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2018Yachting Guide toHarwich Harbour and its RiversTHIS MAP IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.

CABLES 10 5 0 1 2 Sea Miles

Feet 1000 0 5000 10000 15000 feet

DOVERCOURTBAY

ShipsCork Anchorage

(Ships)

BawdseyAnchorage

(Ships)

PlattersAnchorage

(Ships)

31'30' 33' 34'29'28'27'26'25'24'23'22'21'I°20'19'18'17'15'14'13'12'11'10'09'08' 16'

06'

05'

04'

03'

02'

01'

60'

59'

58'

57'

56'

55'

54'

53'

52'

51'

52˚00'

WAYPOINT51˚ 55.83N01˚ 20-29E

WAYPOINT51˚ 55.23N01˚ 18-39E

WAYPOINT51˚ 55.23N01˚ 20-39E

WAYPOINT51˚ 55.33N01˚ 26-00E

ROUGHS TOWER

TOWER

CHURCHSPIRE

SPIRE

NAZE TOWEROpen to public

RADIO TOWER

RADIO MAST

MartelloTower

MartelloTower

MartelloTower

MartelloTower

MartelloTower

MartelloTower

MartelloTower ‘P’

MartelloTower

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGSMOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGSMOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

MOORINGS

WRABNESS POINT

OAK FIELD WOOD

HARKSTEAD POINTSTUTTON

NESSHOLBROOK

WRABNESS

ERWARTONNESS

SHOTLEYGATE

TRIMLEYMARSHES

LOOMPIT LAKE

COLLIMERPOINT

LEVINGTONCREEK

LEVINGTONLAGOON

NACTON QUAY

HALLPOINT

PRIORY PARK

ORWELL BRIDGE

TRIMLEYRETREAT

BIRD SANCTUARYHabitat creation by H.H.A.

STONNERPOINT

PRETTYMAN’SPOINT

BLACKMANSHEAD

ISLANDPOINT

HORSEY ISLAND

HEDGE ENDISLAND

FOUNDRYREACH

BUOYED

JOHN WESTONNATURERESERVE

SKIPPER’SISLAND

LANDERMERECREEK

KIRBYCREEK

OAKLEYCREEK

HAMFORD WATER

WALTONCHANNEL

FELIXSTOWEFERRY

BAWDSEYMANOR

KYSON HILL

METHERSGATE QUAY

MARTLESHAMCREEK

RIVERDEBEN

FELIXSTOWEPIER

THEROCKS

COPPERAS WOOD

SUTTONHOO

SHINGLESTREET

CUTLERSAND

BOYTONMARSHES

DOVEYS

ORFORDNESS

SIMPSONSALTINGS

HAVERGATEISLAND

RIVERORE

BUTLEYRIVER

RIVER STOUR

RIVER ORWELL

LANDGUARD

LANDGUARDFORT

LANDGUARDPOINT

PORT OF FELIXSTOWE

Trinity Container Terminal

RoRo

Berth76

5

4

4&3

32

1

8

9

WALTONBACKWATERS

RoRo

Waterski area south

Waterski area north

OBSTNS

OBSTNS

OBSTNS

OBSTNS

OBSTNS

OBSTNS

PUBLICLANDING

PUBLICLANDING

PUBLICLANDING

BUOYED

Stena Line,Cruise Terminals

HARWICHINTERNATIONAL

PORT

RECREATION AREA FOR POWERED CRAFT

Access via launching ramp at Dovercourt Bay. Prior approval required

from Tendring District Council 01255 686868

www.tendringdc.gov.uk

Limit of Ipswich

Limit of Harwich

VHF Ch 68

VHF Ch 71

G

Experimental Buoys

Harwich Approach

Harwich Deep Water Channel

Harwich Deep Water Channel

FI(4)G.15sWadgate Ledge

05

G

G

Cathouse

G

No7GDownham

GMulberry

G

Priory

Bridgewood

No9

GPond Ooze

GE Bridge

GSewer

GEast Fen

GHearth Point

GrogG

No5G

Park BightG

BayG

No3G

StrattonG

TrimleyG

No1G

FagburyG

GangesGBristol

G

Parkeston

GRamseyG

No1G

LeeNo5

FortG

NW BeachG

Beach EndG Rolling Ground

G

No3 Crab KnollG

No5G

No7G

No9G

No11G

No13G

ExchemG

Pennyhole(April-Oct)

Y

Cobbolds Pt(April-Oct)G

Mid KnollsG

No1G

No1AG

No3G

No5G

No7G

Felixstowe LedgeG

Wave RiderG

WashingtonG

CutlerG

Weir Buoy(seasonal April-Oct)

