Conwy fairway buoy

[crown22]

I've heard that this Navigational Marker isn't there at present?Has anybody seen it recently?Can anybody describe its daylight appearance?Thanks

 

[vyv_cox]

It was always difficult to find. Quite small and often in choppy water. Not been in the area for many years so cannot comment on current appearance.

 

[TSB240]

The fairway buoy is usually white and red planet shaped.

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Sometimes these are replaced with a low lying disc shaped with a lattice tower carrying the identifying light.

Both are Trinity house safe water marks

The towers are often knocked off for various reasons. Spotting the low lying disc is pretty well impossible with any swell. This is a common problem on Caernarfon bar.

I am unaware if it missing or off station.
This site usually is updated regularly by NTM's to indicate any problems.
Notices to Mariners Archives - North Wales Cruising Club

 

[searocket]

There is nothing on Conwy mariners facebook page to say it's off station.
Anyway the channel markers are fairly easy to pick up.

 

[Graham376]

Conwy Approach Channel buoy positions - Conwy Harbour Approach Channel

 

[Marceline]

I saw it on Tues on our approach (our new mooring is by the castle)

It seems to be made of two flat round shape fins in an 'x' (like those foldable dayshapes) rather than being a round big ball/sphere shape and red/white

The water was very flat though but we could clearly see it in the daytime

(the older ball shaped fairway is on the quaysidde car park)

 

[crown22]

Thanks guys I will know what to look out for now.