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Contacts:  Howth Marina VHF #80    tel  +353 (0)1 839 27777   

Howth (the "o" is short as in "hope") is a harbour about five miles north of Dublin on the north side of the Ben of Howth and a mile west of the Nose of Howth.  It’s tucked in behind Ireland’s Eye and is well protected from winds in most quarters except that when the wind is in the East the swell in the East Channel has a chance to build up so that the turn to port to enter the harbour will be across the swell and quite exciting! The harbour is home to both leisure sailors and fishing vessels but their use is delineated by a central pier; fishing vessels use the Western Basin and leisure craft the Inner and Outer Eastern Basins.  The channel in to the Marina in the outer basin has been well dredged but at LWS may not be deep enough for deep drafted boats; there have been reports of a mud bank close the channel within the harbour with depths of as little as 1.2m (so with MLWS at 0.5m, if you have a draft of 1.8+, you do the maths!)   The marina here is, along with Malahide Marina, one of Ireland’s finest yachting facilities and a popular spot for yachtsmen from Dublin.  It is a top of the range marina and offers sheltered berths and access to all the services you would normally expect of a top class marina but at a cost marginally less than Malahide.  The Marina here is owned by the Howth Yacht Club who must be congratulated on the development; along with the marina they have an impressive Club house which is open to all visiting yachts. The Yacht Club is housed in quite a large building and has all the usual facilities, in spades; a large bar with several seating areas, an a la carte restaurant, modern changing rooms including a laundrette; it has to be seen to be believed.  Obviously such facilities come at a price and if you clew up here you must expect to pay for it, admittedly not quite as much as up the road at Malahide but certainly as much as one would expect in the marinas in the Solent.

The Marina website is at   http://hyc.ie/marina

If you come up from the South entry is simple;

....... you will presumably be running up with the flood so depth is not a real problem. Leave the Nose of Howth three or four hundred yards to port, head NW for the Howth SHM and when the end of the pier bears just south of West turn towards it; you will have both the old pierhead lighthouse (quite substantial) and the mast light on the pier extension in sight to its right; give the mast light which is lit at night at least fifty yards offing to avoid the boulders around it and when the harbour entrance is well open turn towards that. From the North you have the choice of coming round to seaward of Ireland’s Eye or popping down through Howth Sound to the West of it. If coming round the outside don’t turn towards the harbour too early; stay outside the Rowan Rocks ECM and the Howth SHM unless you are very familiar with these waters.  The course to the inside of Ireland’s Eye is not a problem as long as you remember the Baldoyle Spit and keep within 2 cables of the Martello Tower on the North end of the Eye until it is well astern and then pass to the West of the South Rowan SHM (the flood is north here so the buoy should be left to port). If you are deep draft and you are coming down on the ebb you need to be careful of the depths, especially if your final run in is from the east and there is a heavy swell developed where you could find yourself bouncing off the bottom in the troughs as you get in close.

You might consider dropping the pick in Carrigeen Bay (West side of the Eye) to wait for deeper water

It’s here that the fun could start; ahead of you, to the right of the West pierhead, you will see the red marked end of the central pier dividing the commercial harbour from the leisure harbour; that is not red for your benefit, it’s for the fishing vessels; your marks are the green poles ahead to the left of that, you leave them to starboard (and the red poles, even further to the left, to port). At the same time be aware that at any time (and normally at the narrowest bit when Murphy is operating) a fishing vessel could appear leaving harbour on your starboard bow; and guess who the burden vessel is?!!  If you are lucky you may have noticed his masts moving over the harbour wall and adjusted accordingly; if not, be prepared to alter to starboard to cross his stern and be aware of the small reef extending out from the west pier before resuming your course into the marina.  The channel into the marina is well marked and the fingers are labelled alphabetically (A/B being the first you come to). Once through the channel stay to the marina side of the red poles surrounding it as outside them the harbour dries at low water.

Berthing, Mooring & Anchoring

The small craft moorings in the outer harbour are all allocated

...... and there’s a waiting list so your only option here is the marina unless you anchor off Ireland’s Eye in Carrigeen Bay. 

Advanced bookings are required

If you haven't been given a berth by radio or phone, tie up to the nearest hammer head to port or, if they are all occupied, tie up under the crane and walk ashore to get instructions.

