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SEA HOURS • The final 3 miles of the approach from the NE to Kessock Bridge is shoal in places. A lock. the in lines

PASSAGE TIMES IMMIGRATION CLEARANCE at more out Find

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WELCOME TO THE The absolute minimum time required to A telephone / fax service can be arranged if • The Canal Sea Locks operate with approx. 1.4m of tide (Spring HW± 4 hours), and careful course should be maintained. your take to ashore member crew a

Find out more at more out Find on VHF Ch74 and follow their their follow and Ch74 VHF on

• The tide runs strongly through Kessock Narrows and Kessock Roads. Approach the put and jetty transit nearest the at

make passage is 2½ days, but why rush? you inform the sea lock keeper on entry. All within operating hours. any and waters adjacent its or canal

Scottish hope that you enjoy cruising the Caledonian Keeper Lock the Call lock. the outside

When approaching each lock, berth berth lock, each approaching When •

• VHF Ch 74 (16), call: “ Sea Lock” or “ Sea Lock”. sea lock with care in these conditions. ashore. bilge water is permitted either in the the in either permitted is water bilge

Enjoy the delights of the . crew making first UK landfall must inform on! switched for connection to the taps. the to connection for

are opened. Please do not ‘hover’ ‘hover’ not do Please opened. are

the work load and saves water. saves and load work the

Canal and trust that the information contained in this • Marina VHF Ch 12 / Inverness Harbour VHF Ch 12/16 (office hours) • Anchoring off the sea lock may be difficult due to strong tidal current. It may be secured are ropes your once engines

Please note that no discharge of oil or or oil of discharge no that note Please

UK immigration. Radio VHF your keep Please 74. Channel Corpach. Please bring your own hose pipe pipe hose own your bring Please Corpach.

CORPACH BASIN gates the while jetty transit a at chamber with other craft - this reduces reduces this - craft other with chamber

preferable to wait in Inverness Marina. off switch please chamber lock

and must be complied with at all times. all at with complied be must and

Skipper’s Guide will prove helpful. If you have any queries or on operate and VHF with equipped are

Corpach Basin is at times used by large SLIPWAYS APPROACHES TO CLACHNAHARRY and Laggan, Augustus, Fort steadily, if the lock is not ready berth berth ready not is lock the if steadily,

Be prepared to share the lock lock the share to prepared Be •

To avoid a build up of fumes in the the in fumes of up build a avoid To

• To avoid sandbank NE of canal entrance, (night) keep in white sector of Longman •

the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) (MCA) Agency Coastguard Marine the Sea locks and most locks and bridges bridges and locks most and locks Sea

freight vessels which require room slipway for small, non- • Admiralty Chart 1078. Imray Charts C22 & C23. , Marina, Seaport at Available

Approach the lock slowly and and slowly lock the Approach suggestions for improving our service please do not hesitate 1. for help. for

Point Beacon, or (day) keep beacon well open north of S bridge pier. lock. each at ashore lines throw

Management Plans which are agreed with with agreed are which Plans Management VHF COMMUNICATION VHF

to manoeuvre, therefore it is rarely motorised craft only: • HW Inverness is at Aberdeen –0050 (sp); –0150 (np). Tidal range 4.1m (sp); 1.9m (np) WATER DRINKING

not difficult if a few rules are observed: are rules few a if difficult not

and do not hesitate to ask him or her her or him ask to hesitate not do and

to contact the canal office, or visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk • For passage between Inverness Marina and Clachnaharry Sea Lock (and vice versa) and engines stop & start to need

available for berthing leisure craft. Please Seaport Marina 01463 725500 Waste Port produced has Canals Scottish

craft during the locking process. This is is This process. locking the during craft

moored craft. moored Follow the Lock Keeper’s instructions, instructions, Keeper’s Lock the Follow • to lock on the flight. This avoids the the avoids This flight. the on lock to

see map below. fatal. be could results The

follow the lock keeper’s advice and berth Other slipways: MANAGEMENT WASTE PORT

Those on board will need to control the the control to need will board on Those

and bridges, and also whilst passing passing whilst also and bridges, and the local conditions. local the lock from “walked” be to vessels

where directed. Caley Marina 01463 236328 use. in are locks when sluice a into drawn

LOCKING TIPS LOCKING

experienced canal staff who know know who staff canal experienced washing powder or liquid detergent! liquid or powder washing Please slow down as you approach locks locks approach you as down slow Please from shore, by an adult, to permit permit to adult, an by shore, from

GENERAL INFORMATION Water Park 01809 501381 be or craft passing a by hit be rubbish,

NAVIGATION by operated and mechanised are operation. Be sure to bring your own own your bring to sure Be operation. banks, but is hazardous to other users. users. other to hazardous is but banks, ropes of small craft should be tended tended be should craft small of ropes

could become entangled in weeds or or weeds in entangled become could

MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS completed before closing time. Corpach Boat Builders 01397 772861 chambers. lock in permitted

Information is contained in the following they as them, using about nervous Do relax and take your time. your take and relax Do 5. control. However, at main lock flights flights lock main at However, control. see local notices for advice on costs and and costs on advice for notices local see excess speed not only damages canal canal damages only not speed excess

Please do not swim in the waterway, you you waterway, the in swim not do Please

Dores / Inchnacardoch Bay - check not is Refuelling correctly. working

45.72 m (150ft) long; 10.67m (35ft) Call the canal office on 01463 725500 or publications; Pilots: The Admiralty North advice. for Keeper locks are large there is no need to be be to need no is there large are locks swimmers wear life jackets. life wear swimmers be led to a cleat or winch to aid aid to winch or cleat a to led be

Augustus, and Banavie – please please – Banavie and Gairlochy Augustus, your passage with leisure in mind since since mind in leisure with passage your

SWIMMING

slipways for access details. are controls engine that and board,

beam; 4.1m (13.5ft) draft. Vessels with visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk for details of Coast of Pilot (NP52) and the Lock a ask please doubt any in are you If

Although the Caledonian Canal Canal Caledonian the Although •

Do make sure that children and non- and children that sure make Do 4. board, not from the shore, and should should and shore, the from not board,

Available at Seaport Marina and Fort Fort and Marina Seaport at Available canal sections is 5 knots, but please plan plan please but knots, 5 is sections canal

Ensure that there is sufficient fuel on on fuel sufficient is there that Ensure

Please check slipways for suitability 6.

draft over 3.8m (12.5ft) are advised to winter closures for maintenance work. times. all at instructions staff Canals’ Admiralty West Coast of Scotland Pilot diagram). on

GENERAL 0800 072 9900 072 0800

working properly. working Ropes should be tended from on on from tended be should Ropes •

LAUNDRY FACILITIES LAUNDRY The maximum speed permitted on the the on permitted speed maximum The

contact the Canal Office before arrival. before use. times. all at them wear For your safety please adhere to Scottish Scottish to adhere please safety your For

(NP66), both of which can be obtained A–B (area gangways lock of clear remains

Emergency Out of Hours Contact: Contact: Hours of Out Emergency

MAIN ROAD BRIDGES are controls SPEED LIMITS SPEED

Children and non-swimmers should should non-swimmers and Children

Maximum mast height in the canal is from Admiralty chart agents. JETTIES & TRANSIT MOORINGS facilities. recycling

of the Cill Marker on the lock wall, and and wall, lock the on Marker Cill the of to stop smaller craft for short periods. periods. short for craft smaller stop to

The main road bridges at Muirtown, all that also and engine the starting

and preferably worn by all crew. crew. all by worn preferably and

recycle it. All locations have compulsory compulsory have locations All it. recycle 35m (115ft) above the waterline, but Also in Yachtsman’s Pilots published by There are transit jetties adjacent to most detector. leak a of use by out carried test

please ensure that your vessel keeps clear clear keeps vessel your that ensure please have right of way and it may be necessary necessary be may it and way of right have

to foul the canal banks. canal the foul to Do check fuel and oil levels before before levels oil and fuel check Do

Tomnahurich, and Banavie 3.

Life jackets should be available for, for, available be should jackets Life

clearance under the Kessock Bridge on the 5.

at locks or retain litter until you can can you until litter retain or locks at Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson, and by locks and bridges. Please check with lock gas the of case the in or visual be will and

To avoid possible contact with the lock cill cill lock the with contact possible avoid To

Caledonian Canal. These craft normally normally craft These Canal. Caledonian them on leads and do not allow them them allow not do and leads on them

are used daily by people driving to and from off. set you

If you have a fender plank, use it. use plank, fender a have you If

Inverness is lower at 27.4m (89.8ft). Clyde Cruising Club. keeper as to the best place to berth, 4.

along the canal by using the bins provided provided bins the using by canal the along will cover the gas system, electrical system, system, electrical system, gas the cover will

CILL MARKERS CILL Large commercial vessels operate on the the on operate vessels commercial Large

Do not allow pets to wander – keep keep – wander to pets allow not Do 9. work. Scottish Canals assists traffic flow by before decks clear and fenders, warps,

The Caledonian Canal is approximately Charts: Eastern Approaches: – particularly if you plan a long stay. During marks. scuff avoid to fenders

Please respect the sensitive environment environment sensitive the respect Please safety required under the scheme. Checks Checks scheme. the under required safety

LARGE VESSELS WARNING VESSELS LARGE to shoot them in canoes. in them shoot to Do take time to plan ahead, lay out out lay ahead, plan to time take Do allowing road vehicles priority at peak times. 2.

through fairleads or stemhead roller. stemhead or fairleads through

96.5km in length (60 statute miles or 115, Inverness Firth 1078, Caledonian Canal the summer season, it is helpful if skippers and hull the between sheet canvas

LITTER to ensure their craft meet the standards of of standards the meet craft their ensure to

Do not cruise near weirs, or attempt attempt or weirs, near cruise not Do 8. staff availability to assist. assist. to availability staff

obstruction and can run cleanly cleanly run can and obstruction In addition, a good tip is to lace a a lace to is tip good a addition, In 3.

50 nautical miles) of which 35.4km (22 RAIL BRIDGES 1791. Western Approaches – Loch Linnhe of large vessels (LOA ≥ 15m) call the canal www.highlandwifi.com at online purchase

than 30 days will be subject to spot checks checks spot to subject be will days 30 than

Do not cruise after darkness. after cruise not Do 7. be subject to delays depending on on depending delays to subject be

into the canal. the into Ensure ropes are clear from from clear are ropes Ensure 3.

miles) is man made, the remainder being To assist the flow of rail traffic, the suffice.

