Berthing
within the harbour is controlled by the Harbourmaster, and visiting
leisure craft should make contact prior to arrival. LWS draught 2.5
metres (8.2 feet). There is also an anchoring area, outside the
harbour in front of the slipway or there is an anchorage off Lawlors
Strand, position: 52° 09.230’N 006° 59.460’W. There can be a
considerable swell in the bay with a south-easterly gale.
The
port
has a slipway, chandlery, fresh water available at West Wharf
Head, an adventure centre, Lifeboat Station and shop, and the
clubhouse of Waterford Harbour Sailing Club.
The
village has a hotel, restaurants, pubs, golf course, tennis courts and
a public park.
Waterford Airport is within 16km with flights to the UK and mainland
Europe. Dunmore East Boat Storage: contact is: + 353 (0)86
8245430
The
initial fix waypoint for Dunmore East will set up a final approach:
52°
8.966' N, 006° 58.900' W. From this waypoint 600m east of the East
Pier Breakwater extension and in the white sector of the light, track
in WNW into Dunmore Bay until the harbour entrance opens.
The
harbour entrance faces NNW between the East Pier breakwater extension
(Fl R 2s 6m 4M) and West Wharf (165° / 246° Fl G 2s 6m 4M) at position
52° 08.900’N 006° 59.400’W. The Pierhead Light (Fl WR 8s 13m 17/13M)
is at position: 52° 08.900’N 006° 59.300’W
Tide
estimates
: High Water Cobh +0013, Dover -0535.
Distance to: Cheekpoint - 7.4 miles; Port of Waterford – 8.1 miles,
Dungarvan Town Quay
- 23.4 miles,
Youghal -
33.6 miles
Charts
Admiralty Chart 2046 with details of Dunmore East Harbour - scale of
1:5,000.
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