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Revision as of 23:10, 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 light house on Coquet Island (Fl(3) WR.30s 25m 21/16 Horn (1) 30s) lies approximately 1nm ESE of the entrance to Amble.
The simplest approach is from Alnmouth Bay to the north of the harbour, 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.
When approaching from the south, care should be taken to avoid Hauxley Head which lies south of Coquet Island and extends 0.6nm offshore. The white sector of Coquet Island light house indicates you are clear of Hauxley Head. Keep at least 3 cables east and then 6 cables north of Coquet Island before heading west into Alnmouth Bay and following the northern approach, taking care to avoid Pan Bush.
Alternatively in calm conditions and with sufficient height of tide the unmarked channel between Coquet Island and Amble can be taken by keeping the light on Amble North Pier (Fl.G.6s 12m 6M) on a bearing of 300T. This line will take you over Podler Ware Spit (depth 0.9 meters) after which you should make for the port hand marker can and then harbour entrance, taking care to ensure that any southerly current across the harbour entrance does not carry you onto Pan Rocks to the south east of the entrance.
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°20.42′N, 01°34.03′W
- Waypoint for approaching from the north 55°20.84′N, 01°33.94′W
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 marina and 5 minutes from the harbour and includes a range of small to medium sized shops, including
- Tesco
- CoOp
- Hardware store
Eateries
There is a growing number of great places to eat out in Amble, including:
- Taj Mahal at the far end of the High Street.
- Spurreli ice cream between the High Street and Harbour
- Zecca, Italian, 47 the High Street
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
- An excellent cruising guide to the area is "Royal Northumberland Yacht Club Sailing Directions", ISBN 0951599712
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:
- March 2014
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