G

No7Y

No5Y

No3Y

No1 Racon (T)Y

G

MedusaG

No9G

No11G

No13G

No16R

No18R

No24R

No22RNo20

R

No14R

No4R

BathsideR

CollegeR

PepysR

BaberghR

OrwellR

No2R

CollimerR

No4R

FoxesBottom

R

ButtR

No6R

MarinaR

Deer ParkR

No8R

FrestonR

HillR

RedgateR

W BridgeR

WhersteadR

W Power

R

No12

R

500 ftR

R

GuardR

GrisleR

N ShelfR

S ShelfR

R

Cliff FootR

Deane

R

Inner RidgeR

Pitching GroundR

No8Y

No6Y

Outer RidgeR

Stone BanksR

Oxley Buoy(seasonal April-Oct)R

No2AR

No2R

No6R No4

R

No8R

No10R

No12R

No12AR

No4Y

No2Y

ArmadaRacing Mark(April-Oct)

Y

S CorkYB

YBY

BYB

S BawdseyYB

CrossY

RW

RoughBY

Orford HavenRW

West KnollR

Woodbridge HavenRW

Knoll SpitR

DebenR

LandguardBY

BY

Shotley SpitYB

Pye EndRW

PlattersYB

Harwich Shelf(March-Nov)

BYB

ShotleyHorse

(April-Oct)

Y

No2No6

No2R

No4 High HillR

No4AR

No6R

No8R

No10R No12

R No14R

No16R

Fox’sRacing Mark(April-Oct)

Y

(April-Oct)Y

(April-Oct)Y

(April-Oct)

Y

(April-Oct)

Y

(April-Oct)

Y(April-Oct)Y

Cork LedgeRacing Mark(April - Oct)

Y

MEDUSA CHANNELCORK SAND

G

Cork Sand BnR

Cork Sand Yacht BnBY

YB

Within the entrance to NEW CUT is a Water Velocity Control Structure which is raised when

required from the river bed. When raised the top of the structure may be just below the water

level. 3 vertical red lights, when lit, warn vessels that they MUST NOT PROCEED.

Personal water craft

area.

Air draught beneath Orwell Bridge is 43.07

metres minus the height of tide at Ipswich

HARBOUR SPEED LIMIT: 8 knots, personal watercraft strictly prohibited.

8KNOTS

BUTLEY RIVER SPEED LIMIT: 8 knots except in personal watercraft area.

8KNOTS

RIVER ORE SPEED LIMIT: 8 knots except in personal watercraft area

8KNOTS

RIVER ORE ENTRANCE: Extreme caution must be exercised in the entrance due to

continually shifting shoals.

POWERED CRAFT RECREATIONAL ZONE: This is the only area in the River Orwell where speeds over 6 knots (6.8mph) may be used by recreational craft. All craft should (with the

exception of emergencies) avoid anchoring in the zone.

Outbound yachts crossing the channel, making for the yacht track should do so early to ensure they are

aware of any inbound commercial vessels.

Extreme caution must be exercised in the entrance due to continually shifting shoals.

Max spring tidal flow 3-4 knots.

OIL JETTY:Keep clear

Shallowwaters

5 knots

Container terminal: Yachts should ensure that they keep well clear of these manoeuvring vessels and at all times

avoid passing between the ship and the berth.

Port of Felixstowe. No facilities for yachts.

Leisure vessels should avoid anchoring within or near the navigational channels and commercial anchorages.

Where necessary to do so, they MUST comply with the requirements of Collision Regulations Rule 30 and

exercise heightened navigational awareness.

Personal watercraft area. Anti-social behaviour is monitored. Use of personal

watercraft outside of this area is extremely hazardous and causes

disturbance to river users and residents.

Reduce speed to limit effects of boat wash and keep to the right hand side of the channel or fairways. Give other craft time and room to

manoeuvre and do not anchor in busy fairways.

Caution must be exercised at the

entrance

Recommended Yacht Crossing Points.

Yachts and leisure craft should cross the main channels in the areas indicated and as nearly as

practicable at right angles to the main traffic flow. Keep well clear of commercial vessels and avoid

crossing close ahead. Note that the recommended track for yachts is not exclusive and small power

driven commercial vessels may use this track.

WALTON BACKWATERS SPEED LIMIT: 8 knots in seaward approaches and Hamford Water, 6 knots in all creeks and channels, 4 knots or less in congested boating areas.

8KNOTS

Harbour tugs may be encountered close to the

buoy line whilst they assist container vessels.

6KNOTS

4KNOTS

4KNOTS

YACHT TRACK:Main channel crossing point

8KNOTS

RIVER STOUR SPEED LIMIT: 8 knots, personal watercraft strictly prohibited. Yachts may anchor off Wrabness. Visiting yachts are advised to navigate close to buoyed channel used by commercial vessels sailing to Mistley.

8KNOTS

RIVER DEBEN SPEED LIMIT: 8 knots above and 10 knots below the personal watercraft

area (May - Sept). For navigation advice contact: John White, the Woodbridge

Haven Pilot, on OddTimes Ch 08 or call 01394 270106, 07803 476621 or

07860 191768. ww.debenestuarypilot.co.uk

10KNOTS

6KNOTS

RIVER ORWELL SPEED LIMIT: 6 knots except in personal watercraft area. A patrol service operates and small crafts will be monitored for excessive speed and general behaviour. Contravention of any by-laws or general direction may result in prosecution. Sailors should be aware that vessels using the main navigation channel may cause turbulence and small craft users should wear a lifejacket at all times.

