Marinas Port Dinorwic

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04 Discover the Welsh Coastline Caernarfon Port Dinorwic

Porthmadog Pwllheli 18 Cardiff Marina Abersoch

30 Burry Port Marina

WALES  40 Aberystwyth Marina

Aberystwyth 50 Port Dinorwic Marina Aberaeron

 Cardigan 60 Hard Storage Fishguard

Sharpness Burry Port 62 Boat Sales Milford RIVER Saundersfoot Haven SEVERN

Tenby  St Govans Head Cardiff 64 Useful Information

Porthcawl Bristol Portishead SEVERN Foreland Point ESTUARY

Lundy Island Watermouth /themarinegroup Minehead Ilfracombe Porlock Weir Watchet Barnstaple @marine_group Bay /cardiffmarineservices Hartland Clovelly Point 02920 34 34 59 ENGLAND [email protected] www.themarinegroup.co.uk

Head Office, Cardiff Marine Village, Road, Cardiff, CF11 8TU

2 Marina Name 3 Discover the Welsh coastline

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1. Anchorage at Lundy Island 2. Anchorage at Ilfracombe 3. and Worms Head 4. Waters between Lundy Island and Ilfracombe

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6 7 Safe havens Our marinas are on the beautiful coastline of and offer a varied choice of safe havens for our berth holders to enjoy.

With an annual berth at one of our four coastal marinas you have the ability to cruise between them and our wider visitor network. It has never been easier for you to enjoy the fabulous sailing environment of the Welsh coast. Adventure from the vibrant capital of Cardiff, the long sandy beaches of Burry Port, the historic university town of Aberystwyth or from the picturesque Grade II listed marina at Port Dinorwic.

Explore Beautiful Coastlines

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10 11 Modern & Comfortable The landside facilities at our marinas ensure your stay with us is relaxed and enjoyable. Our marina staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have about our facilities or the local area.

With first-class washrooms, extensive boatyard services and a variety of restaurants and bars nearby, our marinas offer the perfect base to keep your boat. Berthing your boat in one of our four marinas ensures you have the peace of mind that your boat will be safe, secure and well maintained whilst in our care. We offer a range of flexible berthing options with new berth holders welcomed all year round.

1st Class Facilities

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1. Coffi Co, at Cardiff Marina 2 2. High quality marina infrastructure 3. Friendly atmosphere 4. Swellies cafe at Port Dinorwic Marina

14 15 Discover the beautiful cruising grounds of the Welsh and Irish coastlines with our Visitor Network.

Discover exciting destinations Deganwy Explore fresh, new cruising grounds Enjoy the comfort of a warm welcome Recharge in safe and secure harbours Refresh in first class facilities

IRELAND As an annual berth holder you benefit from*: Port Dinorwic

FREE visitor berthing, totalling FREE 30 days throughout the year at other marinas within The Marine Group

50% discount on visitor 50% berthing for up to 7 days in one season at other WALES member marinas

*Subject to availability. Please book visitor berths in advance. At time of booking notify marina staff that you are an annual berth holder at a member marina and we will contact your Aberystwyth home marina to confirm your eligibility.

Wexford Burry Port

Kilmore Quay

New Ross Cardiff

Our Marinas Roam Free Member Marinas 16 17 Annual Berth Holder Benefits Make the most out of your stay with us

When you sign up to an annual berth at one of our marinas you receive the following benefits:

hard standing storage for up to Special offers and promotions FREE 8 weeks during your contract with our boatyard team (subject to availability)

visitor nights at our marinas Exclusive events and discounts FREE and reduced rates with our throughout the year visitor network

discount on boat insurance Refer a friend for a new annual 20% with Bay Marine Insurance £200 berth and you could each save £200

18 (terms & conditions apply, for more information, contact your marina office) 19 Marina Office Highlights

Watkiss Way, Cardiff, Parking CF11 0SY Cardiff CCTV/Security 02920 396 078 Toilets/Showers/ [email protected] Washrooms Marina www.themarinegroup.co.uk Laundry Wifi

Diesel

Dry Stack

Electricity

Water

Rubbish & Recycling disposal

Sealift 50t

Mast crane

Boatyard

Hard storage

Brokerage

SeaSafe Lifejacket service point

20 21 Cardiff Marina Cardiff Marina on the offers berth holders a sheltered location within in close proximity to the vibrant waterfront at Mermaid Quay with its bars, restaurants, theatre, cinemas, museums and pay and display moorings.