(North) 2380, Fort William and Corpach 2372. office prior to arrival, to allow planning of to available are Vouchers overleaf).

equivalent. Owners using the canal for less less for canal the using Owners equivalent.

waterway users. waterway handed passage is possible but may may but possible is passage handed

T: 01397 772249 or 07917 348025 07917 or 772249 01397 T:

Keepers. topsides – 3 or 4 per side should should side per 4 or 3 – topsides

formed by natural fresh water lochs. There bridges at Clachnaharry and Banavie are overnight berthing on passage. discharged be not must water black that locations along the canal (see chart chart (see canal the along locations

Email: [email protected] Email:

PILOTAGE must obtain a Boat Safety Certificate or or Certificate Safety Boat a obtain must damages banks and affects other other affects and banks damages competent crew aboard. Single- aboard. crew competent

Corpach, PH33 7H PH33 Corpach,

ropes on shore as directed by Lock Lock by directed as shore on ropes Adequate fenders to protect your your protect to fenders Adequate 2. are 29 locks and 10 swing bridges along periodically closed to canal traffic. See local note Please cost. service and operation

Wifi hotspots are available at various various at available are hotspots Wifi

Pilotage is not normally required, FUEL Corpach. and

system for periods in excess of 30 days days 30 of excess in periods for system

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TIDAL OPERATION this service may be arranged. Please Caley Marina, and Corpach. c

There are disposal facilities for small small for facilities disposal are There

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third party liability. liability. party third within or approaching locks. approaching or within

SOME PRIMARY SAFETY POINTS SAFETY PRIMARY SOME

USING THE LOCKS THE USING

positioned at bow and stern to to stern and bow at positioned Three or four good quality ropes of of ropes quality good four or Three n 1.

Available at Banavie, Fort Augustus and and Augustus Fort Banavie, at Available

Inverness IV3 8RE IV3 Inverness

HOURS OF OPERATION Special note should be taken of the tidal contact the canal office for advice and Garages provide petrol in small quantities - Square, Pier c

office for advice. advice. for office

insurance for a minimum of £1 million million £1 of minimum a for insurance e are craft whilst off switched are scanners

On single locks have a crew member member crew a have locks single On 2. BASIC EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED WILL YOU EQUIPMENT BASIC

PUMP OUT FACILITIES OUT PUMP Clachnaharry Sea Lock Sea Clachnaharry

The canal operates on a seasonal basis restrictions at sea locks. Within normal allow a minimum of 48 hours for pilotage enquire as to opening hours. Canal Crinan additional cost - please contact the canal canal the contact please - cost additional

All users of the canal must hold hold must canal the of users All

as follows: operating hours, Corpach Sea Lock is available arrangements to be made. Camping Gaz is available at many garages radar ensure to requested are Masters

returned on exit. on returned arranged using specialist contractors at at contractors specialist using arranged T: 01463 725500 F: 01463 710942 01463 F: 725500 01463 T: T: 0141 332 6936 F: 0141 331 1688 331 0141 F: 6936 332 0141 T:

BOAT SAFETY SCHEME SAFETY BOAT

Winter: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1600 ≥ 1m, and Clachnaharry Sea Lock is available and local stores – please ask lock keepers APPROACHES TO CORPACH RADAR

the canal. There is a fee for keys not not keys for fee a is There canal. the Emergency discharge facilities can be be can facilities discharge Emergency Inverness IV3 5LE IV3 Inverness

NARROWBOATS 9SP G4 10 Bridges of Number

Spring & Autumn: 7 days 0830 – 1730 ≥ 1.4m. This restriction is caused by the need for advice. Canal Caledonian

· Admiralty Chart 2380 & 2372. Imray Chart C65. ENVIRONMENT CANAL

Seaport Marina, Muirtown Wharf Muirtown Marina, Seaport keepers on arrival and collected on exiting exiting on collected and arrival on keepers Skippers of are requested to (SEPA). Agency Protection Environmental Canal House, Applecross Street Street Applecross House, Canal

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Summer: 7 days 0800 – 1800 for sufficient depth to float the sea lock gates. · HW Corpach is at ±0000 (sp); –0020 (np). Tidal range 3.5m (sp); 1.3m (np). Locks of Number contact the canal office for specific safety Canal Caledonian Scottish Canals Scottish CANOEISTS Guide Skipper’s (see map). Keys are issued by sea lock lock sea by issued are Keys map). (see you liable to prosecution by the Scottish Scottish the by prosecution to liable you

106 feet (32.31m) feet 106

Locks and bridges may be closed during At low water and spring tides the sea locks · There is a holding pontoon outside the sealock. Oich: Loch at level Summit

advice in advance of arrival. More than 4000 canoeists and kayakers the and FIRST SAFETY Available at locations throughout the canal canal the throughout locations at Available notification to the MCA and may render render may and MCA the to notification 60 miles (96.56 Km) (96.56 miles 60 lunch break. are CLOSED 2 HOURS (or a little longer) canal of length Total

paddle the canal each year. Please keep · Yachts generally cannot lie in the sea lock basin, and should continue through the 22 miles (35.4 Km) (35.4 miles 22 cuttings canal of Length TOILETS AND SHOWERS AND TOILETS Lock and Bridge operations take some either side of low tide. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE in result will ruling this of contravention

their launch pontoons clear. next set of locks or to Banavie. Us Contact 38 miles (61.16Km) miles 38 time to complete, so try to arrive at each Contact the Sea Lock Keeper on VHF CH 74 A postal service can be arranged if you lochs natural of Length

· Marine diesel fuel is available at Corpach Basin.

location in time for the operation to be for advice. inform the Sea Lock Keeper on entry. INFORMATION CANAL CALEDONIAN

for advice. for

location in time for the operation to be be to operation the for time in location CALEDONIAN CANAL INFORMATION entry. on Keeper Lock Sea the inform

Marine diesel fuel is available at Corpach Basin. Corpach at available is fuel diesel Marine ·

Contact the Sea Lock Keeper on VHF CH 74 74 CH VHF on Keeper Lock Sea the Contact

time to complete, so try to arrive at each each at arrive to try so complete, to time

Length of natural lochs 38 miles (61.16Km) you if arranged be can service postal A

their launch pontoons clear. pontoons launch their

next set of locks or to Banavie. to or locks of set next Contact Us

either side of low tide. tide. low of side either Lock and Bridge operations take some some take operations Bridge and Lock

TOILETS AND SHOWERS contravention of this ruling will result in Length of canal cuttings 22 miles (35.4 Km) CLEARANCE CUSTOMS

paddle the canal each year. Please keep keep Please year. each canal the paddle

the through continue should and basin, lock sea the in lie cannot generally Yachts ·

(or a little longer) longer) little a (or HOURS 2 CLOSED are

Available at locations throughout the canal notification to the MCA and may render Total length of canal 60 miles (96.56 Km) break. lunch

More than 4000 canoeists and kayakers kayakers and canoeists 4000 than More SAFETY FIRST and the arrival. of advance in advice There is a holding pontoon outside the sealock. the outside pontoon holding a is There ·

At low water and spring tides the sea locks locks sea the tides spring and water low At

(see map). Keys are issued by sea lock you liable to prosecution by the Scottish Summit level at : 106 feet (32.31m) during closed be may bridges and Locks

Skipper’s Guide Scottish Canals CANOEISTS

Caledonian Canal safety specific for office canal the contact HW Corpach is at Oban ±0000 (sp); –0020 (np). Tidal range 3.5m (sp); 1.3m (np). 1.3m (sp); 3.5m range Tidal (np). –0020 (sp); ±0000 Oban at is Corpach HW ·

for sufficient depth to float the sea lock gates. gates. lock sea the float to depth sufficient for

0800 – 1800 – 0800

Number of Locks 29 Canal House, Applecross Street days 7 Summer:

keepers on arrival and collected on exiting Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Seaport Marina, Muirtown Wharf to requested are narrowboats of Skippers

Admiralty Chart 2380 & 2372. Imray Chart C65. Chart Imray 2372. & 2380 Chart Admiralty

CANAL ENVIRONMENT ·

for advice. for

≥ 1.4m. This restriction is caused by the need need the by caused is restriction This 1.4m. ≥ 0830 – 1730 – 0830

Number of Bridges 10 Caledonian Canal days 7 Autumn: & Spring

the canal. There is a fee for keys not Emergency discharge facilities can be Inverness IV3 5LE Glasgow G4 9SP NARROWBOATS

APPROACHES TO CORPACH TO APPROACHES

and local stores – please ask lock keepers keepers lock ask please – stores local and

≥ 1m, and Clachnaharry Sea Lock is available available is Lock Sea Clachnaharry and 1m, ≥ 0900 – 1600 – 0900

BOAT SAFETY SCHEME RADAR returned on exit. arranged using specialist contractors at T: 01463 725500 F: 01463 710942 T: 0141 332 6936 F: 0141 331 1688 Friday to Monday Winter:

arrangements to be made. be to arrangements Camping Gaz is available at many garages garages many at available is Gaz Camping

operating hours, Corpach Sea Lock is available available is Lock Sea Corpach hours, operating

All users of the canal must hold Masters are requested to ensure radar additional cost - please contact the canal follows: as

allow a minimum of 48 hours for pilotage pilotage for hours 48 of minimum a allow enquire as to opening hours. hours. opening to as enquire restrictions at sea locks. Within normal normal Within locks. sea at restrictions PUMP OUT FACILITIES BASIC EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED 2. On single locks have a crew member Clachnaharry Sea Lock basis seasonal a on operates canal The

insurance for a minimum of £1 million scanners are switched off whilst craft are office for advice. e

c contact the canal office for advice and and advice for office canal the contact Garages provide petrol in small quantities - - quantities small in petrol provide Garages Special note should be taken of the tidal tidal the of taken be should note Special Available at Banavie, Fort Augustus and Inverness IV3 8RE Pier Square, Ardrishaig OPERATION OF HOURS

third party liability. within or approaching locks. SOME PRIMARY SAFETY POINTS USING THE LOCKS 1. Three or four good quality ropes of positioned at bow and stern to n

There are disposal facilities for small e this service may be arranged. Please Please arranged. be may service this Caley Marina, and Corpach. and Marina, Caley

c T: 01463 725512 or 07920 237331 Argyll PA30 8DZ OPERATION TIDAL

Muirtown locks. If you require a pump- sufficient length (15 metres) to reach manage ropes. On lock flights crew li

