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* Coquet Yacht Club (CYC), on south side of river 0.65 nm from harbour entrance. Visitors Welcome | * Coquet Yacht Club (CYC), on south side of river 0.65 nm from harbour entrance. Visitors Welcome | ||
* Amble Marina, on south side of river 0.46 nm from harbour entrance. Cill height 0.8 meters above chart datum. Visitor berths available. | * Amble Marina, on south side of river 0.46 nm from harbour entrance. Cill height 0.8 meters above chart datum. Visitor berths available. | ||
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* Coquet Island, Approximately 1nm ESE of Warkworth Harbour entrance | * Coquet Island, Approximately 1nm ESE of Warkworth Harbour entrance | ||
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
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===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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| - | * | + | Amble high street is 2 minutes walk from the harbour and includes a range of small to medium sized shops, including |
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
Revision as of 19:35, 10 March 2014
Amble (Warkworth Harbour)
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Background
Amble harbour is actually known as Warkworth Harbour and makes a great base for exploring the fabulous beaches and scenary of Northumberland. Local cruising highlights include
- Newton Haven (anchorage)
- Farn Islands (anchorage in "the kettle")
- Holy Island (anchorage)
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- British Admiralty 1627
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for weather reports:
The simplest approach is from Alnmouth Bay to the North taking care to avoid a shallow area called Pan Bush (depth 0.9 meters) by keeping the light on the north pier (Fl.G.6s 12m 6M) on a bearing of between 190T and 225T.
The harbour entrance has charted depth of 0.6 meters but this varies depending on silting and dredging. Only approaching when you have sufficient depth for the Marina (0.8 meters above chart datum) gives a reasonable margin unless conditions are particularly bad. If waves are breaking on Pan Bush then the entrance is considered dangerous and Blythe or River Tyne should be considered as alternative harbours.
Once inside the outer pier keep mid channel for half a cable and after the channel turns slightly south the best water is on the south side of the channel all the way up to the marina. Beware of a sand bank which extends from the disused wooden jetty on the north side of the harbour to about mid channel - keeping south close to the fishing boats moored against the harbour wall will keep you clear.
Waypoints
- Harbour Entrance is 55 degrees 20.42 N 1 degree 34.03 W
- Waypoint for approaching from the north 55 degrees 20.84 N 1 degree 33.94 degrees west
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Coquet Yacht Club (CYC), on south side of river 0.65 nm from harbour entrance. Visitors Welcome
- Amble Marina, on south side of river 0.46 nm from harbour entrance. Cill height 0.8 meters above chart datum. Visitor berths available.
Anchorages
- Newton Haven (Low Newton by the sea)
- Farn Islands "the kettle"
- Holy Island
Offshore Islands
- Coquet Island, Approximately 1nm ESE of Warkworth Harbour entrance
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
- Warkworth Castle
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel, water and electricity are available from Amble Marina
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer in Marina
Grocery & Supply Stores
Amble high street is 2 minutes walk from the harbour and includes a range of small to medium sized shops, including
- Tesco
- CoOp
- Hardware store
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
- WiFi avaibable from the Marina (not included)
- Coquet Yacht Club also has WiFi
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Amble Boat Company has a hoist and repair facilities
Transportation
Local transport or to other countries, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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