22 23 The south facing terrace of Coffi Co lounge bar, Visitors can also jump on a train, a short walk overlooking the marina is a great location for from the marina, for a quick 10minute journey boat owners to relax and unwind. Alternatively, into central Cardiff. if you are looking to get active, adjacent to the marina are a number of impressive sporting The 200-hectare freshwater lake of Cardiff facilities including: Cardiff International White- Bay provides an attractive and approachable Water Rafting Centre, Cardiff international environment for boat users of all standards. Pool, Cardiff ice arena, and the There are a number of events and festivals held footbridge which completes the circuit of the around the waterside for berth holders to enjoy Bay Edge Footpath allowing a cycle or walk throughout the year. The 3 locks on the Cardiff around the entirety of Cardiff Bay. Bay Barrage are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a 4 year, allowing easy access to the Bristol Channel.

3 1. Coffi Co Lounge Bar 2 2. White Water Rafting Centre 3. Mermaid Quay 4. Penarth Pier

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24 Cardiff Marina Cardiff Marina 25 Berths in the Cardiff Marina 350 Welsh Capital

Cardiff Marina Key 3 Cogan Station 4 Parking Toilets/Showers/ Washrooms

Laundry Pont Y Werin Footbridge Emergency Equipment

Diesel Pump C D B E Ladder F A Sealift 50t G Mast Crane H Marina Office I Marina Entrance J Coffi Co K Conceirge L Bike Hire M 1

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Super Market 2 3 Watkiss Way Pub 4

Watkiss Way

Watkiss Way

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Cardiff Marina Direction of Vessel Traffic Navigation Buoys

Yellow Special Marker Buoys On approach to Cardiff Bay you should contact ‘Barrage Control’ on VHF Channel 18 to request a lock in. They will advise you of the next available lock and give the instruction to enter the Outer Harbour. Inbound locks 2 23 A4 run quarter past and quarter to the hour. Outbound R I V E locks run on the hour and half hour. R E L Y

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3 By Day By Night Pont Y Werin Bridge 2

2 The Ranie Buoy (Port Hand When approaching from Vessels may pass under the 3 2 4 Buoy) marks the extremity of South or West, leave the bridge if there is sufficient A the rocks and sand spit off Ranie Buoy (FL(2)R.5s) air draft. The air draft of the Lavernock Point. The South to PORT and the South closed bridge is approx. 4.5m Cardiff Cardinal Buoy marks Cardiff 9FLQ(6)+LFL.15s) please check the notices the southern extremity of to STARBOARD. Steer a displayed either side of the Barage the Cardiff Grounds. From course for the Outer Wrach bridge before you proceed. To RIVER ELY North a position between the two Buoy (FLQ(9)15s). You will request a lift contact ‘Barrage buoys make a course for the pick up the Sector Lights for control’ on VHF Ch.18. Outer Wrach Buoy (West the Wrach Channel (oc 10s Cardiff Cardiff Bay Cardinal Buoy). Follow the WRG). Stay in the white sector Yacht Club Wrach Channel and buoys into until you pick up the buoyed Marina Barage the Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour. channel for the Cardiff Bay South Outer Harbour and the sector Pont Y Werin light (LFI.WRG5s). Vessels Penarth Bridge coming from Kings Road Marina (Avonmouth) are advised to Course Line use the South/West approach.

Contact Barrage Control 02920 700 234

28 Cardiff Marina Not to be used for navigation 29 Our drystack located just along the river from Cardiff the marina at Cardiff Marine Village offers an alternative to marina berthing for RIBS and Drystack motor boats. Suitable for motor boats up to 30ft and 5 tonnes, drystack cuts down on maintenance costs and is operated on a launch on demand service (minimum 1 hours’ notice) during launching hours.

The service includes unlimited launches and recoveries and when your boat is afloat you benefit from the facilities at Cardiff Marina. We offer two packages our gold or silver service to suit your budget. Seasonal and annual contracts available. Simply collect your boat from the dedicated drystack pontoons and on your return leave your boat on the pontoon ready for lifting out and returning to the rack.

