THE COMPLETE SERVICE for all your boating needs Email us on [email protected] to enter our free prize draw to win a dinghy at Brunel Quay for all your boating needs All the numbers you need to know... Dale Sailing general enquiries, chandlery, lift out (up to 35 tons) servicing and repairs ...... 01646 603100 Dry Berth (see back cover) ...... 01646 603105 email: [email protected] Dale Sailing Chandlery 01646 603100 at Brunel Quay fully stocked for all your boating needs Online Chandlery great prices and more choice regularly added www.dale-sailing.co.uk Dale Marine commercial marine services ...... 01646 603105 email: [email protected] Dale Nelson boat building ...... 01646 603112 Dale Sailing Servicing and Repairs 01646 603100 Engine servicing and repairs for all makes and sizes of outboards, inboards, and outdrives. Boat checks (rigging, sea-cocks, anodes etc), servicing and repairs to all onboard mechanical and electrical systems. All from mobile technicians who can come to your boat.

Pembrokeshire Islands landing on Island ...... 01646 603123 www.-islands.co.uk Dale Sea Safari Pembrokeshire Islands boat trips ...... 01646 603109 www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk West Watersports Centre ...... 01646 636642 www.surfdale.co.uk BESPOKE MOTOR YACHTS Dale Sailing, Brunel Quay, Neyland Marina, Pembrokeshire SA73 1PY UNRIVALLED SEA-KEEPING • EXQUISITE CRAFTSMANSHIP • LIFETIME COMMITMENT www.dalenelson.co.uk 1

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. Utsir Bailey Your 2020 Tide Table Fair Isle Viking e & marine information guide... S List of Dale Sailing phone numbers ...... 1 Hebrides . Ut s Shipping forecast sea areas and Beaufort wind scale...... 2 ire Cromarty Guide to the Waterway...... 4 Variations in the tide from Milford Haven...... 6 Forties Fisher Distances of local ports from Milford Haven ...... 6 55° Rockall N Malin Forth Sunrise and sunset times...... 7 Refits and refurbs...... 8 T y n Dogger ...... 9 e German January Tide Table Bight Pre-season safety checks...... 10 Irish February Tide Table...... 11 Sea Humber International, Seajet and Hempel antifouling paints ...... 12 New season essentials...... 13 Shannon Thames Electronics sales ...... 14 March Tide Table...... 15 50° N Fastnet Lundy er Dale Sailing Spring 2020 open day ...... 16 ov D April Tide Table...... 17 Portland Wight Sole Dale Sailing workshops ...... 18 Plymouth May Tide Table...... 21 Diesel and petrol sales ...... 22 June Tide Table...... 23 FitzRoy Biscay July Tide Table...... 25 15° W Shipping forecast August Tide Table ...... 27 sea areas DALE Motor Yachts at 2020 Southampton Boat Show...... 28 September Tide Table ...... 29 Lift out and storage...... 30 Beaufort wind scale October Tide Table ...... 31 Scale Knots Description Scale Knots Description F0 0 Calm F7 28 – 33 Near Gale Engine servicing and winterising...... 32 F1 1 –3 Light Air F8 34 – 40 Gale November Tide Table...... 33 F2 4 –6 Light Breeze F9 41 – 47 Strong Gale Christmas gift ideas for boaters...... 34 F3 7 – 10 Gentle Breeze F10 48 – 55 Storm December Tide Table...... 35 F4 11 – 16 Moderate Breeze F11 56 – 63 Violent Storm Dale Sailing – then and now...... 36 F5 17 – 21 Fresh Breeze F12 64+ Hurricane Dale Marine commercial marine services ...... Inside back cover F6 22 – 27 Strong Breeze Front cover image: The first DALE 40 on test with MBY magazine 2 3 All Admiralty charts 1478, 2878, 3273, 3274, 3275 VHF Chanels: Daily shipping movements: Ch12 The information published in this booklet is principally for the benefit of those using the Milford Haven Waterway Leisure charts SC1478, SC2878 Imray 2600, 11, C60 Neyland Marina: Ch37/M and coastal waters of Pembrokeshire for recreational purposes. While every effort is made to ensure that this All on sale at Dale Sailing Chandlery Tel: 01646 603100 guide is accurate, the Dale Sailing Company and companies Chart delivery service up to 60nm offshore associated in its compilation, writing and publication accept no responsibility for any errors it may contain, or loss or Neyland Marina Tel: 01646 601601 Milford Marina Tel: 01646 696312 damage of any description arising directly or indirectly for any matter contained therein. All water users are advised to consult marine charts prior to any activity.

