WELCOME 2010 ANCHORAGES UISIN R G C C FREE O N M O PANI Din seilvenn COMPLETE FACILITIES GUIDE for mooring Dein Segelfreund and berthing at 125 locations on Scotland's WEST Coast, NORTH EAST COAST Compagnon de Croisière and NORTHERN ISLES. Scotland Clyde Marine Press SetSailnorth ayrshire Set Sail in North Ayrshire Waters The spectacular North Ayrshire coastline stretches upwards from Irvine to Largs, taking in Ardrossan,the beautiful Fairlie islands and of the beautifulGreater Cumbrae, islands of Little Greater Cumbrae Cumbrae, Littleand the Cumbrae Isle of Arran.and the Isle of Arran. Breathtaking scenery, extensive Breathtakingsafe waters, uncrowded scenery, extensive areas safeand shelteredwaters, uncrowded anchorages areas andmake sheltered for quality anchorages sailing makewhich foris appealing quality sailing for whichboth yachting is appealing and motor for bothboating yachting alike. and motor boating alike. For further information contact: Kathleen Don Economic Development Officer Tourism Development Services Perceton House, Irvine, KA11 2DE T: 01294 225193 F: 01294 225184 E: [email protected] www.northayrshire.com www.scottishsailinginstitute.com 2010 Welcome WillKommEN BIENVENUE VELKOMMEN NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION The Clyde and the southern West Coast of Scotland is well supplied with navigational information from club and commercial NOTHER YEAR, another edition costs of extending the coverage to include sources. of Welcome Anchorages! the north east coast and the Northern Isles A Charts are available from the UK Last year’s second edition proved even for the first time. We are also grateful to Hydrographic Office and from Imray, more popular with visiting and home RYA Scotland and British Marine Federation Laurie, Norie & Wilson. Both publish Scotland for support and encouragement. chart folios for Clyde and Southern West based cruising yachtsmen, the waterside Coast designed for leisure use, which hospitality industry, and the marine trade, Welcome Anchorages is available at provide more detail relevant to small craft and this new edition sees extended boat shows, marinas, marine trade navigation. coverage once again, as well as updated outlets and on our new website: www. Clyde and West Coast Sailing Directions detail. welcomeanchoragesscotland.com. were pioneered by Clyde Cruising Club, who published their first sailing directions Welcome Anchorages does not offer Comments and updates are welcome and in the Club journal of 1910. In 1923 they navigational information, as this is should be sent to the editor by email to were published as the Clyde Cruising Club Sailing Directions, have since run available in great detail elsewhere; our [email protected] to ten editions, and are now published in facilities information is We want this guide to be six sections. Imray’s Yachtsman’s Pilot complementary to this. as accurate and up to date series covers the West of Scotland in as possible in the future. four volumes. Most skippers have both The Crown Estate’s aboard to ensure the most comprehensive Marine Stewardship Fund Fair winds and good coverage. supported some of the sailing in 2010! Charts and pilots are available from chart agents, chandlers, and in some cases direct from the publishers. Mike Balmforth Editor Alistair Vallance Publisher Contacts: www.ukho.co.uk; www.clyde.org; www.imray.com Cover pictures: (clockwise from top) Tarbert Loch Fyne, Islay, Bellanoch & Craobh. SAIL ACROSS SCOTLAND From the majestic Caledonian Canal in the Highlands and picturesque Crinan Canal in Argyll and Bute, to the recently restored Forth & Clyde and Union Canals in the Lowlands, Scotland’s 220km (137 mile) network of inland waterways offer visitors a breathtaking array of leisure opportunities. CALEDONIAN CRINAN FORTH & UNION FALKIRK CANAL CANAL CLYDE CANAL CANAL WHEEL The 96km (60 mile) Revelling in the title of Re-opened in 2001, The Union Canal flows The Falkirk Wheel, Caledonian Canal is the ‘Britain’s most beautiful the 60km (37 mile) for 51km (32 miles) from the world’s first and quickest route from the shortcut’ the 14.5km Forth & Clyde Canal the picturesque town of only rotating boat lift North Sea to the Atlantic (9 mile) Crinan Canal is strides the country Falkirk to the heart of transfers boats through Ocean and Irish Sea, one of the UK’s most from east to west linking Edinburgh, allowing the 30 metre height passing through spectacular picturesque canals the Firth of Forth at smaller craft to sail to difference between the scenery and 45km linking the Firth of Clyde Grangemouth to the the centre of Scotland’s Forth & Clyde and (28 mile) of natural lochs with the West Coast. River Clyde at Bowling. capital city. Union Canals. including the world famous Loch Ness. CHANNEL DIMENSIONS CHANNEL DIMENSIONS CHANNEL DIMENSIONS Length 45.72m (150ft), Length 26.82m (88ft), Length 19.2m (63ft), For your free skipper's guide and latest Width 10.67m (35ft) Width 6.09m (20ft) Width 6.00m (19.8ft) Depth 4.11m (13.5ft), Depth 2.89m (9.5ft), Depth 1.83m (6ft), information on all the above canals visit Max.mast height for Max.mast height for Max. headroom 3.0m (9.8ft) through passages through passages Yacht masts require 27.4m (89.8ft) 28.95m (95ft) to be unstepped. WELCOME ANCHORAGES 2010 PAGE 3 Scottish waters offer stunningly beautiful scenery, some of the best sailing in the world and a wealth More tips and advice can be found on our website of marine wildlife. or in this How To Guide for Follow these top tips from The Green Blue to help Scotland, available from the address below or to download safeguard these beautiful waters and habitats for from the website The futureGreen generations. Blue... helping you protect Scotland’s• Keep your coasts distance from and wildlife. waterways. Do not chase but let them come to you. Use binoculars for a better view. The Scottish Marine Wildlife British Marine Y FOLLOWINWatching codeg these - www.marinecode.org top tips from The- tells g youreen all you need to know. BBlue you can help to safeguard our beautiful waters and• Be habitats careful where for futureyou land, generations. especially in the breeding season, taking care not to disturb nesting birds or seal colonies. • Keep your distance from wildlife. Use binoculars Federation for a better• Be view careful and not tofollow spill oil The and fuelScottish and check Marine your bilges before pumping Wildlife Watchingout. 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THE GREEN BLUE in Welcome Anchorages by the BMF symbol shown beside beautiful coastline. RYA Scotland • Avoid excess noise and wash and take time to enjoy the tranquillity Caledonia House their entry. Find out moreof this at:beautiful www.thegreenblue.org.u coastline. k South Gyle BMF represents the interests of marine businesses, and also The green Blue is the joint environment initiative by the EDINBURGH EH12 9DQ brings the voice of the leisure marine industry to the attention BritishThe Green Marine Blue Federation is the joint environmentaland the Royal initiative Yachting by the Association, British Marine supported in Scotland by: Scottish Natural Heritage. of government in Scotland, at Westminster, and in the EU. 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