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Amendments to Sailing Directions © Clyde Cruising Club Publications Ltd.

Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) This PDF file contains all the amendments for the above volume of the CCC Sailing Directions issued since the edition date shown in brackets. They are grouped by the date of issue and listed by page number. Plans are included only where major changes have been made or when certain amendments are difficult to describe. Users should be aware that the amendments to this website are not made with the same frequency as those issued by official hydrographic and navigational sources . Accordingly it remains necessary for those who use the CCC Sailing Directions as an aid to navigation to consult the most recent editions of Admiralty charts, all relevant Notices to Mariners issued by the UKHO, NLB, Port Authorities and others in order to obtain the latest information. Caution Whilst the Publishers and Author have used reasonable endeavours to ensure the accuracy of the contents of the Sailing Directions, and these amendments to them, they contain selected information and thus are not definitive and do not include all known information for each and every location described, nor for all conditions of weather and tide. They are written for yachts of moderate draft and should not be used by larger craft. They should be used only as an aid to navigation in conjunction with official charts, pilots, hydrographic data and all other information, published or unpublished, available to the navigator. Skippers should not place reliance on the Sailing Directions in preference to exercising their own judgement. To the extent permitted by law, the Publishers and Author do not accept liability for any loss and/or damage howsoever caused that may arise from reliance on the Sailing Directions nor for any error, omission or failure to update the information that they contain. The plans in the Sailing Directions and amendments are not to be used for navigation. They are designed to support the text and should at all times be used with navigational charts. How to use these amendments These amendments should be printed out in full and used in conjunction with the appropriate volume and edition of the Sailing Directions given at the head of this page. They are not intended to be cut out and pasted into the book, especially when the amendment is lengthy, as space is not always available. Most users choose to mark up the book with a cross reference to the more important amendments in the printout and write only very brief or minor amendments directly into the book.

Page 1 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Amendments added Apr 2021 Page 32 Loch Ailort (Central) ; Mussel Farm obstructing passage No. 1217 A recently established mussel farm has severely restricted the passage to the north of Eilean nan Trom. p. 32; LH col; Directions; para.3; Delete whole para and substitute: 'The channel between Eilean nan Trom and Eilean nam Bairneach is itself navigable but mussel lines in the bay to the east of it are a severe obstacle and make it almost impossible to follow the safest track. Until such time as the mussel farm owners provide buoyage it is recommended that yachts should pass west of Eilean nam Bairneach, but note that this passage has a minimum depth of 1.8m.' p. 32; LH col; Directions; para.4; Line 1: Delete 'Alternatively' and substitute 'To' and Line 2: Delete 'keeping' and substitute 'keep' p.32; Plan; Insert fish farm symbol above '272°'

Page 34 Loch nan Ceall, Arisaig ; Perch missing; new channel buoys No. 1218 The outer perch (No.1) is missing and is not going to be replaced. For the time being the numbering of perches on the plan and in the text will remain unchanged but they will be re- numbered in the next edition. Lateral buoys in the approach channel have been established and a new cardinal buoy marking rocks in Loch nan Ceall is planned. All will be shown in the next edition.

Page 37 Loch nan Ceall, Arisaig Marine ; Under new management No. 1238 Arisaig Marine is under new management. p.37; RH col; Services and supplies; Line 1; Delete '(in cans)' and substitute: '(by hose)'. p.37; RH col; Communications; Delete '0788 7552198' and substitute: '07502 263580'

Page 48 Isle of Rum, Loch Scresort ; New fish farm jetty No. 1226 A jetty for the use of fish farm boats has been established on the south side of Loch Scresort. p.48; Plan; Insert single line for jetty with Fl.R.5s light at its end as plan below