No Trailer Cost Effective Request a launch 02920 34 34 59

1hr Notice Low Maintenance

30 Cardiff Drystack 31 Marina Office Highlights

The Harbour Office, Parking Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, Burry Port CCTV/Security SA16 0ER Toilets/Showers/ 01554 835 691 Washrooms [email protected] Wifi Marina VHF.CH16 Electricity

Water

Rubbish & Recycling disposal

Slipway

SeaSafe Lifejacket service point

32 33 Burry Port Marina Adjacent to Country Park and within easy reach of the Peninsular and Tenby, Burry Port Marina offers berth holders year-round cruising on the north coast of the Estuary.

34 35 Situated in the heart of the award-winning marina host a number of events and festivals 1. Burry Port Lighthouse 2 , the marina makes the throughout the summer, with the state-of-the- 2. Wildlife ideal base for exploring the south and west art RNLI building very much at the heart of the 3. Artist impression of Wales coastline and lies at the gateway to . planned marina building Bay. 4. Millennium Coastal Path As part of a wider master plan for the harbour, The town of Burry Port is easily accessible from which includes a leisure quarter and residential the marina and offers lots of good places to eat development, plans are being developed to within a few minutes’ walk. The area is a popular upgrade the marina facilities. Subject to planning location for fishing, swimming, walking and permission plans include a new marina office, cycling. The parklands surrounding the washroom facilities, laundry and lounge bar.

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36 Burry Port Marina Burry Port Marina 37 Berths within Burry Port 450 Marina

Burry Port Marina Key

Parking

Toilets/Showers/ Washrooms

Slipway 1 Marina Office Marina Entrance

Coffee Shop

Tidal Gate

Burry Port Lighthouse

RNLI Barrel Posts

Buoyed Channel 1 Beach

Burry Port Yacht Club 1

RNLI

38 Burry Port Marina Burry Port Marina 39 Approaching Burry Port Marina

The marina is accessed through a tidal gate which opens about 2.5 hours either side of HW. The gate is controlled by lights (group of three vertical). Any red showing means that the gate is up and should not be approached. Two greens vertically over a white indicate that the gate is down and two-way traffic is in operation. Boats leaving the marina should give way. The depth over the sill at the gate is at least 2.5 metres, but it is advisable to check with the marina office before entering.

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The Estuary The Approach Channel Burry Port is marked by a Approach via the south (300 metres outside gate) lighthouse on the western channel taking care in the The approach is marked by 2 protective breakwater (N area of the outer bar and red and 3 green buoys (lit at 51 0.62 W 0004 15.05). Lynch bank and to avoid the night), but care must be taken Its characteristics are Fl West Hooper bank (north after rough weather as these 5s 6.5NM. There are two of the mid channel) and the may have been dragged or barrel posts in line marking Hooper bank (south of the mid lost. The line of the channel extensions to the western channel). The shallow water can move significantly, with breakwater, the outermost extends from approximately N part sometimes broadside to one of which is lit at night. 10kn 51 38.05 W 004 19.10 to the the waves and entered from Its characteristics are Fl R 5s Jet Ski Jet Ski northern shore. the east. The depth is variable 3NM. The red/green channel Prohibited Prohibited and often much shallower than buoys are lit. The old cast iron the depth over the sill. lighthouse (N 51 39.15 W 004 15.07) at Whitford Point on the Port Starboard marks Marks opposite side of the Estuary provides a good mark during daylight but is unlit.

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Not to be used for navigation 40 Burry Port Marina Burry Port Marina 41 Marina Office Highlights

Aberystwyth Marina, Harbour Parking House, Y Lanfa, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth CCTV/Security , SY23 1AS

01970 611 422 Toilets/Showers/ Washrooms [email protected] Laundry Marina VHF CH.80 Wifi

Diesel

Electricity

Water

Rubbish & Recycling disposal

10t Boat Hoist

Boatyard

Hard storage

Slipway

Chandlery

Hot drinks & ice creams for sale

Brokerage

SeaSafe Lifejacket service point

42 43 Aberystwyth Marina The historic university town of Aberystwyth offers a range of cultural, active and educational activities within close proximity to the marina for berth-holders to enjoy.

