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Restrictions for Yachts in the UK
Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs)
Introduced in November 2013 to safeguard a wide range of precious sea life around the shores of the UK.
Click here for details and a full list of the designated marine conservation zones.
ReMEDIES Seagrass Restoration Project
This landmark project which began in 2020 is made up of partners Ocean Conservation Trust, Marine Conservation Society, Plymouth City Council, the RYA, and led by Natural England and focuses on the rejuvenation of seagrass habitats across five sites in the south of England. The seagrass project is England’s largest seagrass rejuvenation effort; however, the project is about more than just planting. Traditional mooring and anchoring techniques can have a detrimental effect on underwater habitats, scouring the seabed and uprooting plant life.
At some of the project sites, advanced eco-mooring systems (AMS) have been installed to mitigate the impact of traditional moorings and anchoring. The AMS buoys mark the no-anchoring zones. AMS have been installed in:
- Cawsands Bay, Plymouth
- Yarmouth Harbour in the Solent
- Cowes Harbour in the Solent
- Trefusis Head, Falmouth
Voluntary no-anchor zones (VNAZ) have been established in:
- Jennycliff Bay in Plymouth Sound
- Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight
Six marinas across Plymouth have information panels highlighting where seagrass areas are located so boat owners can identify areas to avoid anchoring in.
As part of the project, the RYA’s environmental programme The Green Blue has developed and published ‘The Green Guide to Anchoring and Mooring’. The guide details the alternatives to traditional methods of securing a boat and highlights the benefits of safeguarding seagrass.
Find out more at https://saveourseabed.co.uk/
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Hi Tori,
We are currently trying to work through the logistics of bringing a dog into the UK too. We are all still in Australia. It would seem that the only way to get our puppy into Britain is to travel via a designated port by approved means. For us it will mean taking a berth in Cherbourg and travelling by ferry to Poole with him, placing him in a boarding kennel, returning to Cherbourg then sailing back to Poole where we will reunite
Regards
Michael
I’m sailing from Norway to Britain with a dog. I’ve come to realize Shetland is a no go port. Is it at all possible for us to sail around Britain with a 35 kilo dog, that has all his relevant documents? He’s been to other European countries over the past 5 years with no problem. Any advice?
See the pet section for details please: https://www.noonsite.com/place/united-kingdom/view/pets/
I’m looking of buying a yacht but looking to live on it within either a marina or at a mooring. The yacht would be around 40 foot in length. I’m have trouble finding a marina that allows live aboard while in a marina. Would be grateful if someone can point me in the right direction.
Many thanks Chris
Hi Chris, 100% recommend you join the Cruising Association (CA) and ask their advice. They have a huge membership base in the UK and will be able to let you know the score re. living aboard there.
From my own experience a week ago, I can add Yarmouth in the Solent as a port for supply/shelter during corona shutdown for yachts in transit.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YACHTS VISITING THE UK
It is important to remember that the UK is not part of the Schengen Area Agreement, so it is necessary for any boat with non-EU nationals on board to clear with UK Immigration (many non-EU visitors would be granted a 6-month visitor’s visa).
Failure to report means you are illegal immigrants!
EU citizens automatically have the right to stay (at the moment). The UK leaving the EU will change many regulations.
Non-EU citizens can only freely move within the Schengen Area (for 90 days in any 180 day period) once cleared into their first designated Schengen country. EU countries outside Schengen must be cleared into in the usual way.
It is not unusual for those from outside Europe do not understand the difference between the Schengen Area and the EU. For a full explanation see noonsite’s EU page – http://www.noonsite.com/General/EuropeanUnion