Cambeltown : Profile

Docking

At the head of a deep loch and sheltered by Davaar Island, Campbeltown’s harbour is a useful refuge while waiting for suitable weather to round The Mull of Kintyre (or recovering from a lively passage!). There is a single long pontoon and it is often necessary to raft alongside another vessel. Water and limited electric supply on pontoon.

Dedicated showers, washing machine and dryer available for yachtsmen(for a fee) at the swimming pool (Aqualibrium) during opening hours Showers also available for a fee at a local hotel (The White Hart Hotel).

Public toilets in Bolgam Street (400m from head of pontoon) open from 08:30 to 20:30 approx.

Cambletown Harbour Master
Tel:+44 (0)1586 552 552, Fax:+44 (0)1586 554 739, VHF Channel 12, 13, 16 (0900-1700 Mon-Fri)

Old Quay
Tel:+44 (0)1586 552 552
Fuel, water, alongside berthing.

Yacht Pontoons
(opposite the lifeboat station)
Tel:+44 (0)1586 552 199 / mob. 07798 524 821
All facilities, launderette, internet access, restaurant.

Yacht Clubs

Campbeltown Sailing Club
Christine Huges (Sec.), Clubhouse: Low Askomil, Campbeltown
Tel:+44 (0)1586 550464
http://homepages.rya-online.net/whisca/csc.htm, christine@salusbury-hughes.wanadoo.co.uk
The clubhouse including showers etc can be opened for visitors.

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