DINGHY and KEEL BOAT RACING will take place in Milford Haven Waterway on Saturday 23rd August and Sunday 24th August 2025.

  1. MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED that DINGHY and KEEL BOAT RACING will take place in Milford Haven Waterway on Saturday 23rd August and Sunday 24th August 2025.
  2. Racing will start at Neyland Yacht Club (approximate position 51˚ 42’54” N, 004˚ 56’ 54” W); and courses will be set according to wind conditions on the day, various marks will be used including NYC race marks and Fixed Navigation Marks.
  3. Saturday Keel Boat racing will be conducted between the Cleddau Bridge and Angle Bay. Saturday Dinghy Racing will be conducted between the Cleddau Bridge and Hazelbeach.
  4. Sunday Keel Boat racing will involve a long distance race between the Cleddau Bridge and St Anns Head. Sunday Dinghy Racing will be conducted between Cosheston Pill and Wear Spit.
  5. Mariners are required to remain clear of the racing dinghies and exercise caution.  
  6. It is anticipated approximately 15 Keel Boats and 36 Dinghies will be taking part. 
  7. Racing will start around 10:45 hrs. and finish around 19:00 hrs. each day.
  8. The committee boat will monitor VHF Channel 12 at all times and participating vessels will not impede the passage of commercial traffic.
  9. For further detail on the location of racing activity please contact Milford Haven VTS on:                                                                                i.    VHF Channel 12
    ii.   Telephone 01646 696136/137
    iii.   Email vts@mhpa.co.uk 
  10. Admiralty Charts 3274, 3275 and Imray Y26 and Y2600 Atlas refer.
  11. This notice will self-cancel at 2359hrs on Sunday 24th August 2025.