2025 SAILING NOTICE - Obstruction - Fallen Pillar
SAILING NOTICE - OBSTRUCTION / HAZARD
Fallen Pillar
One of the pillars/Bollards amongst the moorings fell over and is now an under-water obstruction.
The Pillar is
- Cast Iron or Steel
- is laying on its side
- Height: approx 2 metre at max
- Length: approx 2 metres
PILLAR is located
- Towards the L
- Between yachts Crystal (large white Ketch) and Chimo (Red).
- Approximate TRANSiT: If racing it lies between HUB and VERNON
- Approximate TRANSiT: between Slip and Irish ferry quay.
- GPS Coordinates: to follow
BOUYAGE
the club has laid 4 marks around the perimeter of the obstruction.
KEEPING CLEAR - OBSTRUCTION:
Particularly when racing in close-quarters, please ensure safety of all, your own boat; and if you see another sailing towards the obstruction; please shout and notify them
- they may unaware of the new danger.
NOTE the obstruction lies between HUB and VERNON and is regularly sailed-by at close-quarters.
PLANS
The club is reaching out to Dublin Port.
It is understood the pillar belongs to them and they have responsibility for its care.
The club endeavours to assist and coordinate with Dublin Port.
OBSTRUCTION
At low tide - this is what the pillar looks like.
Last updated 00:24 on 1 May 2025