Tidemill Yacht Harbour50

Larkman’s Boatyard 35

Melton Boatyard Ltd 37

Robertson’s Boatyard 42

The Woodbridge Boatyard 43

Woodbridge Cruising Club 30

Waldringfield Boatyard 44

Waldringfield Sailing Club 18

Deben Rowing Club 03

Deben Yacht Club 04

Deben Watersports Centre 22

Bawdsey Haven Yacht Club02

40 Ramsholt Quay

Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club 05

Hamilton Sailing25

Ipswich Haven Marina and Neptune Marina

47

East Anglian Sailing Trust24

Haven Ports Yacht Club09

East Anglian Sea School23

Suffolk Yacht Harbour49

Alton Water Sports Centre16

TS Rebel 29

Walton & Frinton Yacht Club 19

Walton Yacht Basin 52

Titchmarsh Marina 51

Debbage Yachting 32

Orwell Yacht Club 11

Fox’s Marina Yacht Club 06

Fox’s Marina & Boatyard 46

Stoke Sailing Club 16

Neptune Sailing 26

Shearwater Sailing School 28

Woolverstone Marina 53

Royal Harwich Yacht Club 13

Pin Mill Sailing Club 12

34Harry King & Sons/Pin Mill Moorings

Pin Mill Cruising 27

Pin Mill Hard 39

Webb Boatyard 45

Shotley Marina 48

Shotley Sailing Club 14

Harwich Town Sailing Club 08

Ha’penny Pier 33

Harwich & DovercourtSailing Club

07

Martlesham Creek Boatyard

36

HARWICHVTS

Harwich Haven Authority Yachting Guide Key

46 Fox’s Marina & Boatyard

47 Ipswich Haven Marina and Neptune Marina

48 Shotley Marina

49 SuffolkYachtHarbour

50 TidemillYachtHarbour

51 Titchmarsh Marina

52 WaltonYachtBasin

53 Woolverstone Marina

MARINAS (see overleaf)

THIS MAP IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.

BUTLEYRIVER

RIVERORE

Orford CastleRiver Ore

OrfordLighthouse

RIVERALDE

ALDE MUD FLATS

SNAPE

ORFORDVHF CH 08

RIVERS ALDE AND ORE

Water ski area

ALDEBURGH

ORFORDNESS

BOYTONMARSHES

HAZEL WOODMARSHES

Orford Sailing Club 10

Orford Town Trust 38

Aldeburgh Yacht Club 01

Slaughden Sailing Club 15

Aldeburgh Boatyard 31

RF Upson & Sons Ltd 41

MartelloTower

SALTINGS

MELTON BOATYARD

NOTE: High water at MBY is as Harwich +35 minutes

The minimum depth in the Main Channel adjacent

Melton Boatyard at MHWN is 2 metres (based on 3 metre

prediction at Harwich)

Yachts planning to arrive at MBY at HW (MBY) should pass buoy No.24 1 hour

before HW (MBY)

There is no sill at MBY

BEWARE When moving up river at night, ensure you locate Red

number 37 when passing Green 36 to

avoid entering these salt flats.

24

27 2829

3031

3233

3435

3637

38 3940

Tidemill Yacht Harbour50

Woodbridge Cruising Club30

OPS 026/27

Felixstowe Coastwatch

Radio checks, weather reports and local sea state conditions (stationed at Martello Tr ‘P’) 01394 670808

26Marchto28October:

Friday - Monday 0900 - 1700

Tuesday - Thursday 1300 - 1700

Outsideoftheabovedates:

Friday - Monday 0900 - 1630

Tuesday - Thursday 1230 - 1630

Channel 65 Callsign “Felixstowe NCI”

Navigational Warnings

Unlit MooringsExtensive unlit yacht moorings will be encountered throughout the Rivers Deben, Orwell, Stour and Walton Backwaters. When moored in rivers where large commercial vessels navigate, yachtsmen are advised, when staying overnight, to light their craft.

LobsterPotsSome lobster pots are unmarked and there

is a risk of fouling. Great care is required in the identified areas - especially at night time.

