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Cardiff Yacht Club is a thriving yacht club that was originally founded in Cardiff in 1900. Today, the club is centrally located on the edge of Cardiff Bay, overlooking the Wetlands Nature Reserve, with panoramic views over the Bay and the Bristol Channel beyond.

We have about 300 yachts and motorboats permanently moored on either our trot moorings or pontoons in the freshwater bay. There are over 50 dinghies in the club and we have a fully equiped boat yard with 2 boat hoists.

Cardiff Yacht Club is situated on the Hamadryad Peninsula. These facilities are for the benefit of members or those affiliated through the RYA and CYC by prior arrangement only.

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Cardiff Yacht Club is a thriving yacht club that was originally founded in Cardiff in 1900. Today, the club is centrally located on the edge of Cardiff Bay, overlooking the Wetlands Nature Reserve, with panoramic views over the Bay and the Bristol Channel beyond. We have about 300 yachts and motorboats permanently moored on either our trot moorings or pontoons in the freshwater bay. There are over 50 dinghies in the club and we have a fully equiped boat yard with 2 boat hoists.

Cardiff Yacht Club Windsor Esplanade Cardiff Caerdydd CF10 5BG United Kingdom

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• Website: www.cardiffyachtclub.org.uk

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350 berths located in the vibrant capital city with a world class waterfront

Situated on the river Ely within Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Marina is perfectly positioned to provide safe, secure and sheltered moorings for motor boats and yachts. A vibrant urban environment surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, this beautiful south facing location is an easy base just a stone’s throw from all the capital city has to offer.

• South facing location
• Close to Welsh capital city centre
• Free flowing, easy access to Cardiff Bay
• Near to train station
• Artisan bakery and independent coffee lounge bar with live music nights
• Close to shops and supermarket
• An area bursting with wildlife
• A short distance from moorings at Cardiff's Mermaid Quay waterfront
• 200 hectares of freshwater to explore within the Barrage
• 24 hour access to the Bristol Channel

Andy Coles OBE Marina Manager

Lovely place to berth your boat. clean, friendly and perfect for a quick sail around the bay or further afield if you've got your sea legs., janet simmons - google review, very friendly and helpful staff. put boat onto a good, well maintained mooring. noted the boat lift.....might have to use that soon to replace the anodes and repaint the anti fouling...., allan james - google review, excellent facilities great and friendly service provided by an efficient staff team., john bettles - google review, helpful and informative staff. excellent facilities. cant wait to get moored up there., laura clark - facebook review, what makes cardiff so special, the waterfront at the marina.

The south facing terrace overlooking the marina brings the delights of alfresco dining and live music nights at the Coffi Co Lounge Bar as well as Ty Melin Bakery, run by Angharad and Lance who offer artisan coffee and delights such as ‘the croissant bomb’.

Cruising in the Bay, Mermaid Quay & the Bristol Channel

What could be dreamier than exploring the 200 hectares of freshwater within Cardiff Bay before mooring up on the pay as you go pontoons at Mermaid Quay and enjoying a great night out before cruising back? Or if you are feeling a little more adventurous, the Barrage allows 24 hour access to the Bristol Channel.

Cardiff city centre

Just a stones throw away by car or train, Wales’ capital city has a wide range of delights to explore.

Berth Holder Facilities

• Free onsite parking for berth holders ANPR controlled
• Brand standard washroom facilities
• Laundry facilities
• Rubbish disposal and recycling facilities
• High definition CCTV throughout
• Electricity to berths with prepay cards
• Fresh water to berths
• Dedicated marina office
• Free WiFi access

Other Services Available

• Sealift for lifting boats up to 50 tons
• Platform crane for mast work
• SeaSafe life jacket service point
• Diesel berth
• Extensive boatyard facilities at Cardiff Marine Village

In The Area

• Supermarkets within walking distance
• Train station just 5 minutes walk

Berthing Prices

We offer a range of flexible berthing options with new berth holders welcomed all year round.

Standard Berth ~ £380/m

Standard hammerhead* ~ £400/m, standard catamaran ~ £570/m, premium berth ~ £405/m, premium hammerhead* ~ £425/m, premium catamaran ~ £603/m, boats between 4.5m & 6m ~ £330/m.

