Explore: Caernarfon and Menai Strait
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Description:
The Menai Strait is a narrow stretch of tidal water about 18nm long that separates the Isle of Anglesey from mainland Wales.
Caernarfon lies on the mainland coast at its southwestern end and Bangor at the northeastern end. The strait is crossed by the Britania road bridge and, to the east, by the historic Menai rail bridge.
The turbulent stretch of water between the two is known as the Swellies and should not be transited without consulting local pilotage notes. Available at www.caernarfonharbour.co.uk
Position:
53° 07.43’N, 04° 20.36’W (W. entrance to The Menai Strait)
Clearance
Docking
There are two useful marinas in this stretch of water. One at Caernarfon and another at Port Dinorwic. The latter being particularly useful as being close to the Britania bridge it simplifies the timing of the northerly passage through the Swellies.
There are several possible anchorages, depending on the wind direction. If transiting the Strait from the north, a temporary stop may be made at St Georges Pier, (near the Menai Bridge) with the permission of the harbourmaster.
Last updated September 2011.
Related Businesses
Caernarfon Harbour Master
Address: Harbour Office, Slate Quay, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2PB
Landerne Pier
Address: (just NW of the Victoria Dock entrance), United Kingdom,
Min. depth alongside is 3m. A useful place if waiting for the tide or wishing to make a short tip ashore obtain supplies from the... Read More
Menai Harbourmaster
Address: United Kingdom,
VHF Channel 16, 69
Call for a mooring or temporary berth at St Georges Pier.... Read More
Port Dinorwic
Address: Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, North Wales, LL56 4JN
VHF Channel 80 "Port Dinorwic"
Situated in the historic port, access is via a lock (open HW +/- 2). Toilets, showers, fuel, water, electricity, laundry, LPG.... Read More
Victoria Dock Marina
Address: Slate Quay, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2PB
VHF Channel 80 (during lock hours)
Opening hours: 07:00-23:00(summer), daylight hours in winter
Access is via a cill at HW+/-3hrs. Water, electricity, pump-out facility.
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Yacht Clubs
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Caernarfon Sailing Club (Menai Strait)
Address: Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR
Menai Bridge Boat Club
Address: The Pier, Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, LL59 0OO
May be able to help with water, fuel and repairs.... Read More
Royal Welsh Yacht Club
Address: Port Yr Aur, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1SN
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