Bridlington (GBBRT)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The harbour area covers 4.4ha and is enclosed by 2 stone piers. The port offers facilities mainly for fishing vessels and pleasure craft.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Bridlington is located on the E coast of England.

LOA 30m, beam 7.6m, draught 3.0m.

Anchorage may be obtained in any part of Bridlington Bay between South of Smithic Shoal and the coast. A recommended anchorage, in depths of 10.0m is 1.75nm SW of Flamborough Lighthouse. This anchorage is protected from the NNE, but vessels should not remain in the bay in E winds unless well provided with ground tackle when some protection is obtained from North Smithic Shoal and South Smithic Shoal. There are also anchorages available 0.5nm ESE of North Pier.

Bridlington is approached from Bridlington Bay passing to the North of N Smithic Shoal or SW of South Smithic Shoal as appropriate. NE approach: From a position E of Flamborough Head (54°07.0'N 000°04.0'W) the route leads 6nm WSW then N to the harbour entrance, passing with positions from South Landing (54°06.0'N 000°07.0'W): NNW of North Smithic Lightbuoy (N cardinal). Then SSE of Flamborough Head, NNW of N Smithic Shoal. Then SSE of South Landing and close to the anchorage. South Landing is a break in the cliffs used by fishermen during N winds. There is a prominent road down a ravine from the cliffs above. Then NNW of South Smithic Shoal and SSE of the harbour entrance. Then NNW of the lightbuoy (special) (3.0nm SW), marking the seaward end of an outfall extending 0.9nm from the coast. Then to the harbour entrance, which is 27m wide and faces S. It lies between N Pierhead, on which there is a light (column, height 9m), and S Pierhead. When entering the harbour the entrance should be opened up well to the S to avoid The Canch, a sandspit which dries 0.7nm S of the N Pierhead. A number of yacht racing marks (special) are laid between S Smithic Shoal and the shore during the summer months. SE approach: From a position SSE of SW Smithic Lightbuoy the alignment (331°) of Christ Church (spire) (54°05.1'N 000°11.5'W) with Priory Church (tower) leads to the harbour entrance passing: Close WSW of SW Smithic Lightbuoy (W cardinal), which lies on the alignment. Then ENE of the lightbuoy (0.9nm SSE). Then to the harbour entrance. Clearing bearings: The line of bearing 241° of four white square houses at Wilsthorpe (54°03.5'N 000°12.8'W), which are prominent from seaward, passes SE of Flamborough Steel and close NW of N Smithic Lightbuoy and leads through the N channel. The line of bearing 325° of Flamborough Head Light House passes NE of N Smithic Shoal. A red flag is hoisted when the entrance water is more than 2.7m.

BA 121, 129, 1882. Admiralty Pilot NP54.

Available, contact Humber Coastguard on VHF Ch 16, Tel: +44 1262 672317.

1025.

Pilotage, which is not compulsory, is undertaken by local fisherman. Vessels requiring a pilot approach within 0.25nm flying flag "G". The pilot boards 1 hour before berthing time.

Flamborough Head Light House (white round tower, height 27m) (54°07.0'N 000° 04.8'W) near the summit of the head. Priory Church (tower) (54°05.7'N 000°12.0'W). Holy Trinity Church (spire) (54°05.2'N 000°11.0'W). Block of flats (54°04.9'N 000°11.5'W).

Half tide: Half tide entry and departure only.

Mean spring range 5.0m; mean neap range 2.4m.

There are no tugs available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. In N gales a heavy steep sea may be experienced over North Smithic shoal until well within the lee of Flamborough Head. In these circumstances a vessel seeking shelter in Bridlington Bay should not attempt to pass S of North Smithic Lightbuoy.

VHF: Harbour: Ch 12, 16 and 67.

Available, Tel: +44 1947 602074.