Cruising from Conwy & Deganwy

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1 Cruising from Conwy & Deganwy WITH THE MOUNTAINS OF SNOWDONIA NA- TIONAL PARK AS A BACKDROP, BOTH CONWY & DEGANWY MARINAS ARE IDEAL BASES FROM WHICH TO CRUISE THE PICTURESQUE CRUISING GROUNDS OF THE NORTH WALES COAST. With sufficient rise of tide, shallow draught vessels can explore the Conwy River as far inland as Tal-y- Cafn, where you can secure alongside for lunch. In the opposite direction there are the bays and unspoilt coves of Anglesey, along with the beautiful Menai Straits to be explored. After a pleasant day s sail, what could be better than to spend the evening in one of the many local anchorages, sampling the nearby island hospitality. Anglesey is a delightful cruising ground in itself, with a sheltered anchorage always nearby. Further afield, there is the beautiful Llyn Peninsula, Bardsey and the Tudwells Islands, whilst Pilot s Cove, Porth Dinllaen and Aberdaron are attractive ports of call on passage to Pwllheli or Barmouth. The breathtaking coastline of Ireland is only 85 miles away. The ports of Dublin, Malahide, Carlingford and Strangford Lough are just a few of the many delightful harbours along the east coast. And Irish hospitality is second to none! ADMIRALTY CHARTS Holyhead to Great Ormes Head 1977 Great Ormes Head to Liverpool 1978 Menai Straits 1464 Caernarfon Bay 1970 Cardigan Bay (Northern) 1971 Approaches to Holyhead 1413 Irish Sea (Western part) 1411 Irish Sea (Eastern part) 1826 PUBLICATIONS Cruising Anglesey and the North Wales coast The Isle of Man is another popular destination, and port of call on passage from Strangford Lough or the west coast of Scotland. In settled conditions, this too is a delightful cruising ground in itself, and the Port St. Mary Yacht Club offers a warm welcome to visiting yachtsmen. The island of Anglesey is a favourite destination for yachts based at Conwy & Deganwy Marinas. The channel to sea has 1.8m of water at low water neaps, which means vessels with a draught of 1.5m can navigate the channel at any state of neap tides and with a few hours restriction around LW. on spring tides. From the Fairway buoy marking the entrance to Conwy, steer 300 magnetic for approximately 3 miles and you ll reach Puffin Island, a pleasant anchorage and home for seals, cormorants, puffins and a wide variety of bird life. Having reached this charming spot, the only problem is to decide whether to turn to port or starboard! THE MENAI STRAITS From Puffin Island, a westerly course will take you through the picturesque Menai Straits. Navigation requires care, but follow the buoys through the channel and you ll have the option of picking up a mooring at Beaumaris, Bangor or Menai Bridge. Pass under Telford s suspension bridge and through the Swellies at around slack water, and you can continue through the Straits. To starboard, you will find the superb building of Plas Newydd, home of the Marquis of Anglesey. Now run by the National Trust, this is an attractive and interesting spot, well worth a visit. Further on you will find Port Dinorwic, another popular port of call. Secure alongside in the lock, the outer harbour or on a swinging mooring. Continuing southward, brings you to Caernarfon, with its castle standing proudly on the shore, overlooking the glistening sands of Abermenai which extend for miles. 4 Quay Marina s CONWY & DEGANWY Yearbook 2017

2 At the south west entrance to the Straits is Caernarfon Bar, where you ll find Newborough Warren and one of the favourite anchorages on Anglesey - Pilot s Cove at Llanddwyn Island. Over Caernarfon bar and you can follow the coastline of the Llyn Peninsula to the charming anchorage of Porth Dinllaen and on to Bardsey Island. THE WEST COAST Turn northward and you ll find yourself sailing along the breathtaking west coast, with its dramatic cliffs and caves. There are pleasant anchorages at Rhos Colyn, Rhosneigr and Trearddur Bay. Around the stacks you find the breakwater marking the entrance to Holyhead where the Sailing Club offers a warm welcome to visiting yachtsmen. THE NORTH COAST Leaving Holyhead, again sailing north, you will round Carmel Head before turning eastwards along the north coast. This sleepy coastline offers a number of interesting bays, and the ruined brickworks at Porth Wen, Cemlyn Bay, Cemaes Bay and Bull Bay are all worth exploring, as too is the fishing port of Amlwch and the bay of Porth Eilian. THE EAST COAST Round the headland of Point Lynas and you are sailing along the east coast back towards Puffin Island and Conwy. Along this green and rolling stretch of coastline you have the option of picking up a mooring or anchoring in any one of a number of delightful bays - Fresh Water Bay, the sandy beaches of Traeth Llugwy and Traeth yr Ora, Moelfre, Traeth Bychan, Red Wharf Bay and White Beach. THE SWELLIES Your timing for passage through the Swellies should be around slack water, which as a rule is 2 hours before high water Liverpool. At this time the Swellies is a mill pond, and with good pilotage notes you will wonder what all the fuss is about! Before attempting the Swellies at low water slack or at night, we recommend you familiarise yourself with a number of daylight passages at high water slack. Trearddur Bay Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales Powerboats off Little Orme Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales

