3 3 5 2 18 17 18 6 1 18 1 18 1 18 1 20 1 18 1 1 3 1 22 1 23 2 20 4 20 1 20 1 52 50 46 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 5 4 18 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 3 2 BOAT HOIST D R 2 17 & SLIPWAY 19 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 6 5 8 E F

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Phoenix Way 1 Marina Control Building (Reception, 16 Berth Holder’s Facilities: Berth Holder’s Facilities, Laundry) Reel Fun, Ocean’s Cafe 2 Refuse & Glass recycling 17 Trolley Park 12 3 Captains Cabin 18 Boat Sales Office F 4 Fuel Pontoon 19 Kids Crabbing Pontoon 10 5 Access Bridge 6 Car Park F Fire Muster point 15 7 Events Pontoon SOS Stations Newfoundland Way 8 Chandlery Square, Boat Hoist & Slipway Safety Ladders 9 Hall & Woodhouse Pub/Restaurant & Berth Holder’s Facilities Admiralty Chart: No. 1859 11 10 Boatyard 13 14 11 Parish Wharf Latitude 51 29’.56 N 16 12 Waste Oil & Battery Disposal Longitude 02 45’.41 W 13 Albright & Wilson Building 14 Advance Marine Chandlery & Workshop VHF Channel 80 24hrs - 15 Ray Williams Marine Engineer Call Sign ’Portishead Quays Marina’

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Portishead Quays Marina Berth Holder & Visitor Parking

Parking Eye Ltd control and manage The Marinas parking charge. Visitors must pay for their In addition, there is out of office hours parking Car Parks. They are an independent company parking at the Lock Control car park. available between the A&W building and who monitor the Lock Control and Chandlery Marina berth holders are able to park their Persimmon head office and in the car parks off Square hoist dock parking areas by number vehicles at the following locations around the Martingale road. The marina plan shows the plate recognition cameras. It is therefore vitally marina. various locations. important that berth holders register their vehicle details with the marina office to benefit from free • Lock Control car park parking. • Around the edge of the hoist dock apron All non-registered vehicles using the Chandlery • In the marina boatyard Square hoist dock apron will incur a significant • Seasonal parking in the Parish Wharf boatyard 20% DISCOUNT ON BOAT INSURANCE FOR QUAY MARINA BERTH HOLDERS

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GOOD SAFETY PRACTICE SWIMMING • Take care on the pontoons, particularly in adverse FIRE DRILL Swimming is not permitted within the confines of conditions. the marina. • Do not cycle or run on the pontoons. • Raise the alarm. DIVING • When walking down the access ramps use the hand • Contact the Marina office. Diving operations are only permitted with the express rails provided for your safety. • Clear the area of any people particularly permission of the Marina Manager. Prior to permission • Ensure young children and nonswimming adults those down wind of being granted, the following information must be wear lifejackets whilst on the pontoons. the fire. completed and evidence provided of the appropriate • Tackle the fire only if qualifications for the dive being undertaken. it is safe to do so. • Permit to work • Leave the area in an • Dive permit orderly manner – do • Risk assessment not run. • Do not allow children to “ride” in trolleys. • Method statement • Gather at the • Please do not use barbecues on the pontoons. assembly point in the • Do not leave fuel cans (empty or full), gas bottles Marina car park. FUEL BERTH & FUELLING or other hazardous or flammable material on the As with any fuel installation, safety is of paramount pontoons. Vessels must not be refuelled on the importance and we ask all customers to obey the marina premises except at our fuel berth and from following rules. our supply. WINTER • No smoking or naked lights. Please take extra care • Please report any damaged or defective equipment during cold and icy • Engines must be switched off. immediately. conditions. The access • Mobile phones and VHF must not be used. ramps and adjacent areas • Fuel must only be served into appropriate containers. MARINA SOS STATIONS are regularly salted during These are positioned at intervals on the Marina frosty periods. Salt can • No fuel must be brought onto the pontoons pontoons, the closest pile caps are marked in red be provided to customers • All fuelling must take place from the company’s and white with ‘SOS Station’. Each station houses who wish to salt their supply at the fuel berth. a fire extinguisher and life ring. Rescue ladders are pontoon. positioned nearby, locations for these can be found on the Marina plan on pages 20 & 21. It is very important that all Marina users familiarise themselves with their CONTRACTORS OPERATING locations. ON MARINA PREMISES Berth holders are welcome to carry out minor running repairs on their craft, subject always to the marina FALLING IN terms and conditions. Berth holders may invite any There are fixed rescue ladders on each pontoon leg. bona fide tradesperson on site for the purposes of Please locate the position of your nearest ladder – you repairing or maintaining their boat. However, please may need it one day! The ladders are marked with a note that contractors must: yellow flag for added visibility. • Provide details of their third party/employers and Public (if appropriate) liability cover. • Sign in at the marina office prior to commencing work and pay the appropriate contractors fee. • Sign out after completing their work. Berth holders should be aware that in the event of injury or damage being caused on the marina estate by a contractor who has not satisfied the above SPEED RESTRICTIONS requirements, the berth holder’s insurance will be Please observe the “DEAD SLOW” speed limit and do deemed to be liable. not create excessive wash within the confines of the Berth holders wishing to discuss the above in more marina. detail should arrange an appointment with the Marina Manager. www.quaymarinas.com 27 POWER BOATS | SAILING YACHTS | INLAND CRAFT COMMERCIAL | PROPERTY HOVERCRAFT | DINGHIES

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The marina boatyard provides boat lifting FIRE DRILL and secure hardstanding for boats up to 35 • Raise the alarm. • Contact the marina office. tonnes. For information our hoist dock is • Clear the area of people, particularly those 5.7 metres wide. downwind of the fire. • Tackle the fire only if it is safe to do so. Electricity (240v, 16amp) and water are available. Annual contract berth holders can benefit from a • Leave the area in an orderly manner. maximum of 8 weeks hardstanding at no additional • Gather at the assembly point at the boatyard cost (subject to availability) which must be taken entrance. within the contract term. Beyond 8 weeks all berth holders will be charged at contract holders rate.