Training school areas – excerise caution Blackpool Mill

Jet ski aquabatics area –Êshallow at low tide Visit Brunel Quay at Neyland Marina for... Dead slow minimum wake area • Bar & Restaurant Western Cleddau Eastern Cleddau Water-skiing area • Dale Sailing Chandlery and Marine Workshops Sensitive habitat – voluntary no anchoring Landshipping • Cafe Tanker jetties – keep clear • Sail & Cover Makers N Marker buoys Launch site • RYA School Llangwm Diesel Pub/Bar/Hotel • Walks W E • Cycle Track Petrol Yacht Club

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Sandy Haven Benton Castle Cresswell River Milford Lawrenny Cresswell Haven Quay Neyland South Neyland Marina Rudders Hook Boatyard LNG Lighthouse Carew River Dale Milford Marina West Wales Hobbs Wind Surf Ferry Point & Sailing Pembrokeshire Lifeboat Adventure Carew Thorn Centre Island Station Valero Angle Refinery 0 1 2 Pembroke Power Lighthouse Station Pembroke River NAUTICAL MILES St Anne’s Head Pembroke Not to be used for Navigation Mid Channel Rocks Based on 1920s OS Map Variations(all times are GMT) in the tide from Milford Haven Sunrise(at mean sea level and – times sunset adjusted for timesBST) Milford Haven 2020

