
The River Bann provides complete protection and all-round shelter. River access is straightforward between well-lit stone training walls assisted by alignment beacons and leading lights. Once through the entrance, there are no issues progressing up the well-marked river to the marina. The entrance, however, is subject to swell, outflow overfalls, and a dangerous surf in moderately adverse conditions where careful planning is required. In the worst case, with north and northwest gales, the sea breaks right across it rendering it impassable. Consequently, no attempt should be made by a newcomer in any onshore winds of Force 6 or above.
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July 18th 2018 Summary
A completely protected location with straightforward access.Facilities
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Haven position
This is immediately adjacent to the north-western most pontoon of Seatons Marina.
What is the initial fix?
The following River Bann Entrance Initial Fix will set up a final approach:

What are the key points of the approach?
Offshore details are available in the northeast Ireland’s Coastal Overview for Malin Head to Strangford Lough
. The marina is accessed by the River Bann which is detailed in the Colerain
entry.
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Click the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to progress through neighbouring havens in a coastal 'clockwise' or 'anti-clockwise' sequence. Below are the ten nearest havens to Seatons Marina for your convenience.
Ten nearest havens by straight line charted distance and bearing:
- Coleraine - 0.5 miles SE
- The Lower River Bann - 1.2 miles WNW
- Portrush Harbour - 2.1 miles NNE
- Portballintrae - 4 miles NE
- White Bay - 5.6 miles WNW
- Portnocker - 5.7 miles WNW
- Cornashamma Bay - 5.8 miles WNW
- Portkill - 5.9 miles WNW
- Magilligan Point - 6 miles WNW
- Silver Strand - 6 miles WNW
These havens are ordered by straight line charted distance and bearing, and can be reordered by compass direction or coastal sequence:
- Coleraine - 0.5 miles SE
- The Lower River Bann - 1.2 miles WNW
- Portrush Harbour - 2.1 miles NNE
- Portballintrae - 4 miles NE
- White Bay - 5.6 miles WNW
- Portnocker - 5.7 miles WNW
- Cornashamma Bay - 5.8 miles WNW
- Portkill - 5.9 miles WNW
- Magilligan Point - 6 miles WNW
- Silver Strand - 6 miles WNW
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How to get in?

Seaton’s Marina lies on the east bank of the River Bann about two miles downstream of Coleraine and three miles from Barmouth where the River Bann enters the Atlantic. Visitors intending on staying at the marina should make arrangements in advance with the private family run marina P: +44 28 7083 2086 M: +44 7733 100 915 or E: ssp@Seatonsmarina.com.
Why visit here?
Seatons marina offers another berthing opportunity on the magnificent River Bann with good access to Coleraine. The River Bann is covered separately in the Lower BannWhat facilities are available?
Water, diesel fuel by mobile tanker, and free wireless internet access is available throughout the marina. Seatons’ trailer hoist can lift yachts up to 45 feet long or 14 tonnes displacement, and up to 7 feet draft, with the mast up or down. They also provide cradles to specification, if required. Good local engineering and repairers are available in the vicinity.With a population of almost 25,000, shopping in nearby Coleraine is excellent. Likewise transport connections are good to Belfast 55 miles (88.5 km) to the northwest, and Derry 30 miles (48.3 km) to the east, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. Therefore City of Derry Airport, plus Belfast International Airport, the main regional airport to the south, and George Best Belfast City Airport to the southeast, are all relatively accessible from Coleraine. The Riversdale Quay in Coleraine has a 35 tonne derrick crane available for lifting yachts where some maybe lifted with masts rigged. Some space is available here for wintering on the hard in the open or undercover.
Any security concerns?
The marina has twenty four hour security including a web cam.With thanks to:
Terry Crawford, local boatman of many decades. Photography with thanks to Albert Bridge, Lindy Buckley and Willie Duffin.
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