STUTTONNESS

Stour Sailing Club17

No.15No.13

No.11

No.12 No.10

No.9 No.7 No.6

No.8

Visitors’ moorings available,can dry out

MISTLEY MARINECommercial Quay

MISTLEY

MANNINGTREE

RIVER STOUR

G G G

GG

R

RRBY

Waterskiing, Jetskiing strictly prohibited

HOGMARSH 8KNOTS

RNLI

A120

HARWICHHARBOUR

HARWICH

NAVYARD

Shallow waters

Ha’pennyPier YachtMoorings

33

Harwich TownSailing Club

08

Harwich & DovercourtSailing Club

07

HarwichShelf

(Mar-Nov)

BYB

HARWICH

FELIXSTOWEERWARTON

NESS

SEDIMENTPLACEMENT TRACKS

SHOTLEY

Dredgers may alter course without warning

21 Alton Water Sports Centre For dinghy and sail boards. Powered boats are not permitted. R.Y.A. recognised training courses. 01473 328408 | www.altonwater.co.uk

nnnnnn22 DebenWatersportsCentre

R.Y.A. recognised training courses. www.dwsc.org.uk

23 East Anglian Sea School R.Y.A. recognised training courses. 01473 659992 | www.eastanglianseaschool.com

24 East Anglian Sailing Trust Sailing for people with disabilities. R.Y.A. recognised training centre. 0333 088 3278 | www.east-anglian-sailing-trust.org.uk

25 Hamilton Sailing R.Y.A. recognised training courses. 07990 777129 | www.hamiltonsailing.com

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26 Neptune Sailing R.Y.A. recognised training courses. 07707 056158 | www.neptunesailing.org.uk

27 Pin Mill Cruising R.Y.A. recognised training courses. 01473 780510 | www.pinmillcruising.co.uk

28 Shearwater Sailing School R.Y.A. recognised training courses. 07702 259568 | www.shearwatersailingschool.co.uk

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29 TSRebel R.Y.A. recognised training centre and cadet training school. 07768 232574 | www.tsrebel.org

30 WoodbridgeCruisingClub R.Y.A. recognised training courses. 01394 386737 | www.woodbridgecruisingclub.org

TRAINING

31 AldeburghBoatyard 01728 452019 | www.aldeburghboatyard.co.uk

n32 DebbageYachting

01473 601169 | 07774 694226 | www.debyacht.co.uk

nnnnnn nnnn

33 Ha’penny Pier See overleaf

34 Harry King & Sons/Pin Mill Moorings 01473 780258 | 07714 260568 www.kingsboatyard.co.uk

nnnnnnn35 Larkman’sBoatyard

01394 382943 | www.larkmansboatyard.co.uk

36 MartleshamCreekBoatyard 01394 384727 | 07850 754726 www.martleshamcreekboatyard.co.uk

nnnnnnnn37 Melton Boatyard Ltd

Buoyage above Woodbridge managed by Melton Boatyard. Caution: the river dies out. 01394 386327 | www.meltonboatyard.co.uk

nnnnn

38 Orford Town Trust Visitor moorings and private launching slip available VHF Ch 08 07528 092635 | http://bit.ly/2EAoMiO

nnn39 Pin Mill Hard

Barge blocks & scrubbing posts. 07714 260568 | www.pinmillhard.info

nnnnnnn40 Ramsholt Quay

George Collins, Mooring Master 07930 304061

41 RF Upson & Sons Ltd 01728 453047

42 Robertson’sBoatyard 01394 382305 | www.robertsons-boatyard.co.uk

nnnnnn43 TheWoodbridgeBoatyard

01394 385786 | www.eversonboats.co.uk

44 WaldringfieldBoatyard 01473 736260 | www.waldringfieldboatyard.co.uk

nnnnnnn45 WebbBoatyard

01473 780291

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FACILITIES

01 AldeburghYachtClub 01728 452562 | www.aldeburghyc.org.uk

02 BawdseyHavenYachtClub 01394 410258

nn03 DebenRowingClub

07899 778995 | www.debenrowingclub.co.uk

nnnn04 DebenYachtClub

www.debenyachtclub.co.uk

05 FelixstoweFerrySailingClub 01394 283785 | www.ffsc.co.uk

nnnnnnn06 Fox’sMarinaYachtClub

01473 684111 | www.fmyc.org.uk

nnnnnnn nnnnnn

07 Harwich&DovercourtSailingClub 07507 344375 | www.hdsc.org.uk

nnnn08 HarwichTownSailingClub

01255 503200 | www.htsc.co.uk

09 HavenPortsYachtClub 01473 659651 | www.hpyc.com

10 OrfordSailingClub 01394 450 997 | www.orfordsail.org.uk

11 OrwellYachtClub www.orwellyachtclub.org

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12 PinMillSailingClub 01473 780271 | www.pmsc.org.uk

nnnnn13 RoyalHarwichYachtClub

Visiting yachts can lay on outer pontoons. 07742 145994 | www.royalharwichyachtclub.co.uk

14 ShotleySailingClub 01473 787500

15 SlaughdenSailingClub 01728 454335 | www.slaughdensailingclub.co.uk

16 StokeSailingClub www.stokesailingclub.uk

n17 StourSailingClub

01206 393924 | www.stoursailingclub.co.uk

18 WaldringfieldSailingClub 01728 638785 | www.waldringfieldsc.com

nnnn19 Walton&FrintonYachtClub

01255 678161 | www.wfyc.co.uk

nnnnnnnn20 WoodbridgeCruisingClub

R.Y.A. recognised training courses. 01394 386737 | www.woodbridgecruisingclub.org

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CLUBS

WARNING OR DANGER

All details correct at time of printing. Copies of the yachting guide can be obtained at local marinas, marine-related outlets and the Harwich Haven Authority offices.