Milford Haven -0500 Dover January July (Standard Port) MHWS 7.0m MHWN 5.2m MWLN 2.5m MLWS 0.7m Sun 5th Jan 08:25 16:24 Sun 5th Jul 05:09 21:39 Sun 12th Jan 08:22 16:33 Sun 12th Jul 05:15 21:34 Neyland ...... Time: High Water: 0100/1300 +2mins 0800/2000 +10mins Sun 19th Jan 08:16 16:44 Sun 19th Jul 05:24 21:27 Low Water: 0100/1300 0mins 0700/1900 0mins Sun 26th Jan 08:08 16:56 Sun 26th Jul 05:33 21:18 Height: MHWS +0.0m MHWN +0.0m MWLN +0.0m MLWS +0.0m February August Distance from Milford Haven: 4nm Sun 2nd Feb 07:58 17:09 Sun 2nd Aug 05:44 21:07 /S’foot ..... Time: High Water: 0100/1300 -15mins 0800/2000 -10mins Sun 9th Feb 07:47 17:22 Sun 9th Aug 05:55 20:54 Low Water: 0100/1300 -15mins 0700/1900 -20mins Sun 16th Feb 07:34 17:35 Sun 16th Aug 06:06 20:40 Height: MHWS +1.4m MHWN +1.1m MWLN +0.5m MLWS +0.2m Sun 23rd Feb 07:20 17:47 Sun 23rd Aug 06:17 20:26 Sun 30th Aug 06:28 20:11 Distance from Milford Haven: Tenby 27nm S’foot 29nm March Sun 1st Mar 07:05 18:00 September ...... Time: High Water: 0100/1300 +1hr 15mins 0800/2000 +1hr Sun 8th Mar 06:49 18:12 Sun 6th Sep 06:40 19:55 Low Water: 0100/1300 +1hr 10mins 0700/1900 +1hr 35mins Sun 15th Mar 06:33 18:24 Sun 13th Sep 06:51 19:39 Height: MHWS -2.2m MHWN -1.8m MWLN -0.5m MLWS +0.1m Sun 22nd Mar 06:18 18:36 Sun 20th Sep 07:02 19:22 Distance from Milford Haven: 42nm Sun 29th Mar 07:01 19:48 Sun 27th Sep 07:14 19:06 April October Port Cardigan Time: High Water: 0100/1300 +1hr 40mins 0800/2000 +1hr 20mins Low Water: 0100/1300 +2hr 20mins 0700/1900 +1hr 30mins Sun 5th Apr 06:45 20:00 Sun 4th Oct 07:25 18:50 Height: MHWS -2.3m MHWN -1.8m MWLN -0.5m MLWS 0.0m Sun 12th Apr 06:30 20:12 Sun 11th Oct 07:37 18:35 Sun 19th Apr 06:15 20:24 Sun 18th Oct 07:49 18:20 Distance from Milford Haven: 49nm Sun 26th Apr 06:00 20:35 Sun 25th Oct 07:01 17:05 Swansea ...... Time: High Water: 0100/1300 +4mins 0800/2000 +6mins May November Low Water: 0100/1300 -6mins 0700/1900 -3mins Sun 3rd May 05:47 20:47 Sun 1st Nov 07:14 16:52 Height: MHWS +2.6m MHWN +2.1m MWLN +0.7m MLWS +0.3m Sun 10th May 05:35 20:58 Sun 8th Nov 07:26 16:40 Distance from Milford Haven: 55nm Sun 17th May 05:24 21:09 Sun 15th Nov 07:38 16:30 Sun 24th May 05:15 21:19 Sun 22nd Nov 07:50 16:21 Padstow ...... Time: High Water: 0100/1300 -55mins 0700/1900 -50mins Sun 31st May 05:08 21:27 Sun 29th Nov 08:01 16:15 Low Water: 0100/1300 -40mins 0700/1900 -50mins June December Height: MHWS +0.3m MHWN +0.4m MWLN +0.1m MLWS +0.1m Sun 7th Jun 05:03 21:34 Sun 6th Dec 08:10 16:11 Distance from Milford Haven: 75nm Sun 14th Jun 05:01 21:39 Sun 13th Dec 08:18 16:10 Kilmore Quay -0535 Dover Sun 21st Jun 05:01 21:42 Sun 20th Dec 08:23 16:11 (Standard Port Cobh) MHWS 3.8m MHWN 2.8m MWLN 1.3m MLWS 0.4m Sun 28th Jun 05:03 21:42 Sun 27th Dec 08:26 16:16 Distance from Milford Haven: 69nm Approx 4 minutes earlier per degree East, 4 minutes later per degree West.

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Hull polishing and Coppercoat

Resprays Deck refurbishment

Refits“Peerless” is how and the boating refurbs press have described the standards of craftsmanship on our new builds...... we offer you those same high standards for repairs, refits, refurbs and refinishing of your GRP, steel or wooden boat. COPPERCOAT Antifouling THE choice for antifouling, with the protection of an epoxy coating and a 10 year life! Dale Sailing apply Coppercoat in a temperature controlled workshop for the best quality finish and the greatest durability.

Dale Sailing Workshop Tel:01646 603100 Email: [email protected] www.dale-sailing.co.uk

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Pre-season

safetyDon’t get caught out checksduring the summer – early February is the ideal time to arrange for us to carry out pre-season safety checks on your boat. Our mobile team can visit your boat to check your...

Liferaft Sea-cocks

Batteries Anodes Rigging

Cutlass bearings VHF

Call our workshop today on: 01646 603100 or email: [email protected]