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• Flexible payment options. Pay in advance or monthly by direct debit (10% surcharge applies)
• *Minimum 10m charge applicable to Hammerhead berths. Please request details and a quotation.

Standard Berth ~ £285/m

Standard hammerhead* ~ £317/m, standard catamaran ~ £444/m, premium berth ~ £300/m, premium hammerhead* ~ £335/m, premium catamaran ~ £467/m.

• 1st April to 31st October

Standard Berth ~ £152/m

Standard hammerhead* ~ £183/m, standard catamaran ~ £251/m, premium berth ~ £161/m, premium hammerhead* ~ £193/m, premium catamaran ~ £264/m.

• 1st November to 31st March

Standard Berth ~ £51/m

Standard hammerhead* ~ £57/m, standard catamaran ~ £80/m, premium berth ~ £55/m, premium hammerhead* ~ £60/m, premium catamaran ~ £84/m, boats between 4.5m & 6m ~ £45/m.

• No payment plan options.
• 7 day notice required if leaving.

Standard Berth* ~ £40/m

Standard hammerhead** ~ £48/m, standard catamaran ~ £63/m, premium berth* ~ £42/m, premium hammerhead** ~ £50/m, premium catamaran ~ £68/m.

• *Minimum 6m length chargeable for boats 5.9m and below.
• **Minimum 10m charge applicable to Hammerhead berths. Please request details and a quotation.

£25/m per week

£5/m per 24hours, short stays up to 4 hours ~ £17 fixed, £16.25/meter monthly, trailer storage £15/week.

• Annual berth holders up to 8 weeks free
• Hard standing storage is available at our 3 acre Cardiff Marine Village site
• Long term and short term storage options
• Electricity and water available
• Trailer storage
• Mast storage

Interested in Berthing with us? Get in touch

Cardiff marina can be contacted on 02920 396 078

There are a number of instructions that boat owners berthing at Cardiff Marina need to be aware of. Please take the time to read this information and if you require any further assistance please contact the Marina Office or visit www.cardiffharbour.com

The Ranie Buoy (PORT HAND BUOY) marks the extremity of the rocks and sand spit of Lavernock Point. The south Cardiff cardinal buoy makes the southern extremity of the Cardiff Grounds. From a position between the two buoys make a course for the Outer Wrach Buoy (West Cardinal Buoy). Follow the Wrach Channel and Buoys into the Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour.

When approaching from the South or West, leave the Ranie Buoy (FL(2)R.5s) to PORT and the SOUTH CARDIFF (FLQ(6)+LFL.15s) to STARBOARD. Steer a course for the OUTER WRACH BUOY (FLQ(6)+LFL.15s). You will pick up the SECTOR LIGHTS for the WRACH CHANNEL (oc 10s WRG). Stay in the white sector until you pick up the Buoyed channel for the CARDIFF BAY OUTER HARBOUR and the sector light (LFI.WRG5s). Note: Vessels coming from Kings Road (Avonmouth) are advised to use the SOUTH/WEST APPROACH. It is important that you keep a careful watch for large vessels coming from Cardiff Docks as they are severely constrained by their draught.

On approach to Cardiff Bay you should contact Barrage Control on VHF 18 to request a lock in. They will advise you of the next available lock and give the instruction to enter the outer harbour.

• Inbound locks run quarter past and quarter to the hour
• Outbound locks run on the hour and half hour
• Please be sure to observe the light signals displayed

• Vessels may pass under the fully lowered bridge if there is sufficient air draft.
• When the 3 vertical red lights are extinguished either side of the bridge you may proceed.
• The air draft of the closed bridge is approx 4.5m please check the notices displayed either side of the bridge before you proceed.
• Orange lights are illuminated under the lifting span at night to confirm that it is closed.
• When the bridge is being prepared to open or close, the lights either side will show fixed red- no vessels are to proceed.
• A request to lift the bridge can be made on VHF Channel 18 Barrage Control.
• The bridge may be lifted on request at 05 and 35 minutes past the hour (24 hours a day).

