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Entry to the bay is via the Wrach channel, keeping the Outer Wrach buoy to Starboard. Be aware of large vessels restricted by draught entering or leaving Cardiff docks, especially near high water. | Entry to the bay is via the Wrach channel, keeping the Outer Wrach buoy to Starboard. Be aware of large vessels restricted by draught entering or leaving Cardiff docks, especially near high water. | ||
- | Contact 'Cardiff | + | Contact 'Cardiff Barrage' on VHF Channel 18 to request a lock in. The barrage channel is regularly dredged, but check with barrage control for actual depths if uncertain. Locking times are inbound at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour and outbound at 0 and 30 minutes past the hour. |
Once in the inner harbour, await green lights before entering the lock. There are 3 locks and barrage control will inform you which lock to use. Be wary of volume of water rushing from the locks into the outer harbour during locking, and be aware that echo sounder readings can be affected by the amount of silt in the water. | Once in the inner harbour, await green lights before entering the lock. There are 3 locks and barrage control will inform you which lock to use. Be wary of volume of water rushing from the locks into the outer harbour during locking, and be aware that echo sounder readings can be affected by the amount of silt in the water. |
Revision as of 10:51, 7 August 2011
Cardiff
Background
Historic details, etc.
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Charts
- Admiralty Folio - SC5608 Bristol Channel
- Admiralty Chart 1182 Barry and Cardiff Roads with Approaches
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
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With a tidal range of up to 13m, rates in excess of 4 knots, as well as moving sand banks and rocks, navigation should be made with great care. Pay particular attention to water depths at Lavernock spit and Cardiff grounds.
Entry to the bay is via the Wrach channel, keeping the Outer Wrach buoy to Starboard. Be aware of large vessels restricted by draught entering or leaving Cardiff docks, especially near high water.
Contact 'Cardiff Barrage' on VHF Channel 18 to request a lock in. The barrage channel is regularly dredged, but check with barrage control for actual depths if uncertain. Locking times are inbound at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour and outbound at 0 and 30 minutes past the hour.
Once in the inner harbour, await green lights before entering the lock. There are 3 locks and barrage control will inform you which lock to use. Be wary of volume of water rushing from the locks into the outer harbour during locking, and be aware that echo sounder readings can be affected by the amount of silt in the water.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Penarth Marina
- Cardiff Yacht Club
- Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Offshore Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
The two yacht clubs and Penarth marina give full access to Wales' capital city, with all the facilities expected. Transport links are good, with regular bus and train services, as well as more than one water taxi service linking the bay and city.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
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Repairs
Transportation
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
- Bristol Channel & Severn Cruising Guide - Milford Haven to St Ives - Peter Cumberlidge (2008) ISBN 9780852889794
Cruiser's Friends
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