Pilotage

Local Notice to Mariners

Are you leaving or entering the UK in a pleasure craft?

The UK Border Force has changed 'Pleasure Craft Reporting'. If you are leaving or entering the UK on a pleasure boat of any kind, you are required to submit a pleasure craft report. Visit spcr.homeoffice.gov.uk and complete the simple, one-stop digital form up to 24 hours before you depart.

Hafan Pwllheli - Harbour Approaches

From the Fairway Buoy Iso.2s (52° 53.092' N, 04° 22.896' W) steer 294° T for the harbour entrance, which is marked by Q.G. and Q.R. beacons. The first harbour Tide Gauge is located on the No3 Starboard mark. The channel is then marked as follows:

FLG 2.5s fixed pile beacon and FLR 2.5s buoy followed by FLG 5s fixed pile beacon and FLR 5s buoy. FLG 7.5s fixed pile beacon and FLR 7.5s buoy followed by FLG 10s fixed pile beacon and FLR 10s buoy. FLG 12.5s buoy (opposite trot pile moorings) and FLG 15s buoy (second harbour Tide Gauge). The port side of the channel opposite the marina is then marked by a FLR 12.5s pile beacon followed by a red pile beacon with no light. The marina pontoons are marked with 2 FG (vertical) at 52° 53.070'N, 04° 24.390' W and 2 FG (vertical) at 52° 53.140'N, 04° 24.470' W.

View Pwllheli Harbour Navigation Lights Chart

Charts and Pilots

The relevant Admiralty Charts for North Cardigan Bay are North Cardigan Bay 1971, Pwllheli Marina and Approaches 1512, Imray Chart 61. Copies of various pilot books are available, in the reception, for reference purposes. The marina staff will also be happy to answer any questions or put you in touch with someone who has a good local knowledge of the area.

The approach in pictures

boats in the water with an arrow pointing at the entrance of the channel
1. From the harbour entrance enter the channel
arrow showing where the boats should be in the water
2. Keep to the starboard side
the sea with boats on a nice day
3. Head for the middle of the marked channel
arrow showing where on the water to be
4. Pick out the starboard mark near the boatyards
green can buoys in the sea
5. Leave the three green can buoys to starboard
boats and arrow showing the harbour tide gauge
6. Pass the second harbour tide gauge
image of the pontoons at the marina
7. Head for the pontoons marked with a vertical 2FG
boats in the sea with arrow next to it for guidance
8. Proceed to your allocated berth

MOD Aberporth Range Danger Area - Cardigan Bay

The MOD Aberporth military test and evaluation Range has a Sea Danger Area which covers a large part of Cardigan Bay, so before setting out on any trip into the bay you are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the danger area – further details can be found on the Qinetiq website

Additonal information

The Harbourmaster
The Harbourmaster's office is incorporated at the Hafan reception.

Weather Forecast Information
A mini weather station is located in our main entrance lobby and the daily Weather2 map and forecast is displayed. This is updated each morning. More information is on our weather page including a live weather feed.

H M Coastguard
The marine rescue centre is situated at Holyhead. Telephone (01407) 762051. They maintain a continuous VHF watch on Channel 16, working Channel 84.

H M Customs
Vessels requiring Customs services should call 0845 723 1110.