Local Information & Disclaimer:
This information is based on local knowledge. The Club accepts no responsibility for omissions or errors.
Click for the Notice to Mariners page on the Northern Lighthouse Board web site.
This information is based on local knowledge. The Club accepts no responsibility for omissions or errors.
Click for the Notice to Mariners page on the Northern Lighthouse Board web site.
Harbour & Berthing:
The harbour dries at approximately 1.6m above Chart Datum alongside the southern arm and 1.7m above Chart Datum alongside the northern wall. Berths on the western wall are reserved for leaseholders.
Visitors may lie alongside the southern arm or northern wall and should confirm availability in advance by emailing [email protected].
The harbour floor is generally soft mud. Along the northern wall, between two blue paint marks, there is a concrete base extending about 2 m from the wall. Please note that rocks are known to have been thrown into the harbour.
Stone steps are located in the south-west and north-west corners. There are several ladders that project proud of the wall; a fender board is recommended. Mooring lines should be attached to the chains set into the top of the wall and led below the edge to protect the sandstone.
Tides & Depths:
The tidal gauge by the north-west steps is of historic interest only.
Craig an Roan rocks, about 300 m east of the harbour, dry at 1.8 m above Chart Datum; if visible, the harbour will be dry.
The central ladder on the southern arm starts 60 cm above the harbour floor—if the ladder base is visible, depth is 60 cm or less. Tide times should be taken from Inverness, minus 10 minutes.
Water, Fuel & Supplies:
A hose and water supply are available beside the northern wall.
The nearest fuel is Fraser’s Garage, Munlochy (approx. 6 miles west; open 7 days, from around 14:00 on Sundays). There is a regular bus service from Fortrose High Street via Munlochy to Inverness.
Fortrose has a Co-op supermarket (open 7 days), an ATM, Post Office (early close Thursday), pharmacy, two pubs, cafés, and food shops.
Fees:
Overnight berthing fees apply and are payable to the Club. Visitor moorings and advance bookings can be arranged via [email protected].
Navigation:
From Chanonry Point, leave both red buoys to port and follow the main channel, keeping well clear of Craig an Roan reef (dries at 1.8 m above Chart Datum; may be marked by a small, hard-to-see buoy).
When aligned with the extension of the west wall, steer towards the east side of the harbour, standing off the southern arm by about 15 m to avoid a possible bar (sometimes marked by small red/orange buoys). Enter mid-channel, parallel to the south arm.
From Inverness, remain in the main channel until aligned with the west wall, then follow the guidance above.
Seasonal racing marks (orange buoys with letters) are laid by the Club; these are on light ground tackle and not suitable for mooring. Isolated rocks and shoals exist near the harbour and may be buoyed.
Seasonal racing marks (letters on orange buoys) are laid by the Club; these are on light ground tackle and not suitable for mooring. Isolated rocks and shoals exist near the harbour and may be buoyed.
The harbour dries at approximately 1.6m above Chart Datum alongside the southern arm and 1.7m above Chart Datum alongside the northern wall. Berths on the western wall are reserved for leaseholders.
Visitors may lie alongside the southern arm or northern wall and should confirm availability in advance by emailing [email protected].
The harbour floor is generally soft mud. Along the northern wall, between two blue paint marks, there is a concrete base extending about 2 m from the wall. Please note that rocks are known to have been thrown into the harbour.
Stone steps are located in the south-west and north-west corners. There are several ladders that project proud of the wall; a fender board is recommended. Mooring lines should be attached to the chains set into the top of the wall and led below the edge to protect the sandstone.
Tides & Depths:
The tidal gauge by the north-west steps is of historic interest only.
Craig an Roan rocks, about 300 m east of the harbour, dry at 1.8 m above Chart Datum; if visible, the harbour will be dry.
The central ladder on the southern arm starts 60 cm above the harbour floor—if the ladder base is visible, depth is 60 cm or less. Tide times should be taken from Inverness, minus 10 minutes.
Water, Fuel & Supplies:
A hose and water supply are available beside the northern wall.
The nearest fuel is Fraser’s Garage, Munlochy (approx. 6 miles west; open 7 days, from around 14:00 on Sundays). There is a regular bus service from Fortrose High Street via Munlochy to Inverness.
Fortrose has a Co-op supermarket (open 7 days), an ATM, Post Office (early close Thursday), pharmacy, two pubs, cafés, and food shops.
Fees:
Overnight berthing fees apply and are payable to the Club. Visitor moorings and advance bookings can be arranged via [email protected].
Navigation:
From Chanonry Point, leave both red buoys to port and follow the main channel, keeping well clear of Craig an Roan reef (dries at 1.8 m above Chart Datum; may be marked by a small, hard-to-see buoy).
When aligned with the extension of the west wall, steer towards the east side of the harbour, standing off the southern arm by about 15 m to avoid a possible bar (sometimes marked by small red/orange buoys). Enter mid-channel, parallel to the south arm.
From Inverness, remain in the main channel until aligned with the west wall, then follow the guidance above.
Seasonal racing marks (orange buoys with letters) are laid by the Club; these are on light ground tackle and not suitable for mooring. Isolated rocks and shoals exist near the harbour and may be buoyed.
Seasonal racing marks (letters on orange buoys) are laid by the Club; these are on light ground tackle and not suitable for mooring. Isolated rocks and shoals exist near the harbour and may be buoyed.