GENERAL PRACTICE BOATYARD SAFETY • All use of the boatyard is subject to the Terms & The boatyard is an active working area. In Conditions of Marina Use; which are displayed in order to protect yourself and others please the marina office and boatyard. work safely and observe the following safety rules:- • Please book your re-launch with the marina office giving adequate notice. • Power tools should be used with caution. Electricity can kill. • Do not pour oil, oily water, paint or thinners into • Boat storage ashore will be limited to a maximum the drains. period of 6 months unless prior arrangement is • Hull supports are not to be moved other than by marina staff. If you require a support to be moved • If scraping paint/antifoul off please sheet off under agreed in writing by the marina manager. please arrange this with the marina office. your vessel and collect all scrapings for disposal. • All vessels within the boatyard must carry appropri- ate insurance. Please see Terms & Conditions. • Children are not permitted to ‘play’ in the boat- • All trailers must be locked, clearly identifiable and yard and must be supervised at all times. keys must be handed to the marina office. • Liquids or flammable material must not be • All lifting operations, chocking and shoring of stored under boats. vessels to be undertaken by marina staff. • Fire extinguishers are positioned around the yard. • All contractors are required to have a valid ‘permit Please familiarise yourself with their location. to work’ and must sign in prior to commencing • Check power cables are in good condition and work. of an approved type for outdoor use. Please • Repairs of a major nature are only to be undertaken ensure cables do not pose a trip hazard and by authorised contractors. remove all cables when not in use. • No ‘hot work’ e.g. welding or grinding to be under- • Customers are reminded of the hazards of taken without the written permission of the marina working at height. manager. • Ensure that ladders are properly secured to • Please keep the area around your boat clear. All your boat. equipment/materials must be stored aboard your • Minimise walking on deck whilst ashore. boat. All debris to be removed at the end of each • Where possible work from proper staging and working day. Recycling facilities for waste oil, oil platforms. filters and batteries are located in the boatyard. • Take care in wet & icy conditions. SECURITY • Ensure that windage is reduced to a minimum. • The Boatyard is only accessible 0700 to 1900 • Remove furling head sails prior to lifting. all week. • Remove sails, spray hoods and dodgers. • Do not leave detachable electronic equipment or • Rest booms on deck to prevent “boom wobble”. tools onboard. • We recommend that you unstep your mast. • Ladders should not be left in place when not in use Owners who leave masts standing do so at and should be securely locked to your cradle. their own risk. www.quaymarinas.com 29 Marina Staff

Keith Berry Simon Cant Danielle Jones Richard Birch Marina Manager Senior Berthing Master Administrative Secretary Berthing Master

Damian Carroll Guy Lanning Dave Medri Richard Baker Simon Davis Berthing Master Berthing Master Berthing Master Berthing Master Berthing Master Tide Tables 2018

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

TIME m TIME m TIME m TIME m TIME m TIME m TIME m TIME m 0021 1.5 0059 2.9 0155 0.6 0157 2.0 0050 1.7 0053 2.7 0304 0.7 0239 1.2 1 0607 13.0 16 0647 11.4 1 0737 14.0 16 0740 12.5 1 0636 13.0 16 0638 11.8 1 0844 13.8 16 0820 13.4 M 1250 1.1 TU 1321 2.6 TH 1421 0.3 F 1417 1.7 TH 1318 1.1 F 1314 2.2 SU 1524 0.5 M 1459 0.8 1834 13.3 1906 11.6 2001 14.0 1957 12.5 1901 13.2 1858 12.0 2103 13.8 2039 13.6

0116 0.8 0139 2.4 0243 0.2 0232 1.6 0142 0.9 0132 1.9 0341 0.5 0318 0.6 2 0659 13.7 17 0723 12.0 2 0823 14.4 17 0813 12.9 2 0724 13.7 17 0714 12.6 2 0920 13.9 17 0857 13.9 TU 1342 0.5 W 1359 2.1 F 1506 0.0 SA 1450 1.3 F 1406 0.5 SA 1351 1.5 M 1600 0.5 TU 1538 0.4 1924 13.9 1941 12.0 2045 14.2 2030 12.9 1946 13.8 1932 12.7 2139 13.7 2117 14.0

0206 0.4 0215 2.0 0326 0.2 0305 1.2 0226 0.4 0208 1.3 0417 0.7 0357 0.3 3 0748 14.2 18 0758 12.4 3 0906 14.4 18 0846 13.3 3 0806 14.2 18 0748 13.3 3 0956 13.7 18 0936 14.1 W 1432 0.1 TH 1434 1.8 SA 1549 0.2 SU 1524 1.0 SA 1448 0.2 SU 1427 0.9 TU 1634 0.8 W 1617 0.3 2012 14.1 2015 12.3 2128 13.9 2103 13.1 2027 14.1 2006 13.4 2213 13.4 2156 14.0

0254 0.2 0249 1.8 0408 0.5 0339 1.1 0306 0.2 0243 0.8 0451 1.0 0436 0.4 4 0835 14.4 19 0832 12.6 4 0948 13.9 19 0919 13.4 4 0845 14.3 19 0822 13.7 4 1030 13.2 19 1016 13.9 TH 1519 0.1 F 1508 1.6 SU 1630 0.7 M 1557 1.0 SU 1526 0.2 M 1501 0.6 W 1707 1.3 TH 1656 0.6 2059 14.1 2049 12.5 2210 13.3 2136 13.1 2105 14.0 2040 13.7 2247 12.8 2236 13.7

0340 0.3 0323 1.7 0448 1.1 0413 1.2 0344 0.4 0318 0.6 0523 1.6 0516 0.8 5 0921 14.2 20 0905 12.7 5 1030 13.2 20 0954 13.2 5 0923 13.9 20 0857 13.9 5 1105 12.4 20 1057 13.3 F 1605 0.4 SA 1543 1.6 M 1709 1.4 TU 1633 1.2 M 1604 0.6 TU 1537 0.5 TH 1739 2.0 F 1736 1.1 2146 13.6 2123 12.4 2250 12.5 2213 12.9 2143 13.5 2115 13.7 2322 12.0 2319 13.1

