Cardiff Harbour Authority Bay User Guide
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CARDIFF HARBOUR AUTHORITY BAY USER GUIDE www.cardiffharbour.com Welcome to Cardiff Bay Cardiff Harbour Authority Bay User Guide has been published since 2004. Distributed nationally, this popular publication has assisted hundreds of thousands of people visiting Cardiff Bay to stay safe on the water and enjoy their trip to the Welsh capital. This guide provides information about the first class facilities available to you during your visit to Cardiff Bay and the wider city region. The operation, maintenance and management of Cardiff Bay Barrage and navigation within the bay, including the rivers Taff and Ely are of primary concern. This publication features everything you need to know to use the Locks and navigate the Bay safely. We offer day and overnight moorings, in conjunction with the local yacht clubs and marinas on the edges of the 200 hectare freshwater lake. Why not come, stay and explore? Cardiff offers an annual calendar of events; from national competitions to international arts and cultural celebrations. Why not plan your trip to coincide with one of these fantastic occasions? Investors and visitors continue to be attracted to this area, building on the positive momentum of the previous decades of development in the Bay. We welcome you to Cardiff Bay. 2 www.cardiffharbour.com 3 Contents Arrival and Departure 6 Barrage Locking Procedure 8 Communication and VHF 9 Navigation in Cardiff Bay 10 Mooring and berthing 15 Marine Information 17 Safety 18 Contacts us 20 Cardiff Harbour Authority Queen Alexandra House, Cargo Road, Cardiff. CF10 4LY T: 029 2087 7900 4 www.cardiffharbour.com 5 Arrival and Departure Approaching Cardiff by sea & tidal Instructions NOTE: Vessels coming from Kings Road restrictions (Avonmouth) are advised to enter the Wrach Approaching Cardiff Bay by Day Channel from the South. For information When approaching Cardiff you should use 1. Approaching from the South, the RANIE Buoy about the traffic lights on the outer arm, the following publications: (port hand lateral) marks the extremity of the please see Lights and signals page rocks and sand spit off Lavernock Point. • Admiralty Charts 1182 and 1176 (also Tidal Access contained in the Bristol Channel Admiralty 2. SOUTH CARDIFF Buoy (south cardinal) marks the southern extremity of the Cardiff Leisure Folio) Under normal circumstances, for vessels with Grounds. • Admiralty Sailing Directions – West Coasts a draught of under 2.0m, full tidal access is of England and Wales Pilot 3. From a position between the two buoys, possible. However, occasions will arise when make a course for the OUTER WRACH Buoy siltation within the Outer Harbour will reduce Please note that information may be subject access. to change and mariners should use all (west cardinal). available navigation aids when at sea. 4. Follow the Wrach Channel and then the Relevant information can be obtained from buoyed minor channel into Cardiff Bay Outer Barrage Control if the need arises. It is important to keep a proper look out for Harbour. Occasionally, there may also be restrictions vessels approaching or leaving Cardiff Docks, in locking, due to the lack of water flowing as they are constrained by their draft. Approaching Cardiff bay by Night into Cardiff Bay down the rivers Taff and Ely. 1. Approaching from the South, leave the These restrictions, which can be imposed at You should also maintain a listening watch RANIE Buoy (FL(2)R.5s) to port and SOUTH short notice, are communicated on VHF, and on: CARDIFF (FLQ(6) + LFL.15s) to starboard. are most likely at high water. -VHF Channel 68 South Wales Radio 2. Steer a course for the OUTER WRACH (FLQ If long term restrictions are likely, mariners will (Associated British Ports, Cardiff) in this area. (9) 15s). You will pick up the SECTOR LIGHTS be advised in Local Notice To Mariners When on your final approach to Cardiff for the Wrach Channel (Oc 10s WRG). Outbound locks will run on the hour and at Bay Outer Harbour, you should call Barrage half past the hour. Inbound locks will run at Control on VHF Channel 18 to request a lock 3. Once you have passed the OUTER WRACH quarter past and quarter to the hour. in. They will advise you of the next available Buoy, look for the SECTOR LIGHT bearing lock and provide instructions regarding entry 298°T (Dir LFL. WRG. 5s) which indicates the to the Outer Harbour and locks. However, minor channel to port. occasionally it may be necessary to restrict access into the Outer Harbour. Please see 4. Follow the buoyed channel into Cardiff Bay Barrage locking procedure for further details. Outer Harbour. Cardiff Harbour Authority recommend that you always wear a lifejacket when afloat. 