Ramp Description:
This is a concrete slipway approximaetly 5m wide, shallow angle and runs straight down the beach.
There is a Hammerhead pontoon for pick up and drop off alongside the slip which dries 1.2m at chart datum. This pontoon can/will be a little congested as it is well used.
There is also a floating pontoon in the bay with 2m of water, but vessels with a draught of 1.7m should take care at low water due to the effect of the swell. Not recommended for overnight if there is any swell coming into the bay.
As dale is a popular launch site it can become very congested during summer and access restrictions may be in place at times during the season. For details of any restrictions in place visit the dale Yacht Club web pages at www.daleyc.freeuk.com
Reversing trailers can be diffiicult as there is limited room to manouver in the single track road.
Parking and trailer storage can be liited in busy periods. Trailers and vehicle should not be left at the top of the slip as this limits access even further
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Directions:
From Haverfordwest, take the B4327 west following the signs for Dale.
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Ramp Type:
Concrete. Pontoon nearby.
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Upper Area:
Shingle
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Lower Area:
Sand
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Suitability:
Large trailer needs a car
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Ramp Length:
All of tidal range
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Facilities:
A pretty little village with a very good Inn supplying good food. A nearby car park is available for changing. Toilets are available alongside the sea front. Dale YC 01646 636362 and West Wales Sailing and Windsurfing 01646 636456.
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Charges:
There may be restrictions to access during peak times. Check Dale Yacht Club website for details
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Cruising Area:
Along the coast towards St Govan`s Head and Skomer Island. Milford Haven Waterway
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Navigational Hazards:
Dead Slow Minimum Wake areas extends from slip way to outer areas of bay marked by yellow buoys. Slipway launches direct into mooring area. Boats should approach and depart the slip north of the moorings. The bay is also very busy and popular with visitors so swimmers are present most days throughout the summers. The bay is also used to teach novices a range of watersport so consideration and caution should be expressed when in the vicinity of other vessels. The entire bay becomes very shallow at low water so care should be taken to ensure that depth is monitored to avoid contact with the sea floor.
A port authority zoning scheme exists and leisure user guides are available from the pub, cafe and watersports centre. Also see www.mhpa.co.uk
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