Where We Are!
Courtown is a small harbour situated on the south
east coast of Ireland approx. 15 nautical miles south of Arklow.
Courtown is in a strategic position in relation
to visiting cruisers from the UK and at times has received some
French boats. Even though we are only a very small harbour,
we have never found it necessary to turn away visiting boats,
unless we had problems at the mouth of the harbour.
By clicking on the map opposite you can see a sample large scale chart (150K).
Entering the Harbour
The maximum draft is approx. 6 feet (2 metres), but can vary during the
season. If you are in any doubt, wait until high tide. It is also advisable
to take the approach to the channel slowly as periodically a bar forms
outside the harbour entrance.
Mooring
Visitors are always welcome. Visitors can tie up alongside the eastern wall of the harbour
and kedge off using the round red buoys at midships for security.
Club moorings we use are described
as 'fore and aft' moorings consisting of a single bow dropper identified by
a white buoy linked by a sinking line to a pair of stern droppers identified
by a yellow buoy. To pick up a mooring, take hold of the yellow buoy first,
then follow the sinking line forward to recover the white buoy and bow line.
Facilities
Though we have no Clubhouse at present, we have just developed a new cabin in the boat
park complete with showers and changing facilities.
Should your visit include a Saturday, it is quite likely that you will find
members of the Club sampling some of the Bayview's pints, so do come in and join us!