44 45 The marina office and chandlery are situated in is also home to the longest electric powered 1. Harbour House the impressive Harbour House at the heart of the funicular railway in the UK and the National 2. Food festival historic fishing port and offers far reaching views Library of Wales. The town is a lively resort 3. Aberystwyth sea front across the marina and a provides a great setting with a varied calendar of festivals and events 4. Visit Ireland for marina social events. running throughout the year, many surrounding the harbour for berth holders to enjoy. Keeping Aberystwyth has a range of cafés, bars and your boat at Aberystwyth Marina offers a range restaurants, many a short walk from the marina. of sailing and cruising options with a good The seafront, promenade and pier offer a great chance of seeing dolphins in Cardigan Bay. The location for a walk and to look out over the Irish coastline and its Coastal National 4 Sea. The 52 mile Ceredigion Coastal Path passes Park is within easy reach and the marina also through the marina and offers opportunities makes a good staging point for visiting Ireland or for hiking and mountain biking. Aberystwyth the Isle of Man.

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46 Aberystwyth Marina Aberystwyth Marina 47 Berths on the Aberystwyth Marina 165 Coast

Aberystwyth Marina Key

Parking

Toilets/Showers/ Washrooms

Diesel Pump

Laundry

Emergency Equipment

Ladder

Boatyard D Hard storage 1 Slipway C

Marina Office and Chandlery

Refreshments available

Chandlery B RNLI

Marina Entrance

Beach

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The harbour is located by Pendinas, a conspicuous hill 120m high, with the Wellington monument at its crest. The head of the north breakwater, the Wooden Jetty, on the Wellington monument leads 140, which clears you south of the Rocks. The approach should be treated with caution in strong onshore winds, beware of cross-tides and boulders around head of the South Pier, the Stone Pier, and the Trap (an area of rough ground) 5kn which is to the north of the Wooden Jetty. The leading lights, both fixed reds and the white day marks on the Ystwyth Bridge, lead 133º.

The Wooden Jetty is marked Boats drawing 2.0 meters with Q WR 9m; Red Sector are advised to enter up to 2.0 Course Line (141-175) which covers the hours before and 2.5 hours Castle Rocks. The south Pier after HW in calm conditions F1.(2)WG 10s 12m 10m. There and boats drawing up to 1.0 are four FR (vertical) on a radio meters can enter 3.0 hours tower 2.8 miles to the south. before and 3.5 hours after HW. The entrance is narrow with There is a speed limit within a 90º port turn inside the the harbour and the marina. All Wooden Jetty head. The bar vessels leaving or entering the is immediately outside the harbour should not exceed the head of the Stone Pier; at low speed of 5 knots. water springs there is about 0.7meteres on the bar when on the leading line.

Not to be used for navigation 50 Aberystwyth Marina Marina Office Highlights

Port Dinorwic Marina, Y Felinheli, Swinging moorings , LL56 4JN Port Parking 01248 671 500 CCTV/Security 01248 670 176 Toilets/Showers/ Dinorwic [email protected] Washrooms VHF CH.80 Laundry

Wifi

Diesel

Marina Electricity

Water

Rubbish & Recycling disposal

20t lift

Tractor trailer launch/recovery

Boatyard

Hard storage

Slipway

Chandlery

Coffee shop and restaurant

Brokerage

SeaSafe Lifejacket service point

52 53 Port Dinorwic Marina Port Dinorwic Marina is situated on the stretch of water between the Isle of and the Welsh mainland, known as the Menai Strait.

54 55 The marina makes a fine base from which From the marina, berth holders can sneak away 1. La Marina restaurant, to explore the outstanding natural beauty of to a quiet anchorage in Rowen Bay or Abermenai beauty & hair salon the Snowdonia National Park, the island of Point for a night or two. For those boat owners 2. Conwy Castle Anglesey, Caernarfon Castle and the famous wanting to venture further afield Conwy, 3. Swellies Cafe Portmeirion ‘The Italian Village in North Wales’. Holyhead, Abersoch and Pwhelli are all within 4. Snowdonia National Park . easy reach. For the more adventurous the Isle of The marina itself has a real sense of community Man and Ireland are popular destinations. with the picturesque grade II listed site home to a number of businesses running alongside the marina. There is a fabulous little café, a tapas and seafood restaurant, a hair salon, a physio and a beautician.