If you can’t see the ship’s bridge, then the captain can’t see you! Keep a safe lookout. Be aware of closing speeds. Be aware of any lack of forward visibility.

Be alert. Be visible...

LINE OF SIGHT

1/2 MILE

Large ships often have restricted visibility

ALWAYSWEAR A LIFEJACKET

Danger may arise unexpectedly from the wash caused by passing vessels. We recommend you wear your lifejacket (with crotch straps secured) at all times.

Don’t take the risk…

Safety briefSkippers should educate their crew about the safety equipment onboard the boat, where it is and when and how to use it.

Further guidance is available within MGN 379 - use of Electronic Navigational Aids - www.gov.uk

The prudent mariner should never be overly reliant on the outputs of a single navigational aid.

How to start the engine

Locationoffirstaidkitandbook

How to send a VHF/DSC distress alert and mayday

Useoflifejackets,harnessesandjack-stays

LocationanduseofflaresandEPIRB

MOBequipmentandprocedure

Gassafetyanduseofcooker

LocationanduseofAISkit

Howtogainaccesstotheenginespaceifthere is no automatic system

How to launch the life raft

Thedangerzoneswherethereisriskofinjury from the boom or mainsheet in an accidental gybe

About Harwich Haven AuthorityAsatrustportwithstatutoryresponsibilitiesforconservancyand safety of navigation we ensure that commercial and leisure usersco-existsafelyintheHaven.Wedothisbyprovidingfreeservicesforrecreationalusers,includingnavigationalandtrafficinformationviaourVesselTrafficServices(VTS)andwebsite.

Markerbuoys,yachtchannelsandharbourpatrolsensurethemainchanneliskeptclearforcommercialshipping.Duringtheweekendofthesummermonthswepatrolbetween0800and1800.

WecollaborateonaregularbasiswithlocalyachtclubssuchastheHarwichAreaSailingAssociation(HASA)tomaketheirmembersawareofthehazardsofboatinginourbusyharbour.

Eachyearwewelcomemorethan10,000leisurevesselsofallshapesandsizeswhovisittheHavenfromboththeUKandEurope.

Whetheryouarevisitingtheareaorarealocalsailorweurgeyoutoreviewtheinformationcontainedwithinthisguide,whichwillassistwithsafetyandenhanceyourenjoymentoftheHaven.

Manoeuvring and warning signalsOneprolongedblast --------Leaving a dock, quay, or anchorage

One short blast •Altering to starboard

Two short blasts ••Altering to port

Three short blasts •••Going astern

Five or more blasts •••••Your intentions are unclear

Four short blasts followed by one short blast •••••Turning short round to starboard

Four short blasts followed by two short blasts ••••••Turning short round to port

A mayday should only be sent if there is grave and imminentdangertovesselorpersonwhichrequiresimmediateassistance.

A DSC distress alert will sound an alarm on all DSC sets withinrange,includingshipsandatCoastguardstationsandwillsendthepositionoftheboatifthesetisinterfacedwithaGPS.

Ifitisurgent,butnotlifethreatening,makeaPanPanbroadcastprecededbyaDSCurgencyalert.Foradvicecontact the Coastguard by routine DSC or on Channel 16.

DSC DISTRESS ALERT

Opentheredcover,thenpressandholdthedistressbuttonthroughthecountdown.

UseChannel16onhighpower

MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY

THIS IS [vesseltypeandname,vesselname, vessel name] MMSI & call sign

MAYDAY THIS IS [vesseltype&name] MMSI & call sign

IN POSITION [lat/long]

NATURE OF DISTRESS [fire,sinking,mob]

I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION [numberofpersonsabandoningtoliferaftorno life raft]

OVER

DuringtheMaydayallthecommunicationislikelytocontinueonChannel16anditwillbepossibletotalktothelifeboatorhelicopteroncetheyareonsceneandallvesselsinthevicinitywillbeawareofyoursituation.

Donotrelyonamobilephoneinanemergencyatsea, itcannotperformthesamefunction.

Mayday

Bestpracticeadvice for sailorsOn1July2002,ChapterVoftheSOLAS(safetyoflifeatsea)Regulationscameintoforceinternationallyaffectingallleisurevessels.

The weather Getaforecastbeforeleavingandconsiderhowitapplies tothearea.Preparetheboatandcrewforthat.Update theinformationregularly.

The tidesWhenarethetidalstreamsfavourable?Willitbewindagainsttidemakingseaconditionsworse?Isthereatidalgate?Istheresufficientheightoftidetocrossanyshallowarea?

Limitations of your vesselIstheboatsuitablefortheconditionsexpected?Doyouhavethesafetyequipmentandsparesthatyouneed?

