Harbourmaster

The Harbourmaster's Office is at the SW end of the harbour, near the entrance to Little Crabby Harbour. In Alderney the Harbourmaster acts as Coastguard and co-ordinates with the local Lifeboat.

Alderney Harbour Office
The Harbour office is open:
May to September: 0800 - 2000
Other times: 0800 - 1700 Monday to Thursday (1800 1400 Friday
Tel 822620, Fax 823699

The Harbourmaster's Office is responsible for all moorings in Braye Harbour as well as providing Customs facilities and weather information for visiting yachtsmen:

Customs: Braye is the only port of entry for the Island of Alderney, and all vessels entering from outside the Bailiwick of Guernsey must complete a local customs form (UK customs forms are not acceptable in the Bailiwick).

Alderney Radio (VHF) - Maintains a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 and 74 and can also supply a Radar VTS and RDF service.

Weather Forecasts and Reports - available at the Harbourmaster's Office or on VHF from 'Alderney Radio'

Important Note:
The information provided on this website is for information purposes only and should not be relied upon for voyage planning, communications, or navigational purposes.

Mooring Facilities in Braye Harbour:
Braye Harbour: Lat./Long. 49° 43.80N, 002° 11.45W

There are 70 yellow visitors' mooring buoys, and it is possible to raft up on these in good weather. All other mooring buoys are private, and should not be used with out permission. The anchorage in the middle of the bay has good holding ground in sand, but there are areas of rock and weed.

Towards the entrance of the harbour, the bottom is generally more rocky. Because of the tidal range at Springs (up to 6.3m), a good scope of anchor line should be used, especially if anchoring in shoal areas. It is not permitted to anchor in the Fairway or close to Braye Jetty, or to tie up to Braye Jetty without permission.

Mainbrayce Chandlers run a water taxi in the harbour (£1.50 a head each way) It operates June - August 0830 - 2400) and from April, May & September 0830 - 1800.
Call on Channel 37 (M) or channel 80 (0830 - 1800)
Mobile: 07781 415420
More Information

The harbour launch patrols the harbour most of the day during Harbour Office hours.

Facilities Available to visiting Yachts:
The Alderney Sailing Club is open from 1800-2000 every day during the summer and Thursday to Sunday during the winter and welcomes visiting yachtsmen.

The Dinghy pontoon, dinghy slipway, showers, toilets, launderette, telephones, chandlers and a skip for rubbish are all nearby; the launderette is in the same building as the showers, and uses £1 coins - both are open 24 hours a day in the summer, but the showers are closed in the winter.

Fresh water is available from alongside Mainbrayce chandlers, and also from a tap at the top of the dinghy slipway and at Braye Jetty by arrangement with the Harbour Office.

Mainbrayce Chandlers in Little Crabby Bay is accessible to yachts approximately +/-2 hrs HW. A tide gauge at the entrance indicates depth of water alongside. Mainbrayce is open 0830-1800 seven days a week in the summer and provides fresh water, diesel, bottled gas, spares and mechanical assistance.
Marine Services/Fuel

Cranes with a Maximum lift of approximately 25 tonnes are available from the Harbour Office.

For a complete listing of all facilities ashore please refer to the current Visitor's Guide which is available free of charge from the Harbour Office or visit the official
States of Alderney website.

Regulations:
Regulations There is a speed limit of 4 knots in the harbour, and also in Saye, Corblets and Longis bays. It is not permitted to tie up to the commercial Quay or the Breakwater, nor beach on Braye or Saye bays.

For Customs clearance, Braye is the only port of entry, and all vessels entering from outside the Bailiwick of Guernsey must complete a customs form - UK forms are not valid. Customs must be notified of any animals aboard - UK rules apply.

Local Telephone Numbers:
From UK dial area code: 01481
International dial +44 1481

Emergency: 112 or 999
Harbourmaster: Tel 822620, Fax 823699
Customs: Tel 822620, Fax 823699
Coastguard: Tel 822620, Fax 823699
Police: Tel: 822731
Doctor: Tel 822077 or 822494
Tourism Information: Tel 822811 or 823737