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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 Marina]] and [[Deganwy Marina]]
[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 Marina]] and [[Deganwy Marina]]
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==Charts==
 
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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
 
==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
[http://www.quaymarinas.com/Marinas/DeganwyQuays/Weather.aspx Quay Marinas Weather Service]
[http://www.quaymarinas.com/Marinas/DeganwyQuays/Weather.aspx Quay Marinas Weather Service]
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==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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: SC5609 - North West Wales including Menai Strait (Small Craft Folio)       
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: 1463 - Conwy Bay and Approaches
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: 1977 - Holyhead to Great Ormes Head
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: 1978 - Great Ormes Head to Liverpool
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; Imray
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: C52 -Cardigan Bay to Liverpool
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: 2700 - North and West Wales Chart Pack
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==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
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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 buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river. The channel is very narrow in some places and has several sharp bends. The channel and the position of the buoys changes regularly but up-to-date buoy positions and a pd of a map can be obtained from the [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=5342&doc=20669 Conwy harbour web site].
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Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|53|17.95|N|3|55.55|W|}}. Then follow the buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river. The channel is very narrow in some places and has several sharp bends. The channel and the position of the buoys changes regularly but up-to-date buoy positions and a pd of a map can be obtained from the [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=5342&doc=20669 Conwy harbour web site].
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Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253
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: Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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{{GreenText|If this is '''not''' a ''port of entry'' '''omit''' this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in -  location of immigration & customs, etc.}}
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==Berthing Options==
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Visitors should call prior to entering to be allocated a mooring or pontoon berth
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: Harbour Office, VHF Ch 14
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: Conwy Quay, Conwy LL32 8BB - +44(0)1492 596253
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
*  [[Conwy Marina]]
*  [[Conwy Marina]]
*  [[Deganwy Marina]]
*  [[Deganwy Marina]]
*  [http://www.conwyyachtclub.com/ Conwy Yacht Club]
*  [http://www.conwyyachtclub.com/ Conwy Yacht Club]
*  [http://nwcc.info/ North Wales Cruising Club]
*  [http://nwcc.info/ North Wales Cruising Club]
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=====Other Berthing=====
 
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Harbour Office, VHF Ch 14
 
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Conwy Quay, Conwy LL32 8BB - +44(0)1492 596253<br>
 
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Visitors should call prior to entering to be allocated a mooring or pontoon berth
 
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==Anchorages==
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===Anchorages===
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* Conwy River
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====Conwy River====
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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Available from both Marinas.<br>
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: Available from both Marinas
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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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: Diesel is available, subject to depth of water, from the new Quay Extension during Harbour Office opening hours
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Call VHF Ch 14 or telephone the Harbour Office before coming to the pontoon.
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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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==Things to do Ashore==
====Tourism====
====Tourism====
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List places of interest, tours, etc.
 
* Conwy castle was the third of Edward 1st's great castles
* Conwy castle was the third of Edward 1st's great castles
* Conwy Visitor's Centre in Rosehill Street
* Conwy Visitor's Centre in Rosehill Street
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====Laundry====
====Laundry====
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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* In the town.
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In the town.
====Garbage Disposal====
====Garbage Disposal====
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====Transportation====
====Transportation====
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Transportation (local and/or international)
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Conwy Rail Station has trains to Hollyhead and to England along the North coast. Walkable to Conwy Marina without too much heavy gear (or take a taxi),  Deganwy station is a few minutes walk from Deganwy marina and on the same line.
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* Conwy Rail Station has trains to Hollyhead and to England along the North coast. Walkable to Conwy Marina without too much heavy gear (or take a taxi),  Deganwy station is a few minutes walk from Deganwy marina and on the same line.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
==Routes/Passages To/From==
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
==External Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conwy Conwy]
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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: {{GreenText|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot Imray</cite>, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718}}
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
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Revision as of 19:06, 9 February 2015

Conwy (Wales)

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 53°17.49′N, 03°50.19′W
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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 Marina and Deganwy Marina

Local Weather

Quay Marinas Weather Service

Charts

British 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

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Entrance is via the Conwy Approach channel marked by the fairway buoy, red and white, at World icon.png 53°17.95′N, 3°55.55′W. Then follow the buoyed channel to enter the Conwy river. The channel is very narrow in some places and has several sharp bends. The channel and the position of the buoys changes regularly but up-to-date buoy positions and a pd of a map can be obtained from the Conwy harbour web site.

Harbour Master +44 (0) 149 259 6253

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

If this is not a port of entry omit this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing Options

Visitors should call prior to entering to be allocated a mooring or pontoon berth

Harbour Office, VHF Ch 14
Conwy Quay, Conwy LL32 8BB - +44(0)1492 596253

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

  • 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

Conwy Rail Station has trains to Hollyhead and to England along the North coast. Walkable to Conwy Marina without too much heavy gear (or take a taxi), Deganwy station is a few minutes walk from Deganwy marina and on the same line.

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

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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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