All those berthing within the canal DO DON’T r staff. Canals’ Scottish by you for

however, in the case of very large craft craft large very of case the in however, amounts of waste oil at Seaport Marina 1 Marina, Seaport at available is fuel Diesel

WIFI out please ask lock staff for advice on f pe T: 01546 603210 F: 01546 603941 r operated are which of all waterway, the the bottom of the lock chamber from small vessels should manage £2 timings. for keepers lock

system for periods in excess of 30 days 1. Do have an adequate number of 6. Do not speed in the waterway, this ee copy Corpach Sea Lock Pilotage is not normally required, required, normally not is Pilotage

Wifi hotspots are available at various and Corpach. FUEL are 29 locks and 10 swing bridges along along bridges swing 10 and locks 29 are operation and service cost. Please note 2. Adequate fenders to protect your ropes on shore as directed by Lock local See traffic. canal to closed periodically

must obtain a Boat Safety Certificate or competent crew aboard. Single- damages banks and affects other Corpach, PH33 7H

locations along the canal (see chart Email: [email protected] PILOTAGE overnight berthing on passage. on berthing overnight formed by natural fresh water lochs. There There lochs. water fresh natural by formed that black water must not be discharged handed passage is possible but may waterway users. topsides – 3 or 4 per side should Keepers. T: 01397 772249 or 07917 348025 are Banavie and Clachnaharry at bridges

equivalent. Owners using the canal for less (North) 2380, Fort William and Corpach 2372. Corpach and William Fort 2380, (North) overleaf). Vouchers are available to of planning allow to arrival, to prior office miles) is man made, the remainder being being remainder the made, man is miles) into the canal. suffice. 3. Ensure ropes are clear from the traffic, rail of flow the assist To

than 30 days will be subject to spot checks be subject to delays depending on 7. Do not cruise after darkness.

1791. Western Approaches – Loch Linnhe Linnhe Loch – Approaches Western 1791. of large vessels (LOA ≥ 15m) call the canal canal the call 15m) ≥ (LOA vessels large of 50 nautical miles) of which 35.4km (22 (22 35.4km which of miles) nautical 50 purchase online at www.highlandwifi.com 3. In addition, a good tip is to lace a obstruction and can run cleanly BRIDGES RAIL

to ensure their craft meet the standards of LITTER staff availability to assist. 8. Do not cruise near weirs, or attempt

115, Inverness Firth 1078, Caledonian Canal Canal Caledonian 1078, Firth Inverness 115, the summer season, it is helpful if skippers skippers if helpful is it season, summer the canvas sheet between the hull and through fairleads or stemhead roller. or miles statute (60 length in 96.5km

safety required under the scheme. Checks LARGE VESSELS WARNING Please respect the sensitive environment 2. Do take time to plan ahead, lay out to shoot them in canoes. times. peak at priority vehicles road allowing Charts: Eastern Approaches: – Moray Firth Firth Moray – Approaches: Eastern Charts: particularly if you plan a long stay. During During stay. long a plan you if particularly

fenders to avoid scuff marks. approximately is Canal Caledonian The

will cover the gas system, electrical system, Large commercial vessels operate on the along the canal by using the bins provided warps, fenders, and clear decks before 9. Do not allow pets to wander – keep CILL MARKERS by flow traffic assists Canals Scottish work. Clyde Cruising Club. Club. Cruising Clyde keeper as to the best place to berth, berth, to place best the to as keeper

4. If you have a fender plank, use it. (89.8ft). 27.4m at lower is Firth Inverness

Caledonian Canal. These craft normally you set off. them on leads and do not allow them To avoid possible contact with the lock cill from and to driving people by daily used are Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson, and by by and Wilson, & Norie Laurie, Imray, and will be visual or in the case of the gas at locks or retain litter until you can lock with check Please bridges. and locks

5. Life jackets should be available for, the on Bridge Kessock the under clearance

have right of way and it may be necessary 3. Do check fuel and oil levels before to foul the canal banks. please ensure that your vessel keeps clear Banavie and Augustus Fort Tomnahurich, Also in Yachtsman’s Pilots published by by published Pilots Yachtsman’s in Also There are transit jetties adjacent to most most to adjacent jetties transit are There

test carried out by use of a leak detector. recycle it. All locations have compulsory and preferably worn by all crew. but waterline, the above (115ft) 35m

to stop smaller craft for short periods. starting the engine and also that all of the Cill Marker on the lock wall, and Muirtown, at bridges road main The from Admiralty chart agents. chart Admiralty from JETTIES & TRANSIT MOORINGS TRANSIT & JETTIES recycling facilities. is canal the in height mast Maximum

SPEED LIMITS Children and non-swimmers should

controls are Emergency Out of Hours Contact: BRIDGES ROAD MAIN

For your safety please adhere to Scottish remains clear of lock gangways (area A–B obtained be can which of both (NP66), contact the Canal Office before arrival. arrival. before Office Canal the contact

The maximum speed permitted on the LAUNDRY FACILITIES working properly. 0800 072 9900 GENERAL • Ropes should be tended from on wear them at all times. use. before

on diagram). Pilot Scotland of Coast West Admiralty winter closures for maintenance work. maintenance for closures winter Canals’ staff instructions at all times. to advised are (12.5ft) 3.8m over draft

canal sections is 5 knots, but please plan Available at Seaport Marina and Fort 4. Do make sure that children and non- • Although the Caledonian Canal board, not from the shore, and should 6. Ensure that there is sufficient fuel on suitability for slipways check Please Coast of Scotland Pilot (NP52) and the the and (NP52) Pilot Scotland of Coast

visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk for details of of details for www.scottishcanals.co.uk visit If you are in any doubt please ask a Lock with Vessels draft. (13.5ft) 4.1m beam;

your passage with leisure in mind since SWIMMING Augustus, Gairlochy and Banavie – please swimmers wear life jackets. locks are large there is no need to be be led to a cleat or winch to aid board, and that engine controls are details. access for slipways publications; Pilots: The Admiralty North North Admiralty The Pilots: publications;

Call the canal office on 01463 725500 or or 725500 01463 on office canal the Call Keeper for advice. (35ft) 10.67m long; (150ft) m 45.72

excess speed not only damages canal Please do not swim in the waterway, you see local notices for advice on costs and 5. Do relax and take your time. control. However, at main lock flights working correctly. Refuelling is not check - Bay Inchnacardoch / Dores nervous about using them, as they following the in contained is Information completed before closing time. time. closing before completed MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS MAXIMUM

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banks, but is hazardous to other users. could become entangled in weeds or operation. Be sure to bring your own ropes of small craft should be tended permitted in lock chambers. Builders Boat Corpach are mechanised and operated by NAVIGATION

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Please slow down as you approach locks rubbish, be hit by a passing craft or be washing powder or liquid detergent! experienced canal staff who know from shore, by an adult, to permit LOCKING TIPS INFORMATION GENERAL where directed. where 01463 236328 01463

and bridges, and also whilst passing drawn into a sluice when locks are in use. the local conditions. vessels to be “walked” from lock Those on board will need to control the Marina Caley

follow the lock keeper’s advice and berth berth and advice keeper’s lock the follow

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Please Please SeaportSeaport Marina Marina 0146301463 725500 725500 seesee map map below. below. followfollow the the lock lock keeper’s keeper’s advice advice and and berth berth OtherOther slipways: slipways: GENERAL INFORMATION wherewhere directed. directed. CaleyCaley Marina Marina 0146301463 236328 236328 GENERAL INFORMATION GreatGreat Glen Glen Water Water Park Park 0180901809 501381 501381 NAVIGATIONNAVIGATION CorpachCorpach Boat Boat Builders Builders 0139701397 772861 772861 MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS completedcompleted beforebefore closingclosing time.time. InformationInformation is is contained contained in in the the following following DoresDores / /Inchnacardoch Inchnacardoch Bay Bay - -check check 45.72 m (150ft) long; 10.67m (35ft) CallCall thethe canalcanal officeoffice onon 0146301463 725500725500 oror publications;publications; Pilots: Pilots: The The Admiralty Admiralty North North slipwaysslipways for for access access details. details. beam; 4.1m (13.5ft) draft. 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CALEDONIANCALEDONIAN CANAL CANAL INFORMATION INFORMATION LengthLength of of natural natural lochs lochs 3838 miles miles (61.16Km) (61.16Km) TOILETSTOILETS AND AND SHOWERS SHOWERS contraventioncontravention of of this this ruling ruling will will result result in in LengthLength of of canal canal cuttings cuttings 2222 miles miles (35.4 (35.4 Km) Km) SAFETY FIRST and thethe AvailableAvailable at at locations locations throughout throughout the the canal canal notificationnotification to to the the MCAMCA andand maymay render render TotalTotal length length of of canal canal 6060 miles miles (96.56 (96.56 Km) Km) (see(see map). map). Keys Keys are are issued issued by by sea sea lock lock youyou liable liable to to prosecution prosecution by by the the Scottish Scottish SummitSummit level level at at Loch Loch Oich: Oich: 106106 feet feet (32.31m) (32.31m) Skipper’sSkipper’s Guide Guide CANAL ENVIRONMENT keeperskeepers on on arrival arrival and and collected collected on on exiting exiting EnvironmentalEnvironmental Protection Protection Agency Agency (SEPA). (SEPA). NumberNumber of of Locks Locks 2929 thethe canal. canal. There There is is a a fee fee for for keys keys not not EmergencyEmergency discharge discharge facilities facilities can can be be NumberNumber of of Bridges Bridges 1010 CaledonianCaledonian Canal Canal BOAT SAFETY SCHEME RADARRADAR returnedreturned on on exit. exit. arrangedarranged using using specialist specialist contractors contractors at at All users of the canal must hold MastersMasters areare requestedrequested toto ensureensure radarradar additionaladditional cost cost - -please please contact contact the the canal canal