10 11 Antifouling? NEWSEASON Buy from your local experts... Dale Sailing has been awarded ‘The UK’s leading International ∫tessentials Paints Retailer’ for excellence in customer service and product Lifejackets all types stocked re-arm kits available. knowledge. We also have the Hempel and Seajet ranges of paints ∫ time to renew? in our antifouling stock – probably the largest in the UK ∫ Safety lines Liferafts new liferafts for next day delivery. Great deals for 2020 Collection point for servicing. with price reductions on 2.5 and 3 litre cans... ∫ Flares check your expiry dates ...so what are you waiting for – come to the experts! we’ll take your old flares when you buy new. Full selection of brushes and rollers also stocked ∫ and ∫ Lifebuoys danbuoys Professional hull prep and EPIRBs and PLBs advice on what All colours antifouling application also available to choose with next day delivery. stocked ∫ Torches often overlooked - always needed! Don’t forget spare batteries. ∫ MOB recovery equipment with advice on what to choose. ∫ VHF wide choice of the latest models of hand-held and fixed radios in stock. ∫ Fire blankets and extinguishers hand held and auto systems. ∫ Carbon monoxide detectors an essential for staying on board. ∫ Gas alarms gas onboard? Dale Sailing Chandlery at Brunel Quay Tel: 01646 603100 Don’t forget a safety alarm is needed! Call in or phone for advice on the best preparation, brushes, rollers and paint type to suit your boat. Dale Sailing Chandlery at Brunel Quay 01646 603100 Buy in person or on-line from www.dale-sailing.co.uk Call in or order on-line at www.dale-sailing.co.uk

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canModern marine try electronics before are getting you more and buy more complicated, so instead of confusing things even more with Google, call into the Dale Sailing Chandlery... • We offer internet price match deals • We can run through the features and pros and cons of all the various choices • FREE tutorial with all electronics bought from Dale Sailing (tutorial takes place at the chandlery) • Full installation service available from our mobile workshop team

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DaleSaturday 4th Sailing April 2020 open10am – 4pm day Special offers and great open day discounts FREE RNLI lifejacket checks and discounted re-arm kits – make sure your lifejackets are safe for the season 25% off Seago Paddle boards just in time for loads of summer fun! Discounted tenders 25% off Gill and Maindeck clothing

...and many more discounts on all your essentials and those items you’ve always promised your boat! Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with all our latest offers. TIMES ADJUSTED FOR BST 16 17 Dale Sailing workshops Boat cleaning – in the hands of experts... exterior and Engine servicing, interior cleaning - GRP polishing diagnostics and repairs for all inboards and outboards including Mercury, Mariner, Suzuki, Volvo, Mercruiser.

Cutlass bearings Seacocks checks Exterior anodes Gelcoat and GRP repairs Top quality checks - replacement service - replacement checks - replacement inside heated workshop woodwork repairs

Antifouling application with top plus deck repairs and quality prep Flexiteek installation and finish Written quotations provided for all work Please call Carl on 01646 603100 Email: [email protected] www.dale-sailing.co.uk

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As seen on TV

WITH SOME OF BRITAIN’S BEST BIRDWATCHING visit www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk TIMES ADJUSTED Bookings on: 01646 603123/603109 FOR BST or pick up a leaflet in our chandlery 21 JUNE 2020 Time m Time m Time m

FUEL PONTOON Diesel& petrol All tides access makes the Dale Sailing fuel pontoon at Neyland Marina the most convenient way to refuel your boat. There’s a direct intercom on the pontoon to ask for someone to attend or you can call us on 01646 603100 and we’ll be right down to you.

Fuel Pontoon opening hours Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 16:30 Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00 *Sunday: 09.00 – 13.00 *Closed Sundays from first weekend Nov to last weekend March (inc)

Neyland Marina

Fuel Pontoon

River Cleddau

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Information and Booking office: TEL 01646 603109 BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL TIMES ADJUSTED Visit www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk FOR BST or pick up a leaflet in our chandlery 25 AUGUST 2020 Time m Time m Time m

our Watersports Centre and Shop is based in BasedinDale Sat Nav SA62 3RB one of the UK’s best locations... Tel: 01646 636642 Tuition or visit Expert tuition for all ages and abilities since 1961 www.surfdale.co.uk • Sailing RYA courses, taster sessions Email: [email protected] • Stand up paddle boarding • Windsurfing RYA courses, taster sessions • Kayaking guided tours, expert tuition • Powerboating RYA level 2, RYA safety boat Equipment hire • Sit-on-top kayaks single and double seated • Stand up paddle boards • Windsurfing wide selection of boards and rigs • Sailing dinghies (experience required) • Wetsuits, buoyancy aids Shop • Kayaks and paddle boards new and used • Watersports gear wetsuits, clothing etc Facilities • Changing rooms with hot showers • Boathouse Cafe next door