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Page 2 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Page 72 Armadale, Sound of ; Closure of Yachts No. 1221 The charter firm, Isle of Skye Yachts, has closed and there are now no visitors' moorings nor the repair and other facilities that they used to offer. p.72; RH col; Anchorage; para,1; Delete whole para and substitute: 'There are now no longer any visitors’ moorings at Armadale. Anchor north of the moorings where the bottom is firm sand. ' p.72 RH col; Services and supplies; paras.1-4; Delete all and substitute: 'Shop/PO and Filling Station (petrol and white diesel in cans) in Armadale, equidistant 300m from either pier. Cafe, takeaway, craft shops and rubbish bins/bottle bank at Ferry Pier. Hotel at Ardvasar one mile south (01471 844223) A half tide pontoon at the old pier can be used for dinghies and there is a water tap on the pier (but no hose).' p.72; Plan; Delete visitors' mooring symbol and replace with anchor symbol.

Page 94 Inner Sound, Poll Creadha ; 0.2m rock in approach added No. 1209 A 2019 survey has established the least depth of a rock north of the perch to the east of Eilean nan Naomh (labelled 'nearly covers') as 0.2m. Insert 2m rock symbol and (0.2) alongside as shown on the CCC plan extract below.

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Page 3 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Page 116 Inner Sound, Rona ; Rock NNW of Limpet rock No. 1227 Recent surveys have established a rock with minimum depth of 1.4m lying NNW of the Limpet Rock. A rock lying further NNW has been found to be awash. p.116; RH col; Dangers and marks; Delete para 2 and substitute: 'There is a deep passage south of Na Gamhnachain which can be taken in clear, settled weather. Pass 1 1⁄2 cables north of Cow Rock (4) and Limpet Rock (1), both of which have perches, noting the rock with 1.4m over it lying almost a cable NW of Limpet rock. p.116; RH col; Dangers and marks; para 3; Line 1; Delete 'are submerged rocks 3 cables' and 'substitute: 'is an awash rock 2 1⁄2 cables p.116; Plan; Amend plan as the plan extract below.

Page 122 Gruinard Bay ; Wreck SE of Gruinard Is. No. 1225 A recent survey has identified a wreck with 1.4m over it lying approximately 3 cables SSE of Sron a' Mhoil, . p.122; RH col; para 1; Line 3; Insert after 'Island': 'If passing between Gruinard Island and the mainland, hold towards the island to avoid extensive shallows off Gruinard House and a recently surveyed wreck with 1.4m over it lying in mid-channel'.

Page 128 , Loch an Alltain Duibh ; Drying rock close inshore No. 1228 A recent survey has found a drying rock close inshore in the anchorage to the north of Eilean Ristol. p.128; Plan: Insert a symbol for a drying rock lying SW of the 3.2m sounding and on the 2m contour.

Page 4 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Amendments added Apr 2020 Page 48 Loch Scresort, Rum ; Visitors' moorings laid No. 1121 p.48; RH col; Anchorage; Delete para 3 and substitute: 'Ten visitors’ moorings have been laid but there is space to anchor between the moorings and the old stone pier further west, or anywhere where suitable soundings can be found.'

Page 72 Armadale, Isle of Skye ; Closure of yacht charter operation No. 1194 p.72; LH col; para 1; Line 3; Delete 'It is the base ... all the moorings' p.72; RH col; Anchorage; para 1; Delete 'There are many moorings ... found for visitors' and '.substitute 'There are 4 or 5 visitors’ moorings operated by Isle of Skye Yachts p.72; RH col; Services and supplies; para 1; Line 2; Delete 'bar' and Line 3; Delete 'skips' and subsitute 'bins' p.72; RH col; para 2; Delete entire para and substitute: 'The visitors' moorings (yellow buoys) are managed by Isle of Skye Yachts (01471 844216) for which the fee should be placed in the honesty box at the top of the steps leading up from the pontoon. Diesel and water may be available by advance notice but is limited by staff availability.' p.72; RH col; Services and supplies; para 4; Delete entire para.