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AdequateAdequate fenders fenders to toprotect protect your your ropesropes on on shore shore as asdirected directed by byLock Lock must obtain a Boat Safety Certificate or competent crew aboard. Single- damages banks and affects other locationslocations alongalong thethe canalcanal (see(see chartchart thatthat black black water water must must not not be be discharged discharged topsidestopsides – 3– or3 or4 per4 per side side should should Keepers.Keepers. equivalent. Owners using the canal for less handedhanded passage passage is is possible possible but but may may waterwaywaterway users. users. overleaf).overleaf). VouchersVouchers areare availableavailable toto intointo the the canal. canal. suffice.suffice. 3. 3. EnsureEnsure ropes ropes are are clear clear from from than 30 days will be subject toto spotspot checkschecks bebe subject subject to to delays delays depending depending on on 7.7. DoDo not not cruise cruise after after darkness. darkness. purchasepurchase onlineonline atat www.highlandwifi.comwww.highlandwifi.com 3. 3. InIn addition, addition, a gooda good tip tip is tois tolace lace a a obstructionobstruction and and can can run run cleanly cleanly to ensure their craft meet thethe standardsstandards ofof LITTERLITTER staffstaff availability availability to to assist. assist. 8.8. DoDo not not cruise cruise near near weirs, weirs, or or attempt attempt canvascanvas sheet sheet between between the the hull hull and and throughthrough fairleads fairleads or orstemhead stemhead roller. roller. safety required under the scheme. ChecksChecks LARGELARGE VESSELSVESSELS WARNINGWARNING PleasePlease respect respect the the sensitive sensitive environment environment 2.2. DoDo take take time time to to plan plan ahead, ahead, lay lay out out toto shoot shoot them them in in canoes. canoes. warps, fenders, and clear decks before 9. 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LifeLife jackets jackets should should be be available available for, for, havehave rightright ofof wayway andand itit maymay bebe necessarynecessary 3.3. DoDo check check fuel fuel and and oil oil levels levels before before toto foul foul the the canal canal banks. banks. please ensure that your vessel keeps clear test carried out by use of a leakleak detector.detector. recyclerecycle it. it. All All locations locations have have compulsory compulsory and preferably worn by all crew. please ensure that your vessel keeps clear startingstarting the the engine engine and and also also that that all all and preferably worn by all crew. toto stopstop smallersmaller craftcraft forfor shortshort periods.periods. recyclingrecycling facilities. facilities. of ofthe the Cill Cill Marker Marker on on the the lock lock wall, wall, and and SPEED LIMITS controls are ChildrenChildren and and non-swimmers non-swimmers should should ForFor youryour safetysafety pleaseplease adhereadhere toto ScottishScottish controls are EmergencyEmergency Out Out of of Hours Hours Contact: Contact: remainsremains clear clear of oflock lock gangways gangways (area (area A–B A–B The maximum speed permitted on the LAUNDRYLAUNDRY FACILITIES FACILITIES working properly. 0800 072 9900 GENERAL • Ropes should be tended from on wearwear them them at atall all times. times. Canals’Canals’ staffstaff instructionsinstructions atat allall times.times. working properly. 0800 072 9900 GENERAL • Ropes should be tended from on onon diagram). diagram). canal sections is 5 knots, but please plan Available at Seaport Marina and Fort board, not from the shore, and should 6. 6. EnsureEnsure that that there there is sufficientis sufficient fuel fuel on on canal sections is 5 knots, but please plan Available at Seaport Marina and Fort 4.4. DoDo make make sure sure that that children children and and non- non- • • AlthoughAlthough the the Caledonian Caledonian Canal Canal board, not from the shore, and should If youIf you are are in inany any doubt doubt please please ask ask a Lock a Lock your passage with leisure in mind since SWIMMINGSWIMMING Augustus, Gairlochy and Banavie – please be led to a cleat or winch to aid board,board, and and that that engine engine controls controls are are your passage with leisure in mind since Augustus, Gairlochy and Banavie – please swimmersswimmers wear wear life life jackets. jackets. lockslocks are are large large there there is isno no need need to to be be be led to a cleat or winch to aid KeeperKeeper for for advice. advice. Please do not swim in the waterway, you working correctly. Refuelling is not excess speed not only damages canal Please do not swim in the waterway, you seesee local local notices notices for for advice advice on on costs costs and and 5.5. 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TheThe resultsresults couldcould bebe fatal.fatal. • Follow the Lock Keeper’s instructions, to lock on the flight. This avoids the moored craft. Scottish Canals has produced Port Waste • Follow the Lock Keeper’s instructions, to lock on the flight. This avoids the craftcraft during during the the locking locking process. process. This This is is Scottish Canals has produced Port Waste need to start & stop engines and DRINKING WATER andand do do not not hesitate hesitate to to ask ask him him or or her her need to start & stop engines and not difficult if a few rules are observed: VHF COMMUNICATION DRINKING WATER ManagementManagement Plans Plans which which are are agreed agreed with with not difficult if a few rules are observed: for help. throwthrow lines lines ashore ashore at at each each lock. lock. 1. 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Spring & Autumn: 7 days 0830 – 1730 ≥ 1.4m. This restriction is caused by the need for advice. · Admiralty Chart 2380 & 2372. Imray Chart C65. Seaport Marina, Muirtown Wharf Muirtown Marina, Seaport Skippers of narrowboats are requested to Wharf Muirtown Marina, Seaport Canal House, Applecross Street Street Applecross House, Canal

Summer: 7 days 0800 – 1800 for sufficient depth to float the sea lock gates. · HW Corpach is at Oban ±0000 (sp); –0020 (np). Tidal range 3.5m (sp); 1.3m (np). Street Applecross House, Canal Caledonian Canal Caledonian contact the canal office for specific safety Canal Caledonian Scottish Canals Scottish CANOEISTS Canals Scottish Locks and bridges may be closed during At low water and spring tides the sea locks advice in advance of arrival. More than 4000 canoeists and kayakers · There is a holding pontoon outside the sealock. lunch break. are CLOSED 2 HOURS (or a little longer)

paddle the canal each year. Please keep · Yachts generally cannot lie in the sea lock basin, and should continue through the

Lock and Bridge operations take some either side of low tide. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE Contact Us Contact their launch pontoons clear. next set of locks or to Banavie. Us Contact time to complete, so try to arrive at each Contact the Sea Lock Keeper on VHF CH 74 A postal service can be arranged if you · Marine diesel fuel is available at Corpach Basin. location in time for the operation to be for advice. inform the Sea Lock Keeper on entry.

CALEDONIAN CANAL INFORMATION Length of natural lochs 38 miles (61.16Km) TOILETS AND SHOWERS contravention of this ruling will result in Length of canal cuttings 22 miles (35.4 Km) SAFETY FIRST and the Available at locations throughout the canal notification to the MCA and may render Total length of canal 60 miles (96.56 Km) (see map). Keys are issued by sea lock you liable to prosecution by the Scottish Summit level at Loch Oich: 106 feet (32.31m) Skipper’s Guide CANAL ENVIRONMENT keepers on arrival and collected on exiting Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Number of Locks 29 the canal. There is a fee for keys not Emergency discharge facilities can be Number of Bridges 10 Caledonian Canal BOAT SAFETY SCHEME RADAR returned on exit. arranged using specialist contractors at All users of the canal must hold Masters are requested to ensure radar additional cost - please contact the canal

PUMP OUT FACILITIES BASIC EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED 2. On single locks have a crew member e insurance for a minimum of £1 million scanners are switched off whilst craft are office for advice. e Available at Banavie, Fort Augustus and c third party liability. within or approaching locks. SOME PRIMARY SAFETY POINTS USING THE LOCKS 1. Three or four good quality ropes of positioned at bow and stern to n There are disposal facilities for small e ic Muirtown locks. If you require a pump- sufficient length (15 metres) to reach manage ropes. On lock flights crew l All those berthing within the canal amounts of waste oil at Seaport Marina DO DON’T 1 er WIFI out please ask lock staff for advice on the bottom of the lock chamber from small vessels should manage fr£2 p e y system for periods in excess of 30 days and Corpach. 1. Do have an adequate number of 6. Do not speed in the waterway, this e cop Wifi hotspots are available at various operation and service cost. Please note 2. 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Checks LARGE VESSELS WARNING Please respect the sensitive environment 2. Do take time to plan ahead, lay out to shoot them in canoes. fenders to avoid scuff marks. will cover the gas system, electrical system, Large commercial vessels operate on the along the canal by using the bins provided warps, fenders, and clear decks before 9. Do not allow pets to wander – keep CILL MARKERS 4. If you have a fender plank, use it. and will be visual or in the case of the gas Caledonian Canal. These craft normally at locks or retain litter until you can you set off. them on leads and do not allow them To avoid possible contact with the lock cill 5. Life jackets should be available for, test carried out by use of a leak detector. have right of way and it may be necessary recycle it. All locations have compulsory 3. Do check fuel and oil levels before to foul the canal banks. please ensure that your vessel keeps clear starting the engine and also that all and preferably worn by all crew. to stop smaller craft for short periods. recycling facilities. of the Cill Marker on the lock wall, and SPEED LIMITS Children and non-swimmers should For your safety please adhere to Scottish controls are Emergency Out of Hours Contact: remains clear of lock gangways (area A–B The maximum speed permitted on the LAUNDRY FACILITIES wear them at all times. Canals’ staff instructions at all times. working properly. 0800 072 9900 GENERAL • Ropes should be tended from on on diagram). 6. Ensure that there is sufficient fuel on canal sections is 5 knots, but please plan Available at Seaport Marina and Fort 4. Do make sure that children and non- • Although the Caledonian Canal board, not from the shore, and should If you are in any doubt please ask a Lock SWIMMING board, and that engine controls are your passage with leisure in mind since Augustus, Gairlochy and Banavie – please swimmers wear life jackets. locks are large there is no need to be be led to a cleat or winch to aid Keeper for advice. excess speed not only damages canal Please do not swim in the waterway, you see local notices for advice on costs and 5. Do relax and take your time. nervous about using them, as they control. However, at main lock flights working correctly. Refuelling is not banks, but is hazardous to other users. could become entangled in weeds or operation. Be sure to bring your own are mechanised and operated by ropes of small craft should be tended permitted in lock chambers. Please slow down as you approach locks rubbish, be hit by a passing craft or be washing powder or liquid detergent! experienced canal staff who know from shore, by an adult, to permit LOCKING TIPS and bridges, and also whilst passing drawn into a sluice when locks are in use. the local conditions. vessels to be “walked” from lock PORT WASTE MANAGEMENT Those on board will need to control the moored craft. The results could be fatal. • Follow the Lock Keeper’s instructions, to lock on the flight. This avoids the Scottish Canals has produced Port Waste craft during the locking process. This is and do not hesitate to ask him or her need to start & stop engines and VHF COMMUNICATION DRINKING WATER Management Plans which are agreed with not difficult if a few rules are observed: for help. throw lines ashore at each lock. 1. Approach the lock slowly and Sea locks and most locks and bridges Available at Seaport Marina, Dochgarroch, the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) • Be prepared to share the lock • To avoid a build up of fumes in the steadily, if the lock is not ready berth are equipped with VHF and operate on Fort Augustus, Laggan, Banavie and and must be complied with at all times. chamber with other craft - this reduces lock chamber please switch off at a transit jetty while the gates Channel 74. Please keep your VHF Radio Corpach. Please bring your own hose pipe Please note that no discharge of oil or the work load and saves water. engines once your ropes are secured are opened. Please do not ‘hover’ switched on! for connection to the taps. bilge water is permitted either in the • When approaching each lock, berth ashore. outside the lock. Call the Lock Keeper canal or its adjacent waters and any at the nearest transit jetty and put on VHF Ch74 and follow their Find out more at a crew member ashore to take your instructions. scottishcanals.co.uk lines in the lock.