On Arrival at Cardiff Marina

All new boats must report to the Marina Office on arrival to complete a mooring contract. The Marina Office is situated on the River Walkway overlooking the marina. Boat owners need a copy of their fully comprehensive insurance documents. If you require a competitive quote for marine insurance contact Bay Marine Insurance. Please note, if you have a vehicle you will need to get your car registered as the car park is ANPR monitored and operated by a third party.

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• Start date 3 Sep 2015

7m Sail Boat - where in Cardiff Bay. Choice of two yacht clubs, which is best? Cardiff Marina seems quite a bit cheaper than Penarth Marina but you might get put behind the foot bridge - how much hassle is this. Any locals have an opinion. Pontoons with electric would be nice for a couple of months due to having young children and a place where they don't mind me doing some DIY work on the hard in the winter. Come March, I hope to be in a much better position to decide what to do next. Join one of the clubs and put her on a mooring?  

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I would suggest visiting both clubs and having a chat before making your mind up. I think CYC is a bit cheaper than CBYC but CBYC has a better pontoon system, about a third of the pontoons have electricity. Personally I wouldn't pay marina fees when you could be in a club . I have sent you a private message.  

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graham said: I would suggest visiting both clubs and having a chat before making your mind up. I think CYC is a bit cheaper than CBYC but CBYC has a better pontoon system. Personally I wouldn't pay marina fees when you could be in a club . I have sent you a private message. Click to expand...

Cardiff Yacht Club operates on a one-off fee for your berth (plus a £60pa maint. fee) +membership fees so in the long run is cheaper - however the pontoons are versadock, and you moor mediteranian style against them, with moorings for your bow. There is no electricity or water on the pontoon system. Also, there is no fuel available in the club. Cardiff Bay Yacht Club is an annual marina fee +membership fees, but you moor normally (alongside) a proper pontoon berth. (which is also more sheltered as you are up-river) All the pontoons have water, though only A-E have electricity. CBYC has it's own deisel fuel. There is currently a 12 month wait for berths (according to website). Penarth Marina oviously has annual marina fees, and you have a proper marina berth (as CBYC) though you pay more per year (even inc. CBYC membership fees). All pontoons have water & electricity. There is diesel & petrol available. Cardiff Marina also has annual marina fees, and costs similar to CBYC's total, and again you have a proper marina berth. Water and electricity to all berths. deisel is available. You may be berthed up-river of pont-y-werin bridge. This isn't a problem though as you just radio barrage control to lift it (though they'll only lift it twice an hour during the day, and once an hour at night) Out of the two yacht clubs, CBYC has a better pontoon system, and only CBYC has electricity, though CYC is cheaper. Out of the marinas, Cardiff Marina is cheaper (similar to CBYC), though Penarth Marina is a bit quicker to get out of (due to it's position)  

Cardiff Yatch Club does have water on C pontoon. I joined about 5 years ago. An incredibly frendly place. If refurbishing a boat there is power and Water in the yard.  

I'm curious as to why so many people need 230v? What do you use that the boat system can't provide?  

its a small boat with an outboard. Batteries are charged from a solar panel. British weather tends to be cloudy.  

• 29 Oct 2015

Although a little late. I would also ask about Security. As don't think some are Manned 24/7.  

Cardiff Bay Yacht Club has a waiting list for pontoon moorings but it usually is less than 12 months. Its more expensive than Cardiff Yacht Club which in turn is a bit more like a traditional sailing club. Not to say that CBYC is snooty or anything like, but it has become more of a marina with a club attached. Lots of big power boats with absentee owners. So if you are the sort of individual who likes joining in a clubs social life, maybe CYC is a better bet. Both clubs allow you to work on your boat on the hard but in the case of CBYC it isnt cheap after the first month because onshore space is short supply. Boatyard facilities are excellent with good professional staff handling lift outs and launches. Cant comment on the CYC facilities - not a member there. The CYC pontoons are third rate IMO requiring you to pick up a stern line and moor bow to before leaping over your pullpit onto pontoons with all the rigidity of my stomach muscles. Sorry but I would class them as cheap and nasty. How far are you from Cardiff and in what direction? If you are central, northern or to the east then consider Newport Uskmouth SC. This is a trad sailing club with excellent facilities and yard space to do anything you want. Moorings come free with a membership that is just £200 or so pa. http://http://www.nusc.co.uk/ . No pontoons just river moorings and therefore no leccy. But the savings on mooring costs would fund several generators each year!  