0426 0.8 0358 1.7 0526 1.9 0449 1.4 0421 0.9 0354 0.6 0556 2.3 0559 1.4 6 1008 13.6 21 0940 12.7 6 1111 12.2 21 1032 12.8 6 1001 13.3 21 0934 13.7 6 1140 11.6 21 1143 12.5 SA 1650 1.0 SU 1617 1.7 TU 1748 2.3 W 1710 1.6 TU 1639 1.2 W 1613 0.8 F 1812 2.8 SA 1822 1.9 2232 12.9 2158 12.3 2334 11.6 2252 12.4 2219 12.8 2152 13.4 2358 11.2

0510 1.5 0432 1.9 0607 2.8 0528 1.9 0455 1.6 0431 1.0 0631 3.1 0008 12.2 7 1055 12.7 22 1016 12.5 7 1155 11.2 22 1114 12.3 7 1037 12.5 22 1013 13.2 7 1219 10.7 22 0649 2.3 SU 1735 1.8 M 1653 1.9 W 1829 3.1 TH 1752 2.2 W 1713 2.0 TH 1652 1.3 SA 1849 3.6 SU 1238 11.5 2320 12.0 2236 12.0 2338 11.8 2256 11.9 2234 12.8 1915 2.8

0555 2.3 0510 2.1 0019 10.6 0615 2.5 0529 2.5 0512 1.6 0041 10.3 0109 11.2 8 1143 11.8 23 1055 12.1 8 0650 3.6 23 1205 11.5 8 1115 11.5 23 1056 12.5 8 0713 3.9 23 0750 3.1 M 1822 2.6 TU 1733 2.2 TH 1244 10.3 F 1843 2.9 TH 1748 2.9 F 1734 2.0 SU 1308 9.8 M 1345 10.7 2317 11.7 1918 3.9 2335 10.9 2319 12.0 1936 4.3 2022 3.5

0011 11.2 0551 2.5 0114 9.9 0035 11.0 0607 3.4 0557 2.3 0137 9.6 0221 10.6 9 0644 3.1 24 1140 11.7 9 0745 4.3 24 0713 3.2 9 1157 10.5 24 1147 11.5 9 0810 4.5 24 0905 3.6 TU 1237 10.9 W 1818 2.7 F 1345 9.6 SA 1310 10.8 F 1827 3.8 SA 1825 2.8 M 1412 9.2 TU 1507 10.2 1915 3.4 2019 4.5 1949 3.5 2042 4.9 2146 3.8

0109 10.4 0006 11.2 0223 9.3 0148 10.5 0021 10.0 0118 11.1 0250 9.2 0349 10.4 10 0741 3.8 25 0641 3.0 10 0855 4.7 25 0829 3.6 10 0651 4.2 25 0757 3.2 10 0929 4.9 25 1032 3.6 W 1338 10.2 TH 1234 11.2 SA 1500 9.3 SU 1431 10.4 SA 1248 9.7 SU 1353 10.6 TU 1538 9.0 W 1633 10.3 2015 3.9 1912 3.1 2133 4.7 2113 3.7 1917 4.5 2030 3.6 2211 4.9 2310 3.6

0214 9.9 0106 10.8 0340 9.3 0315 10.4 0119 9.3 0231 10.4 0419 9.2 0507 10.8 11 0845 4.2 26 0743 3.3 11 1014 4.7 26 0958 3.5 11 0753 4.8 26 0914 3.7 11 1057 4.6 26 1147 3.1 TH 1445 9.8 F 1340 10.8 SU 1617 9.4 M 1559 10.6 SU 1400 9.1 M 1517 10.1 W 1700 9.3 TH 1741 10.9 2120 4.2 2021 3.4 2250 4.5 2239 3.3 2033 5.0 2157 3.9 2330 4.5

0322 9.7 0219 10.6 0450 9.7 0436 11.0 0243 9.0 0402 10.3 0529 9.8 0016 3.0 12 0954 4.3 27 0858 3.5 12 1122 4.2 27 1119 2.9 12 0920 4.9 27 1045 3.7 12 1203 3.9 27 0607 11.5 F 1553 9.8 SA 1457 10.7 M 1719 9.9 TU 1712 11.3 M 1529 9.0 TU 1647 10.3 TH 1758 10.1 F 1247 2.5 2228 4.1 2138 3.3 2349 4.0 2351 2.6 2202 4.9 2325 3.6 1836 11.7

0427 9.9 0337 10.8 0544 10.3 0542 11.9 0409 9.2 0524 10.8 0028 3.7 0113 2.3 13 1059 4.1 28 1018 3.2 13 1216 3.6 28 1224 2.0 13 1044 4.6 28 1206 3.1 13 0620 10.7 28 0658 12.2 SA 1654 10.1 SU 1614 11.1 TU 1807 10.6 W 1810 12.3 TU 1645 9.5 W 1801 11.0 F 1255 3.1 SA 1337 1.8 2327 3.8 2255 2.9 2315 4.3 1844 11.1 1921 12.4

0522 10.3 0450 11.5 0037 3.3 0512 9.9 0038 2.8 0116 2.8 0157 1.7 14 1153 3.6 29 1132 2.5 14 0627 11.1 14 1145 3.9 29 0629 11.7 14 0703 11.7 29 0740 12.7 SU 1744 10.5 M 1723 11.8 W 1301 2.9 W 1738 10.3 TH 1309 2.2 SA 1339 2.2 SU 1419 1.4 1847 11.3 1857 12.0 1924 12.0 2001 12.9

0016 3.3 0004 2.1 0119 2.6 0008 3.6 0134 2.0 0159 2.0 0238 1.3 15 0606 10.9 30 0553 12.4 15 0705 11.8 15 0559 10.8 30 0720 12.6 15 0742 12.6 30 0819 13.1 M 1239 3.1 TU 1236 1.6 TH 1341 2.2 TH 1233 3.0 F 1400 1.4 SU 1421 1.4 M 1458 1.1 1827 11.1 1822 12.7 1924 12.0 1821 11.2 1943 12.8 2002 12.9 2038 13.2