SEA LOCK HOURS • The final 3 miles of the approach from the NE to Kessock Bridge is shoal in places. A scottishcanals.co.uk PASSAGE TIMES IMMIGRATION CLEARANCE at more out Find WELCOME TO THE CANAL The absolute minimum time required to A telephone / fax service can be arranged if • The Canal Sea Locks operate with approx. 1.4m of tide (Spring HW± 4 hours), and careful course should be maintained. Scottish Canals hope that you enjoy cruising the Caledonian make passage is 2½ days, but why rush? you inform the sea lock keeper on entry. All within operating hours. • The tide runs strongly through Kessock Narrows and Kessock Roads. Approach the Enjoy the delights of the Caledonian Canal. crew making first UK landfall must inform • VHF Ch 74 (16), call: “Corpach Sea Lock” or “Clachnaharry Sea Lock”. sea lock with care in these conditions. Canal and trust that the information contained in this UK immigration. • Inverness Marina VHF Ch 12 / Inverness Harbour VHF Ch 12/16 (office hours) • Anchoring off the sea lock may be difficult due to strong tidal current. It may be CORPACH BASIN preferable to wait in Inverness Marina. Skipper’s Guide will prove helpful. If you have any queries or Corpach Basin is at times used by large SLIPWAYS APPROACHES TO CLACHNAHARRY • To avoid sandbank NE of canal entrance, (night) keep in white sector of Longman suggestions for improving our service please do not hesitate freight vessels which require room Scottish Canals slipway for small, non- • Admiralty Chart 1078. Imray Charts C22 & C23. Point Beacon, or (day) keep beacon well open north of S bridge pier. to manoeuvre, therefore it is rarely motorised craft only: • HW Inverness is at Aberdeen –0050 (sp); –0150 (np). Tidal range 4.1m (sp); 1.9m (np) to contact the canal office, or visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk • For passage between Inverness Marina and Clachnaharry Sea Lock (and vice versa) available for berthing leisure craft. Please Seaport Marina 01463 725500 see map below. follow the lock keeper’s advice and berth Other slipways: where directed. Caley Marina 01463 236328 GENERAL INFORMATION Great Glen Water Park 01809 501381 NAVIGATION Corpach Boat Builders 01397 772861 MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS completed before closing time. Information is contained in the following Dores / Inchnacardoch Bay - check 45.72 m (150ft) long; 10.67m (35ft) Call the canal office on 01463 725500 or publications; Pilots: The Admiralty North slipways for access details. beam; 4.1m (13.5ft) draft. Vessels with visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk for details of Coast of Scotland Pilot (NP52) and the Please check slipways for suitability draft over 3.8m (12.5ft) are advised to winter closures for maintenance work. Admiralty West Coast of Scotland Pilot before use. contact the Canal Office before arrival. (NP66), both of which can be obtained MAIN ROAD BRIDGES Maximum mast height in the canal is from Admiralty chart agents. JETTIES & TRANSIT MOORINGS The main road bridges at Muirtown, 35m (115ft) above the waterline, but Also in Yachtsman’s Pilots published by There are transit jetties adjacent to most Tomnahurich, Fort Augustus and Banavie clearance under the Kessock Bridge on the Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson, and by locks and bridges. Please check with lock are used daily by people driving to and from Inverness Firth is lower at 27.4m (89.8ft). Clyde Cruising Club. keeper as to the best place to berth, work. Scottish Canals assists traffic flow by The Caledonian Canal is approximately Charts: Eastern Approaches: – Moray Firth particularly if you plan a long stay. During allowing road vehicles priority at peak times. 96.5km in length (60 statute miles or 115, Inverness Firth 1078, Caledonian Canal the summer season, it is helpful if skippers 50 nautical miles) of which 35.4km (22 RAIL BRIDGES 1791. Western Approaches – Loch Linnhe of large vessels (LOA ≥ 15m) call the canal

miles) is man made, the remainder being To assist the flow of rail traffic, the (North) 2380, Fort William and Corpach 2372. office prior to arrival, to allow planning of

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Summer: 7 days 0800 – 1800 for sufficient depth to float the sea lock gates. · HW Corpach is at Oban ±0000 (sp); –0020 (np). Tidal range 3.5m (sp); 1.3m (np). Street Applecross House, Canal contact the canal office for specific safety Canal Caledonian CANOEISTS Canals Scottish Locks and bridges may be closed during At low water and spring tides the sea locks advice in advance of arrival. More than 4000 canoeists and kayakers · There is a holding pontoon outside the sealock. lunch break. are CLOSED 2 HOURS (or a little longer)

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and bridges, and also whilst passing drawn into a sluice when locks are in use. Mooring Information the local conditions. vessels to be “walked” from lock

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moored craft. The results could be fatal. Drinking Water Public telephone • Follow the Lock Keeper’s instructions, to lock on the flight. This avoids the craft during the locking process. This is Lock Sea Clachnaharry TheScottish canal Canals operates has producedon a seasonal Port Wastebasis restrictions at sea locks. Within normal allow a minimum of 48 hours for pilotage enquire Caasfé /to rest auropeningant hours. Canal Crinan Diesel Fuel and do not hesitate to ask him or her need to start & stop engines and

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Spring & Autumn: 7 days 0830 – 1730 ≥ 1.4m. This restriction is caused by the need Rubbish Disposal - recyclable waste must be separatedfor advice.Campsite • Be prepared to share the lock • To avoid a build up of fumes in the steadily, if the lock is not ready berth

are equipped with VHF and operate on Fort Augustus, Laggan, Banavie and and must be complied with at all times. Waste Oil Disposal Picnic site · Admiralty Chart 2380 & 2372. Imray Chart C65. Skippers of narrowboats are requested to Wharf Muirtown Marina, Seaport

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Corpach. Please bring your own hose pipe Summer: 7 days 0800 – 1800 for sufficient depth to float the sea lock gates. Toilet Pump-out · HW Corpach is at Oban ±0000 (sp); –0020 (np). Tidal range 3.5m (sp); 1.3m (np). at a transit jetty while the gates Channel 74. Please keep your VHF Radio Please note that no discharge of oil or contact the canal office for specific safety Main road Canal Caledonian CANOEISTS Canals Scottish Locks and bridges may be closed during At low water and spring tides the sea locks Disabled Access the work load and saves water. engines once your ropes are secured are opened. Please do not ‘hover’ switched on! for connection to the taps. bilge water is permitted either in the advice in advance of arrival.Reserved Mooring More than 4000 canoeists and kayakers · There is a holding pontoon outside the sealock. lunch break. are CLOSED 2 HOURS (or a little longer) Private Mooring NAVIGATION SYMBOLS • When approaching each lock, berth ashore. outside the lock. Call the Lock Keeper

canal or its adjacent waters and any Boat Hoist paddle Ptheort hand canal navigation each buoy or year.mark Please keep · Yachts generally cannot lie in the sea lock basin, and should continue through the Lock and Bridge operations take some either side of low tide. CUSTOMS CLEARANCESlipway at the nearest transit jetty and put on VHF Ch74 and follow their Find out more at next set of locks or to Banavie. Us Contact Visitor’s Mooring Buoy their launch pontoons clear. time to complete, so try to arrive at each Contact the Sea Lock Keeper on VHF CH 74 A postal service can be arranged if you Starboard hand navigation buoy or mark a crew member ashore to take your instructions. WiFi · Marine diesel fuel is available at Corpach Basin. scottishcanals.co.uk location in time for the operation to be for advice. inform the Sea Lock Keeper on entry. Direction of navigation marking lines in the lock.