We have added a new enlarged plan of the marina with the berth numbers. Note that J1 thro' J9 are narrow berths and may not be suitable for beamy boats.  Howth Yacht Club is extremely active and on big racing weekends visiting berths are at a premium and, unless you are involved in the racing, you may well find that there’s no room in the inn so it would be wise to book ahead.  Their charges for 20212 remain at 3.96 Euros per meter/day with a minimum of 23.76 Euros ( includes free shore power unless staying for a week). 

Note our members note re the security arrangements where you need separate security for the Marina at night.

As you would expect the marina has every facility you could want and has attracted ancillary engineering services galore. Diesel and petrol is available but you’ll have to pick up the petrol in cans from the marina office.

Eating, Drinking & Entertainment

There is, of course, the Yacht Club restaurant and bar but there are also a good few eateries, bars and fast food outlets just outside the harbour on the shore road. 

Those of you who prefer the bright lights will find a good bus and rail service into Dublin and all it has to offer.

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The popularity of Howth's sailing events can often result in the club’s visitor berthing capabilities being overwhelmed. It is therefore advisable to get in touch with the club in the days preceding any planned visit.

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Initial fixes only set up their listed targets. Do not plan to sail directly between initial fixes as a routing sequence.

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What are the key points of the approach?

• Ireland’s Eye's north and east sides are are steep-too but not the southern end. Vessels must keep to seaward of the Rowan Rocks east cardinal, Q(3) 10 sec.
• Make for the Howth Buoy, Fl.G5, that is the 'Howth Fairway initial fix'.
• Then steer to pass the South Rowan, Q.G.
• Then steer to round the head of the breakwater extension marked by a conspicuous beacon, Fl. (2) W.R. 7.5 sec 13m W12M.
• Enter taking a central path, standing 50 metres off the head of the East Pier extension.

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• Balscadden Bay - 0.5 nautical miles SSE
• Carrigeen Bay - 0.6 nautical miles NNW
• Malahide - 4.7 nautical miles NW
• Talbot’s Bay - 5.7 nautical miles NNE
• Seal Hole Bay - 6.1 nautical miles NNE
• The Boat Harbour - 6.1 nautical miles N
• Dublin Port - 6.2 nautical miles WSW
• Dún Laoghaire Harbour - 6.2 nautical miles SSW
• Saltpan Bay - 6.4 nautical miles NNE
• Rogerstown Inlet - 7.2 nautical miles NNW
• Balscadden Bay - 0.5 miles SSE
• Carrigeen Bay - 0.6 miles NNW
• Malahide - 4.7 miles NW
• Talbot’s Bay - 5.7 miles NNE
• Seal Hole Bay - 6.1 miles NNE
• The Boat Harbour - 6.1 miles N
• Dublin Port - 6.2 miles WSW
• Dún Laoghaire Harbour - 6.2 miles SSW
• Saltpan Bay - 6.4 miles NNE
• Rogerstown Inlet - 7.2 miles NNW
• Carrigeen Bay - 0.4 miles NNW
• Malahide - 2.9 miles NW
• Talbot’s Bay - 3.5 miles NNE
• Seal Hole Bay - 3.8 miles NNE
• Saltpan Bay - 3.9 miles NNE
• Balscadden Bay - 0.3 miles SSE
• Dublin Port - 3.8 miles WSW
• Dún Laoghaire Harbour - 3.9 miles SSW
• Dalkey Island - 4.6 miles S
• Sorrento Point - 4.7 miles S

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How to get in?

• • South of Ireland’s Eye, via the Howth Fairway, which is available for boats approaching from all directions.
• • West of Ireland’s Eye, via Howth Sound, which is an alternate option available to vessels approaching from the north.

A speed limit of 4 knots is in force in the Harbour and Marina area.

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Howth Yacht Club Marina

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Irelands east coast has grown in popularity for water sports enthusiasts and the huge growth in interest in sailing in particular can be witnessed every weekend round the excellent marinas and sailing facilities in Fingal

Club History

In March 1982, a meeting was held in the Pier House, Howth, (now O’Connells) attended by between 50 and 60 people. At this meeting it was agreed to form an association of boating enthusiasts to preserve a tradition of affordable, community-based, mutually supportive activity in pleasure craft.