0103 1.3 0222 1.2 31 0648 13.3 31 0804 13.4 W 1331 0.9 SA 1445 0.8 1914 13.5 2025 13.5

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TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m 0315 1.1 0253 0.6 0359 1.8 0408 0.3 0415 2.0 0444 0.3 0503 1.8 0552 1.0 1 0855 13.3 16 0833 13.8 1 0940 12.3 16 0949 13.8 1 0957 12.0 16 1025 13.8 1 1044 12.2 16 1133 13.0 TU 1532 1.1 W 1514 0.4 F 1614 1.9 SA 1630 0.5 SU 1630 2.2 M 1706 0.6 W 1718 2.0 TH 1811 1.5 2112 13.2 2054 14.0 2157 12.3 2212 14.0 2214 12.1 2248 13.9 2301 12.3 2354 12.7

0349 1.1 0335 0.3 0433 2.0 0456 0.5 0450 2.2 0531 0.7 0538 2.0 0633 1.8 2 0929 13.1 17 0916 14.0 2 1015 12.0 17 1037 13.5 2 1032 11.8 17 1112 13.3 2 1120 12.0 17 1217 12.0 W 1606 1.2 TH 1557 0.3 SA 1648 2.2 SU 1718 0.9 M 1704 2.4 TU 1751 1.1 TH 1753 2.2 F 1852 2.3 2147 13.0 2138 14.1 2233 12.0 2302 13.5 2249 11.9 2335 13.3 2338 12.1

0424 1.4 0420 0.3 0508 2.3 0545 1.1 0524 2.4 0617 1.3 0614 2.3 0039 11.7 3 1004 12.7 18 1001 13.9 3 1052 11.6 18 1128 12.8 3 1108 11.5 18 1200 12.6 3 1158 11.7 18 0715 2.7 TH 1639 1.6 F 1641 0.6 SU 1724 2.6 M 1807 1.5 TU 1740 2.6 W 1839 1.8 F 1832 2.5 SA 1304 11.1 2220 12.6 2223 13.8 2310 11.5 2352 12.8 2327 11.6 1937 3.2

0455 1.8 0505 0.7 0544 2.8 0635 1.7 0602 2.6 0025 12.5 0019 11.7 0129 10.7 4 1037 12.2 19 1046 13.3 4 1130 11.1 19 1221 12.1 4 1148 11.2 19 0705 2.0 4 0656 2.6 19 0803 3.6 F 1711 2.1 SA 1726 1.1 M 1800 3.1 TU 1858 2.2 W 1819 2.9 TH 1251 11.8 SA 1243 11.2 SU 1357 10.2 2255 12.0 2310 13.2 2349 11.1 1927 2.6 1917 2.9 2029 4.0

0529 2.4 0552 1.3 0623 3.2 0048 12.0 0008 11.3 0117 11.5 0108 11.2 0227 9.9 5 1113 11.5 20 1136 12.6 5 1213 10.6 20 0729 2.4 5 0643 2.9 20 0755 2.8 5 0745 3.1 20 0900 4.3 SA 1745 2.7 SU 1815 1.8 TU 1842 3.5 W 1318 11.4 TH 1231 10.9 F 1345 11.0 SU 1337 10.8 M 1502 9.6 2331 11.3 1954 2.9 1902 3.2 2019 3.3 2011 3.3 2135 4.5

0605 3.0 0003 12.4 0036 10.6 0148 11.3 0053 11.0 0213 10.8 0206 10.8 0339 9.4 6 1152 10.8 21 0644 2.1 6 0710 3.6 21 0828 3.0 6 0729 3.2 21 0850 3.5 6 0845 3.4 21 1013 4.6 SU 1821 3.4 M 1232 11.7 W 1302 10.2 TH 1422 10.8 F 1319 10.6 SA 1445 10.3 M 1441 10.6 TU 1619 9.4 1909 2.6 1931 3.9 2058 3.4 1951 3.4 2118 3.8 2119 3.5 2253 4.6

0012 10.7 0100 11.6 0128 10.3 0254 10.8 0144 10.8 0316 10.2 0317 10.6 0456 9.4 7 0645 3.6 22 0742 2.8 7 0804 3.9 22 0933 3.4 7 0822 3.4 22 0952 3.9 7 0958 3.5 22 1128 4.5 M 1237 10.2 TU 1335 10.9 TH 1359 9.9 F 1529 10.4 SA 1417 10.4 SU 1551 10.0 TU 1558 10.6 W 1730 9.6 1906 4.0 2012 3.3 2029 4.1 2204 3.7 2050 3.6 2225 4.1 2239 3.4

0104 10.0 0210 10.9 0229 10.1 0401 10.5 0248 10.6 0424 9.9 0437 10.8 0003 4.3 8 0737 4.1 23 0852 3.3 8 0907 3.9 23 1039 3.5 8 0927 3.5 23 1059 4.0 8 1118 3.2 23 0601 9.8 TU 1335 9.6 W 1450 10.5 F 1505 9.9 SA 1636 10.4 SU 1523 10.5 M 1658 9.9 W 1714 11.1 TH 1231 4.1 2003 4.5 2126 3.6 2137 4.0 2310 3.7 2159 3.5 2331 4.1 2355 2.8 1827 10.2

0205 9.6 0326 10.6 0337 10.2 0505 10.6 0356 10.7 0528 10.0 0549 11.4 0100 3.7 9 0843 4.5 24 1007 3.5 9 1016 3.7 24 1141 3.4 9 1037 3.3 24 1201 3.9 9 1229 2.5 24 0651 10.4 W 1446 9.3 TH 1605 10.4 SA 1613 10.3 SU 1735 10.6 M 1633 10.8 TU 1758 10.2 TH 1820 11.9 F 1321 3.4 2116 4.6 2241 3.6 2246 3.6 2311 3.1 1911 10.9