Page 77 Loch Hourn, Camus Ban, Arnisdale ; Fish farm No. 1210 LH col; Anchorages; Camas Ban, Arnisdale; Line2; Insert after 'moorings': 'and fish farm equipment'

Page 83 East Loch Alsh ; Reduced sounding reported No. 1211 p.82; RH col; Directions; para 4; last line; Insert after 'rock'; 'LD 0.3m' p.82 Plan; Insert (0.3) adjacent to 2m rock symbol SE of Glas Eilean

Page 91 Plockton ; Water supply No. 1195 p.91; LH col; Services and supplies; Line 2; Delete all from 'Water from tap ... end of village' and substitute 'Water is on the temporary berthing pontoon, courtesy of the Ferry House, and the master tap inside their drive gates' p.90; Plan; Delete 'SC (water)' and substitute 'Sailing Club'

Page 92 Lochcarron Bay ; Reduced depth reported No. 1212 p.92; RH col; Insert new para before para 1; 'A recent (2019) survey indicates that the leading line passes over, or very close to, a rock (LD 1.9m) due west of Sgeir Fhada. This should not be a problem except for deep keel yachts at the lowest spring tides.'

Page 95 Poll Creadha ; Leading line No. 1188 '.p.95; RH col; Directions; para 2; Line 7; Delete 'Much of this cottage is now obscured by a tree p.95; Photo caption; Add: 'The tree obscuring the cottage has now been felled.'

Page 103 Badachro ; No showers No. 1192 p.103; RH col; Supplies and services; Line 1; Delete '(showers)'

Page 104 ; Flowerdale harbour No. 1198 p.104; RH col; Anchorage; Line 1; Delete 'Anchoring is possible and the best place is' and 'substitute 'There is a very limited area for anchoring

Page 112 Eilean Fladday ; Fladday Harbour holding No. 1202 p.112; RH col; Anchorages; Fladday Harbour; para 3; Add at end 'but moderate holding.'

Page 5 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Page 114 Acairseid Mor, Rona ; New moorings No. 1182 p.114; RH col; Anchorage; Delete paras 1 & 2 and substitute: 'Anchor northeast of Harbour Island or in the northwestern bay, in 4-6m, black mud. Space is now more restricted because of the visitors’ moorings but anchoring is still possible. Beware of the rocks which lie close west of the pontoon and the reef extending from the northwest corner of the bay. There are six visitors’ moorings: one off the pontoon, two in the northeastern bay and three in the northwestern bay. Mooring dues payable at Rona Lodge.'

Page 119 Point of Stoer ; Minor amendment No. 1187 p.119; RH col; Dangers and marks; Line 6; Delete 'northwest' and substitute 'southwest'

Page 121 Loch Ewe ; Fish farm, Poolewe No. 1204 p.121; Plan; Insert fish farm symbol 2c SE of Boor Rocks.

Page 124 Loch Kanaird ; Anchorage in East Loch Kanaird No. 1193 p.124; RH col; Anchorage; para 3; Add new para: 'Alternatively anchor in the north of the bay off the shingle beach in about 6m, noting the drying rock to the southeast.' p.124; Plan; Insert anchor symbol south of small headland in the north of the bay. Add drying rock symbol in 2m shoal area southeast of the anchor.

Page 126 ; Approach from south & southwest No. 1205 p.126; LH col; para 1; Delete last two lines and insert new para: 'Approaching from the south or southwest be aware that there are several dangerous sunken rocks west and northwest of Eilean Dubh. In poor visibility it is best to pass east of Eilean Dubh.'

Page 129 Enard Bay, Loch an Eisg-Brachaidh ; Shelter and holding No. 1199 p.129; LH col; Anchorages; Loch an Eisg-Brachaidh; Line 1; Delete 'offers quite good shelter' and substitute 'offers good shelter in offshore winds' p.129 RH col; para 1; Add at end 'although poor holding on a rocky bottom has been reported.'