At a subsequent meeting in April 1984, those present voted to establish Cumann Bád Bhinn Éadair – Howth Boating Club. Mick Hunt was elected Chairman, Harry Breslin Secretary, and Pat Connolly Treasurer. Other members who have had continuous association with the club include Joe Ivory, Hugh Tierney and Dave Martin. Dave had more sea miles than anyone else in the club, sadly he passed away in 2022

Howth Sailing and Boating Club

Over the next few years, considerable time was spent seeking suitable club premises, and in 1988, with the support of Dr Michael Woods TD, the present clubhouse on the East pier was acquired, and it was officially opened on 27 May 1989.

In 1997, the club adopted a formal Memorandum and Articles of Association, became a Company Limited by Guarantee, and changed its name to the Howth Sailing and Boating Club – Cumann Seoltóireacht agus Bádóireacht Bhinn Éadair.

racing and cruising

The club has continued to thrive over the years, with a regular programme of racing and cruising throughout the summer months, and an equally gruelling programme of boat maintenance throughout the winter. Racing is always conducted in a friendly manner, with encouragement for novice boat owners and their crews, and an overriding concern for safety.

In winter, most of the members’ boats are stored ashore in the ‘Pen’ at the end of the East pier, and members work to prepare them for the following year. Our modern clubhouse was newly constructed in 2016 on the East Pier and provides a small but warm and cosy base for all out activities.

club membership

We are proud to include our current President Michael D Higgins as an honorary member. We had the pleasure of entertaining him for the Asgard Centenary Celebrations in July 2016 albeit in the old clubhouse on the same site.

The Club is run by an volunteer Executive Committee who are elected at an AGM. Positions on the Committee are planned to be held for two years, in practice they may be longer.

club executive

The Executive is led by volunteer Commodore who has all organisational, financial and governance responsibility for the Club.

The Commodore is supported by the Vice-Commodore, the Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary, Sailing Secretary, and other committee members.

There is an AGM which is open to full members at which motions and issues are debated. The Club has a written constitution and any changes to the Club Constitution can be made at the AGM.

CONTACT Howth Sailing and Boating Club East Pier, Howth, Dublin D13,

Tel: 083-8571625 Email: [email protected]

Registered in the Republic of Ireland. Registered No. 276848 © Howth Sailing and Boating Club Ltd 2023

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Howth, Dublin

Howth Yacht Club: Being only 14km (9 miles)from Dublin and with very regular bus and train services to the capital Howth is the ideal location from which to visit Dublin and the surrounding areas. Dublin Airport is only 11km (7 miles) from the marina and therefore very convenient for crew changes. Howth has an abundance of excellent restaurants and cafes surrounding the Harbour.

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8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In

FoodfindsAsia.com | 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In | Filipinos’ history as a maritime people date back to prehistoric times. In fact, the Philippines’ basic sociopolitical unit today, the barangay, traces its etymological origins to the balangay , the ancient outrigger boats that were used by precolonial Filipino communities to explore and conquer islands this side of the Pacific. As a people belonging to a seafaring culture, it’s no wonder that modern Filipinos are taking a retrospective look at their glorious past as Austronesian mariners and are developing a renewed love for the ocean and marinas as present-day yachtsmen.

Today, Philippine marinas look to accommodate more and more yachts and other pleasure watercrafts as the years go by. In 2017, an ASEAN Briefing op-ed piece named the Philippines as a country with high potential in yacht industry growth. The natural beauty of the Philippine islands and its fantastic bays, combined with a growing interest in leisurely sea travel, can explain the spike in yachting activities throughout the country.

Are you part of the demographic that’s become enamored of the yachting lifestyle? Do you want to know where in the country you can berth your watercraft? Leading sailboat and motorboat authority Europa Yachts is happy to enter the conversation, and recommends the following locations for discovering the Philippines through yachting. Here is a short list of clubs and marinas in the country, organized by island region.  

Manila Yacht Club and Marina, Manila, Metro Manila

Established in 1927, the Manila Yacht Club and Marina is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of Asia, and is nestled in the scenic Manila Bay. It is also near other well-known landmarks in the city, such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and the US Embassy. Facilities in the marina include a launching ramp and a fueling center, and the club itself is host to a restaurant and gorgeous function rooms. The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales

The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country’s premier yacht club. It operates in the deepest bay in the country, and can host vessels well beyond 50 meters in length. Already benefitting from the innate beauty of the Zambales mountains surrounding it, the club hosts a number of other attractions, including its luxury accommodations, swimming pools, and its own movie theater, bowling alley, and nightclub. Those who venture outside of the club’s premises can also shop for well-priced imported goods at the Subic Freeport Zone, engage in water sports , or sign up for diving excursions.

Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Batangas

Peaceful Punta Fuego is a mecca for those who love the sport of sailing. As per its official website, the Punta Fuego Yacht Club aims to serve “a dynamic and vibrant community of boat enthusiasts and yacht owners.” This it does by playing host to a diverse population of watercrafts, from large catamarans and mono-hull yachts to small boats. Non-members of the club may use the berths for up to 3 weeks, and can refuel at the marina’s fueling station. The yacht club offers other amenities such as locker rooms, shower rooms, Internet facilities, a chart room, and a restaurant called Barracuda Bar, which serves delicious fares. Outside of the yachting crowd, Punta Fuego Yacht Club also caters to those wishing to celebrate weddings, conferences, and corporate events in their opulent quarters.

Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Oriental Mindoro

Further south, yachtsmen may moor at the Puerto Galera Yacht Club in Oriental Mindoro, an island location that’s home to tourist attractions like the Sabang Wreck dive site, lively beachfront resorts, and the Malasimbo Music Festival. Puerto Galera Yacht Club has been in operation for almost thirty years and lends services such as refueling provisions and yacht repairs from its marina. Boat owners also enjoy optimal convenience if mooring here, as they can also shop for spare parts in the nearby Batangas port.

Busuanga Yacht Club, Puerta del Sol Bay Marina, Palawan

Beautiful Palawan is a bucket-list destination for many, especially those who dream of cruising its crystalline waters. Accommodating the yachting community in this island province is the Busuanga Yacht Club, which promises secure mooring amidst breathtaking white-sand beaches. Here, each vessel will benefit from a typhoon-safe harbor, easy refueling, and direct access to transportation hubs like the New Busuanga Airport. Adjoining this marina is the Puerta del Sol Bay Resort, which offers luxurious accommodations to visitors. When not atop the deck of a boat, travelers can also explore the lagoons and freshwater lakes of Coron, go shipwreck diving, or relax in the hot springs of Maquinit.

Iloilo Sailing Club, Arevelo, Iloilo City, Iloilo

Iloilo Province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful old-world architecture, a flourishing ecotourism industry, and delectably fresh seafood cuisine. What will round off an unforgettable visit to Iloilo, however, is an excursion to the Iloilo Sailing Club on a leisure watercraft. The club accepts visitors and encourages membership in the case of medium and long-stay mooring. It also hosts a number of amenities and activities, including a dinghy storage, a beach bar and restaurant, and classes for those who want to learn about sailing. In recent months, the Iloilo Sailing Club has also been a convenient meet-up point for big maritime events, such as the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta and the Seafarers’ Job Fair.

Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island, Cebu

The historic Mactan Island in Cebu was the site of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. Now known as a commercial hub that hosts a prolific furniture and musical instruments industries, Mactan is also the location of the Cebu Yacht Club, an institution that is beloved by the locals. Aside from being an ideal spot to restock on much-needed fuel and supplies, the Cebu Yacht Club is also a trusted club to commission for boat repairs. There’s a good vibe in this club for everybody, as it sports both luxury accommodations and a waterfront strip of restaurants that laid-back diners can frequent. MINDANAO

Holiday Oceanview Marina, Samal Island, Davao del Norte

The Holiday Oceanview Marina is a major attraction of Samal Island in Davao del Norte Province, one that welcomes Filipino and foreign yachtsmen alike to moor within its premises. The space is quite roomy, in fact, with 56 berths that can fit vessels up to 15 meters in length. The club also has a boat ramp that can accommodate boats up to 18 meters in length. The well-guarded and weather-safe marina is a gateway to some of Mindanao’s finest attractions, such as the Pearl Farm, Hagimit Falls, and Giant Clam Sanctuary.  

There’s no better way to discover the Philippines from end to end than getting onboard a seaworthy vessel and going on a long cruise, with stops in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Find a safe harbor in any of these major clubs and marinas, and participate in the renaissance of sailing in the Philippines.

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