Another recommendation for Cardiff Yacht Club. My annual fees are close to what some marinas would charge every month. No electric and not all slots have a tap nearby but if you need it, go over and pay the visitors rate at CBYC (£10 for 5 nights) and use their visitors facilities for doing maintenance etc. other than that CYC has all you could ever need. Friendly and good atmosphere. It's awesome being able to sail around the bay in flat water no matter what the wind or tides are doing outside, such a great place to have a boat!  

Thanks for the replies. I live in Bristol and work in Wiltshire so getting down to the club nights has proven difficult so far. I am currently in Cardiff Marina on winter rates which are not too bad but I will need to decide what I am going to do come April. Still haven't made up my mind. Having young kids (2yr old and a ten month old) is leaning me towards electric, water and a pontoon.  

steveej said: Thanks for the replies. I live in Bristol and work in Wiltshire so getting down to the club nights has proven difficult so far. I am currently in Cardiff Marina on winter rates which are not too bad but I will need to decide what I am going to do come April. Still haven't made up my mind. Having young kids (2yr old and a ten month old) is leaning me towards electric, water and a pontoon. Click to expand...

For me would be Penarth Quays Marina. Electrics, Water, Fuel, Chandlers, Restaurant, On/Off Pontoons and 24/7 security also with closed locks at night  

If you live in bristol, portishead is a far better option. CYC is the most expensive option for the first year as you have to lodge a few thousand pounds as a deposit to get a pontoon place You will be unlikely to get a pontoon with electric at CBYC, the first few pontoons are full of posh boats. The smaller and rougher your boat the further away you seem to be put. This is obvious from a quick motor up the river. Cardiff marina is your best option in the bay, as I believe there is no extra charge for being in the boatyard. The toilet/showers are pretty crap though If you want to be able to spend a lot of time on board then penarth or portishead marinas have far better facilities.  

seaboy said: For me would be Penarth Quays Marina. Electrics, Water, Fuel, Chandlers, Restaurant, On/Off Pontoons and 24/7 security also with closed locks at night Click to expand...

• 10 Nov 2015

single said: Restaurant (Food hygiene rating 1/5) Click to expand...

bitbaltic said: If you mean Pier64, I think that might have been a while ago when they kept half the food stock in garden boxes outside!? Does the new management still rate that badly? Click to expand...

• 11 Nov 2015

single said: True, it was a while ago- http://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/en-GB/187897/default Click to expand...

I wouldn't set foot in the place or anywhere else with only 1 star.They are taking the pi$$. The age concern café in barry is run by a group of unpaid volunteers they do cooked breakfasts and lunches so would have had the same inspection as pier 64. They managed 5 out of 5.  

• 12 Nov 2015

So did the Caf in the Marina, the pikey pub (oystercatcher) up the road, and the Custom House. Agree it's a shocking performance by pier64 and reflects badly, it has certainly changed my opinion of them.  

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Hi, I am seriously thinking of getting another boat and will be looking to use it mainly off Swansea. There are two ways to go on this as I see it and they would be - 1. Small fast boat to keep at home on the drive and get in and out of the water easily as necessary. Pro's, no costly mooring fee's and flexible fishing. Con's smaller boat will be necessary and the missus wont like it out the front. 2. Larger boat on a mooring/marina. Pro's, missus will be happy its not on the drive, larger boat as wont have to get in and out of the water. Con's, costly mooring fee's/winter storage etc. What would be good in helping me suss out what I am going to go for would be a little local knowledge and experience. The questions I have in my mind are - Are there any slipways around the Swansea area that are easy to access and use with a large estate car....?? Are there any moorings or a marina around Swansea that are not so costly...?? Advice on a small boat would be good also if I go down that route. Thanks very much for any help in advance. Rgds Mac  

Hi Mac If you are thinking of mooring on a budget look at the local yacht club mooring prices. In Cardiff yacht club the membership is around £240 and mooring about £280 (for a 30' boat) so a little over £500 overall. The marina in the bay whould charge around £2500 for a year mooring. There is a vast difference in paying £10 a week to having to pay £50 a week, especially in bad weather when you don't get to use it. I'm not sure about Swansea but I suspect you would find a similar situation.  