Page 131 Lochinver ; Marina electricity & HM contact details No. 1176 p.131; LH col; Supplies and services; Line 1; Insert: 'Electricity on pontoons (obtain key from HM),' p.131; LH col; Communications; Line 1; Amend Harbourmaster mobile number to: '07958 734610'

Page 145 Kinlochbervie ; Various No. 1196 p.145; Supplies and services; LH col; Insert after 'Spar shop': '(open to 8pm)' Add at end of para: 'Taxi 07761 829130'

Page 6 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Amendments added Apr 2019 Page 7 Introduction ; Coastguard aerial channels No. 1161 Amendment No.1023 published in April 2018 is cancelled and the following amendments to the original 2017 printed edition should be made: p.7; LH col; Coastguard channels; para. 7; Line 3; Delete 'Ch. 23, 84, 86' and substitute Ch 62, 63, 64' p.7; RH col; para 1; Line 5; Delete ’23’ and substitute ’63’ p.7; RH col; para 1; Line 6; Delete ’84’ and substitute ’62’ p.7; RH col; para 1; Line 7; Delete ’86’ and substitute ’64’ p.13; Plan; Substitute plan below.

Page 10 Introduction ; Correction to cross-reference No. 1135 p.10; LH col; para 3; Line 3; Amend p.149 to p.151

Page 17 Ardnamurchan Point Lt. ; Range reduced No. 1163 p.17; RH col; Lights; Line 1; Amend to 'Fl.20s55m18M' p.16; Plan; Amend range of Ardnmamurchan Lt. as above.

Page 48 Isle of Rum ; Shop opening hours No. 1146 p.48; RH col; Supplies; Line 2; Delete '(open 1700-1900) and substitute '(opening hours variable)'

Page 85 Kyle Akin and Inner Sound ; Tidal stream amendments No. 1139 p.85; LH col; Tides; Line 3; Delete (+0050 Dover) and substitute (+0505 Dover) p.85; LH col; Tides; Line 7; Delete (+0110 Dover) and substitute (+0205 Dover) p.88; LH col; Tides; Line 6; Delete (–0415 Dover) and substitute (–0425 Dover)

Page 7 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Page 90 Loch Carron, Plockton ; Rocks east of Plockton Rocks No. 1155 Two rocks with less than 2m over them have been reported lying to the east of Plockton Rocks. p.90; Plan; Amend as plan below:

Page 95 Poll Creadha ; Supplies No. 1156 1 p.95; RH col; Supplies; Line 3; Amend 3-5 miles to 2-3 /2

Page 97 Loch Torridon, Arinacrinachd Bay ; Moorings No. 1157 P.97; LH col; Arinacrinachd Bay; Last line; Add after 'Good holding': 'but avoid moorings.'

Page 109 Churchton Bay, ; Rock reported No. 1154 A 2018 Antares survey has found a rock with only 0.7m over it where previously the Admiralty chart showed a 3.8m. sounding. p.88; Plan; Insert a symbol for a rock with less than 2m over it in a position between the 'n' and 'g' of 'Moorings' and delete the label 'Moorings'

Page 119 Rubha Reidh ; Range of light reduced No. 1153 p.119; RH col; para. Lights; Line 1; Amend '24M' to '18M'

Page 123 , ; Boatyard services No. 1147 ,p.123; RH col; Supplies; Line 10; Insert at end; 'Boatyard at Corry, 11⁄2M SE of Ullapool wooden boat specialists, able to help with most repairs, 20T hoist.' 'p.123; RH col; Communications; Insert 'Boatyard, Johnson & Loftus tel. 01854 613886

Page 8 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Page 131 Lochinver ; Chandlery under new ownership No. 1148 p.131; LH col; Supplies and services; Line 4; Delete 'Lochinver Fish Selling Co.' and substitute ‘Mackays Hardware’

Page 142 Scourie ; Anchorage amendment No. 1158 p.142; LH col; Scourie; Line 9; Delete 'Anchor east... in 7m' and substitute 'Anchor north of a line of islets, in 7m, or at neaps further into the bay in 1.5m.'