CrewDoesthecrewhaveenoughexperienceandphysicalability forthetrip?Aretheresufficientcrew?Cold,tiredorseasickcrewwilladdtotheskipper’stasks.Areyou,asskipper,liabletoseasicknesstoo?Istherewarmwaterproofclothing,foodandaccommodationforthecrew?

Navigational hazardsCheckonthechartsandreadpilotbooksforinformation ofthehazardsinthearea.

Contingency planIfitgetstoolate,toodark,ortoocoldtofollowtheoriginalplan,wherewillyougo?Iftheweatherdeterioratesorthereisanaccident,wherewillyougoforasafehaven?Havesufficientchartstocopewithadifferentdestination.

Information ashoreTellsomeoneashoreaboutyourplansandtellthemhowtoinformtheCoastguardifyouareoverdue.Logdetailsofyourvesselanditslife-savingequipmentwiththeCoastguard.UsetheCG66intheUK.Thiscanbefilledinonlinewww.gov.uk/register-boat-coastguard-safety-scheme

Collision awareness checklist• Avesseloflessthan20minlengthorsailingvesselshallnotimpedethepassageofvesselswhichcansafelynavigateonlywithinanarrowchannelorfairway.

• Avesselshallnotcrossanarrowchannelorfairwayifsuchcrossingimpedesthepassageofavesselwhichcansafelynavigateonlywithinsuchchannelorfairway.ThelattervesselmayusethesoundsignalprescribedinRule34(d)ifindoubtastotheintentionofthecrossingvessel.

• Asailingvesselunderwayshallkeepoutofthewayof:

- Avesselnotundercommand;

- Avesselrestrictedinherabilitytomanoeuvre;

- Avesselengagedinfishing;

- Anyvesselotherthanavesselnotundercommandor a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre shall,ifthecircumstancesofthecaseadmit,avoidimpedingthesafepassageofavesselconstrainedbyherdraught,exhibitingthesignalsinRule28.

The Full Collision Regulations (Colregs) can be downloaded at www.collisionregs.com

ChannelsThemaindeep-waternavigationalchannelswithinHarwichHarbourarewellmarkedbybuoysandlights.Yachtsareadvisedtokeepclearofthechannelsandusetherecommendedyachttracks.

Whenmainchannelshavetobecrossed,thisshouldbedoneasnearlyaspracticableatrightangles.Avoidcrossingthebowsofon-comingcommercialtraffic.Largecontainerships,inparticular,haveveryrestrictedvisibilityforquiteadistanceaheadwhencarryingadeckcargoofcontainers.

WerequestthatsailorsconductthemselvesinaresponsiblewaywhileusingtheHavenandadheretoboththeCollisionRegulationsandbestpracticeadvicegivenbytheRoyalYachtAssociation.

Speed limitsThespeedlimitforpowerboats,cruisers,oryachtsis 8knotswithinHarwichHarbour,theRiverStourandtheWaltonBackwaters.Thelimitis6knotswithinthe RiverOrwell.

Forfurtherinformation,downloadHarwichHavenAuthorityByelawsfromourwebsite-www.hha.co.uk/operations/downloads.TheIpswichPortAuthorityByelawscanbedownloadedatwww.abports.co.uk/About_ABP/ABP_ByeLaws/

Navigation channels and speedrestrictions

Waterskiing,jetskiingandsailboardingarenotpermittedin or near any navigational channel used by commercial vessels.Powercraftareonlypermittedindesignatedareas.Sailboardingisnotpermittedinornearmooringareasorbeaches.Pleasebeawarethatpermissiontolaunch and recover may need to be sought from the local authority-www.tendringdc.gov.uk

Watersports

HarwichVTScannotundertakecontrolofsmallcraftinreducedvisibilitybutourVTSteamwillprovideassistanceifpossible.Listeninonchannel71andalwayscarryaradarreflector,flaresandsuitableemergencyequipment.Ifyoudonothaveradarandintendcrossinganyshippinglane,andyouareinseriousdoubtastothecommercialmovements,callHarwichVTSonchannel71,orIpswichPortRadioCh68whilstintheRiverOrwell.CarriageanduseofanoperationalAISisalsoencouraged.Rememberyourobligationsunderthepreventionofcollisionregulations(seeabove),particularlytheabilitytomakeanefficientsoundsignal.

See www.collisionregs.com for full Collision Regulations

Fog

Respectour specialenvironmentSovisitorscanfullyenjoytheHaven’ssurroundings,weworktopreserveitsenvironmentbycollaboratingwithgroupsincludingtheSuffolkWildlifeTrust,NaturalEnglandandRSPBtoprotectnaturalhabitats.

InadditiontobeinghometooneoftheUK’slargestandbusiestportclusters,HarwichHavenisalsoanareaofhighenvironmentalprotection,mainlyduetothebirdpopulationthatitsupports.

