Travelling to Cardiff / Berthing
For those travelling to Cardiff, locking through Cardiff Barrage is mostly 24/7, depending on current silting in the Outer Harbour. Locks into Cardiff run on the Quarter to and Quarter past the Hour, and they can be contacted on VHF 18. Pre-booking is not required.
Race Boats are able to berth free of charge at CBYC for up to 3 weeks. Boats from Portishead also have the option of free mooring at Penarth Marina as part of their mooring arrangement with Boatfolk at Portishead
Accomodation
There are a few hotels in Cardiff Bay which are reasonable. These include Travelodge and Premier Inn which are a 40min walk from CBYC.
There are also some AirBnBs in the vicinity that may be an option as well.
Saturday 24th May
Racing on Saturday is due to start at 10:00, therefore most boats will be locking out at 8:30/9.00. In order to lock out for racing, please contact Barrage Control on VHF 18. No locks will be booked on anyone’s behalf, all vessels need to call individually around 20 or 25 mins prior to the desired lock. Outbound locks are on the hour and half past, inbound locks are on the quarter past and quarter to.
Due to the weather forecast, racing is now scheduled to be in the ‘Cardiff and Penarth Roads’ area instead of Sully Bay.
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Following racing on Saturday, there is food available in the club, with entertainment and food later in the evening.
Sunday 25th May
Racing is due to start at 11:00, so most boats will be locking out at 9:30/10.00. Locking information remains the same as Saturday, and again, racing is scheduled to take place in Sully Bay.
Currently, looking at the weather forecast for Sunday, it is likely racing will be cancelled on Sunday, however this will not be confirmed until Saturaday.
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Following on from racing, the prize giving will take place at the clubhouse in CBYC. At the presentation we will also be announcing the dates for next year’s event.