3 WE CAN HELP YOU ENJOY YOUR BOATING MORE Conwy Quays Marina and Deganwy Quay Marina are proud to have been recognised as an Active Marina by the Royal Yachting Association. The aim of the Active Marina programme is to help boat owners make the most of their boat by increasing confidence and skill levels through a programme of practical workshops and activities, and by organising social events for berth holders. Many of the activities are run in conjunction with our resident RYA recognised sea schools, Seawake and Boom Sail & Power. Since joining with the RYA Active Marina programme we have introduced activities such as boat handling and manoeuvring workshops, cruise in company, rope work sessions, ladies sailing days, and a variety of social events and talks. Workshops planned for 2017: Ladies Sailing Day Man Over Board Workshop Close Quarter Manoeuvring under Sail & Power Own Boat Tuition Summer BBQ Marina Open Days Try a Boat! You can find out more about our Active Marina programme and events being held by checking out the notice boards around the marina and by subscribing to the weekly E-Quay newsletter. For more information about these opportunities and activities, please contact: Phil Jones Assistant Marina Manager Tel: pjones@quaymarinas.com RYA Active Marina has provided funding to subsidise the cost of these events.

4 Conwy Marina Menai Bridge Beamaris Power Boating Made Simple Conwy Quays Marina 2017 Dates & Prices Training Centre Power Boating Seawake is an accredited RYA Training centre operating from both Conwy Marina and Menai Bridge. Our training area is unique - combining the beauty and safety of the Conwy Estuary the challenging conditions of the Menai Strait. With our locations and experienced RYA instructors, and a fleet of commercially coded vessels we believe we provide some of the best training environments in the UK! Our RYA Courses include: RYA Powerboat Level 2 2 Day Intermediate Powerboat 2 Day Advanced Powerboat 2 Day ICC Certification 1 Day VHF 1 Day First Aid 1 Day We also provide: Own boat training, individual training, preparation for commercial skipper examinations, classroom based navigation, day skipper and yachtmaster theory. Deganwy Quays Marina 7

5 Attractions in the Conwy area Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey Crown copyright (2008) Visit Wales Pier at Bangor Crown copyright (2012) Visit Wales River Conwy Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales 8 Quay Marina s CONWY & DEGANWY Yearbook 2017

6 Both Conwy & Deganwy Marinas are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and make fine bases from which to explore the surrounding countryside. Visitors will undoubtedly enjoy the outstanding panoramic sea views over the town of Llandudno from the Great Orme. This well known landmark has been developed as a tourist attraction in recent years and now boasts many places of interest, particularly suitable for families with young children. These include such leisure facilities as cable cars, a dry ski slope with bar and restaurant, trams and a historic copper mine. As a prominent seaside resort, Llandudno itself offers a wide variety of leisure activities. The miniature village of Portmeirion is situated on the secluded Llyn peninsula. The brainchild of architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, this model village became famous following the television series, The Prisoner broadcast during the 1960s. The village comprises an unusual mix of eighteenth century cottages and Italianate buildings set around a central piazza. The village is open all year round, with reduced admission fees between the winter months November to March. Finally, situated above the River Conwy are the Bodnant Gardens. With their breathtaking views across the valley towards the Snowdon Range, Bodnant Gardens are reputed to be amongst the finest in the World. Refreshment facilities are available in the Pavilion near the car park. Conwy Valley Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales CRUISING THE NORTH WEST APPROXIMATE DISTANCES FROM CONWY MARINA Llandudno Bay 8nm Puffin Island 7nm Beaumaris 12nm The Swellies/Menai Bridge 15nm Port Dinorwic 18nm Caernarfon 21nm Holyhead 37nm Pwllheli 74nm Liverpool 45nm Isle of Man (Peel) 68nm Ireland (Howth/Malahide) 84nm Conwy Marina 9

