Wales:Swansea
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General
Swansea Marina lies at the very heart of the city's redeveloped and award winning Maritime Quarter.
We are surrounded by restaurants, shops and marine businesses and bordered on one side by our own Sandy beach. The busy city centre is only a short walk away with many other attractions close by.
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Approaches, Routes and Navigation
- To seaward, tidal streams flow anti-clockwise for 9½ hours (Swansea HW -3½ to +6), with at times a race off Mumbles Hd.
- From HW -6 to -3 the stream reverses, setting N past Mumbles Hd towards Swansea.
- Keep seaward of Mixon Shoal. When N of SW Inner Green Grounds (SWIGG) SCM It buoy, Q (6) + L FI 15s keep to W of dredged channel and clear of commercial ships.
- Yachts must motor in harbour and approach, maximum speed 4kn.
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Swansea Docks
- All Marina users are reminded that we share the entrance to the river with the fairway for commercial shipping entering and leaving the port of Swansea.
- It is very important that all boat owners obey the rules laid down by the authorities and give way to commercial shipping at all times.
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Entering and Leaving the Port
- All pleasure craft using the port must observe the rules governing the "Prevention of Collisions at Sea", particularly when navigating within the dredged channel North of the SWIGG buoy (South West Inner Green Grounds) to the harbour entrance.
- You are advised to approach the harbour entrance in the waters to the West of the dredged channel (where practicable).
- Large vessels (such as the ferry) entering or leaving the harbour must be given a wide berth at all times.
- All pleasure craft must be under power when in the vicinity of the harbour and should clear waters used by commercial shipping as soon as possible.
- A maximum speed of 4 knots must be observed within the harbour limits, river and mooring areas.
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Port Regulations
- To seaward, vessels approaching the harbour will see 9 signal lights displayed in 3 columns of 3 lights. The centre light of the westerly column controls pleasure craft.
- When this light is red craft must not enter the river and should hold SW of the western breakwater.
- If in doubt call Swansea Docks VHF Channel 14, or Tawe Lock Channel 18
- When the entry lights of the Tawe lock come into view, vessels should make radio contact for locking instructions and information from the duty lockmaster on VHF Channel 18. Call sign "Tawe Lock".
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Depth Caution
Vessels navigating from the harbour entrance to the barrage are advised to remain in mid-channel as far as the ferry terminal and then turn to port, lining up with the Tawe lock entrance. This is particularly advisable near low water spring tide when entry should be delayed until approximately 1½ hours after low water.
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Lock Times
- 0700-1900 GMT
- 0700-2200 BST
- 0700-2200 GMT + BST (Sat / Sun)
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Tidal information and currents
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Charts
AC 1161, 1165, 1179 Imray C59 Stanfords 14 OS 159
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Weather
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Major ports
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Marinas and Anchorages
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Swansea Marina
- Please note that there is a speed limit of 4 knots and young children should be supervised at all times for safety.
- Car Parking
- Berth holders and visitors may park in any pay and display car park adjacent to the bridgeheads. Please display your parking permit sticker, available from reception.
- Cars not displaying current marina permits will be clamped with a release fee of £45.00
- Boatyard. 25 tonnes travel hoist available.
- One weeks notice when booking
- A crane facility is also available for masts etc.
- The yard has various businesses that undertake hull, GRP, wood, engineering and electrical repairs.
- Free storage ashore is offered to permanent berth holders in the marina (space permitting).
- There are telephones adjacent to the foyer at the front (north) of the Marina Control Building and close to the North side bridgehead gate in Phase 1.
- Hose pipes are located every 20m on the pontoons. Please recoil the hose pipes after use and do not leave the hose end in the water as this is unhygienic. Bags of ice are available from reception for a small charge.
- Trolleys are available from the refuse compounds at the top of each bridgehead. Please return your trolley for the next customer. Domestic rubbish is to be deposited in the skips provided in sealed bags. Waste oil tanks are also provided in the skip compounds.
- Diesel pumps are located on either side of the Marina Lock; diesel and gas are available from 7.00a.m until half an hour before the office is closed. No petrol is available at the Marina, there is a commercial garage nearby.
- The laundry is located at Marina reception, hours are as reception. Please supply your own washing powder. Machine operating charges as follows.
- Washing Machine £1.40
- Tumble Dryer £1.00
- Toilets and Showers. There is a 24hour access to these facilities, by use of a Marina pontoon security fob.
- The rear (south) of Marina Control building. A toilet for the disabled is also located here
- Adjacent to the bridgehead on the North side of Phase 1
- Adjacent to the bridgehead on the South side of Phase 2. Slop and sluice rooms are available in phase 2 of the Marina
- A ship's toilet may not be used whilst in the marina.
- Electrical Supply
- All circuits are protected by 16 amp overloads and Residual Current Breakers (RCB's). Please see our price list for charges. The marina is currently involved in the process of upgrading the electrical supply. Electrical take-off points are also available for boat yard storage.
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Customs and Excise Customs and Excise
Customs and Excise Office located in ABP Docks Tel: (01792) 652373 Forms are available and can be deposited with the lockmaster at the Marina Lock.
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Chandlers and Repair Facilities
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Dickies
Boat yard and brokerage and the supplier of a range of new boats throughout Europe and beyond. Unit 1 Fishmarket Quay, Swansea Marina, Swansea, SA1 1UP Tel: 01792 645303 Fax: 01792 645304 Email: swansea@dickies.co.uk http://www.dickies.co.uk
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Cambrian Boat Centre
New and used power and fishing boat sales 14 Cambrian Place, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 1PQ Tel: 01792 467263 Fax: 01792 644987 Email: sales@cambrianboats.co.uk http://www.cambrianboats.co.uk
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Rainbow Sailing School
Offering a range of services from days out to becoming a fully fledged yacht-master. 5 Prospect Place, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 1QP Tel/Fax: 01792 467813 Mobile: 07799 066959 Email: info@rainbowsailingschool.com
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Victuals (Food and Drink!)
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Sailing Clubs
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Places and things to see
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Good places to eat and drink
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Additional Information
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