There are a couple of council run slips at the Mumbles, Swansea. One gives access about 2.5 hours either side of HW, the other gives access pretty much the whole tide. The first slip is very wide but is pretty steep & launching with an estate would depend on the weight of boat. The second slip is much narrower but not so steep. My mate launches a Raider 18 on this second slip with a Mondeo to give an idea. An 18ft boat in Swansea Marina is about £1,200 to give you an idea. Small boat choice is really down to budget & what you expect to do with it. headlight  

Osprey said: Hi Mac If you are thinking of mooring on a budget look at the local yacht club mooring prices. In Cardiff yacht club the membership is around £240 and mooring about £280 (for a 30' boat) so a little over £500 overall. The marina in the bay whould charge around £2500 for a year mooring. There is a vast difference in paying £10 a week to having to pay £50 a week, especially in bad weather when you don't get to use it. I'm not sure about Swansea but I suspect you would find a similar situation. Click to expand...

ETEC said: Cardiff yatch club does look cheap but the one off fees are a bit much 2300 for a pontoon berth one off fee 100 one off joining fee membership single 220 moorings up to 25' 250 + 5 per extra ft so the first year for a 30' boat it would be 2895 ETEC Click to expand...

taylorbay said: should you ever sell your boat, you will get the pontoon fee back, minus 125 for admin, so not really a cost, just put to one side....and if you do your work levy (10hrs), you can reduce your cost by a further 100 per year. still the cheapest about, imo. hope it helps, not confuses. dave Click to expand...

ETEC said: Cheers dave that makes it look better but does it all have to be paid in one ? ETEC Click to expand...

All, thanks very much for some very useful advice so far, much appreciated. Regarding the type of boat, I would be looking to spend between 6 and 10K. Looking for - Good sea craft, easy to launch, fast but economical, cuddy for perhaps an overnight anchored up in close and storage. Rgds Mac  

raider for sale on here now at 7.5k thats a bargain. if its the cuddy version it is not sleepable but good for storage. i used to have a raider 18 and now got a baywatch 550 and the baywatch i would say takes a wee bit longer to get on the plane with the same engine. both are stable for fishing and am as pleased with this one as i was with the raider. difference being i paid 5.4k for this and 8.5k for the raider. take into account what comes with the boat as you can spend a small fortune kitting a boat out. good luck anyway!!!  

try afan boat club port talbot ,compound n slip around 300 per annum(year) lol cant spell  

The raider on here is in the clasified section, is the wheel house ONE AND YOU CAN SLEEP OVERNIGHT ON IT at 7500 and it wont be there long at that price as its an english one ETEC  

ETEC said: The raider on here is in the clasified section, is the wheel house ONE AND YOU CAN SLEEP OVERNIGHT ON IT at 7500 and it wont be there long at that price as its an english one ETEC Click to expand...

Burry Port is a lot cheaper than Swansea but tidal. Good facilities and people there. John  

tichthomas said: tawe boat club have moorings look them up on google or call sec on 07940 706613 Click to expand...

l3nn0s said: Afan boat club check my link on the bottom if you using Facebook mate If u need further information give me a ptv mesg Jon Click to expand...

I actually tried to find the raider for sale before I noticed the year!  

