COLVILLE – Standard Port
45°57’.35N 006°09’.21W Southern Peninsula CHART RYA 3.
Standard Port COLVILLE ( ) Times
High Water
0100 1300
0700 1900
4.8 Height (metres)
Low Water MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS 0100 0700 1300 1900
3.9
Differences JACKSON BAY -0105 -0005
-0035 -0005 +0.4 +0.2 1.4 +0.2 0.5 +0.2
DESCRIPTION. Colville is a busy container and fishing port. The fishing fleet uses the ‘New Fish Docks’ which have been constructed next to the ruins of the old docks. The outer breakwaters provide good shelter except during prolonged N’lies when some swell may enter the entrances. Excellent shelter in the marina from all wind directions. Colville Marina, situated at the SE corner of the harbour, is primarily a residential marina but has some 30 visitors’ berths in the northern part.
APPROACH WAYPOINT. 45°59’.16N 006°10’.93W.
PILOTAGE NOTES. A straightforward approach with no offshore dangers. 1M E of the entrance is the conspic Colville Pt Lt Ho. Both the E and W entrances have ldg lts. Small Craft may use either breakwater entrance although the eastern entrance should be avoided when large-ship movements are taking place. There is a speed limit of 10kn within the breakwater and 4kn within the marina.
TIDAL STREAMS AND HEIGHTS. Both entrances are accessible at all states of the tide. The eastern part of the harbour has a maintained depth of 10m. There is a minimum depth of 3.1m in Colville Marina. Tidal streams within the harbour are weak and variable in direction.
LIGHTS AND MARKS. Approaching from offshore, the conspicuous Colville Point Lt Ho [Fl (4)20s155m9M] (W twr 2B hor bands) is the primary visual aid, used day or night. At 155m, the Lt Ho has the highest elevation in the Southern Peninsula. W breakwater entrance, [Q.G6m3M & Q.R7m3M]. E entrance, [Oc.G10s6m4M & Oc.R 10s6m4M]. The breakwater lts are fitted in G or R twrs as applicable. E entrance ldg lts, (181º) front, [Oc.G.4s18m5M]. Rear, [Iso.G.2s25m5M]. W entrance ldg lts, (154º) front, [Fl.G.2s12m3M]. Rear [Oc.G.4s18m5M]. The entrance through the marina breakwaters is marked with 2F.R (vert) and 2F.G (vert) to port and starboard respectively.
VHF RADIO. Colville VTS VHF Ch 12. Colville Marina VHF Ch 80.
FACILITIES. FW, AC, D, P, BY, C (10 tonnes), BH (25 tonnes), ME, El, Slip, Divers, Gas, Gaz, SM, YC, Bar.
ADJACENT MINOR ANCHORAGES. Jackson Bay. A small but useful anchorage at the north-western tip of the peninsula. If wind direction allows, Jackson Bay may be used as a bolthole or as a waiting anchorage to carry a fair tide, E or W, through Steven’s Race. The bay is some 8ca wide but is fringed with rocks that extend up to 6ca from the headland at Cape Donne. The holding is good in S.bkSh. The tidal stream is strong outside the bay (4.0kn) and due allowance must be made for this on the approach and exit to ensure that the vessel remains in safe water. No facilities. Two major lights, one on Steven’s Rk [Fl(2)12s79m15M] (granite twr with helo platform) and Cape Donne Lt Ho [Fl(3)10s68m19M] (W twr R lantern), assist a night entry or departure. Snakecatchers’s Bay. One mile to the W of the western breakwater entrance. A small secluded anchorage with satisfactory holding in sand. No facilities. Sheltered apart from winds from N to E. Tides as for Colville.
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