7 Information MARINA BERTHS Now firmly established as the leading yachting centre in North Wales, the combined Conwy & Deganwy Marinas provides around 700 fully serviced berths, accessible at half tide or better. RESIDENTIAL USE OF BOATS At Conwy Marina (not occasional overnight/weekend use) we permit owners to live aboard with our prior consent. Additional terms & conditions and a surcharge will apply. We do not permit houseboats. MARINA OFFICE The Marina office is manned 24 hours a day throughout the year. Berth holders are requested to notify the marina staff of their intending time away. This will enable staff to locate vessels in an emergency and ensure their berths are vacant when they return to the marina. Visitors should report to the marina office on arrival. Alternatively the marina staff can be contacted by VHF on channel 80 for berthing allocation. VHF RADIO The marina maintains a listening watch on Channel 80. Call sign either Conwy Marina or Deganwy Marina. FUEL AND GAS Marine diesel and unleaded are available on the fuel pontoon between 0700 and 2200 hours. Please contact the marina office for service. Bottled gas may be obtained from the chandlery at Conwy Marina. SECURITY/ACCESS Access to the pontoons, service building and car park is via electronic key fob security system. Casual visitors will be issued a temporary PIN number at Conwy Marina. TOILETS, SHOWERS & LAUNDRY Toilets and showers complete with a purpose built disabled wet room facility are provided at both marinas. They are regularly checked for cleanliness. Hairdryers are available at both marinas. The laundry room is complete with modern washing machines and tumble dryers. Laundry tokens are available at the marina office. WATER AND ELECTRICITY Water and electricity are available on the marina. Please note it is advisable to allow the fresh water tap to run for 30 seconds before use. Owners of vessels must supply their own water hoses. If you require electricity, please contact the marina staff. WATER QUALITY Please do not use the heads on board your vessel in the marina. TROLLEYS Situated at the marina car park, trolleys are available for your convenience. Please be considerate to other berth holders and return your trolley immediately after use. REFUSE & MIXED RECYCLING Refuse and mixed recycling bins are available at the rear of the marina office. Please use these for disposal of domestic refuse and do not leave it on the pontoons or throw it over board. WASTE OIL A purpose built waste oil container is situated at the rear of the car park. Please take care to ensure no spillage occurs when disposing of waste oil. BOAT/LIFTING FACILITIES Mobile hoists are operated at both marinas by trained, qualified staff. A full boat lift service is offered, including pressure wash and stepping/unstepping of masts. Full details are available from the marina office by appointment only. MOORING LINES Contract berth holders may make up permanent lines for their vessel if desired, but please ensure these are not left to foul the pontoon walkway when the vessel is away from the marina. WEATHER FORECASTS Local area weather forecasts are displayed on the weather board and are updated daily at 0700 hours. WASTE PUMP FACILITY A waste pump facility is available 24 hours a day and is situated on the fuel berth. PETS Please keep pets on a lead at all times when they are within the marina or on the pontoons and Do not allow them to foul the marina pontoons and surrounding area. FISHING/CYCLING Fishing is NOT allowed within the marina. Ball games are not allowed on site and cycling is not permitted on the pontoons. 10 Quay Marina s CONWY & DEGANWY Yearbook 2017

8 Safety We take safety very seriously at Conwy and Deganwy Marinas. Please therefore read the following guidance notes which set out our basic safety procedures: You should familiarise yourself with the locations of safety equipment, and its operation. PONTOON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS When disconnecting your vessel from shore power, remove the power socket from the power outlet first to avoid a live end. Do not leave live cables on the pontoons. We undertake routine inspections of our electrical equipment for your safety. Please report any damage to our equipment and periodically inspect your power leads for wear and tear. SPEED RESTRICTIONS Please observe the DEAD SLOW speed limit and do not create excessive wash within the confines of the marina or by vessels moored near the marina. There is a speed limit within the estuary of 10 knots between the Perch Light and Cymryd Point. SWIMMING AND DIVING Swimming is not permitted within the confines of the marina. Diving operations are only permitted with the express written permission of the Marina Manager and compliance with current Health and Safety legislation. WINTER Please take extra care during cold and icy conditions. The access ramps and adjacent areas are regularly salted during frosty periods. Salt can be provided to customers who wish to salt their pontoon. Please contact the Marina Office for assistance. FIRE DRILL 1. Raise the alarm. 2. Contact the Marina Office. We will call the Fire Brigade if they have not already been called. 3. Clear the area of any people who may be in danger and in particular, those who are down wind of the fire. 4. Tackle the fire only if it is safe to do so. 5. Leave the area in an orderly manner (do not run). 6. Gather at the fire muster point at the Marina Car Park. FALLING IN There are two fixed safety ladders on each leg of the marina. Be sure that you know where they are situated. INSURANCE It is a requirement of the marina s terms and conditions that all vessels berthed within the marina should maintain fully comprehensive and Public liability insurance (where appropriate) cover to the value of 3 million. MARINA SOS STATIONS Illuminated SOS Stations are positioned at various points around the marina and contain a powderfire extinguisher, life ring and first aid kit. Please familiarize yourself with the locality of your nearest SOS Station. Relaxation area at Conwy Marina New washroom facilities USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Emergency 999 AA (Liverpool) Airports: Liverpool Manchester Coastguard (Holyhead) Customs & Excise (Holyhead) Dentist Express Coach Ferries Liverpool (P&O Ferries) Harbour Master Conwy Marina Deganwy Marina Police RAC Tourist Info Yacht Clubs: Conwy YC N. Wales CA Royal Anglesey YC Castle Cabs Taxi Mersey Bar weather forecast Seawake The Mulberry Stores Network Yacht Brokers Network Yacht chandlery Llandudno General Hospital Rowlands Marine The Mulberry Airangel Wi-Fi Helpline Aberconwy car hire Holyhead MRCC Conwy Council RSPCA