0321 9.5 0437 10.7 0442 10.7 0008 3.4 0505 11.2 0031 3.7 0102 2.1 0144 3.0 10 1000 4.4 25 1117 3.3 10 1121 3.2 25 0559 10.8 10 1145 2.8 25 0623 10.4 10 0650 12.2 25 0731 11.1 TH 1603 9.5 F 1712 10.7 SU 1714 10.9 M 1234 3.2 TU 1737 11.4 W 1255 3.5 F 1331 1.7 SA 1402 2.8 2234 4.4 2347 3.3 2349 3.0 1825 10.9 1847 10.7 1918 12.9 1949 11.6

0435 10.0 0539 11.1 0540 11.4 0058 3.1 0016 2.5 0120 3.3 0201 1.2 0224 2.4 11 1112 3.9 26 1217 2.9 11 1220 2.5 26 0647 11.1 11 0606 11.8 26 0709 10.8 11 0745 13.1 26 0808 11.7 F 1709 10.1 SA 1808 11.2 M 1809 11.8 TU 1321 2.9 W 1247 2.1 TH 1341 3.1 SA 1426 0.9 SU 1441 2.2 2339 3.7 1910 11.3 1835 12.2 1930 11.2 2010 13.7 2025 12.2

0534 10.7 0043 2.8 0047 2.2 0145 2.7 0117 1.8 0204 2.8 0253 0.5 0301 1.9 12 1210 3.1 27 0630 11.5 12 0634 12.3 27 0731 11.4 12 0703 12.6 27 0750 11.3 12 0835 13.8 27 0843 12.3 SA 1801 11.0 SU 1307 2.5 TU 1315 1.7 W 1404 2.6 TH 1345 1.4 F 1423 2.7 SU 1516 0.4 M 1516 1.8 1854 11.7 1900 12.6 1950 11.7 1930 13.1 2009 11.7 2058 14.3 2058 12.7

0035 2.9 0129 2.4 0141 1.4 0225 2.4 0213 1.0 0244 2.4 0341 0.1 0335 1.5 13 0623 11.6 28 0714 12.0 13 0724 13.0 28 0809 11.7 13 0757 13.3 28 0828 11.7 13 0921 14.1 28 0914 12.7 SU 1301 2.3 M 1350 2.1 W 1406 1.1 TH 1443 2.3 F 1438 0.8 SA 1501 2.3 M 1603 0.2 TU 1549 1.5 1847 12.0 1935 12.1 1949 13.4 2028 12.0 2022 13.8 2045 12.1 2143 14.5 2129 13.0

0123 2.0 0211 2.0 0230 0.8 0303 2.2 0306 0.5 0321 2.1 0427 0.0 0407 1.3 14 0708 12.5 29 0753 12.3 14 0813 13.6 29 0846 12.0 14 0847 13.8 29 0903 12.0 14 1006 14.1 29 0946 12.9 M 1347 1.5 TU 1429 1.8 TH 1455 0.6 F 1519 2.1 SA 1530 0.4 SU 1536 2.0 TU 1647 0.3 W 1621 1.3 1929 12.9 2012 12.4 2037 13.9 2103 12.2 2112 14.2 2120 12.4 2228 14.2 2202 13.1

0208 1.2 0247 1.8 0320 0.4 0339 2.0 0356 0.2 0356 1.8 0510 0.4 0440 1.3 15 0750 13.3 30 0829 12.4 15 0901 13.9 30 0922 12.0 15 0937 14.0 30 0937 12.2 15 1050 13.7 30 1019 12.8 TU 1431 0.8 W 1505 1.7 F 1543 0.4 SA 1555 2.1 SU 1619 0.3 M 1611 1.9 W 1730 0.7 TH 1655 1.4 2012 13.6 2047 12.6 2124 14.1 2139 12.2 2200 14.2 2153 12.5 2311 13.6 2236 13.0

0324 1.7 0430 1.8 0513 1.4 31 0905 12.5 31 1011 12.3 31 1054 12.6 TH 1540 1.7 TU 1644 1.9 F 1729 1.6 2123 12.5 2227 12.5 2311 12.7

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TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m TIMF m 0548 1.7 0001 11.7 0606 2.0 0006 10.7 0007 10.8 0017 9.5 0111 10.6 0036 9.8 1 1131 12.3 16 0634 2.7 1 1151 12.0 16 0635 3.5 1 0644 3.4 16 0645 4.5 1 0747 3.5 16 0704 4.2 SA 1806 2.0 SU 1221 11.2 M 1828 2.3 TU 1227 10.4 TH 1244 10.7 F 1247 9.5 SA 1347 10.7 SU 1305 9.9 2351 12.1 1853 3.2 1859 3.9 1928 3.5 1923 4.6 2030 3.5 1941 4.2

0628 2.2 0043 10.7 0016 11.6 0054 9.8 0129 10.2 0127 9.2 0229 10.4 0141 9.6 2 1213 11.7 17 0714 3.6 2 0652 2.8 17 0722 4.3 2 0806 3.8 17 0757 4.8 2 0906 3.6 17 0810 4.3 SU 1849 2.5 M 1307 10.2 TU 1243 11.2 W 1322 9.6 F 1409 10.4 SA 1403 9.4 SU 1504 10.7 M 1412 9.9 1938 4.0 1922 3.1 1956 4.6 2053 3.6 2042 4.6 2146 3.3 2049 4.1

0037 11.5 0135 9.7 0116 10.7 0200 9.1 0254 10.3 0247 9.3 0342 10.7 0249 9.8 3 0714 2.8 18 0806 4.4 3 0753 3.5 18 0829 4.9 3 0931 3.7 18 0916 4.6 3 1018 3.3 18 0921 4.1 M 1304 11.1 TU 1407 9.4 W 1352 10.5 TH 1438 9.1 SA 1530 10.7 SU 1518 9.7 M 1611 11.0 TU 1520 10.2 1941 3.1 2041 4.7 2034 3.7 2116 4.9 2212 3.2 2155 4.2 2251 2.9 2158 3.7

0135 10.8 0247 9.1 0236 10.1 0327 8.9 0408 10.8 0354 9.8 0442 11.1 0354 10.3 4 0813 3.4 19 0920 4.9 4 0915 3.9 19 0958 5.0 4 1045 3.1 19 1024 4.1 4 1118 2.9 19 1027 3.6 TU 1411 10.5 W 1530 9.0 TH 1520 10.2 F 1607 9.2 SU 1637 11.4 M 1619 10.3 TU 1707 11.5 W 1621 10.8 2051 3.6 2208 4.9 2205 3.8 2245 4.7 2318 2.5 2254 3.5 2344 2.5 2258 3.1