CALEDONIAN CANAL INFORMATION Length of natural lochs 38 miles (61.16Km) TOILETS AND SHOWERS contravention of this ruling will result in Length of canal cuttings 22 miles (35.4 Km) SAFETY FIRST and the Available at locations throughout the canal notification to the MCA and may render Total length of canal 60 miles (96.56 Km) (see map). Keys are issued by sea lock you liable to prosecution by the Scottish Summit level at Loch Oich: 106 feet (32.31m) Skipper’s Guide CANAL ENVIRONMENT keepers on arrival and collected on exiting Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Number of Locks 29 the canal. There is a fee for keys not Emergency discharge facilities can be Number of Bridges 10 Caledonian Canal BOAT SAFETY SCHEME RADAR returned on exit. arranged using specialist contractors at All users of the canal must hold Masters are requested to ensure radar additional cost - please contact the canal PUMP OUT FACILITIES BASIC EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED 2. On single locks have a crew member insurance for a minimum of £1 million scanners are switched off whilst craft are office for advice. e Available at Banavie, Fort Augustus and c third party liability. within or approaching locks. SOME PRIMARY SAFETY POINTS USING THE LOCKS 1. Three or four good quality ropes of positioned at bow and stern to n There are disposal facilities for small e ic Muirtown locks. If you require a pump- sufficient length (15 metres) to reach manage ropes. On lock flights crew l All those berthing within the canal amounts of waste oil at Seaport Marina DO DON’T 1 er WIFI out please ask lock staff for advice on the bottom of the lock chamber from small vessels should manage fr£2 p e y system for periods in excess of 30 days and Corpach. 1. Do have an adequate number of 6. Do not speed in the waterway, this e cop Wifi hotspots are available at various operation and service cost. Please note 2. Adequate fenders to protect your ropes on shore as directed by Lock must obtain a Boat Safety Certificate or competent crew aboard. Single- damages banks and affects other locations along the canal (see chart that black water must not be discharged topsides – 3 or 4 per side should Keepers. equivalent. Owners using the canal for less handed passage is possible but may waterway users. overleaf). Vouchers are available to into the canal. suffice. 3. Ensure ropes are clear from than 30 days will be subject to spot checks be subject to delays depending on 7. Do not cruise after darkness. purchase online at www.highlandwifi.com 3. In addition, a good tip is to lace a obstruction and can run cleanly to ensure their craft meet the standards of LITTER staff availability to assist. 8. Do not cruise near weirs, or attempt canvas sheet between the hull and through fairleads or stemhead roller. safety required under the scheme. Checks LARGE VESSELS WARNING Please respect the sensitive environment 2. Do take time to plan ahead, lay out to shoot them in canoes. fenders to avoid scuff marks. will cover the gas system, electrical system, Large commercial vessels operate on the along the canal by using the bins provided warps, fenders, and clear decks before 9. Do not allow pets to wander – keep CILL MARKERS 4. If you have a fender plank, use it. and will be visual or in the case of the gas Caledonian Canal. These craft normally at locks or retain litter until you can you set off. them on leads and do not allow them To avoid possible contact with the lock cill 5. Life jackets should be available for, test carried out by use of a leak detector. have right of way and it may be necessary recycle it. All locations have compulsory 3. Do check fuel and oil levels before to foul the canal banks. please ensure that your vessel keeps clear starting the engine and also that all and preferably worn by all crew. to stop smaller craft for short periods. recycling facilities. of the Cill Marker on the lock wall, and SPEED LIMITS Children and non-swimmers should For your safety please adhere to Scottish controls are Emergency Out of Hours Contact: remains clear of lock gangways (area A–B The maximum speed permitted on the LAUNDRY FACILITIES wear them at all times. Canals’ staff instructions at all times. working properly. 0800 072 9900 GENERAL • Ropes should be tended from on on diagram). 6. Ensure that there is sufficient fuel on canal sections is 5 knots, but please plan Available at Seaport Marina and Fort 4. Do make sure that children and non- • Although the Caledonian Canal board, not from the shore, and should If you are in any doubt please ask a Lock SWIMMING board, and that engine controls are your passage with leisure in mind since Augustus, Gairlochy and Banavie – please swimmers wear life jackets. locks are large there is no need to be be led to a cleat or winch to aid Keeper for advice. excess speed not only damages canal Please do not swim in the waterway, you see local notices for advice on costs and 5. Do relax and take your time. nervous about using them, as they control. However, at main lock flights working correctly. Refuelling is not banks, but is hazardous to other users. could become entangled in weeds or operation. Be sure to bring your own are mechanised and operated by ropes of small craft should be tended permitted in lock chambers. Please slow down as you approach locks rubbish, be hit by a passing craft or be washing powder or liquid detergent! experienced canal staff who know from shore, by an adult, to permit LOCKING TIPS and bridges, and also whilst passing drawn into a sluice when locks are in use. the local conditions. vessels to be “walked” from lock PORT WASTE MANAGEMENT Those on board will need to control the moored craft. The results could be fatal. • Follow the Lock Keeper’s instructions, to lock on the flight. This avoids the Scottish Canals has produced Port Waste craft during the locking process. This is and do not hesitate to ask him or her need to start & stop engines and VHF COMMUNICATION DRINKING WATER Management Plans which are agreed with not difficult if a few rules are observed: for help. throw lines ashore at each lock. 1. Approach the lock slowly and Sea locks and most locks and bridges Available at Seaport Marina, Dochgarroch, the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) • Be prepared to share the lock • To avoid a build up of fumes in the steadily, if the lock is not ready berth are equipped with VHF and operate on Fort Augustus, Laggan, Banavie and and must be complied with at all times. chamber with other craft - this reduces lock chamber please switch off at a transit jetty while the gates Channel 74. Please keep your VHF Radio Corpach. Please bring your own hose pipe Please note that no discharge of oil or the work load and saves water. engines once your ropes are secured are opened. Please do not ‘hover’ switched on! for connection to the taps. bilge water is permitted either in the • When approaching each lock, berth ashore. outside the lock. 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Approach the CanalCanal andand trusttrust thatthat thethe informationinformation containedcontained inin thisthis Scottish Canals hope that you enjoy cruising the UKCaledonianUK immigration.immigration. • • InvernessInverness MarinaMarina VHFVHF ChCh 1212 // InvernessInverness HarbourHarbour VHFVHF ChCh 12/1612/16 (office(office hours)hours) • • AnchoringAnchoring offoff thethe seasea locklock maymay bebe difficultdifficult duedue toto strongstrong tidaltidal current.current. ItIt maymay bebe CORPACHCORPACH BASINBASIN Enjoy the delights of the Caledonian Canal. crew making first UK landfall must inform • VHF Ch 74 (16), call: “Corpach Sea Lock” or “Clachnaharry Sea Lock”. sea lock with care in these conditions. Canal and trust that the information contained in this UK immigration. • Inverness Marina VHF Ch 12 / Inverness Harbour VHF Ch 12/16 (office hours) • Anchoringpreferablepreferable off the toto sea waitwait lock inmayin InvernessInverness be difficult Marina.Marina.due to strong tidal current. It may be Skipper’sSkipper’s GuideGuide willwill proveprove helpful.helpful. IfIf youyou havehave anyany queriesqueries oror CORPACH BASIN CorpachCorpach BasinBasin isis atat timestimes usedused byby largelarge SLIPWAYSSLIPWAYS APPROACHESAPPROACHES TOTO CLACHNAHARRYCLACHNAHARRY preferable to wait in Inverness Marina. Skipper’s Guide will prove helpful. 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Us Contact timetime toto complete,complete, soso trytry toto arrivearrive atat eacheach ContactContact thethe SeaSea LockLock KeeperKeeper onon VHFVHF CHCH 7474 SAFETYAA postalpostal FIRST serviceservice cancan andbebe arrangedarranged the ifif youyou Available at locations throughout the canal notification to the MCA and may render Total length of canal 60 miles (96.56 Km) ·· MarineMarine dieseldiesel fuelfuel isis availableavailable atat CorpachCorpach Basin.Basin. locationlocation inin timetime forfor thethe operationoperation toto bebe forfor advice.advice. informinform thethe SeaSea LockLock KeeperKeeper onon entry.entry. (see map). Keys are issued by sea lock you liable to prosecution by the Scottish Summit level at Loch Oich: 106 feet (32.31m) Skipper’s Guide CANAL ENVIRONMENT keepers on arrival and collected on exiting Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Number of Locks 29 the canal. There is a fee for keys not Emergency discharge facilities can be Number of Bridges 10 Caledonian Canal BOAT SAFETY SCHEME RADAR returned on exit. arranged using specialist contractors at All users of the canal must hold Masters are requested to ensure radar additional cost - please contact the canal PUMP OUT FACILITIES BASIC EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED 2. On single locks have a crew member insurance for a minimum of £1 million scanners are switched off whilst craft are office for advice. e Available at Banavie, Fort Augustus and c third party liability. within or approaching locks. SOME PRIMARY SAFETY POINTS USING THE LOCKS 1. Three or four good quality ropes of positioned at bow and stern to n There are disposal facilities for small e ic Muirtown locks. If you require a pump- CALEDONIANCALEDONIAN CANALCANAL INFORMATIONINFORMATION sufficient length (15 metres) to reach manage ropes. On lock flights crew l All those berthing within the canal amounts of waste oil at Seaport Marina DO DON’T 1 er WIFI out please ask lock staff for advice on the bottom of the lock chamber from small vessels should manage fr£2 p e y system for periods in excess of 30 days LengthLengthand Corpach. ofof naturalnatural lochslochs 3838 milesmiles (61.16Km)(61.16Km)1. Do have an adequate number of 6. Do not speed in the waterway, this e cop Wifi hotspots are available at various operation and service cost. Please note 2. Adequate fenders to protect your ropes on shore as directed by Lock must obtain a Boat Safety Certificate or competent crew aboard. Single- damages banks and affects other TOILETSTOILETS ANDAND SHOWERSSHOWERS locations along the canal contravention(seecontravention chart ofof thisthis rulingrulingthat willblackwill result resultwater must inin not be discharged LengthLength ofof canalcanal cuttingscuttings 2222 milesmiles (35.4(35.4 Km)Km) topsides – 3 or 4 per side should Keepers. equivalent. Owners using the canal for less handed passage is possible but may waterway users. AvailableAvailable atat locationslocations throughoutthroughoutoverleaf). thethe Vouchers canalcanal are availablenotificationnotification to toto thethe MCAMCA into andand the canal.maymay renderrender TotalTotal lengthlength ofof canalcanal 6060 milesmiles (96.56(96.56 Km)Km) suffice. 3. Ensure ropes are clear from SAFETYSAFETY FIRSTFIRST andand thethe than 30 days will be subject to spot checks be subject to delays depending on 7. Do not cruise after darkness. purchase online at www.highlandwifi.com 3. In addition, a good tip is to lace a obstruction and can run cleanly to ensure their(see(see craft map).map). meet KeysKeysthe standards areare issuedissued of byby seasea locklock youyou liableliable toto prosecutionprosecutionLITTER byby thethe ScottishScottish SummitSummit levellevel atat LochLoch Oich:Oich: 106106 feetfeetstaff (32.31m)(32.31m) availability to assist. 8. Do not cruise near weirs, or attempt Skipper’sSkipper’s GuideGuide canvas sheet between the hull and through fairleads or stemhead roller. safety required under the scheme. Checks LARGE VESSELS WARNING Please respect the sensitive environment NumberNumber ofof LocksLocks 29292. Do take time to plan ahead, lay out to shoot them in canoes. CANALCANAL ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT keeperskeepers onon arrivalarrival andand collectedcollected onon exitingexiting EnvironmentalEnvironmental ProtectionProtection AgencyAgency (SEPA).(SEPA). fenders to avoid scuff marks. will cover the gas system, electrical system, Large commercial vessels operate on the along the canal by using the bins provided warps, fenders, and clear decks before 9. Do not allow pets to wander – keep CILL MARKERS thethe canal.canal. ThereThere isis aa feefee forfor keyskeys notnot EmergencyEmergency dischargedischarge facilitiesfacilities cancan bebe NumberNumber ofof BridgesBridges 1010 4. If you have a fender plank, use it. CaledonianCaledonian CanalCanal and will be visual or in the case of the gas Caledonian Canal. These craft normally at locks or retain litter until you can you set off. them on leads and do not allow them To avoid possible contact with the lock cill BOATBOAT SAFETYSAFETY SCHEMESCHEME RADARRADAR 5. Life jackets should be available for, test carriedreturned returnedout by use ofonon a exit.leakexit. detector. have right of way and it mayarrangedarranged be necessary usingusing specialistspecialistrecycle contractorscontractors it. All locations atat have compulsory 3. Do check fuel and oil levels before to foul the canal banks. please ensure that your vessel keeps clear starting the engine and also that all and preferably worn by all crew. AllAll usersusers ofof thethe canalcanal mustmust holdhold MastersMasters areare requestedrequested toto ensureensure radarradar to stop smaller craft for short periods. recycling facilities. of the Cill Marker on the lock wall, and SPEED LIMITS additionaladditional costcost -- pleaseplease contactcontact thethe canalcanal Children and non-swimmers should

