Application for a Sailing Permit at
Llandegfedd Reservoir
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Please Note:
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A permit is required for each boat or board used
An application form must be completed for each boat
Permits cannot be temporarily transferred between craft
Boats/Boards must be clearly identified with the self-adhesive
label supplied with each permit
BERTH No. _________
Your attention is drawn to the RULES and REGULATIONS governing
sailing at the reservoir. These are printed on a separate document
enclosed with this form; additional copies are available from staff on
site.
Particular attention is drawn to:
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Insurance Requirements
Lower age limit for watersports activities
Specification of boats permitted
Wet Suit and Buoyancy Aid Regulations
Please complete the application form fully and legibly with a
valid email address. Incomplete or illegible applications will be
returned for completion delaying the issue of your permit and
allocation of berth.
Sailboard or Dinghy (all classes, inclusive of parking)
Season Permit
Annual Permit
Winter Storage Only
Name
Season Permits are valid until 31st
October only. Boats covered by season
permits and not removed will incur a
storage charge of double the winter
permit fee.
Annual permits cover sailing until
31st October and winter storage, as
available, under the current
arrangements and are valid until the
end of February in the succeeding
year.
Address
Post Code
Telephone
Email
Boat Owners
Sailboard/Paddleboard Owners
CLASS
MAKE
SAIL NUMBER
MODEL
BOAT NAME
BOARD No.
Please tick box if you do NOT want your berth strimmed
Signed
Date Click here to enter a date.
I agree that the name as shown in the signature box can be regarded as being signed by myself
I agree that a permit is granted subject to the rules and regulations made by the company and that I have read and agree to abide
by those regulations. I also agree that a condition of the permit is that the company may, if it sees fit and at any time, close the
reservoir and grounds or restrict its use for sailing or any other purpose. I also declare that I am insured against Third Party
Liability for sailing on the reservoir to the sum of at least £3,000,000.
Permits will NOT be sent by post but can be collected from the Visitor Centre from 09.00 1 st March.
SAILING AT LLANDEGFEDD
GENERAL INFORMATION
Llandegfedd provides one of the most important and
challenging sites for inland sailing in this area of the
country. Sailing at the reservoir is provided for the
public on a day and season basis. It is essential that
a permit is obtained before you sail at the reservoir.
The sailing permit allows the named permit holder to
sail the boat/board specified at the Reservoir subject
to the sailing regulations. The same boat/board may
be sailed by the permit holder’s family and friends.
The use of the boat/board at the reservoir is the
responsibility of the permit holder. The Company
reserves the right to withdraw any permit in the event
of contravention of the regulations.
Boat Season permit holders are allocated a berth in
the dinghy park where they may store their boats
during the sailing season only. Sailboard storage id
not permitted on site.
It is inevitable that the water levels of the reservoir
will fluctuate throughout the sailing season. This is a
feature of reservoir sailing that must be accepted.
During periods of low water level, boats may be kept
temporarily between the slipways near the water’s
edge by agreement with the duty Ranger and at the
customers own risk.
Sailing Season
1st March until 31st October, 9.00am to 9.00pm or
sunset whichever is the earlier. Permit holders must
check with the duty Ranger the time the water must
be cleared of sailing craft.
Racing
Sailing races usually organised by Llandegfedd Sailing
Club are held regularly throughout the season.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Rangers
The instructions of the Company’s Rangers must be
obeyed.
Sailing Permission
No boat or board may be sailed unless the helmsman
is in possession of the correct permit. A permit must
be purchased for each boat/board used. Permits are
not temporarily transferable between boats/boards.
Boats/Sailboard Identification
The boat/board name and/or number as declared on
the season or day permit must be clearly displayed.
The permit label issued with each permit must be
affixed to the boat/board in a clearly visible position.
Permitted Boats/Sailboards
Only single hull sailing dinghies/catamarans and
sailboards of less than 6.1m (20ft) in length are
permitted at Llandegfedd. No fixed keel boats are
permitted. No power boats are permitted except by
specific permission of the management.
Boat/Sailboard Launching
Boats may only be launched and landed via the
slipways in the sailing bay. Sailboard launching must
take place from the bank area near the Watersports
Centre. No sailboards are to be launched or recovered
from the slip-ways or from the roadside bank. All
boats/boards should be removed from the water
when not being sailed. All trailers and trollies must be
left clear of the launch areas and shall not be left in
the water whilst sailing.
Boat/Sailboard Storage
Boats/sailboards and associated gear may only be
stored within the area of the allotted berth. Trailers
must not be stored in the dinghy park area. Any
boats, boards or other equipment stored incorrectly
will be moved at the owner’s risk. All boats/boards
and associated equipment is left on site at the owners
risk.