6 www.cardiffharbour.com 7 Barrage Locking Procedure The locking procedure for the Barrage is Safety while locking Lights and Signals Outer Harbour as follows:- For your own safety and that of others A series of lights will be displayed at the The light signals above may also be displayed 1. Vessels with a draught over 2.0m should while locking, please abide by the following Barrage lock entrance. The relevant lock at the entrance to the Outer Harbour and contact Barrage Control on VHF Channel 18 rules at all times: number is shown beneath the light signal. have the same meaning for inbound traffic. In well in advance of arrival at the Barrage. addition, the following signals may be used at 1. Listen to and follow instructions given to the Outer Harbour entrance. 2. Outbound locks will run on the hour and half you by Barrage staff. past the hour. Inbound locks will run quarter Do not enter Proceed past and quarter to the hour. 2. Keep clear of closing/closed lock gates and moor your vessel securely in the lock. No lights: Proceed with care 3. Request an inbound or outbound passage Large volumes of water are discharged or through the locks via VHF Channel 18. used to fill the locks, causing turbulence. Communications through the Barrage Control VHF base station are recorded for operational, 3. Always read and follow the instructions/ training and health and safety reasons. advice on the lock signage. Enter on instruction from 3 red lights flashing: Barrage Control 4. Listen on VHF Channel 18 for instructions on 4. In the event of an emergency, contact Emergency stop and await instruction how to enter the lock. Observe and comply Barrage Control immediately on VHF with the light signals displayed and any Channel 18 or by calling 029 2070 0234. instructions given. Vessels may not anchor in the Outer Harbour 5. The lock ladders are for emergency and without permission from Barrage Control. 5. Enter the lock and moor as far forward as staff use only. On occasions parts of the Outer Harbour may possible on the end cleat using appropriate be dry at low water, so caution is advised. fenders and mooring lines. Use at least 2 6. Do not refuel or pump bilges whilst in the lines, fore and aft, and turn off your engine. locks. VHF Channels You may be required to raft up to another vessel and for this reason it would be 7. Turn your engine off when in the lock. Please take note of the local VHF Channels for beneficial to rig lines and fenders to both Cardiff Bay: sides of your boat. Channel Allocation 6. Once inside the Bay, mariners should 16 Distress, urgency and safety maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 and Channel18. 18 Cardiff Bay Barrage Control (Duplex) 68 South Wales Radio 7. Vessels leaving the Bay should monitor VHF 70 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Channel 16 and VHF 68 South Wales Radio, once they exit the Outer Harbour. For inter ship traffic, the following Channels are preferred: 8, 72 and 77. Whilst in the Bay all vessels should monitor VHF Channels 16 and 18. 8 www.cardiffharbour.com 9 Cardiff Harbour Authority - Navigation and Speed Limited Areas Cathedral Road RIVER TAFF Navigation in Cardiff Bay Cowbridge Road East Cardiff Castle Newport Road Millennium Speed Limited areas Please note that during water-based events, Stadium CITY temporary speed restrictions may be established CENTRE A map showing the speed limited areas in throughout the Bay. These will be communicated Ninian Park Road Cardiff Harbour can be found opposite. through Local Notices To Mariners, as well as by Harbour Authority staff managing the event. Central Link Lloyd George Avenue A4232 Clarence Road RIVER ELY CBWAC CYC Penarth Road CAUTION PADDLECRAFT! Wetlands Maxium speed - 5 knots Docks CSC A4232 CIWW Cardiff International White Water TMM CBYC Cardiff Bay Yacht Club CYC Cardiff Yacht Club CM CIWW CBYC Barrage Control PQM Penarth Quays Marina VHF Channel 18 CM Cardiff Marina 029 2070 0234 TMM Taylor Made Marinas PQM Severn CBWAC Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre Pont y Werin Estuary CSC Cardiff Sailing Centre Not to Scale. This plan should not be relied on for navigational purposes. Speed Limit - Max 5 knots Public Slipway - Cardiff Bay Water Activity No access for paddle sports and rowing vessels Litter Boom (Paddle sports/rowing must skirt Bay edge in transit) Rowing/Kayak Training Lane Direction of vessel traffic on river. (CHA licenced vessels only - Max 7 knots on River Taff) Water Bus Stop Navigation Buoys Clubs and Marinas Yellow Special Mark Buoys Visitor Moorings 10 www.cardiffharbour.com 11 River Ely River Taff Bay level, depth and Permitted navigation 1. Vessels may pass under the fully lowered When navigating on the River Ely, you Mariners should be aware that Harbour datums bridge if there is sufficient air draft. should note that there is a 5 knot speed Authority licensed, passenger-carrying limit.