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56 Port Dinorwic Marina Port Dinorwic Marina 57 Berths on the Port Dinorwic 180 Marina Menai Strait

Port Dinorwic Marina Key

Parking P62 Toilets/Showers/ P63 Washrooms P64 DM01 P65 Emergency Equipment P66 DM02 Block D Diesel Pump P67 15 TONNE 15 TONNE DM03 P68 SWINGING Ladder MOORING MOORING P69 DM04 Swinging Moorings P70 DM05 P71 Li€ Bridge Crane Lock basin berths Marina Office P11 Lock Marina Entrance P20 P12 Tidal Pontoon P21 P13 Basin Coffee Shop P22 P14 P23 P15 Lock Office P24 P16 P25 P17 Workshop P26 P18 Storage

Block P Hotel 12 TONNE SWINGING Slipway MOORING

Beauty & Hair Salon

Restaurant

Refuse point

58 Port Dinorwic Marina Port Dinorwic Marina 59 Approaching Port Dinorwic Marina

Marina Approach Sailing From Port Dinorwic Contact the dockmaster on Channel 80 Bound North from Port Dinorwic before approaching. Both the Lock Basin and The correct time to pass through the ‘Swellies’ Tidal Pontoon Basin entrances dry, but are is at HW or LW slack. This is -2 Hours Liverpool accessible HW + / – 2 hours approx. (-0052PD). However, due to the height and Lock Entrance Approach time between the ends of the Straits, passage north at this time means you effectively travel There are to be no movements in the Lock up hill, against the tide. By timing your arrival at Course Line or Lock Basin without permission. To enter LOCK BASIN Britannia Bridge (2nm from PD) – 3 hours before the lock, from the main channel, turn when Liverpool (-0152PD) you will gain a favourable entrance opens up and keep 10 metres from LOCK tide to Bangor, then a period of relative ‘slack’ the wall. All movement is controlled by the until you gain a ‘new ebb’ toward Puffin Island dock master. and the northerly exit of the Straits

Tidal Pontoon Basin Bound South from Port Dinorwic Berth Holders and short stay visitors only The tide flows with considerable strength along in this area. Please note the basin dries at the full length of this end of the Straits. Provided springs. There is a strong cross tide at the due care is taken, the passage is danger free entrance. To enter turn when entrance opens between Port Dinorwic & Caernarfon. (Note up and beware of departing vessels. buoyage change near Caernarfon). It is best to leave Port Dinorwic early as you will need to Approach To Port Dinorwic Marina push against the last of the flood. The aim is to reach Fort Belan at the southern entrance From the North (to the Straits (5.5.nm) at the top of the tide The Britannia Bridge lies 2 nm to the north of (-0025PD) This will allow passage over the Port Dinorwic. To the south east of the bridge, Bar at maximum depth. Passage over the Bar on the opposite shore to Nelsons Statue is an at half tide is not recommended even in calm Historic Wreck. Avoid this by keeping north conditions. of the channel until the Straits turn south. The Lock opens up to port 300m after the start of the residential development and below the Hotel Port Dinorwic.

From the South Provided due care is taken and buoyed channel followed, the passage between Caernarfon and Port Dinorwic is danger free. The lock entrance opens up to starboard 300 mtrs before the end of the residential developments.

Not to be used for navigation 60 Port Dinorwic Marina Hard Winter layup and storage ashore We provide hard storage for yachts and motor boats across our marina locations. Storage is Storage available on both a long and short-term basis. For boat owners wishing to carry out routine maintenance, we have electricity and water available. We also offer trailer and mast storage.

Annual berth holders benefit from 8 weeks storage ashore as part of their contract (subject to availability), having only to pay for any lifts, mast work, shoring up or cradle hire required.

If you are looking to take advantage of your summer season, we can work with you to schedule in your maintenance during the winter months to ensure you maximise your time on the water when the sun is shining, and your boat is protected from the elements in the winter period. Speak to our team about our engine winterisation packages and shrink- wrapping services.

Safe secure Boatyard Services To book hard storage please contact your marina office. Flexible Electricity Contracts

62 Hard storage 63 Boat Sales Buying or selling a boat Across our marinas, we offer motor boats and yachts for sale through our brokerage. Through our integrated offerings we are able to offer a comprehensive service to benefit both sellers and buyers.

Our brokers are all ABYA trained and have a good understanding of the market to ensure a professional service for both parties. We believe in fair pricing to help achieve a quicker sale and offer competitive brokerage rates and accompanied viewings.