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LAUNDRY FACILITIES wear them at all times. e AvailableAvailable atat Banavie,Banavie, FortFort AugustusAugustusCanals’ staff andand instructions at all times. working properly. 0800 072 9900 GENERAL • Ropes should be tended from on on diagram). c c thirdthird partyparty liability.liability. withinwithin oror approachingapproaching locks.locks. canal sections is 5 knots, but please plan Available at Seaport Marina and Fort SOMESOME PRIMARYPRIMARY SAFETYSAFETY POINTSPOINTS USINGUSING THETHE LOCKSLOCKS 6.1.1. EnsureThreeThree that oror there fourfour is sufficient goodgood qualityquality fuel on ropesropes ofof positionedpositioned atat bowbow andand sternstern toto n n ThereThere areare disposaldisposal facilitiesfacilities forfor smallsmall 4. Do make sure that children and non- • Although the Caledonian Canal board, not from the shore, and should If you are in any doubt please ask a Lock ee MuirtownMuirtown locks.locks. IfIf youyou requirerequireSWIMMING aa pump-pump- board, and that engine controls are iicc your passage with leisure in mind since Augustus, Gairlochy and Banavie – please swimmers wear life jackets. locks are large there is no need to be be led to a cleat or winch to aid sufficientsufficient lengthlength (15(15 metres)metres) toKeeperto reachreach for advice. managemanage ropes.ropes. OnOn locklock flightsflights crewcrew ll AllAll thosethose berthingberthing withinwithin thethe canalcanal amountsamounts ofof wastewaste oiloil atat SeaportSeaport MarinaMarina DODO DON’TDON’T 11 eerr WIFIWIFI excess speedoutout not pleaseplease only damages askask locklock canal staffstaff forfor adviceadvicePlease do onon not swim in the waterway, you see local notices for advice on costs and 5. Do relax and take your time. nervous about using them, as they control. However, at main lock flights workingthethe bottom bottomcorrectly. 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AdequateAdequate fendersfenders toto protectprotect youryour ropesropes onon shoreshore asas directeddirected byby LockLock mustmust obtainobtain aa BoatBoat SafetySafety CertificateCertificate oror rubbish, be hit by a passing craft or be competentcompetent crewcrew aboard.aboard. Single-Single- damagesdamages banksbanks andand affectsaffects otherother locationslocations alongalong thethe canalcanal (see(see chartchart Please slow down as you approach locks washing powder or liquid detergent! experienced canal staff who know from shore, by an adult, to permit LOCKING TIPS and bridges,thatthat and blackalsoblack whilst waterwater passing mustmust notnot bebedrawn dischargeddischarged into a sluice when locks are in use. the local conditions. vessels to be “walked” from lock topsidestopsides –– 33 oror 44 perper sideside shouldshould Keepers.Keepers. equivalent.equivalent. OwnersOwners usingusing thethe canalcanal forfor lessless PORT WASTE MANAGEMENT handedhanded passagepassage isis possiblepossible butbut maymay waterwaywaterway users.users. Those on board will need to control the overleaf).overleaf). VouchersVouchers areare availableavailable toto moored craft.intointo thethe canal.canal. The results could be fatal. • Follow the Lock Keeper’s instructions, to lock on the flight. This avoids the suffice.suffice. 3.3. EnsureEnsure ropesropes areare clearclear fromfrom thanthan 3030 daysdays willwill bebe subjectsubject toto spotspot checkschecks Scottish Canals has produced Port Waste bebe subjectsubject toto delaysdelays dependingdepending onon 7.7. DoDo notnot cruisecruise afterafter darkness.darkness. craft during the locking process. This is purchasepurchase onlineonline atat www.highlandwifi.comwww.highlandwifi.com and do not hesitate to ask him or her need to start & stop engines and not difficult if a few rules are observed: VHF COMMUNICATION DRINKING WATER Management Plans which are agreed with staffstaff availabilityavailability toto assist.assist. 8.8. DoDo notnot cruisecruise nearnear weirs,weirs, oror attemptattempt 3.3. InIn addition,addition, aa goodgood tiptip isis toto lacelace aa obstructionobstruction andand cancan runrun cleanlycleanly toto ensureensure theirtheir craftcraft meetmeet thethe standardsstandards ofof LITTERLITTER for help. throw lines ashore at each lock. 1. Approach the lock slowly and Sea locks and most locks and bridges Available at Seaport Marina, Dochgarroch, the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) canvascanvas sheetsheet betweenbetween thethe hullhull andand throughthrough fairleadsfairleads oror stemheadstemhead roller.roller. LARGELARGE VESSELSVESSELS WARNINGWARNING 2.2. DoDo taketake timetime toto planplan ahead,ahead, laylay outout toto shootshoot themthem inin canoes.canoes. • Be prepared to share the lock • To avoid a build up of fumes in the steadily, if the lock is not ready berth safetysafety requiredrequired underunder thethe scheme.scheme. ChecksChecks are equippedPleasePlease with VHF respectrespect and operate thethe sensitivesensitiveon Fort environmentenvironment Augustus, Laggan, Banavie and and must be complied with at all times. chamber with other craft - this reduces lock chamber please switch off at afendersfenders transit jetty toto avoidwhileavoid the scuffscuff gates marks.marks. willwill covercover thethe gasgas system,system, electricalelectrical system,system, LargeLarge commercialcommercial vesselsvessels operateoperate onon thethe Channel 74.alongalong Please thekeepthe canalcanalyour VHF byby Radio usingusing thetheCorpach. binsbins providedprovided Please bring your own hose pipe Please note that no discharge of oil or warps,warps, fenders,fenders, andand clearclear decksdecks beforebefore 9.9. 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ChildrenChildren andand non-swimmersnon-swimmers shouldshould ForFor youryour safetysafety pleaseplease adhereadhere toto ScottishScottish controlscontrols areare EmergencyEmergency OutOut ofof HoursHours Contact:Contact: remainsremains clearclear ofof locklock gangwaysgangways (area(area A–BA–B TheThe maximummaximum speedspeed permittedpermitted onon thethe LAUNDRYLAUNDRY FACILITIESFACILITIES wearwear themthem atat allall times.times. Canals’Canals’ staffstaff instructionsinstructions atat allall times.times. workingworking properly.properly. 08000800 072072 99009900 GENERALGENERAL • • RopesRopes shouldshould bebe tendedtended fromfrom onon onon diagram).diagram). 6.6. EnsureEnsure thatthat therethere isis sufficientsufficient fuelfuel onon canalcanal sectionssections isis 55 knots,knots, butbut pleaseplease planplan AvailableAvailable atat SeaportSeaport MarinaMarina andand FortFort 4.4. 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SEA LOCK HOURS • The final 3 miles of the approach from the NE to Kessock Bridge is shoal in places. A scottishcanals.co.uk Find out more at more out Find PASSAGE TIMES IMMIGRATION CLEARANCE at more out Find WELCOME TO THE CANAL The absolute minimum time required to A telephone / fax service can be arranged if • The Canal Sea Locks operate with approx. 1.4m of tide (Spring HW± 4 hours), and careful course should be maintained. Scottish Canals hope that you enjoy cruising the Caledonian make passage is 2½ days, but why rush? you inform the sea lock keeper on entry. All within operating hours. • The tide runs strongly through Kessock Narrows and Kessock Roads. Approach the Enjoy the delights of the Caledonian Canal. crew making first UK landfall must inform • VHF Ch 74 (16), call: “Corpach Sea Lock” or “Clachnaharry Sea Lock”. sea lock with care in these conditions. Canal and trust that the information contained in this UK immigration. • Inverness Marina VHF Ch 12 / Inverness Harbour VHF Ch 12/16 (office hours) • Anchoring off the sea lock may be difficult due to strong tidal current. It may be CORPACH BASIN preferable to wait in Inverness Marina. Skipper’s Guide will prove helpful. If you have any queries or Corpach Basin is at times used by large SLIPWAYS APPROACHES TO CLACHNAHARRY • To avoid sandbank NE of canal entrance, (night) keep in white sector of Longman suggestions for improving our service please do not hesitate freight vessels which require room Scottish Canals slipway for small, non- • Admiralty Chart 1078. Imray Charts C22 & C23. Point Beacon, or (day) keep beacon well open north of S bridge pier. to manoeuvre, therefore it is rarely motorised craft only: • HW Inverness is at Aberdeen –0050 (sp); –0150 (np). Tidal range 4.1m (sp); 1.9m (np) to contact the canal office, or visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk • For passage between Inverness Marina and Clachnaharry Sea Lock (and vice versa) available for berthing leisure craft. Please Seaport Marina 01463 725500 see map below. follow the lock keeper’s advice and berth Other slipways: where directed. Caley Marina 01463 236328 GENERAL INFORMATION Great Glen Water Park 01809 501381 NAVIGATION Corpach Boat Builders 01397 772861 MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS completed before closing time. Information is contained in the following Dores / Inchnacardoch Bay - check 45.72 m (150ft) long; 10.67m (35ft) Call the canal office on 01463 725500 or publications; Pilots: The Admiralty North slipways for access details. beam; 4.1m (13.5ft) draft. Vessels with visit www.scottishcanals.co.uk for details of Coast of Scotland Pilot (NP52) and the Please check slipways for suitability draft over 3.8m (12.5ft) are advised to winter closures for maintenance work. Admiralty West Coast of Scotland Pilot before use. contact the Canal Office before arrival. (NP66), both of which can be obtained MAIN ROAD BRIDGES Maximum mast height in the canal is from Admiralty chart agents. JETTIES & TRANSIT MOORINGS The main road bridges at Muirtown, 35m (115ft) above the waterline, but Also in Yachtsman’s Pilots published by There are transit jetties adjacent to most Tomnahurich, Fort Augustus and Banavie clearance under the Kessock Bridge on the Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson, and by locks and bridges. Please check with lock are used daily by people driving to and from Inverness Firth is lower at 27.4m (89.8ft). Clyde Cruising Club. keeper as to the best place to berth, work. Scottish Canals assists traffic flow by The Caledonian Canal is approximately Charts: Eastern Approaches: – Moray Firth particularly if you plan a long stay. During allowing road vehicles priority at peak times. 96.5km in length (60 statute miles or 115, Inverness Firth 1078, Caledonian Canal the summer season, it is helpful if skippers 50 nautical miles) of which 35.4km (22 RAIL BRIDGES 1791. Western Approaches – Loch Linnhe of large vessels (LOA ≥ 15m) call the canal

miles) is man made, the remainder being To assist the flow of rail traffic, the (North) 2380, Fort William and Corpach 2372. office prior to arrival, to allow planning of

T: 01397 772249 or 07917 348025 07917 or 772249 01397 T:

formed by natural fresh water lochs. There bridges at Clachnaharry and Banavie are overnight berthing on passage. 348025 07917 or 772249 01397 T: Email: [email protected] Email:

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are 29 locks and 10 swing bridges along periodically closed to canal traffic. See local 7H PH33 Corpach,

Pilotage is not normally required, FUEL

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the waterway, all of which are operated lock keepers for timings. Lock Sea Corpach

T: 01546 603210 F: 01546 603941 01546 F: 603210 01546 T: however, in the case of very large craft Diesel fuel is available at Seaport Marina, 603941 01546 F: 603210 01546 T:

for you by Scottish Canals’ staff.

