Policies and Plans
Recreation and Leisure
The Severn Estuary and River Usk is an inherently dangerous place because of its extreme tidal regime and great care is required when navigating within the Newport Harbour and both the upper and lower reaches of the River Usk
Vessels should carry proper safety equipment.
The Harbour Master at Newport can give advice to anyone who is new to navigating within the Harbour (see Contacts).
RECREATION POLICY 1
Newport Harbour Commissioners will support the use of the Newport Harbour for sport, recreation and leisure provided vessels:
- are suitable for the voyage to be undertaken;
- carry proper safety equipment including life saving jackets, lifebuoys and lines, distress flares, a Marine Band VHF radio or mobile phone, up to date charts and tide tables, pumping or bailing equipment, an anchor with chain or warp and navigational lights;
- are in charge of a competent person with knowledge of the Newport Harbour;
- comply with the Newport Harbour Byelaws and the General Directions issued by Newport Harbour Commissioners;
- keep clear of commercial traffic on passage to or from Newport Docks or other berths within the Newport Harbour;
- have regard for other users of the Newport Harbour.
and that:
- event organisers (regattas, competitions, etc) – contact the Harbour Master at the earliest opportunity.
- event organisers conduct a Risk Assessment with regard to hazards and ‘stand by safety services’ are provided.
