2009-11-Pantaenius Buoy

Notices to Mariners

Royal Ocean Racing Club – Rolex Fastnet Race - Pantaenius Buoy

11 - 2009

Issue Date: Tuesday 9 June 2009

Aid: Pantaenius Buoy

Area: South West Coast of Ireland

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 20 July 2009, a Special Marker Buoy will be placed on behalf of the Royal Ocean Racing Club to mark the western turning point of the course in the RORC's Rolex Fastnet Race. The Race begins in Cowes on 9 August and is expected to be completed in Plymouth by 18 August.

Name of Aid:	Pantaenius Buoy
Position:	51° 17.020'N, 09° 41.040'W
Light Character:	FL.Y.3s
Range:	4 NM
Structure:	Yellow Pillar Buoy
Topmark:	St Andrew's Cross
AIS:	Message 21 MMSI 992501121

 

This buoy has no other navigational significance except as a Race Marker.
This buoy will be retrieved as soon after the completion of the Rolex Fastnet Race as circumstances permit.
Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued and will remain in force until the buoy has been retrieved.