(i)
Neither Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig nor its agents,
employees or servants shall be liable for any
loss, injury or damage of whatsoever nature to
(the holder of this permit) while on the property
of Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig or ant part thereof or
while entering or leaving the same save in
respect of death or personal injury caused by the
negligence of Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig or its
agent, employees or servants.
(ii) (The holder of this permit) shall indemnify and
keep indemnified Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig and its
agents, employees and servants from and
against all loss and liability whatsoever which
Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig may suffer or incur and
which arises from the (holder of this permit’s)
negligence, breach of contract or otherwise.
SAILING SAFETY REGULATIONS
Abandoned Craft
The Company reserves the right to dispose of
unpermitted craft left on site for a period of 18
months or more; proceeds will be used to cover
storage and disposal costs where applicable.
Animals
Dogs may be brought onto reservoir grounds but
must be kept on a lead at all times. Please clean up
after your dogs and dispose of waste in the bins
provided. Dogs must not be allowed to swim in the
reservoir.
Swimming
Swimming and paddling is strictly forbidden. Anyone
found violating this regulation may be banned from
using the reservoir for the rest of the season.
Cars
Cars may be parked only in the car parks provided
and must be driven with due care and attention. Cars
should have parking permits clearly displayed.
Conservation
Llandegfedd Reservoir is of great conservation
importance and is designated a ‘Site of Special
Scientific Interest’. Each visitor is expected to respect
this fact. The shooting, trapping or wilful disturbance
of birds and animals is specifically prohibited.
Country Code
Follow the Country Code – Take your litter home.
Toilets
Only the toilets provided may be used for sanitary
purposes. The reservoir is used for public water
supply and anyone causing pollution of the water will
be prosecuted or barred from future use of the site.
Radios
Radios are only permitted if used with individual
earphones.
Removal of Boats/Sailboards
All boats/sailboards and associated gear must be
removed from the sailing compound on or before 31st
October. Any boat/board left on site after that date
will be impounded and a storage fee of double the
winter permit fee will be charged.
Prohibition of Boat/Sailboard Hire or Sale
The hiring or sale of boats/boards or any other
equipment or the operation of a commercial
sailing/windsurfing/canoeing school at Llandegfedd is
strictly prohibited other than in cases of specific
arrangement agreed with the Company.
Insurance
Each sailing boat/board must be insured for Third
Party Liability to a minimum of £3,000,000. The
Company shall not be responsible for any loss,
damage or injury sustained by permit holders, the
agents or transferees. All equipment left on site is left
at the owner’s risk.
Breach of Regulation
Anybody who breaks the regulations may be
prohibited from the reservoir without compensation.
Closure of Reservoir
Welsh Water reserves the right to close the reservoir
to any activity at any time without notice.
Red Flag
Sailing is prohibited whilst the red flag is being flown
from the flag mast.
Rescue Boat
Sailing is only permitted whilst the rescue boat is
afloat and ready for operational use.
Life-Jackets
Every Sailor MUST wear a life-jacket or buoyancy aid
at all times as recommended by the RYA. Seat, nappy
or waist harnesses are not accepted as the only
means of buoyancy. Buoyancy aids should provide a
minimum of 50N, carry a CE marking and be correctly
fitted.
Wet-Suits
Every sailor must wear a dry or wet suit when the
water temperature is below 7oC. Every SAILBOARDER
must wear both a wet-suit (or dry-suit) and a lifejacket or buoyancy aid in addition to a harness at all
times.
Children
No child under the age of 8 is permitted on the water.
Emergencies
If you require assistance then summon help
immediately in the following manner: raise one arm
in the air and wave it slowly from side to side.
Sailing Area
No sailing is permitted within Sor Bay, Green Pool,
Inlet or Doctor’s bay as marked by buoys. All sailing
boats must keep at least 50 metres from bank fishing
areas and boats engaged in fishing. No sailing is
permitted south of the pontoons.
Rule of the Road
The ‘Rule of the Road’ will apply to all boats/boards
at all times. Sailing boats, sailboards and canoes must
keep well clear of fishing boats.
Maximum Crew
Not more than 3 persons are permitted in any sailing
boat. Certain boats may be permitted to sail with ‘4
up’ subject to specific permission of the Duty Ranger.
Capsize Drill
Deliberate capsizes are not to be carried out unless
specifically approved by the Duty Ranger.
Buoyancy
A boat shall not be sailed unless in good order and
equipped with adequate buoyancy. Evidence of
buoyancy must be produced to a Ranger on request.