13th July 2023 | by Mark
Raysand – Buoyage and Crossing for Small Leisure Craft
NAVIGATION
Following assessment of the latest survey data in the vicinity of the Raysand and Raysand Middle buoys, slightly deeper depths of water were identified to the East of the buoys current positions.
After consultation with Trinity House, the Raysand and Raysand North buoys have been re-located to reflect this information.
New position of Raysand 51º 39.84’ N. 001º 00.57’ E
Characteristic remain unchanged.
New Position of Raysand North 51º 40.81’N 001º 00.57’E
New characteristic – Special Mark-Yellow Unlighted Pillar Buoy
*Note the Raysand Middle buoy has been permanently withdrawn.
See Chartlets – NOT to be used for Navigation
Chartlet 1 NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
Chartlet 2 NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
The Raysand and Raysand North yellow ‘special mark’ buoys are not marking a
safe-water route merely the best water available in the location for shallow draught vessels at certain states of tide.
Crossing the Raysand should only be undertaken by mariners with local knowledge after due consideration has been given to
• Rise of tide
• Weather conditions
• Passage ideally undertaken on a flood tide only
if in any doubt owners and master’s of vessel crossing to and from the River Blackwater to the River Crouch should do so via the Spitway route further to the East marked by the Swin Spitway and Whitaker Spitway light buoys.