T: 01463 725512 or 07920 237331 237331 07920 07920 or or 725512 725512 01463 01463 T: T: Argyll PA30 8DZ PA30 Argyll TIDAL OPERATION this service may be arranged. Please Caley Marina, and Corpach. 8DZ PA30 Argyll

Inverness IV3 8RE 8RE IV3 IV3 Inverness Inverness Pier Square, Ardrishaig Square, Pier HOURS OF OPERATION Special note should be taken of the tidal contact the canal office for advice and Garages provide petrol in small quantities - Ardrishaig Square, Pier

Clachnaharry Sea Lock Lock Sea Sea Clachnaharry Clachnaharry Crinan Canal Canal Crinan The canal operates on a seasonal basis restrictions at sea locks. Within normal allow a minimum of 48 hours for pilotage enquire as to opening hours. Canal Crinan

as follows: operating hours, Corpach Sea Lock is available arrangements to be made. Camping Gaz is available at many garages

T: 01463 725500 F: 01463 710942 710942 01463 01463 F: F: 725500 725500 01463 01463 T: T: T: 0141 332 6936 F: 0141 331 1688 331 0141 F: 6936 332 0141 T:

Winter: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1600 ≥ 1m, and Clachnaharry Sea Lock is available and local stores – please ask lock keepers APPROACHES TO CORPACH 1688 331 0141 F: 6936 332 0141 T:

Inverness IV3 5LE 5LE IV3 IV3 Inverness Inverness 9SP G4 Glasgow NARROWBOATS 9SP G4 Glasgow

Spring & Autumn: 7 days 0830 – 1730 ≥ 1.4m. This restriction is caused by the need for advice. · Admiralty Chart 2380 & 2372. Imray Chart C65. Seaport Marina, Muirtown Wharf Muirtown Marina, Seaport Skippers of narrowboats are requested to Wharf Muirtown Marina, Seaport Canal House, Applecross Street Street Applecross House, Canal

Summer: 7 days 0800 – 1800 for sufficient depth to float the sea lock gates. · HW Corpach is at Oban ±0000 (sp); –0020 (np). Tidal range 3.5m (sp); 1.3m (np). Street Applecross House, Canal Caledonian Canal Caledonian contact the canal office for specific safety Canal Caledonian Scottish Canals Scottish CANOEISTS Canals Scottish Locks and bridges may be closed during At low water and spring tides the sea locks advice in advance of arrival. More than 4000 canoeists and kayakers · There is a holding pontoon outside the sealock. lunch break. are CLOSED 2 HOURS (or a little longer)

paddle the canal each year. Please keep · Yachts generally cannot lie in the sea lock basin, and should continue through the

Lock and Bridge operations take some either side of low tide. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE Contact Us Contact their launch pontoons clear. next set of locks or to Banavie. Us Contact time to complete, so try to arrive at each Contact the Sea Lock Keeper on VHF CH 74 A postal service can be arranged if you · Marine diesel fuel is available at Corpach Basin. location in time for the operation to be for advice. inform the Sea Lock Keeper on entry.

CALEDONIAN CANAL INFORMATION Length of natural lochs 38 miles (61.16Km) TOILETS AND SHOWERS contravention of this ruling will result in Length of canal cuttings 22 miles (35.4 Km) SAFETY FIRST and the Available at locations throughout the canal notification to the MCA and may render Total length of canal 60 miles (96.56 Km) (see map). Keys are issued by sea lock you liable to prosecution by the Scottish Summit level at Loch Oich: 106 feet (32.31m) Skipper’s Guide CANAL ENVIRONMENT keepers on arrival and collected on exiting Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Number of Locks 29 the canal. There is a fee for keys not Emergency discharge facilities can be Number of Bridges 10 Caledonian Canal BOAT SAFETY SCHEME RADAR returned on exit. arranged using specialist contractors at All users of the canal must hold Masters are requested to ensure radar additional cost - please contact the canal

PUMP OUT FACILITIES BASIC EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED 2. On single locks have a crew member e insurance for a minimum of £1 million scanners are switched off whilst craft are office for advice. e Available at Banavie, Fort Augustus and c third party liability. within or approaching locks. SOME PRIMARY SAFETY POINTS USING THE LOCKS 1. Three or four good quality ropes of positioned at bow and stern to n There are disposal facilities for small e ic Muirtown locks. If you require a pump- sufficient length (15 metres) to reach manage ropes. On lock flights crew l All those berthing within the canal amounts of waste oil at Seaport Marina DO DON’T 1 er WIFI out please ask lock staff for advice on the bottom of the lock chamber from small vessels should manage fr£2 p e y system for periods in excess of 30 days and Corpach. 1. Do have an adequate number of 6. Do not speed in the waterway, this e cop Wifi hotspots are available at various operation and service cost. Please note 2. Adequate fenders to protect your ropes on shore as directed by Lock must obtain a Boat Safety Certificate or competent crew aboard. Single- damages banks and affects other locations along the canal (see chart that black water must not be discharged topsides – 3 or 4 per side should Keepers. equivalent. Owners using the canal for less handed passage is possible but may waterway users. overleaf). Vouchers are available to into the canal. suffice. 3. Ensure ropes are clear from than 30 days will be subject to spot checks be subject to delays depending on 7. Do not cruise after darkness. purchase online at www.highlandwifi.com 3. In addition, a good tip is to lace a obstruction and can run cleanly to ensure their craft meet the standards of LITTER staff availability to assist. 8. Do not cruise near weirs, or attempt canvas sheet between the hull and through fairleads or stemhead roller. safety required under the scheme. Checks LARGE VESSELS WARNING Please respect the sensitive environment 2. Do take time to plan ahead, lay out to shoot them in canoes. fenders to avoid scuff marks. will cover the gas system, electrical system, Large commercial vessels operate on the along the canal by using the bins provided warps, fenders, and clear decks before 9. Do not allow pets to wander – keep CILL MARKERS 4. If you have a fender plank, use it. and will be visual or in the case of the gas Caledonian Canal. These craft normally at locks or retain litter until you can you set off. them on leads and do not allow them To avoid possible contact with the lock cill 5. Life jackets should be available for, test carried out by use of a leak detector. have right of way and it may be necessary recycle it. All locations have compulsory 3. Do check fuel and oil levels before to foul the canal banks. please ensure that your vessel keeps clear starting the engine and also that all and preferably worn by all crew. to stop smaller craft for short periods. recycling facilities. of the Cill Marker on the lock wall, and SPEED LIMITS Children and non-swimmers should For your safety please adhere to Scottish controls are Emergency Out of Hours Contact: remains clear of lock gangways (area A–B The maximum speed permitted on the LAUNDRY FACILITIES wear them at all times. Canals’ staff instructions at all times. working properly. 0800 072 9900 GENERAL • Ropes should be tended from on on diagram). 6. Ensure that there is sufficient fuel on canal sections is 5 knots, but please plan Available at Seaport Marina and Fort 4. Do make sure that children and non- • Although the Caledonian Canal board, not from the shore, and should If you are in any doubt please ask a Lock SWIMMING board, and that engine controls are your passage with leisure in mind since Augustus, Gairlochy and Banavie – please swimmers wear life jackets. locks are large there is no need to be be led to a cleat or winch to aid Keeper for advice. excess speed not only damages canal Please do not swim in the waterway, you see local notices for advice on costs and 5. Do relax and take your time. nervous about using them, as they control. However, at main lock flights working correctly. Refuelling is not banks, but is hazardous to other users. could become entangled in weeds or operation. Be sure to bring your own are mechanised and operated by ropes of small craft should be tended permitted in lock chambers. Please slow down as you approach locks rubbish, be hit by a passing craft or be washing powder or liquid detergent! experienced canal staff who know from shore, by an adult, to permit LOCKING TIPS and bridges, and also whilst passing drawn into a sluice when locks are in use. the local conditions. vessels to be “walked” from lock PORT WASTE MANAGEMENT Those on board will need to control the moored craft. The results could be fatal. • Follow the Lock Keeper’s instructions, to lock on the flight. This avoids the Scottish Canals has produced Port Waste craft during the locking process. This is and do not hesitate to ask him or her need to start & stop engines and VHF COMMUNICATION DRINKING WATER Management Plans which are agreed with not difficult if a few rules are observed: for help. throw lines ashore at each lock. 1. Approach the lock slowly and Sea locks and most locks and bridges Available at Seaport Marina, Dochgarroch, the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) • Be prepared to share the lock • To avoid a build up of fumes in the steadily, if the lock is not ready berth are equipped with VHF and operate on Fort Augustus, Laggan, Banavie and and must be complied with at all times. chamber with other craft - this reduces lock chamber please switch off at a transit jetty while the gates Channel 74. Please keep your VHF Radio Corpach. Please bring your own hose pipe Please note that no discharge of oil or the work load and saves water. engines once your ropes are secured are opened. Please do not ‘hover’ switched on! for connection to the taps. bilge water is permitted either in the • When approaching each lock, berth ashore. outside the lock. Call the Lock Keeper canal or its adjacent waters and any at the nearest transit jetty and put on VHF Ch74 and follow their Find out more at a crew member ashore to take your instructions. scottishcanals.co.uk lines in the lock. 4b

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