FAQ's For Leisure Activities
# | QUESTION | ANSWER |
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1 |
WHERE CAN I LAUNCH MY BOAT? |
Slipways can be found at Castletown (Council owned and free) |
2 |
DO I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING TO GO AFLOAT IN THE HARBOUR? |
All vessels are required to pay harbour dues, this includes SUP, kayak, & canoes |
3 |
WHERE CAN I FIND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE HARBOUR? |
This can be found on our website, there are lots of handouts which cover various sports and rules of the harbour e.g. where you can and can not go. |
4 |
CAN I KITESURF IN THE HARBOUR? |
Only those who have received a level of training can do a deep water pack down and self rescue and have purchased a Kitesurfing Permit. You will also need insurance for this. |
5 |
WHERE CAN I GO IN THE HARBOUR IN MY BOAT? |
It is easier to list where you can't go. |
6 |
WHERE CAN I PAY MY HARBOUR DUES? |
The easiest way is to pay online here. |
7 |
WHERE CAN I GO DIVING? |
We have produced a chart to show where you can and cant go diving, you can download this here. It also shows which areas require a Diving Permit. |
8 |
CAN I GET THROUGH THE PORT TO GO FISHING OR DIVING IN BALACLAVA BAY? |
Unfortunately you can’t, the port is a secure establishment and members of the public are not allowed access. |
9 |
WHAT ARE THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THE ENTRANCES FOR? |
These will be turned on to indicate there is a commercial vessel going in or out. 3 fixed green indicates a ship coming in and 3 fixed reds mean there is a ship going out. If you see 3 flashing red then this means there is an emergency and the entrance is closed to ALL traffic |
10 |
I WOULD LIKE TO GO FISHING OFF THE BREAKWATERS? |
This is prohibited due to Heath & Safety concerns and insurance liabilities. |
11 |
CAN I GO AND LOOK AROUND THE BREAKWATER FORT? |
Landing at the Breakwater Fort is prohibited due to Heath & Safety concerns and insurance liabilities. Many of the buildings are in a poor state of repair, there is signage indicating this. Landing is against the bylaws and may lead to prosecution. |
12 |
WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE IN THE HARBOUR? |
You can access the live wind speed on the breakwaters here |
Windsurf, kitesurf, SUP, wind SUP, kite foil, windsurf foil, E-foil boards, kayaks and small inflatable boats are all classed as small vessels |
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1 |
WHAT IF I OWN MULTIPLE TYPES OF SMALL VESSEL? |
If you own kitesurf and windsurf equipment, you will only need a kitesurf permit as it covers you for kite surf, windsurf, SUP, foil variants of the latter and kayak equipment. |
2 |
WHEN AM I REQUIRED TO PAY SEPARATE DUES? |
An example would be if you owned a RIB and windsurf equipment; you would need to pay for separate harbour dues for both. |
3 |
HOW LONG DOES MY PERMIT LAST AND WHEN DOES IT RUN FROM? |
If you purchase an annual permit, it will be active from the 1st of January through to the 31st of December for the year of purchase; it does not start from the day of purchase and run for a year from that date. If you purchase a seasonal permit, it will run from 1st April through to the 1st October for the year of purchase. |