0251 10.3 0418 9.0 0409 10.2 0449 9.3 0508 11.6 0447 10.6 0533 11.7 0450 11.1 5 0932 3.8 20 1049 4.9 5 1048 3.7 20 1118 4.6 5 1144 2.3 20 1119 3.3 5 1209 2.4 20 1127 2.8 W 1535 10.4 TH 1655 9.2 F 1648 10.6 SA 1718 9.7 M 1731 12.2 TU 1709 11.2 W 1755 12.0 TH 1716 11.6 2218 3.6 2330 4.6 2331 3.2 2352 4.1 2345 2.7 2355 2.3

0419 10.4 0532 9.4 0528 10.9 0548 10.0 0011 1.8 0532 11.5 0033 2.0 0542 12.0 6 1100 3.5 21 1201 4.4 6 1206 3.0 21 1217 3.8 6 0556 12.4 21 1206 2.4 6 0617 12.2 21 1221 2.0 TH 1700 10.8 F 1759 9.9 SA 1758 11.6 SU 1809 10.6 TU 1234 1.6 W 1752 12.1 TH 1253 1.9 F 1806 12.4 2343 3.1 1818 12.9 1836 12.4

0538 11.1 0032 3.9 0039 2.3 0042 3.2 0058 1.3 0029 1.9 0113 1.7 0045 1.6 7 1217 2.8 22 0625 10.2 7 0628 11.9 22 0632 10.9 7 0639 13.0 22 0613 12.4 7 0656 12.6 22 0630 12.8 F 1809 11.7 SA 1254 3.6 SU 1306 2.0 M 1303 3.0 W 1318 1.1 TH 1250 1.6 F 1333 1.7 SA 1310 1.3 1845 10.7 1853 12.6 1850 11.5 1858 13.3 1833 12.9 1915 12.6 1852 13.1

0051 2.2 0119 3.1 0134 1.4 0125 2.4 0137 0.9 0111 1.2 0152 1.6 0132 1.0 8 0640 12.0 23 0706 11.0 8 0717 12.9 23 0710 11.8 8 0718 13.4 23 0653 13.2 8 0734 12.7 23 0715 13.5 SA 1320 1.9 SU 1337 2.9 M 1356 1.2 TU 1343 2.2 TH 1356 0.9 F 1332 1.0 SA 1411 1.5 SU 1358 0.7 1907 12.8 1923 11.6 1938 13.4 1926 12.3 1936 13.5 1912 13.4 1952 12.6 1939 13.6

0150 1.2 0158 2.4 0220 0.7 0203 1.7 0215 0.8 0152 0.8 0227 1.6 0220 0.6 9 0733 13.0 24 0742 11.8 9 0800 13.6 24 0745 12.6 9 0755 13.5 24 0733 13.7 9 0809 12.7 24 0801 14.0 SU 1413 1.0 M 1415 2.2 TU 1440 0.6 W 1421 1.5 F 1433 0.9 SA 1413 0.6 SU 1446 1.6 M 1444 0.4 1956 13.7 1958 12.4 2021 14.0 2001 13.1 2012 13.4 1954 13.8 2027 12.5 2025 13.9

0238 0.5 0234 1.7 0302 0.3 0239 1.1 0250 1.0 0234 0.5 0302 1.7 0306 0.4 10 0819 13.8 25 0816 12.5 10 0841 14.0 25 0819 13.2 10 0829 13.3 25 0814 13.9 10 0844 12.6 25 0847 14.1 M 1500 0.3 TU 1450 1.5 W 1521 0.3 TH 1457 0.9 SA 1507 1.1 SU 1455 0.5 M 1520 1.8 TU 1531 0.4 2041 14.3 2031 13.0 2100 14.2 2036 13.6 2046 13.0 2035 13.8 2102 12.2 2111 13.8

0324 0.0 0309 1.2 0341 0.2 0315 0.7 0322 1.4 0315 0.6 0335 2.0 0352 0.6 11 0903 14.3 26 0848 13.0 11 0919 14.0 26 0854 13.7 11 0904 12.8 26 0856 13.8 11 0918 12.2 26 0934 13.9 TU 1544 0.0 W 1524 1.1 TH 1558 0.4 F 1533 0.6 SU 1541 1.6 M 1538 0.6 TU 1554 2.1 W 1618 0.7 2123 14.5 2103 13.4 2137 14.0 2112 13.8 2122 12.4 2119 13.4 2137 11.8 2200 13.3

0405 -0.0 0342 0.9 0416 0.5 0352 0.5 0357 1.9 0358 1.0 0409 2.4 0439 1.1 12 0943 14.3 27 0921 13.4 12 0955 13.7 27 0931 13.8 12 0939 12.2 27 0941 13.4 12 0954 11.8 27 1023 13.3 W 1623 0.2 TH 1558 0.9 F 1633 0.8 SA 1611 0.6 M 1614 2.2 TU 1623 1.1 W 1629 2.6 TH 1706 1.2 2202 14.3 2137 13.6 2213 13.4 2151 13.7 2157 11.7 2206 12.8 2214 11.3 2249 12.6

0443 0.3 0416 0.8 0450 1.1 0330 0.7 0430 2.6 0445 1.6 0445 2.9 0527 1.7 13 1022 13.9 28 0954 13.4 13 1030 13.0 28 0910 13.5 13 1016 11.5 28 1030 12.7 13 1033 11.3 28 1114 12.5 TH 1701 0.6 F 1632 0.9 SA 1707 1.4 SU 1549 0.9 TU 1650 2.9 W 1712 1.8 TH 1708 3.0 F 1756 2.0 2241 13.7 2211 13.4 2248 12.6 2129 13.3 2238 10.9 2258 12.0 2255 10.7 2343 11.8

