Harbour slipway, Aberaeron
Telephone Harbourmaster 01545 571645
Type of ramp: Concrete
Upper ramp area is: Harbour
Lower ramp area is:
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Directions to ramp The harbour is signposted on the south side of the village of Aberaeron and the slipway leads into the harbour.xxx
Facilities Aberaeron is between Aberystwyth and New Quay and is a lovely little village with a number of good pubs. There are two good caravan sites within 2 miles of the harbour. The slipway is next to a large car park with public conveniences about 30yards away. Fishing is good and there are dolphins and seals within the area between Aberystwyth and Newquay.
About the ramp The concrete slipway drops you right into the harbour.
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Slipway, Abercastle
Latest update March 13, 2002
Telephone Pembrokeshire Watersports Centre 01348 874803
Type of ramp: Ramp onto beach
Upper ramp area is: Shingle
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Small trailer
Length of ramp: 1/4 of tidal range
Charges None
Directions to ramp Abercastle is on the coast road north of the A487 to the west of Fishguard. The bay has a steep access road.
Facilities Parking available on the roadside. Lovely little stop-off point if cruising around the coast.
About the ramp Small beach access ramp. Suitable for small boats only.
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Beach Slip, Aberdaron
Latest update September 23, 2002
Telephone 01758 704081
Type of ramp: Concrete ramp to beach.
Upper ramp area is: Concrete
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: No ramp
Charges £5/day, call for season ticket prices.
Directions to ramp From village carry on over hump back bridge turn left, the ramp and access to the beach is on your immediate right.
Facilities Petrol some way out of village, several pubs, cafe, toilets and car park approximately 300 yards away, fee payable. There may be a tractor service (check availability) to launch and recover.
About the ramp Ramp leads directly onto sandy beach and only suitable for 4x4 although Bardsey Island Trust operate a launch/recover service during the season (£10) and can be contacted on 01758 760667.
Cruising area Bardsey Island
Hazards / restrictions Isolated rocks. NOTE Beach prone to quite a lot of swell and breaking waves. A slick launch and recovery is required.
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Frongoch Boatyard, Aberdovey
Latest update March 7, 2002
Telephone 01654 767177
Type of ramp: Concrete, onto sand.
Upper ramp area is: Mud
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Portable
Length of ramp: 1/4 of tidal range
Charges Directions to ramp Smugglers Cove, 4 miles upstream of Aberdovey. A493 Machynlleth to Aberdovey. On left hand side about 3 miles after Pennal. Access to Dovey estuary.
Facilities Boatyard.
About the ramp Gradient is moderate.
Cruising area Dovey estuary
Hazards / restrictions Channel downstream is difficult to find but bottom is sand. High sand banks. High risk of grounding. Use OS map for channel, not chart.
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Slipways, Aberdovey
Latest update March 7, 2002
Telephone 01654 767626
Type of ramp: Slip onto firm sand.
Upper ramp area is: Sand
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: 1/2 of tidal range
Charges £4.50-£10.50 per day for council slip.
Directions to ramp Ramps are on the Aberdovey foreshore by the church and lifeboat station.
Facilities Parking space is limited especially in the summer. Fresh water at sailing club, other facilities in Aberdovey, ½ mile. Dinghy park available for trailer if membership of sailing club taken up. Slip water tap close by. About the ramp Two slipways to choose from. One is public and the other belongs to the sailing club. To use the sailing club one, get temporary membership. Council office is next to the council slipway. Ramps lead on to a firm beach which gets steeper towards channel as tide recedes, suitable for car 3 hours either side high water.
Cruising area Dovey River
Hazards / restrictions Watch bar at entrance to estuary. Crowded in summer.
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Slipway, Abereiddy
Latest update March 13, 2002
Telephone Pembrokeshire Watersports Centre 01348 874803
Type of ramp: Ramp onto beach
Upper ramp area is: Shingle
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Small trailer
Length of ramp: 1/4 of tidal range
Charges None
Directions to ramp Abereiddy is on the coast road north of the A487 to the west of Fishguard.
Facilities Large car park near the slip. Suffered severe storm damage March 2002 and may not be usable.
About the ramp Small beach access ramp. Suitable for small boats only. Popular with windsurfers.
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Abersoch Beach, Abersoch
Latest update May 25, 2002
Telephone Harbourmaster's office in Pwllheli (01758 704081)
Type of ramp: Concrete
Upper ramp area is: Concrete
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Small trailer
Length of ramp: 1/4 of tidal range
Charges £8.50/day and £12/day for PWCs plus £3.00 to park.
Directions to ramp From Village Centre follow minor road signposted To the Beach as you pass car park and toilet area (on right) continue along to slipway.
Facilities Nearest petrol in approximately 2 miles. Beach side cafe, pubs, shops in village approximately 1 mile. Toilets, car parking area 200 metres away. No parking of vehicles is allowed on the beach. Town centre close by. About the ramp The slipway has a padlocked barrier that opens 9am-8pm and closes for one hour at very high spring tide due to flooding. Very busy location in season, windsurfers, jet skis. Payment is made at the entrance to the car park and charges are £8.50 per day for powerboats and £12 per day for Jetskis. Alternatively, you can get a launching permit for the season for £83 for powerboats - available from the Harbourmaster's office in Pwllheli (01758 704081). There is a second slipway to the south at Machroes, also run by the council. Requires a 4x4 due to the soft sand.
Cruising area St Tudwal Islands.
Abersoch Land and Sea, Abersoch
Latest update March 6, 2002
Telephone 01758 713434
Type of ramp:
Upper ramp area is:
Lower ramp area is:
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: All of tidal range
Charges
Directions to ramp Abersoch Land and Sea is on your right hand side as you go into Abersoch.