Page 152 Appendix/Introduction ; Distance tables amendment No. 1126 p.152; Distance table Tobermory to Canna and ; Distance between and Eigg Harbour; Delete '22' and substitute '13' in both instances

Amendments added Apr 2018 Page 7 Introduction ; Coastguard forecast channels changed No. 1023 The changes to the channels on which the Coastguard broadcast MSI weather forecasts have now taken effect. The new channels are as given in the pink text box in the margin of p.7 p.7; LH col; Coastguard channels; para. 7; Line 3; Delete 'Ch. 23, 84, 86' and substitute Ch 62, 63, 64' p.7; RH col; para. 1; Line 5; Substitute '62' for '23'; Line 6; Substitute '63' for '84'; Line 7; Substitute '64' for '86' p.13; Plan; make the above substitutions to the aerial location plan.

Page 43 Port Mor, Muck ; Amended telephone no. No. 1047 p.43; RH col; Supplies; Line 1; Delete 01687 462990, substitute 07908 956822

Page 51 Canna Harbour ; Cafe Canna, VHF No. 1048 p.51; RH col; Supplies; Line 1; Delete 'Ch 86' substitute 'Ch 8'

Page 54 Loch Eishort, SW Skye ; Additional anchorages No. 1034 p.54; RH col; Anchorage; East of Heast Island; Delete entire para. and substitute: 'East of Heast Island gives the best protection from the west. There are many moorings but space to anchor can be found between the outer ones and those south of the fish farm pontoon. A tripping line is recommended.' p.54; RH col; Anchorage; Bagh an Dubh Ard; Add new para.: 'Antares Charts have surveyed two temporary anchorages among the skerries and beaches to the west of Bagh an Dubh Ard where, at half tide or less, it is possible to obtain some shelter from the southwest and enjoy distant views of the .' p.54; RH col; Anchorages; Add new para: ' Head of Loch From Heast Island to the head of the loch is clean if the north shore is given a berth of a cable but a large mussel farm lies in the middle. Anchorage can be found beyond this, either in the bay on the north shore or off the southern shore. There are several moorings which must be avoided and a tripping line is recommended. The pool at the very head of the loch is constricted and subject to strong tidal streams.'

Page 58 Camus nan Gall, Soay ; Anchorage No. 1035 p.58; RH col; Anchorage; Camus nan Gall; Delete entire para. and substitute: Camus nan Gall on the southeast coast of Soay gives shelter from west to north. It had a reputation for poor holding but good holding in sand can be found in 6m, off the extreme western side of the bay. The head is foul.

Page 9 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Page 59 Neist Point, Skye ; Anchorage No. 976 p.59; RH col; Anchorages; Add new entry: 'Neist Point The bay immediately to the east of Neist Point offers shelter from northerlies and is a useful passage anchorage in settled weather. Anchor in 6m towards the head of the bay.'

Page 60 Carbost, Loch Harport ; Visitors' moorings and pontoon installed No. 1053 p.60; RH col; Carbost; Line 6; Delete all from 'Anchor near ... at Carbost' and substitute: Anchor near the southwest shore, off the village and the Old Inn. Further west there are 6' yellow visitors’ moorings and a pontoon near the recently renovated pier. Pay at the honesty box or the Old Inn.' p.60; RH col; Supplies; Insert before 'Shop at Carbost': 'New toilet and shower block near car park.'

Page 62 Loch Pooltiel ; Fish farm No. 1049 p.62; RH col; Loch Pooltiel; Line 7; Delete 'near the opposite shore' substitute 'in the loch'

Page 64 ; Anchorage amendment No. 1050 p.64; LH col; Anchorage; para. 2; Line 2; Insert 'plan' after 'see' and add at end: 'which gives much better shelter.'