ABYA Trained Brokers To book a viewing or list your boat for sale please contact your marina office. Accompanied Competitive Viewings Rates

64 BoatMarina Sales Name Section Title 65 Our Marinas Contractors Insurance Post Security Water On arrival, the Marina Office will Please notify the Marina Office All boats berthed in our There is limited space for CCTV is in place at the marina. Berths have access to a assign you a berth. Please do of any contractors working on marinas require a valid fully berth holders post in the Please cooperate with staff nearby hose which supplies not change your berth without your boat as prior permission comprehensive insurance Marina Office and we are not and report any suspicious fresh water. Please return the prior permission of the is required before any work policy. Please present your responsible for any deliveries activity to the Marina Office the hoses neatly to the reels Marina Office. Occasionally, can commence. On arrival insurance certificate to the to berth holders. If you are or Police. If you have allowed provided after use. To avoid it may be necessary to move the contractor must report Marina Office upon arrival and expecting a delivery, please access to your boat to anyone contamination please do not your boat to carry out marina to the Marina Office, sign on the renewal of your policy. arrange to be at the marina else, please inform the Marina allow the end of the hose to maintenance or if a more a Concession Agreement, to sign for it. Office in advance and ask drop into the water. If using suitable berth becomes pay the relevant charge and Keeping In Touch them to report upon arrival. the water for drinking allow available. If you remove your produce a valid public liability To ensure we can keep in Refuse the water to run for several boat from the marina or if you insurance certificate. When touch, please let us know if Please be careful to separate minutes before collecting it. will be away from your berth Trolleys carrying out work on your you change address or phone your waste into the correct for an extended period, please Trolleys are provided by the boat please be considerate of inform the Marina Office. number so that are records bins and do not place plastic Marina entrance. Please be Weather Forecast other boat owners, keeping are up to date. To receive our bags in the glass recycling or considerate of other berth A weather forecast is noise and dust to a minimum Car Parking latest news and offers please contaminate the recycling bins holders when taking the displayed by the Marina Office. and please do not leave any ensure we have your current with general waste. Please trolleys along the pontoons and Free car parking is available material on the walkways or email address. do not leave rubbish around ensure you remove all rubbish Wi-Fi to berth holders. To avoid any around the site. the site, on the pontoons from them when they are Wi-fi internet is provided, parking fines, always clearly Marina Access or car park. If you require returned to the trolley point. but we offer no guarantee display your parking permit. Diesel The security gates are in place the disposal of waste oil or of availability, stability or To maximise space please The fuel berth is reserved for for your safety, please ensure batteries please contact the performance of service and park sensibly. If you plan Washrooms fuelling only. Please contact they close properly behind you Marina Office. advise against downloading to park your vehicle for an The washrooms are for the use the Marina Office if you and you do know allow people large files to avoid a slow extended period while away of berth holders, their guests require diesel. Boat owners unknown to you to follow you Residential Use Of Boats system. The code to access on your boat, please notify and marina staff. They are are legally obliged to complete into the site. Access codes can We do not permit houseboats. this facility is available at the the Marina Office. All vehicles checked and cleaned regularly, a Red Duty Declaration Form be obtained from the Marina Berth holders may not use Marina Office. are parked at the owner’s risk. but please report any damage to available in the Marina Office. Office. For fob operated gates, the Marina as their permanent We accept no responsibility the Marina Office. The emptying there is a £10 deposit per fob, residence or only registered for loss or damage to your of chemical toilets is forbidden. when your mooring contract postal address. vehicles. Electricity Electricity is supplied to ends please return your fob to berths, please ask in the the Marina Office. Marina Office to arrange your supply and to be Pets allocated a vacant socket. Pets are allowed at the marina provided they are on a lead while in public areas. Please do not bring pets into the marina landside facilities. Please be sure to clean up after them Useful and put any waste in the bin. Information 66 67 Please familiarise yourself with the marina Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive Your Sa fety layout and the ‘Emergency Points’ containing The species by following three simple steps; life rings, ropes, ladders and fire extinguishers check, clean and dry equipment when you situated throughout the marina. Environment leave the water.

