Swansea Marina, Wales

Access to the marina at Swansea in South Wales is via the River Tawe, which runs through the centre of the city. Its central location in the Bristol Channel makes for easy cruising to marinas in the East, including Cardiff, Watchet and Portishead, with Neyland and Milford Haven to the West. The rugged coast of North Devon, with its many attractive small harbours, is 20 miles to the South. Beyond the marina, Swansea has a large range of shops, as well as a wellknown covered market, in addition to bars, cafes and an increasingly cosmopolitan variety of restaurants.

The marina is split into three phases. Phase One is closest to the River Tawe and is accessed through the Marina Lock. Phase Two is beyond phase one through the swing bridge. It’s in the area of the National Waterfront Museum and the Swansea Museum boats. Phase Three is the furthest from the Marina Lock and is closest to the Meridian Tower. In total, there are 550 fully-serviced pontoon berths with 240 volt 16 amps supply, although 32 amps are available on many hammerheads. Electricity is charged on a prepaid card system.

Facilities include a shower block and toilets with 24-hour access, a coin-operated laundry, free WiFi and car parking, where electric vehicles can be charged. Each bridgehead has a self-locking gate, access to pontoons being gained by a security card.

There is a fuel berth for diesel and petrol and a 20 tonne boat hoist and crane for stepping masts. Repairs to GRP and wooden hulls can be carried out and a sailmaker is also available at the marina’s boatyard.

Annual berth-holders are granted 16 weeks free storage in Winter and visitors to the marina can benefit from 28-day berthing discounts.

Swansea Marina has been awarded the iconic Blue Flag every year since 2012 – proof that its management consistently achieves high standards of environmental sustainability, cleanliness and safety for its clients.

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