BothestuariesarepartoftheEuropeanconservationsitesknowasNatura2K,arerecognisedasimportantwetlandsunderinternationalconventions(Ramsar)andarealsoSitesofSpecialScientificinterest(SSSI)andUKlegislation.TheshoresandsurroundingareasincludeAreasofOutstandingNaturalBeauty(AONB)andlocalnaturereserves.

RiverDeben,Alde,Ore,Stour,OrwellandHamfordWaterarerecognisedasInternationallyImportantConservationsitesandaredesignatedSpecialProtectionAreas.Consideratevisitorsarewelcomebuttakecaretoavoidpollutingtheareaanditisacriminaloffencetodamagethehabitatordisturbwildlife.

Do not land in these areas from a boat unless in a recognisedlandingarea.Yachtownersshouldensurethattheanti-foulingpaintsusedontheirvesselscomplywithcurrentregulations.EnvironmentAgencyadviceontheapprovedpaintscanbeobtainedfromtheMarinasordirectfromtheEnvironmentAgency(Guidancenote:ING309).

Useful websites: www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org and www.thegreenblue.org.uk

Prevention of Pollution by Garbage RegulationsTheNorthSea,includingitsEstuariesandRivers,isdesignatedaspecialAreaunderAnnex5ofMARPOL.WithinthisareathedisposalofallgarbageisSTRICTLYPROHIBITED.Foodwastemayonlybeputoverboardoutsidethe12milelimitincompliancewiththeRegulations,otherwiseallgarbagemustberetainedonboarduntilitcanbedepositedonshoreinapprovedreceptacles.

Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016 (DGHAR)Avesselalongsidedisplayinganall-roundredlightbynightoraredflagbydayindicatesthatsheiscarryingdangeroussubstances.UndertheseRegulationsanexclusionzoneofupto200mistobeenforcedaroundanyvesselloadingordischargingexplosives.TankersalongsidetheoiljettiesatHarwich,FelixstoweandIpswichshouldalsobegivenawideberth.

Pollutionand dangerous goods

Reportsuspiciousactivityaround the HavenPROJECT KRAKEN is a joint initiative aimedatencouragingthepublictoreportsuspiciousorunusualactivityaround the coastal and maritime environment.

IfyouseeorhearanythingunusualREPORT IT.Eventhesmallestthingcanbesignificant…

Call your local Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 [Quote KRAKEN]

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Fox’s Marina & Boatyard

Entrance100mupriverofNo12channelbuoy,whichisdredgedto2mbelowCD.Visitors’berthsavailable.

Yachttravellift70tons.Clubfacilitiesavailabletovisitingcrews.

VHF Ch 80 | 01473689111 | www.foxsmarina.com

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Keytofacilities

Boathoist&cranage LPG Petrol

Chandlery Provisions

Defibrillator Refuse

Diesel Restaurant/Bar

Electricity Scrubbing berth

Gas(bottles) Showers

Hazardous waste / Oil VHF60

Launchingslip Visitor berths

Laundrette Wifi

LPG Workshop

AllinwardboundleisurecraftshouldcontactLockControlonVHFCh68foruptodateinformationonlocktimes.

ARRIVAL:Itisaccessible24hoursthroughalockentrance,atallstatesofthetideforvesselsupto2mdraft.VesselswishingtousethelockshouldcontactLockControl,VHFChannel68astheycleartheOrwellBridge.Oncethroughthelock,contacteither:IpswichHavenMarinaonVHFChannel80or37orNeptuneMarinaonVHFChannel80or37forallocationofapontoonberth.Craftarrivingearlymayusethelaybypontoons.Visitors’berthsarealwaysavailableforeventhelargestyachtsandnon-commercialcraft.

DEPARTURE:AllvesselstocallLockControlpriortoleavingtheMarinaberth.Thedutyofficerwillinformyouwhenthereisfreefloworwhenyoucanlockout.

LOCK SIGNALS:Lightsfixedattheriversideofthelockentrance(forvesselsarrivingWetDock)andontheOrwellNavigationServicebuilding(forvesselsdepartingWetDock)indicatewhetherthelockisopenorclosedasfollows:

One red light - lock closed to vessels entry

One green light - lock open for vessels entry

Thelockmasterwilladviseifthereisapontoonavailableformooringorifavesselistosecuretothelockside.Duetothestrongturbulencewhichcanbeencountered,itisstronglyadvisedtowearlifejacketsinthelock.

Thelockmasterwilladviseallvesselspriortothecommencementoflockingoperations.

AllyachtstomonitorChannel68whilstontheRiverOrwell.

Within the entrance to NEW CUT is a Water Velocity Control Structure which is raised when required from the river bed. When raised the top of the structure may be just below the water level. Three vertical red lights, when lit, warn vessels that they MUST NOT PROCEED.

New Cut is tidal.Visiting Yachts are

advised not to arrivetwo hours eitherside of low water.

DEBBAGEMARINA

OrwellNavigation

Service

Sig.light

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IPSWICH ENCLOSED DOCK

See warning note opposite.