Always wear a lifejacket Ensure all electric cables There is a first aid box Wildlife Litter Spillages when afloat are in good condition in the Marina Office Please respect the wildlife in Please use the rubbish bins Please ensure you take care before use and are run (available during the marina, making every effort provided; please do not throw to avoid spillages or drips of Children under 16 must safely along the pontoons office hours), but all to avoid it. Please be sure to anything overboard or along oil, fuel or chemicals into the be supervised at all times vessels should have a reduce your speed and check the water’s edge. Recycling water whilst on the premises Barbecues are not comprehensive first aid your wash in sensitive areas. bins are provided so please allowed aboard vessels kit on-board separate your rubbish. Don’t Running, swimming, in the marina or upon the Noise contaminate general waste with hazardous waste items. diving and cycling are not pontoon Please be courteous to Please keep noise to a minimum to avoid disturbing permitted in the marina other marina users and For more information on how your fellow berth holders Sewage Please take extra care staff at all times to maintain, equip and operate or scaring the wildlife. This Please ensure all sewage Please report any damage whilst on the pontoons your boat in an environmentally includes actions such as not and bilge water is pumped or faults you observe during adverse conditions A weather forecast and friendly manner please visit over revving your engines, out in the correct manner at on the pontoons to the when the surface may be Local Notice to Mariners www.thegreenblue.org.uk playing music quietly and tying authorised pump out facilities. Marina Office slippery are displayed by the down your halyards. Marina Office, please regularly check this information.

In the Event of a Fire

Call the emergency services on 999

Stay calm, raise the alarm to others nearby

Vacate the area in a calm and orderly fashion

Inform the Marina Office

68 69 Where can I buy boat insurance? Why do I need boat insurance? How is the premium is calculated? While not being a legal requirement in the U.K., There are various factures which Underwriters having appropriate cover for your boat makes use to calculate the premium. The make, Bay Marine Insurance is located at Cardiff Marine Village, we are good financial sense: model, age, and the value of the boat. experienced, independent, specialist brokers. We offer our services to you have protected your capital investment With powerboats the maximum speed of the clients in the and Europe and are able to access leading against loss or damage which could otherwise boat and whether it is used for towing water marine underwriters to obtain quotations that are competitive and suited lead to a costly repair bill. skiers or towing toys. to your needs. ‘No claims discount’ is available up to 25%. All claims are it does cover you against any Third Party The mooring location of the boat especially handled by a personal and dedicated claims handler. Liability for injury or damage caused by if the boat is kept in the water twelve months you or your vessel. of the year together with the cruising range there could be pollution from the boat to required. Various Insurers offer discounts We can provide insurance for private and pleasure vessels (sailing vessels which the Environment agencies might or benefits if the boat is based within a marina and powerboats), commercial boats, inland craft, hovercraft and dinghies. take an interest in being reimbursed. as this a deemed a safer environment than if Including employers’ liability and legal cover. We can also provide tailor it is a requirement by most Marinas a boat is left on a swinging mooring during the made policies for marinas, yacht clubs, boat yards and marine trades. and Yacht Clubs. winter. The age of the vessel is a major factor as What level of insurance? most insurance companies will at some time require a full out of water survey and valuation All risks - generally the sum insured reflects of the boat. This varies with insurance the paid, you can add on additional items companies requirements, from 20 to 30 such as a trailer, tender, outboard and special years old is generally the norm and then equipment. You may need to provide an can subsequently every 5 to 10 years. Our Marine Group Marina Scheme insurance discount (10% marina + 10% independent valuation should you believe that scheme) plus protected no claims your vessel is worth more than you paid for We are delighted to announce an 20% bonus (incident within a marina + it, for example, if you have had any additional exclusive scheme for The Marine Group incident anywhere) work done to the boat. berth holders in Cardiff Marina, Burry Port Third Party Only - is available, although Marina, Aberystwyth Marina and Port Contact us for a quotation today: this only protects the third party and not Dinorwic Marina. 029 2023 5756 yourself and does not include ‘removal of baymarineinsurance.co.uk wreck’. The majority of marinas require fully comprehensive (all risks) insurance.

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72 Section Title 73 Notes For a quote or more information please contact us.

Cardiff Cardiff Marine Village, Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8TU 02920 34 34 59 [email protected]

Burry Port The Harbour Office, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire SA16 0ER 01554 835 691 [email protected]

Aberystwyth Harbour House, Y Lanfa, Trefechan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 1AS 01970 611422 [email protected]

Port Dinorwic The Marina Office, Port Dinorwic Marina Y Felinheli, Gywnedd LL56 4JN 01248 670176/01248 671500 [email protected]

www.themarinegroup.co.uk

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