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Balbriggan

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Courtesy Flag

Irish Tricolour

Waypoint

None

Charts

AC 44 Nose of Howth to Ballyquintin Point; Imray C62 Irish Sea

Rules & Regulations

None Known

Hazards

Cardy Rocks off Braymore Point to the North of Balbriggan harbour dry at LW and are marked by a prominent PHM. Ben Head Firing Range centred on Gormanston, NW of Balbriggan, flies red flags at Braymore Point when active and works on a clear range principle. Forecasts of firing are issued in Notices to Mariners and Dublin CG will also know, but if on passage you are entitled to transit the area but should do so expeditiously.

Tidal Data Times & Range

HW is HW Dublin – 0020, LW is LW Dublin + 0005; MHWS 4.4m MHWN 3.6 no data for LW, it dries throughout.

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General Description

Berthing Master. +353 (0)87 2815705
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Approach

Before making an approach to the harbour it is essential that the Berthing Master be contacted in advance to ensure that they have room in the harbour for a visiting boat ... read more

Berthing, Mooring & Anchoring

Where you tie up will depend very much on the time of the week, the day and the state of the tide. Mid week at High water there’ll probably be plenty of room and the wall to port will be an option but at half ebb with a fin keeler you risk grounding and ending up on your side going for there. As has been said above, advanced arrangements with the Berthing Master are necessary before planning to pay this harbour a visit. ... read more

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