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Ipswich Haven Marina

01473236644 | www.ipswichhavenmarina.co.uk

47 Neptune Marina

01473215204 | www.neptune-marina.com

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RecommendedyachttrackfromsouthofShotleySpitbuoyisparalleltodeepwaterchannel,passingclosenorthofGangesbuoytothemarkedapproachchannelleadingtolockedbasin.Trafficlightsatlockentrance(24hr)plusINOGONdirectionalleadinglight,seedrawing.Dieselisavailable24hrsperday.VHFCh80visitors’berthsavailable.Yachttravelliftapprox40tonsmax.Channeldredgedto2mbelowCD.

01473788982 | www.shotleymarina.com

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Suffolk Yacht Harbour

Entrancemarkedbychannel.Dredgedto2.5metresLWS.Visitors’berthsavailable.

VHF Ch 80 | 01473659465 | 01473659240www.syharbour.co.uk

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Entranceoverasill.Visitors’berthsavailable.VHFCh80.

Note:Tocalculateentranceaccess- Heightoversill=predictedHToffHHA

Guideminus(less)1.5metres=HToversill

01394385745 | www.tidemillyachtharbour.co.uk

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Woolverstone Marina

Continuousaccess.Visitors’berths.

VHF Ch 80 | 01473780206 | 01473780354www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk

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Titchmarsh Marina

Entrance1.0mMLWS.

Visitors’berthsavailable.Yachttravellift35tons.

VHF Ch 80 | 01255672185 | 01255851899www.titchmarshmarina.com

Walton Yacht Basin

VHF 80 | 01255675873 | 07514492815www.wfyc.co.uk

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Ha’penny Pier yacht moorings

Firstcome,firstserved.Chargesmadewhenstayingbetween1600-0900.

PiermasterondutybetweenAprilandOctober.

01255243030 | navigation.house@hha.co.uk | hha.co.uk/leisure/mooring/

Non exclusive between October - Easter

No public mooring

Moorings

2.0m

2.0m

DANGER of fouling

5 KNOTS maximum speed limit

In adverse weather conditions the bridges joining the pontoons will be raised.

Please be aware of swell one hour before and one hour after high and low water.

MOORING IN HA'PENNY PIER - Be aware that if the wind direction is NW, NNW or West to North there can be a strong swell. Pontoon bridges will be raised to the up position if conditions are not suitable for mooring. Please contact the Harwich

Haven Authority pier master for further information pier.master@hha.co.uk

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NOTE: Pontoons dry at MLWS

MISTLEY MARINE

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Candryout.

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Tidal Stream ChartsTidaldirectionisshownbythearrows.Thefiguresagainstthearrowsgivethemeanneapandspringratesintenthsofaknot.Thus19.34indicatesameanneaprateof1.9Knotsandameanspringrateof3.4Knots.Viewourlivedataatwww.hha.co.uk

Channel 16Thedistresschannel.Monitorthischannelatalltimes. Useforroutinecallingonlyifthereisnoalternative, suchasDSCormobilephone.

Channels 6, 8, 72, 77Non-commercialship-to-shipchannels.

Channel 13Usedbyshipsforbridgetobridgecommunicationsonmattersofnavigationalsafety,usefultomonitorinshippingareas.

Channel 67UsedbyHMCoastguardforsafetycommunications.Vesselsarerequestednottousethischannelforinter-shiptraffic.

Channel 68OrwellNavigationalserviceworkingchannel.

Channel 71HarwichVesselTrafficServicesworkingchannel.MonitorinHarwichHavenAuthoritywaters.OnlycallHarwichVTSforurgentnavigationalsafetyinformation.

Channel 80Themarinachannel.

Vesselsover50G.T.mustreporttoHarwichVTSatdesignatedreportingpoints(asperAdmiraltyCharts).ReportalsotoIpswichPortonchannel68onentrytoRiverOrwell.

Harwich HavenOperationChannels

FelixstoweCoastwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01394 670808 Harwich Harbour Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01255 243030Harwich VTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01255 243000IpswichHarbourMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01473 211771IpswichLockControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01473 213526Orwell Navigation Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01473 211066

UK Border AgencyIpswich(YachtLine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 7231110Customs&ExciseFraudHotline. . . . . . . . . . . 0800 595000

HM CoastguardDover Coastguard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01255 675518MMSIVHF/DFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002320009Coastguard in case of emergency . . . . . . . . . 999

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Useful contactinformation

KeepinguptodatewithHarwich Haven Authority

www.hha.co.uk

Harwich Haven AuthorityHarbourHouse,TheQuayHarwich,Essex,CO123HHT +44 (0)1255 243030E enquiries@hha.co.uk

@harwichhavenNot for resale.

Printed free of charge for stakeholders of the Harwich Haven.

This guide is produced by Harwich Haven Authority as a reference and safety guide only. It’s NOT to be used for navigational purposes. All information correct at time of publication. Additional copies can be obtained from enquiries@hha.co.uk or by calling 01255 243030.

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