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The difference that is DALE

UNRIVALLED SEA-KEEPING • EXQUISITE CRAFTSMANSHIP • LIFETIME COMMITMENT ...nothing gets in the way ‘‘ ‘‘ of the business of going to sea

Jack Haines, Motorboat & Yachting magazine

D A L E 4 0 AFTCABINORAFTCOCKPIT See the difference for yourself at Southampton Boat Show 11–20 September 2020

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NEYLAND Lift out up to 35 tons and storage Lift out and store your boat in Neyland’s Brunel Quay boating to enjoy all this... • Availability of power, water and fuel facilities • No tidal restrictions on lifting • Service, expert repair, sail-making and rigging facilities on hand • On-site teleporter for mast servicing without the need to unstep the mast • Dale Sailing Chandlery: on-your-doorstep service at internet prices • Cafe, restaurant and bar at the heart of your Brunel Quay social life Book early to secure the lift-out dates that best suit you Tel: 01646 603107 or email: [email protected]

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andServicing and winterising winterising of all makes of inboards and outboards to ensure a ‘turn key’ start for next season. Engine service includes... • Oil change and filter replacement • Fuel filter(s) replacement • Zinc anode replacement (when applicable) • Sea water pump impeller replacement • Check belts and charging system All carried out to manufacturers’ specifications

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Engine winterising includes... • Run engine(s) up to temperature and flush the sea water cooling system with fresh water, introduce freeze ban and inhibiting fluid to coat with a protective coating • Engine shut down and prepared for the winter

Dale Sailing Workshop Tel: 01646 603100 Email: [email protected] www.dale-sailing.co.uk

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Dale Sailing Chandlery Tel: 01646 603100 Buy in person or on-line from www.dale-sailing.co.uk Actual stock may vary from illustrations 34 35 Every job perfectly done COMMERCIALSERVICES Dale Sailing was founded in 1961 by Campbell Reynolds in the Pembrokeshire village of Dale on the Milford Haven Waterway. Passionate about ensuring that every job was perfectly done, Campbell and his wife Mil set the foundations for a business that would be renowned for high quality, cost-effective and efficient workmanship. Having moved to Brunel Quay in Neyland Marina 37 years ago, today’s team headed by John Reynolds, Mike Reynolds, Dale Marine offers a 24/7 service, providing a range of Matthew Barker and Gareth Reynolds takes commercial operations within the Milford Haven waterway and up the same pride in everything they do. to 60 nautical miles offshore. The business continues to invest in boat building activities with a range of world class We work closely with local shipping agents, chandlers, and authorities motor yachts built on the famous Nelson to provide a comprehensive range of services, including: heritage, most recently introducing the • Passenger & crew transfers • Dive support DALE 40 – a boat received by the boating • Stores deliveries • Construction support press with great acclaim. Towage & salvage Mooring works & supply Dale Marine’s commercial services also • • continues to grow with a wide range of • Survey • Comprehensive chandlery facilities offered to operators on the Haven, +44 (0)1646 603105 including the recent addition of a 20 metre Please call us on: [email protected] stores barge. or E-mail: 36 DRY-BERTH NEYLANDTHE SMART WAY TO BERTH YOUR BOAT

We sell DIESEL AND PETROL

Boat sizes: up to 11m and up to 6 tons, power or sail 6 months: £175.00 /metre 12 months: £206.00 /metre Prices include VAT. Minimum charge: 6.4m. Other packages available.

Dry berth your power/sail boat at Brunel Quay and enjoy... • Unlimited launching • A FREE hull wash-off on every lift back to your berth • Use of a holding pontoon • Reduced maintenance – less weathering, virtually eliminates anode sacrificing and no need to antifoul or scrub hull Brunel Quay, Neyland, Milford Haven,Pembrokeshire SA73 1PY Enquiries:01646 603105 Book lifts: 07773 144654 Email: [email protected] www.dale-sailing.co.uk