I am rejoining Afan boat club again this year. I had a 16ft dory I trailered everywhere from Plymouth to Milford and launched from beach and slip. Thoroughly enjoyed! I used to be a member of Port Eynon Bay boat club, but the beach and slip were very rocky at times, especially after a bit of a blow, don't know what they are like now!!!! Damaged the prop and Keel a few times, got trailer stuck etc. Oxwich has gone very expensive in my opinion. I now have a bigger boat, QS 530, didn't fancy beach launching so needed a slip. Afan has boat storage and a slip for £280 a year, launching around 3hrs each side of high water, with some very good fishing within minutes of hitting the water. Mumbles has Two slips, one is 3hrs each side of high the other usable at all times except on springs, cost last time I used it was £6.50 for launch and car park. As said previously beach launching from Oxwich and Port Eynon. Slip at Lougher for I think £5.00, but very very tidal with strong cross flow. Burry Port harbour has a few slips, but don't know of prices. Hope this helps! ARGH. bit of a waste this reply, just read etec's last post - just goes to show you should read all of the thread before replying!!!!!!!!!!!  

^ as said above portalbot around 300 for the year from March to march  

Mac The Mullet said: Hi, I am seriously thinking of getting another boat and will be looking to use it mainly off Swansea. There are two ways to go on this as I see it and they would be - 1. Small fast boat to keep at home on the drive and get in and out of the water easily as necessary. Pro's, no costly mooring fee's and flexible fishing. Con's smaller boat will be necessary and the missus wont like it out the front. 2. Larger boat on a mooring/marina. Pro's, missus will be happy its not on the drive, larger boat as wont have to get in and out of the water. Con's, costly mooring fee's/winter storage etc. What would be good in helping me suss out what I am going to go for would be a little local knowledge and experience. The questions I have in my mind are - Are there any slipways around the Swansea area that are easy to access and use with a large estate car....?? Are there any moorings or a marina around Swansea that are not so costly...?? Advice on a small boat would be good also if I go down that route. Thanks very much for any help in advance. Rgds Mac Click to expand...

I suspect as the original question was asked almost 5 years ago, the OP already got himself sorted one way or the other!  

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The moorings in Dale Bay are either private or commercial and are  licenced annually by the Milford Haven Port Authority and the Crown Estate.   Dale Yacht Club is the Voluntary Control Body.

There are no temporary moorings. 

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Visitors should not pick up any private or commercial  mooring. Only the visitor moorings.

PRIVATE MOORINGS

Two licences must be obtained for Private Moorings.

1. Milford Haven Port Authority  - Private Licence

A Private Licence allows the licence holder to moor a single, named, recreational vessel within the Milford Haven Water way.

Private Licences incur a fee on first application; subsequent annual renewals do not incur a fee.

Private Licences are licensed to a person and their named vessel and is not transfe   r able to another person, for example on the sale of the vessel. 

If you have more than one Private Licence in the Milford Haven Waterway then you pay a licence fee each year for each licence (mooring).

A change of vessel associated with the licence (mooring) will require relicensing and payment of the appropriate fee.

Private Licence Fees for 2024

- based on Vessel Length Overall (LOA):

< 5.5m (18ft) - £60

> 5.5m to < 7.5m (24 .5ft) - £87

> 7.5m to < 12m (39.4ft) - £123

For vessels over 12m (39.4ft) LOA add £10 per metre or part meter.

All prices are inclusive of VAT at 20%.

COMMERCIAL MOORINGS

Two licences must be obtained for Commercial Moorings.

1. Milford Haven Port Authority - Block Licence

A Block Licence is required if:

    a) more than one vessel is to use the mooring, or

    b) the mooring is to be used by a commercial vessel.

For Block Licence fees are determined based on the largest vessel that will use the mooring.

Block Licences incur a licence fee each year.

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< 15m (49ft) £181.20

Vessels over 15m are not permitted in the

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2. Crown Estate Licence

The cost for the 2024 annual licence from the Crown Estate, for rental of the sea bed, will be £94. This fee applies to all types of moorings and must be paid annually.

Mooring gear is not supplied or maintained by either Dale Voluntary Controlled Body or by Milford Haven Port Authority.   It is the responsibility of the licence holder to lay and maintain their mooring gear (use of a reputable contractor is advised).

To apply, please download and complete an application form.  This will register your interest in obtaining a mooring specifically in the Dale Voluntary Controlled Area.  If a suitable mooring site is available you will be offered a site or you will be placed on the waiting list.  You must not moor your vessel or lay any mooring gear until you pay for and receive your licence.