165 BERTHS LOCATED ON THE BEAUTIFUL COASTLINE OF WEST WALES
Aberystwyth Marina
165 BERTHS LOCATED ON THE BEAUTIFUL COASTLINE OF WEST WALES
The location of Aberystwyth Marina, in a historic university town, ensures there are a range of cultural, active and educational activities within close proximity to the marina for berth holders to benefit from.
Aberystwyth has a range of cafes, seaside fish and chip shops, restaurants, pubs and bars, many a short walk from the marina. The seafront, Promenade and pier is a great location for a walk and to look out over the Irish Sea.
Aberystwyth Marina offers over 160 first class berths providing safe, secure and sheltered moorings for motor boats and yachts. The marina is at the heart of the historic fishing port on the 23 acre harbour site. The area around the marina has developed rapidly over the past decade into a commercial and residential centre with the marina adding to this popular setting.
Vessels up to 5metres £1832 Vessels up to 7 metres £2325 Vessels up to 9 metres £2830 Vessels up to 11 metres £3402 Vessels up to 14 metres £3964 Hammerhead & Elbow £4505
Flexible payment options. Pay in advance or monthly by direct debit (10% surcharge applies)
Free hard storage for up to 8 weeks
Free introductory RNLI membership with the Ambassador Scheme
Free visitor berthing for up to 30 days at Cardiff Marina, Burry Port Marina and Port Dinorwic Marina*
Refer a friend on an annual contract and you could both save £200*
10% discount on labour with our Boatyard in Cardiff*
*Terms and conditions apply
Annual Berthing
£45/metre monthly £17/metre weekly Special small boat offer (April to September) Vessels up to 5metres £1359
Flexible and competitively priced summer berthing
Available between 1st April to 30th September
Monthly and weekly rates
Enjoy your summer afloat in Aberystwyth
Try a different cruising ground from Cardigan Bay
Stay longer and save on our daily visitor rates
Summer Berthing
£26/metre monthly £11/metre weekly
Flexible and competitively priced winter berthing
Marina berths and hard storage available
Available between 1st October to 31st March
Monthly and weekly rates
Boatyard services available
Book in your winter maintenance
Winter Berthing
£3/metre per night £11 Day visit
Look out for our special £10/night weekend offers on selected weekends
Try out our facilities and enjoy Cardigan Bay
Visitor Berthing
Monthly £177
Weekly £41
Annual berth holders up to 8 weeks FREE
Hard standing storage ashore
Boatyard Services
Cradle hire £21/week Stands per pair £11/week Shore up £40 Work boat £40/movement Labour £40/hour Pumping out £23 Pressure washing £40/hour Pressure washer hire (for own use) £20/day
Slipway launch and recovery – Marina trailer hoist
Vessels up to 9 metres in length £153
Vessels over 9 metres in length £184
Summer special sling wash off £184
Max weight 10 tonnes, boat owners must ensure that slinging points are clearly marked and take full responsibility for their accuracy.
Own transport
Annual launch pass (unlimited use) £112
Day launch £12
We offer a range of comprehensive boatyard services at our marinas including:
Boat lifting
Antifouling
Valeting
Rigging
Engine servicing
Extensive specialist refit and repair services are available at our main Cardiff boatyard. We offer preferential boat transport rates to our berth holders.
Berth holders can explore the beautiful COUNTRYSIDE surrounding the town.
The town’s picturesque promenade is dominated at its northern end by Constitution Hill, which has the longest electrical powered Funicular Railway in the UK with some spectacular views of the town and surrounding countryside. There are many walks and cycle tracks in and around the town and the 52 mile Ceredigion Coastal Path passes through the marina. In addition the 21 mile Ystwyth Trail offers some fantastic panoramic views of the Ceredigion countryside whilst connecting Aberystwyth with Tregaron in the northern Teifi Valley. Nearby you can also enjoy Devil’s Bridge, a quiet village just outside Aberystwyth famous for its waterfalls and three stacked bridges.
Aberystwyth is home to the oldest of the Welsh universities founded in 1872. It now has some 10,000 students who almost double the population of the town during term-time. The town is also the location of the National Library of Wales, established in 1911. It houses over 8 million books, thousands of manuscripts and has archives housing maps, photographs, films and music. In addition, Aberystwyth Arts Centre is Wales’ largest arts centre and is recognised as a ‘national flagship for the arts’.
Keeping your boat at Aberystwyth Marina offers a range of sailing and cruising options including:
See the dolphins in Cardigan Bay
A days sail away from Porthmadog and Pwllhelli
Easy reach of Pembrokeshire coastline with its coastal National Park
Good staging point for visiting Ireland or the Isle of Man
ABERYSTWYTH MARINA CAN BE CONTACTED ON VHF CH.80. THE HARBOUR MASTER LISTENS ON VHF CH.16 AND OPERATE ON VHF CH.14
There are a number of instructions that boat owners berthing at Aberystwyth Marina need to be aware of. Please take the time to read this information and if you require further assistance please contact the marina office or visit www.discoverceredigion.co.uk
APPROACHING aberystwyth marina
The harbour is located by Pendinas, a conspicuous hill 120m high, with the Wellington monument at its crest. The head of the north breakwater, the Wooden Jetty, on the Wellington monument leads 140 ◦, which clears you south of the Castle Rocks. The approach should be treated with caution in strong onshore winds, beware of cross-tides and boulders around head of the South Pier, the Stone Pier, and the Trap (an area of rough ground) which is to the north of the Wooden Jetty. The leading lights, both fixed reds and the white day marks on the Ystwyth Bridge, lead 133◦.
The Wooden Jetty is marked with Q WR 9m; Red Sector (141-175) which covers the Castle Rocks. The south Pier F1.(2)WG 10s 12m 10m. There are four FR (vertical) on a radio tower 2.8 miles to the south. The entrance is narrow with a 90◦ port turn inside the Wooden Jetty head. The bar is immediately outside the head of the Stone Pier; at low water springs there is about 0.7meteres on the bar when on the leading line.
Boats drawing 2.0 meters are advised to enter up to 2.0 hours before and 2.5 hours after HW in calm conditions and boats drawing up to 1.0 meters can enter 3.0 hours before and 3.5 hours after HW.
WITHIN THE HARBOUR
There is a speed limit within the harbour and the marina. All vessels leaving or entering the harbour should not exceed the speed of 5 knots. It is also advisable to check your stern wash.
ON ARRIVAL AT ABERYSTWYTH MARINA
All new boats must report to the Marina Office on arrival to complete a mooring contract and must have a copy of their insurance document which must be a minimum of third party with salvage to comply with our terms and conditions. If you require marine insurance contact Bay Marine Insurance for a competitive quote.