Page 77 Camus Ban, Arnisdale, Loch Hourn ; Anchorage No. 1036 p.77; Anchorages; Camus Ban, Arnisdale; Delete para. and substitute: 'Camas Ban, Arnisdale is deep, with a steeply shelving shoreline and some moorings. Anchor towards the west side, clear of moorings using a tripping line.'

Page 77 Eilean a'Phiobaire, Loch Hourn ; Anchorage No. 1037 p.77; Anchorage; Eilean a'Phiobaire; Delete para. and substitute: 'Eilean a’ Phiobaire (off the south shore) Anchor in 6m, a cable south of the island and a cable offshore. Note drying rocks extending almost a cable east and south of the island. The channel between the island and the shore has a rocky bar, LD 1·9m, at its northern end.'

Page 86 ; Visitors moorings removed No. 1020 p.86; LH col; Visitors' moorings; Delete entire para. and substitute: 'The visitor’s moorings off the Kings Arms hotel have now been removed. Anchoring is possible but there are many private moorings. Avoid the no anchoring area. Subject to swell in northerlies and wash. The bottom is blue clay.' p.84; Plan; Delete symbol for visitors' moorings north of the hotel at Kyleakin

Page 86 Kyleakin ; Bus service reduced No. 1033 The bus service across the bridge to Kyle of no longer runs at half hour intervals. p.86; LH col; para 5; Line 4; Delete 'every half hour.' p.86; RH col; Services and supplies; Line 6; Delete 'every half hour'

Page 88 Inner Sound ; Restricted area buoys moved No. 1027 The northern pair of special yellow buoys have been relocated approximately 6 cables further north. p.88; LH col; Underwater weapons testing; Delete last line; Substitute 'mark the boundaries of restricted areas.' p.89; Lights; Line 7; Delete 'Cable'; Substitute 'Restricted'

Page 10 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021 Page 97 Loch Diabaig, Torridon ; Restaurant No. 1051 p.97; RH col; Loch Diabaig; Add new para at end; 'Cafe/restaurant, Gille Brighde, tel. 01445 790245.'

Page 99 Loch Torridon, Shieldaig ; Visitors' moorings No. 975 .p.99; Anchorage; Add at end of para; 'There are 2 visitors’ moorings south east of the pontoon £10 per night payable at donation box on pontoon.'

Page 116 Inner Sound ; Rona Lighthouse range reduced No. 1024 p.116; RH col; Lights; Line 1; Amend range of light to 12M Plan; Amend range of LH from 19M to 12M Also see p.88; Lights; Last line; Amend range to 12M

Page 119 Stoerhead ; Range of light reduced No. 1025 p.119; RH col; Lights; Line 3; Amend range of light to 18M

Page 119 Tiumpan Head ; Range of light reduced No. 1026 p.119; RH col; Lights; Line 5; Amend range of light to 18M

Page 123 Ullapool ; Leisure centre opening hours No. 985 p.123; RH col; Supplies; Line 5; Insert after 'Leisure Centre': '(open weekdays 12 noon onwards and all day Saturday and Sunday).'

Page 131 Lochinver ; Diesel berth No. 984 p.131; Supplies and services; Line 1; Delete 'diesel...quay' and substitute 'diesel from fuel point below the harbour office.'

Page 131 Lochinver ; Bus service reduced No. 1021 p.131; Supplies and services; Line 5; Delete 'Bus to Lairg (rail connection)' substitute 'Bus to Ullapool for Inverness'

Page 131 Lochinver ; visitor centre closed No. 1052 p.131; LH col; Supplies and services; Line 8; Delete 'The Assynt ... information' p.131; LH col; Communications; Delete last line

Page 145 Kinlochbervie ; Addition to directions No. 986 p.145; LH col; para 1; Line 6; Insert new sentence after 'below': 'The inlet is not obvious until you are there.'

Page 11 Amendments to CCC Sailing Directions - Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath (2017) Date printed 20/04/2021