0521 0.9 0450 1.0 0524 1.8 0408 1.2 0507 3.3 0536 2.3 0524 3.4 0620 2.5 14 1101 13.1 29 1029 13.2 14 1106 12.2 29 0950 13.0 14 1057 10.7 29 1126 11.9 14 1116 10.7 29 1211 11.7 F 1739 1.3 SA 1707 1.1 SU 1741 2.2 M 1630 1.4 W 1730 3.5 TH 1808 2.5 F 1749 3.5 SA 1853 2.7 2321 12.8 2248 13.1 2325 11.7 2213 12.6 2321 10.2 2359 11.2 2340 10.2

0558 1.8 0526 1.4 0557 2.6 0451 1.9 0549 4.0 0636 3.0 0608 3.9 0045 11.1 15 1140 12.2 30 1107 12.7 15 1144 11.3 30 1038 12.3 15 1145 10.1 30 1232 11.1 15 1205 10.3 30 0720 3.1 SA 1815 2.2 SU 1745 1.6 M 1817 3.0 TU 1718 2.1 TH 1819 4.2 F 1914 3.1 SA 1840 3.9 SU 1315 11.0 2359 11.7 2328 12.4 2306 11.7 1955 3.2

0542 2.7 0150 10.5 31 1134 11.4 31 0826 3.6 W 1814 2.9 M 1423 10.6 2103 3.6

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PONTOON BERTHS - CONTRACT BERTHING RATES 2018-2019

PRICE PER PRICE PER METRE L.O.A. METRE L.O.A. STANDARD RATES INCLUDING VAT VISITOR BERTHING RATES INCLUDING VAT 12 months (1st April 2018 - 31st March 2019) Daily (minimum charge £23.75) £2.85 Includes 8 weeks hardstanding ashore £320.00 Weekly £18.85 11 months £318.00 Monthly £56.00 10 months £311.75 Flexi’30 (30 days to be taken during contract year, full payment £65.50 9 months £297.50 in advance) per/m 8 months £279.50 Flexi’60 (60 days to be taken during contract year, full payment £107.50 7 months £264.75 in advance) per/m 6 months £251.25 Tenders (up to 3.5m) per month £44.00 5 months £192.00 Locking Fee - maximum period of stay 5 hours £24.00 4 months £160.00 3 months (Minimum contract duration) £127.95 PRICE PER METRE L.O.A. DAY BOAT BERTHS - AVAILABLE FOR VESSELS UP TO 5.9 METRES L.O.A. WALL BERTHING RATES INCLUDING VAT (subject to availability) Daily - Price per metre LOA per day £5.70 Please note that no specific berths are allocated to ‘Day Boats’ and we reserve the right to re-locate these vessels as and when required. All invoices will include VAT @ 20% 12 months (1st April 2018 - 31st March 2019) Includes 8 weeks hardstanding ashore. £240.00 11 months £238.50 CONDITIONS OF USE: 10 months £233.81 This tariff should be read in conjunction with the Marina Terms and Conditions of Use, Refund & Berth Policy and the Berthing Licence. 9 months £223.13 1 All Contracts are subject to availability and all fees are payable in advance. Exceptions 8 months £209.63 are berth holders with contracts of 6 months or more who may pay monthly by instalments subject to a 5.25% administration surcharge. 7 months £198.56 2 An Advanced Payment Discount of 2.5% is offered on contracts of 6 months or more if paid in full before the commencement of the contract term. 6 months £188.44 3 An administration charge of 20% may be applied to all casual (non contract) charges 5 months £144.00 which are invoiced against any vessel having left the marina prior to settlement of account. 4 months £120.00 4 Berthing charges include harbour dues, potable fresh water and access to 3 months (Minimum contract duration) £95.96 Marina facilities. 5 Commercial, multihull and liveaboard vessels may be subject to a 25% surcharge WINTER BERTHING RATES - OCTOBER TO MARCH ONLY either at the manager’s discretion or as a result of charges levied by Local or Statutory Authorities. 6 months £175.88 6 L.O.A. (Length overall) is the maximum length of any vessel and includes all overhangs such as pushpits, pulpits, davits and bowsprits and subject to measurement annually. 5 months £149.50 7 Contract berthing terms are binding to both parties. 4 months £126.25 3 months £109.50

38 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 Boatyard Tariff 2018

LIFTING RATES 2018 - 2019 OPEN STORAGE ASHORE (HARD STANDING) - Boatyard Lifting – Between the hours of 0900 to 1730 Monday to Friday PRICE PER METRE PER WEEK Boatyard Access – Between 0700 to 1900 all week Contract Holders £3.85

LIFT OUT/LIFT IN Other Vessels Summer - April to October £4.85 Standard each way price per metre £19.25 Other Vessels Winter - November to March £6.00 Minimum charge £96.25 BOAT MOVEMENT (WITHIN MARINA) Price per movement £34.50 STEPPING & UNSTEPPING MASTS - 2 MAN TEAM Price per metre boat L.O.A. (minimun charge £75.00) £11.00 MISCELLANEOUS LABOUR Second mast @ 50% Price per hour (minimum charge 30 minutes) - 2 man team £98.00 Mast movement - Hoist dock to boatyard £23.25 MISCELLANEOUS STORAGE Mast storage – Off the vessel price per week £5.45 (minimum charge £21.50) Unladen Trailer only - per week £10.25

Masthead gear (eg wind vanes, anemometers & VHF aerials etc.) should be removed SLIPWAY prior to stepping or unstepping masts. Where such equipment is not removed, Quay Marinas Ltd will not accept liability for any loss or damage that may result. Self-Launch (including locking fee) £24.00 Boat owners should make their own arrangements for going aloft for the removal & re-fixing of masthead equipment. Tractor Launch or recovery (excluding locking fee) £33.50 Tractor Launch & Recovery (Including locking fee) Weekdays only £50.00 HULL WASH OFF Lightly fouled vessels - price per metre £5.70 FOUL WASTE PUMP OUT Heavily fouled vessels - price per metre £8.40 Mobile Unit (up to 80 litres) £25.00

