Longboat Rowing Race

1.  MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED that, a timed Longboat Rowing race will take place on Saturday 24^th August 2024.

2.  The race start will be staggered, beginning as each vessel passes through the South Hook small boat passage (approximate position 51^o 42’.33 North, 05^o 04’.72 West) and finish in Gelliswick Bay (approximate position 51^o 42’.45 North, 05^o 03’.43 West). It is anticipated there will be a maximum of 20 participating vessels.

2.  Participating vessels will follow the route shown on the attached chartlet.

3.  The race is expected to begin at approximately 12:00hrs and all competitors are expected to finish the race by 16:00hrs.

4.  Participating vessels will keep clear of any commercial shipping in the navigable channels. Safety boats will accompany the race and will monitor VHF Ch 12.

5.  Mariners are requested to navigate with caution and pass at slow speed in the vicinity of these craft.

6.  This Notice to Mariners will self cancel at 2359 on 24^th August 2024.

7.  Admiralty charts 3274, 3275 and Imray 2600.11 refer.

BY ORDER
M RYAN
HARBOURMASTER

Port of Milford Haven
Gorsewood Drive
Hakin
Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3EP

Tel: 01646 696100
Email: enquiries@mhpa.co.uk