Facilities Land and Sea provides a full range of services that makes it an integral part of the Abersoch boating community. Boat park and launch services 7 days a week during daytime hours and up to eight tractors in service at any given time to ensure you don't have to wait for a lift. Pre-arrange pick-up times or call from the water when you are ready to come in. Also petrol and diesel fuelling facilities.
About the ramp Contract launch only for park and ride customers. If you want to turn up and launch, speak to Vic Jones who runs the launching facility opposite Land and Sea. C
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Rhiw, Abersoch
Latest update September 23, 2002
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Type of ramp: Shingle
Upper ramp area is: Shingle
Lower ramp area is: Shingle
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: All of tidal range
Charges None
Directions to ramp At the western end of Hell's Mouth (Porth Neigwl). Access is down a long steep track near to the National Trust property in Rhiw.
Facilities Only suitable if leaving boat at this site for the season. There are about 6 boats kept there with room for more, there are also some old buildings which are used for storage. A planning application has been put in for a concrete slip at Hells Mouth although access is down a steep track probably half a mile long.
About the ramp There are a number of boats kept on the beach. Need a tractor to get to and from the beach. Each Spring a local fisherman / JCB owner takes the JCB down and spends a couple of days moving shingle around and creating a small 'harbour' and launch slip, the other fishermen/boat users 'chip in' to pay for his few days work, this only lasts for the season as winter storms churn up the rock / shingle. There are old tractors at the top of the track and also on the beach for launching the boats. Speak to local fishermen about using this slip.
Cruising area Hazards / restrictions Hell's Mouth does not get its name lightly, it is about 4 miles wide and faces southwest, it is a popular surfing beach (towards the eastern end) and during a storm it is spectacular.
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Aberystwyth Marina,
Latest update March 6, 2002
Telephone 01970 611422
Type of ramp: Steep concrete ramp.
Upper ramp area is: Shingle
Lower ramp area is: Shingle
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: 1/2 of tidal range
Charges £6.50
Directions to ramp From Cardigan follow A487 north to town centre and then signs to harbour.
Facilities Petrol, parking, toilets on site. Also day berths at the marina if available which includes use of showers. About the ramp Good gradient concrete ramp leading onto firm shingle so can use at lower tides. No PWCs allowed. You will be expected to have insurance.
Cruising area Hazards / restrictions 5 knot speed limit in harbour, 8 knots within 200 metres of shore. Bar at harbour limits access to 3 hours before and 4 hours after high tide in calm conditions for up to 1m draught. Dangerous conditions in onshore winds.
Useful website www.abermarina.co.uk
Bull Bay, Amlwch
Latest update March 6, 2002.
Telephone Pier master 01248 712312
Type of ramp: Concrete ramp onto shingle beach.
Upper ramp area is: Shingle
Lower ramp area is: Shingle
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: 1/2 of tidal range
Charges None
Directions to ramp On crossing the bridge to Anglesey take the 5025 for approximately 17 miles through the town of Amlwch, Bull Bay is 1 mile further on.
Facilities Bull Bay Hotel, public toilets. Limited parking.
About the ramp Short concrete ramp about 20 feet leads on to shingle beach suitable for cars. Shingle may be soft after a storm.
Cruising area Irish Sea
Hazards / restrictions Rocks on each side and the middle of the bay covered at high tide, 5mph speed limit inside bay.
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Slipway, Amlwch
Latest update March 6, 2002
Telephone Pier master 01248 712312
Type of ramp: Concrete
Upper ramp area is: Mud
Lower ramp area is: Mud
Boat suitability: Small trailer
Length of ramp: 1/4 of tidal range
Charges Free
Directions to ramp
Facilities Car park close by. Café, pub and he nearest tackle shop is at Benllech Bay and is limited in what it sells.
About the ramp Gradient is fairly Steep, Quite narrow slip. OK for a car and Wayfarer, could get congested at peak periods. Tarmac at top with small turning area. Slipway leads onto firm ground.
Cruising area Irish Sea.
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Slipway, Amroth
Latest update August 28, 2002
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Type of ramp: Concrete
Upper ramp area is: Concrete
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: 1/4 of tidal range
Charges No
Directions to ramp Slipway is on the main road through Amroth alongside beach. Amroth is about 5 miles north east along the coast from Tenby. Roads into Amroth all have steep gradients.
Facilities Free parking adjacent. Toilets 300 yards.
About the ramp Sharp turn at top. Access is free. There is a sign by the ramp asking boaters to report to the attendant, but the attendant is seldom on the site.
Cruising area Carmarthen Bay
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Cemaes Bay Slip, Anglesey
Latest update March 6, 2002
Telephone Pier master 01248 712312
Type of ramp: Concrete
pper ramp area is: Sand
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: 1/2 of tidal range
Charges Free
Directions to ramp From the A5052 on the north coast of Anglesey, take the road down to the beach.
Facilities Free parking. Overnight parking available. Parking space is limited. Security is reasonable.
About the ramp Gradient is moderate.
Cruising area Irish Sea
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Rhosneigr, Anglesey
Latest update March 6, 2002
Telephone Pier master 01248 712312
Type of ramp: Ramp onto beach
Upper ramp area is: Sand
Lower ramp area is: Sand
Boat suitability: Large trailer
Length of ramp: No ramp
Charges None
Directions to ramp Ramp is in the village of Rhosneigr on the west coast of Anglesey.
Facilities Parking at the top of the beach. Small town very close with shops and café. Also a surf shop on the beach. About the ramp Launch from the sand. Beach can get soft after a storm so take care. There is also often a swell on this beach.
Cruising area All of west coat of Holy Island
Hazards / restrictions Seaward approach to the launch site is marked by buoys in the summer.
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