ELECTRICITY (AFLOAT AND ASHORE) Via pre-payment card. WEEKLY LIFT OUT PACKAGE (price per metre subject to availability) All invoices will include VAT @ 20% Lift & Launch - one week ashore maximum £36.00 Price per metre (minimum charge £180.00) CONDITIONS 1. Storage ashore will be limited to a period of 6 months only and any extension to this term should be agreed in writing with the Marina Manager. Winter storage is subject to availability. Preference given to annual berth holders. SURVEY LIFT/INSPECTION LIFT 2. Repairs of a major nature are to be executed by approved contractors. Lift at standard rate - Price per metre £19.25 3. All vessels stored ashore remain subject to the Marina Terms and Plus additional services as below Conditions of Use. 4. All trailers to be clearly marked with the boat name, wheel clamped by Time held in slings (minimum charge 30 minutes) - £49.00 owner and keys handed in to the marina office. Price per half-hour 5. Invoices must be paid in full prior to the vessel leaving. Hold overnight in hoist (subject to availability) - £97.50 6. Boatyard lifting activities are weather dependent. Please be aware in the event Price per night that any boatyard activity being cancelled due to adverse weather, it may be necessary to reschedule. OTHER SERVICES 7. Cancellations made at short notice may be subject to a charge. Cradle Hire/Shoring & Chocking - Weekly hire rate £9.50 8. All prices shown as ‘price per metre’ are calculated on your vessels LOA. www.quaymarinas.com 39 It’s plain sailing Many boat owners pay their berthing/mooring fees monthly... Why don’t you?

Premium Credit provides boat owners with a convenient credit facility* which enables you to finance berthing/mooring fees using a monthly repayment option. Extras can be added if required such as winter storage. Instead of having to find lump sum payments each year, you can spread the cost and repay by regular monthly direct debits – while your marina gets paid in full, upfront by us. Premium Credit and Quay Marinas have enjoyed a close working relationship for 14 years enabling Quay’s clientele to make flexible payments for their mooring fees.

Benefits of using this facility: • Spread the annual cost of mooring/berthing fees helping you to smooth your budgets • Competitively priced • Fully online and paperless application process • One-time application only – no paperwork to complete at renewal Spread the cost to float your boat.

To find out how Premium Credit can benefit you, contact your marina. www.premium-credit.co.uk *Credit is subject to status, terms and conditions apply. Over 18s only. Premium Credit Limited, incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number 02015200, 40whose registered office is Ermyn House, Ermyn Way, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8UX. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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APPLICANTS DETAILS BERTHING REQUIRED

Full Name & Title Period from

To Would you prefer to pay by instalments Payment in Advance Address Note: There is a surcharge for payment by instalments.

OWNERSHIP Post Code Are you the owner of the boat Yes No If no please give details Telephone number: Home

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PARTICULARS OF BOAT

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Type (sail, motor vessel, multihull etc.)

Dimensions: L.O.A. metres

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Commercial use intended No Yes (give details)

www.quaymarinas.com 41 Vessel Safety Details

BERTHING ALLOCATION (office use only) DECLARATION Pontoon I, the named applicant, request Quay Marinas Ltd. (hereafter called ‘The Company’) to grant me a Berthing Licence at the named marina. I agree to Berth Number be bound by the Company’s Marina Terms and Conditions which are clearly displayed on the marina premises and available on request, and understand that the Company reserves the right to take into account the general FLAMMABLE / HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CARRIED ONBOARD suitability of my boat for a particular berth before issuing any such Berthing (Details used for emergency planning purposes only) Licence and the Company’s decision in this matter shall be final. I confirm that the craft will remain insured throughout the period of the Gas Oil Litres (Tank maximum) Petrol Litres (Tank maximum) contract applied for

Gas cylinders number Weight Kgs Yes No

Flares onboard Yes No Fire Extinguisher onboard Yes No (Refer to Clause 6 of our Terms & Conditions) Insurance Co.

LOCATIONS OF FLAMMABLE / HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON-BOARD Policy No.

Please indicate location of the fuel tank(s) with X I warrant the information is correct to the best of my knowledge. Please indicate location of gas cylinder(s) with C Signed Please indicate location of distress flares withF Date

Further Information which could help fire fighters in an emergency:

42 Quay Marina’s PORTISHEAD Yearbook 2018 www.quaymarinas.com 43 Marina Locations

Bangor, Co. Down Conwy LL32 8EP BT20 5ED Tel: 01492 593000 Tel: 028 91 453297 Set within beautiful Northern Ireland’s largest surroundings, and with a full award-winning marina. range of services & facilities.

1 Bangor 2 Conwy Quays 5

1 6 Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan Portishead, CF64 1TQ Bristol BS20 7DF Tel: 02920 705021 Tel: 01275 841941 Cardiff Bay’s premier boating Offering excellent access to 2 facility. Superb, sheltered the Bristol Channel, inland & secure facilities within waterways and the cruising Cardiff Bay. of the South West and South Wales 3 4 3 Penarth Quays 4 Portishead Quays

Rhu Marina, Rhu North Shields, Tyneside Helensburgh G84 8LH NE29 6DU Tel: 01436 820 238 Tel: 0191 2728282 Fax: 01436 821 039 Fax: 0191 2728288 Rhu Marina is located on The finest marina in the the north side of the Clyde North East, situated 1.5 Estuary, at the entrance to miles from the River Tyne the Gareloch. entrance.

5 Rhu 6 Royal Quays North Shields

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FREE AND HALF PRICE VISITOR BERTHING* FOR ANNUAL BERTH HOLDERS! One of the many advantages of being an annual berth holder with Quay Marinas is the opportunity to visit other marinas within the Quay Marinas group free of charge for up to 30 days in the course of our berthing year. In addition to this, annual berth holders at our marinas are entitled to a 50% discount against visitor berthing for up to 5 consecutive nights at 77 marinas under the ‘TransEurope’ European reciprocal berthing scheme. *Simple conditions apply

HEAD OFFICE Quay Marinas Ltd. A&W Building, The Docks, Portishead, North Somerset BS20 7DF Tel: 01275 841188 Fax: 01275 841189 Portishead guide 2017.pdf 1 17/11/2016 11:28:59

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