Anchorages

 

Bardsey Island            

 

Anchorage Position Address Information

 
West Coast
Bardsey Island      is a super place, well worth visiting. The walk over the hill, down to the abbey and calling in on the ornithology base is one of the highlights of our sailing season. The bay on the eastern side is OK in any winds from S round to N, but best holding is not inside the bay, so S winds may prove uncomfortable. The bay has one mooring, used by the warden, advise you do not use it except by agreement, as he comes and goes at irregular intervals. Anchor just about on the chord of the bay but it may take a couple of attempts. The bay rocks are usually full of seals (24 last time we were there). Landing is no problem at the small slipway at the N end of the bay. In reasonable conditions overnight anchoring is very comfortable and risk free.
North-East Coast
Spurn Head     popular anchorage between the two lighthouses in line and yellow buoy, but nearer latter, saves an hour (plus lockage etc) into Grimsby which is aptly named (sorry Grimsby!). Keep clear of pilot launch mooring (not used).