Ireland:Cahersiveen
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General
Latitude: 51° 15'. Longitude: 10° 15'
Approaches, Routes and Navigation
Extract fom Irish Cruising Guide
The Marina is located on Valentia River adjacent to The Pier in Cahersiveen town. From Valentia Harbour the Marina is 2 miles up the Valentia River (Formally Caher River). It can be approached over Doulus Bar in 2.4m or across the sheltered Caher Bar in 1.4m. The pilotage of the river is aided by 12 FG leading lights whose positions are shown on the Chartlet and also two FR Nos 11 and 12. They are mounted on poles with B and Y horizontal bands and are discernible by day. There is also a light FI R 3s on Ballycarbery Spit.
From Valentia, a yacht is advised to start as early on the tide as she can cross Caher Bar. The chartlet shows the recommended course, following the five leading leading lines whos bearings are as follows. (outwards in brackets): Nos 1,2,13 &14 - 019° (199°). Nos 4 and 5 - 100° (280°). Nos 7 & 8 - 076° (256°). Nos 3, 4, 9 & 10 0530 (233°). Nos 5, 6, 11 &12 - 035° (215°). As soon as No 9 is past abeam steer 050° so as to pass nearer to nos 11 than to No 10, then follow a mid-channel course till the Marina is reached.
From Dolous Bay at LWS the depth in the bar is not less than 2.4m, but this entrance is not recommended if a big sea is running. Give Black Rocks (Dolous Rocks) a berth of 0.5 cable, then steer for the E end of Beginish as soon as Reenard Point opens to port of it: this line leads closer to Black Rocks than to Kay Rock with 0.9m which is 2 cables E of them. When Lamb Island and the N point of Beginish are about to open, alter course to keep them so astern till Reenard Point opens to the E of Church Island. Then steer to pass 50m E of Church Island so as to avoid Passage Rock, which dries 1.5m and lies under a cable E of the island. Then join the line of Nos 4 & 5 leading lights.
Tidal information and currents
Charts
- Admiralty Chart No. 2125
Weather
Weather dial - Telephone: 1550 123 123 Calls cost 74c per minute / Fax: 1570 131 838. €1.27 per minute. http://www.ireland.com/weather/tides.htm
Major ports
Marinas and Anchorages
Anchorages information goes here
Cahersiveen Marina
http://cahersiveenmarina.ie
Cahersiveen Marina sits on the banks of the Valentia River, off the Western Coast of the Ring of Kerry. The Gulf Stream waters of the Atlantic wash through the naturally-formed Valentia harbour, creating a safe haven in all weather conditions.
Visitors should berth temporarily at the visitors pontoon and report to the marina office on arrival. The staff will then allocate a suitable berth. The marina office is manned throughout the year. Berth holders are requested to notify the office of their intended time away whenever possible. This will enable staff to locate vessels easily in an emergency and will also ensure that their berths are vacant when they return to the marina.
Speed Restrictions
Please observe a DEAD SLOW speed limit and do not create excessive wash within the confine of the marina. There is a speed limit of 4 knots and the roadway speed limit within the marina complex is 8kph (5mph).
- Water & Electricity. 240 volt A/C electricity is available at all berths together with water. Electricity cards are available at the marina office along with electricity leads if required.
- Security / Access Access to the pontoons is controlled by a security system.
- VHF on Channel 37.
- Fuel. Supplies of Marine Diesel are available at the Marina and boats must fuel at the designated fuel pontoon. Gas can be obtained locally.
- Boat Lifting & Boat Yard
- 14 tonne mobile hoist
- Boat Storage
- Communications Mail
- Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available in Cahersiveen town. A drop-off / collection can be arranged.
- Bicycles for hire
- Trolleys
- Car Parking
- Refuse points
Customs
The nearest customs & Excise Office is in Tralee. Vessels requiring customs clearance should contact Customs directly on (066) 7128540.
Lifeboat
There is a Lifeboat & Coastguard Unit based locally at Valentia Island covering the South West. Valentia Radio Station is permanently manned 365 days per year. They are on VHF Channel 16 or 2182. Ashore Marine Emergency dial 999 or 112.
Chandlers and Repair Facilities
- Repairs in GRP, Wood and Steel
- Engine Installation & maintenance
- Full or Partial Refurbishments
- Electronics Fitted and Serviced
- Re-spraying
- Hull Cleaning & Anti Fouling
- Valleting
- Mast Stepping and Un-stepping
- Cradles for Purchase or Hire
- Chandlery.
Victuals (Food and Drink!)
The town boasts several grocery, hardware, health food shops, cafes bars and restaurants. Groceries will be delivered to the Marina. The town has two banks open M-F 10am to 3pm, post office M-F 9.30am to 5pm and Credit Union M - F 10am to 5pm.
Sailing Clubs
Places and things to see
Good places to eat and drink
Additional Information
Transport
Daily bus service to Tralee & Killarney (63 km) to connect with mainline rail services. Hackney / taxi and courier service available daily to/from all locations. Cahersiveen can be reached via 3 airports - Kerry International Airport 61 km. Shannon 193 km and Cork 151 km. Ferries are located in Cork 170km and Rosslare Harbour 209km.
