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==Conwy Marina, (Wales, UK)==
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== Conwy River ==
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:ConwyMarina.jpg|300px|]]<br />'''Marina Offices'''<br />''Click for larger view''
 
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conwy Conwy] is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is the home of Conwy castle. The River Conwy is spanned by three bridges, the most impressive being Telford's suspension bridge built in 1826. At its entrance are two marinas, [[Conwy]] and [[Deganwy]]
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Conwy Marina is situated in the picturesque river of Conwy in the beautiful Snowdonia region of N.Wales. It overlooks the town of Deganwy.
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===Marina radio contact===
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==Charts==
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Channel 80 <br> Telephone +44 (0)1492 576888
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=====Admiralty=====
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SC5609, North West Wales including Menai Strait (Small Craft Folio)       
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<br>1463, Conwy Bay and Approaches
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<br>1977, Holyhead to Great Ormes Head
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<br>1978, Great Ormes Head to Liverpool
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=====Imray=====
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C52, Cardigan Bay to Liverpool
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<br>2700, North and West Wales Chart Pack
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===Navigation/Approach===
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==Local Weather==
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Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at {{Coord|53|17.95|N|03|55.55|W|}}. Then follow the well buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river. The entrance starboard side. Conwy marina operates a flap gate which opens approximately 3 hours either side of High Water. Beware: the Conwy river is tidal and streams run at 6 knots on springs and sometimes mooring buoys are covered by the flowing water and are particularly difficult to spot when approaching in the dark.  Conwy Approach Channel Diagrams are available free of charge at the Harbour Office, Conwy.
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[http://www.quaymarinas.com/Marinas/DeganwyQuays/Weather.aspx Quay Marinas Weather Service]
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===Berthing===
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The marina operates a small tender and staff are happy to assist with berthing.
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Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at 53°17.95′N, 03°55.55′W. Then follow the well buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river.
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Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253
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===Marina facilities===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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500 fully serviced pontoon berths.
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*  [[Conwy]]
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<br>Staff on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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*  [[Deganwy]]
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<br>Gasoil (red diesel - not for road use) and petrol available on the fuel pontoon.
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*  Conwy Yacht Club
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<br>Toilets, showers, bathrooms and laundry facilities in marina building.
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<br>Water and electricity supply available on all pontoons.
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Harbour Office, VHF Ch 14
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<br>Free car parking is available on site.
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Conwy Quay, Conwy LL32 8BB - +44(0)1492 596253<br>
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<br>The Mulberry Pub is next to the marina with bar and food.
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Visitors should call prior to entering to be allocated a mooring or pontoon berth
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<br>A holding tank pump out facility is available on the fuel pontoon.
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<br>Quay Marine Sales selling new and used boats and Network Yacht Chandlers are both on site.
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<br>All marine services are available locally.
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<br>A general store, The Mulberry Stores, also operates from the marina
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===Repairs/Yard===
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A full boatyard service is provided. 30 tonne mobile hoist.
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<br>Hardstanding area.
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===Security===
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====Conwy River====
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Locked gate with keyfob access. CCTV and and manned 24 hours
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===Marina Location===
 
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The marina is close to shops, pubs, restaurants and other facilities in the town of Conwy 1/2 mile away.
 
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===Transport===
 
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Railway Station and Bus service to the local area. The Conwy railway station is a mainline station that connects to London and Holyhead.
 
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===Price===
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Daily Rate for 10m is £25.00 Electricity Metered
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====Marine Stores====
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* Network Chandlery +44 (0) 1492 580001
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===Contact===
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====Repairs/Yards====
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Address:  Quays Marina, Conwy, LL32 8EP<br />
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* TLC Boat Repairs +44 (0) 1492 580820
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Phone:  +44 (0)1492 576888<br />
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Fax:  +44 (0)1492 580066<br />
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Website:  [http://www.quaymarinas.com/Marinas/ConwyQuays]<br >
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Email: [mailto:[email protected]] <br />
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===Personal experience===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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''Your personal experience and rating of this marina'':
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Available from both Marinas.<br>
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Diesel is available, subject to depth of water, from the new Quay Extension during Harbour Office opening hours. <br>
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Call VHF Ch 14 or telephone the Harbour Office before coming to the pontoon.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
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List places of interest, tours, etc.
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* Conwy castle was the third of Edward 1st's great castles
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* Conwy Visitor's Centre in Rosehill Street
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* Aberconwy House, owned by the National Trust, a 14th century house used for exhibitions showing the history of the town, and Plas Mawr
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* Britain's smallest house, a Victorian fisherman's cottage
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* Telford's suspension bridge built in 1826.
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* Robert Stephenson's splendid railway bridge from 1846
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* River trips offer spectacular views of the Conwy Valley
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* Trips from from the estuary go to Puffin Island, Anglesey and the Great Orme
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
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====Eateries====
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31st October 2012. I am a berth holder in the sister marina in Deganwy and cruse the area so I know the details to be current (auditdata)
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====Internet/WiFi====
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At [[Conwy]] Marina and [[Deganwy]] Marina.
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====Laundry====
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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* In the town.
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====Garbage Disposal====
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Bins at all marinas.
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====Transportation====
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Transportation (local and/or international)
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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==External Links==
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==References & Publications==
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
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Revision as of 20:22, 31 October 2012

Conwy River

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Conwy River
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Contents

Conwy is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is the home of Conwy castle. The River Conwy is spanned by three bridges, the most impressive being Telford's suspension bridge built in 1826. At its entrance are two marinas, Conwy and Deganwy

Charts

Admiralty

SC5609, North West Wales including Menai Strait (Small Craft Folio)
1463, Conwy Bay and Approaches
1977, Holyhead to Great Ormes Head
1978, Great Ormes Head to Liverpool

Imray

C52, Cardigan Bay to Liverpool
2700, North and West Wales Chart Pack

Local Weather

Quay Marinas Weather Service

Approach and Navigation

Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at 53°17.95′N, 03°55.55′W. Then follow the well buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river. Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Other Berthing

Harbour Office, VHF Ch 14 Conwy Quay, Conwy LL32 8BB - +44(0)1492 596253
Visitors should call prior to entering to be allocated a mooring or pontoon berth

Anchorages

Conwy River

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

  • Network Chandlery +44 (0) 1492 580001

Repairs/Yards

  • TLC Boat Repairs +44 (0) 1492 580820

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Available from both Marinas.
Diesel is available, subject to depth of water, from the new Quay Extension during Harbour Office opening hours.
Call VHF Ch 14 or telephone the Harbour Office before coming to the pontoon.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

  • Conwy castle was the third of Edward 1st's great castles
  • Conwy Visitor's Centre in Rosehill Street
  • Aberconwy House, owned by the National Trust, a 14th century house used for exhibitions showing the history of the town, and Plas Mawr
  • Britain's smallest house, a Victorian fisherman's cottage
  • Telford's suspension bridge built in 1826.
  • Robert Stephenson's splendid railway bridge from 1846
  • River trips offer spectacular views of the Conwy Valley
  • Trips from from the estuary go to Puffin Island, Anglesey and the Great Orme

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

At Conwy Marina and Deganwy Marina.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • In the town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins at all marinas.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, 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

References & Publications

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)


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