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Facilities in Braye Harbour
There are 70 yellow visitors' mooring buoys, and it is possible to raft up on these in good weather. All other mooring buoys are private, and should not be used with out permission. The anchorage in the middle of the bay has good holding ground in sand, but there are areas of rock and weed.
Towards the entrance of the harbour, the bottom is generally more rocky. Because of the tidal range at Springs (up to 6.3m), a good scope of anchor line should be used, especially if anchoring in shoal areas. It is not permitted to anchor in the Fairway or close to Braye Jetty, or to tie up to Braye Jetty without permission.
Facilities - around the Harbour
The Harbourmaster's Office is at the SW end of the harbour, near the entrance to Little Crabby Harbour. The Dinghy pontoon, dinghy slipway, showers, toilets, launderette, telephones, chandlers and a skip for rubbish are all nearby; the launderette is in the same building as the showers, and uses £1 coins - both are open 24 hours a day in the summer, but the showers are closed in the winter.
A water taxi service is in operation. Call Mainbrayce Taxi VHF Ch.37
The nearest post box is at the Railway Station at the crossroads at the end of Braye Street, about 1.1/2 cables S of the harbour; only Alderney and Guernsey stamps may be used.
Fresh water is available from alongside Mainbrayce Chandlers, and also from a tap at the top of the dinghy slipway and at Braye Jetty by arrangement with the Harbour Office.
Mainbrayce Chandlers in Little Crabby Bay is accessible to yachts approximately +/-2 hrs HW. A tide gauge at the entrance indicates depth of water alongside. Mainbrayce is open 0830-1800 seven days a week in the summer and provides fresh water, diesel, bottled gas, spares and mechanical assistance.