Oban/Dunstaffnage : Profile

Clearance

Oban Harbour Master
North Pier
Tel:+44(0)1631 562892, VHF Channel 12

Docking

There are visitors' moorings off the town and at Ardantrive, across Kerrera Sound. The latter are more sheltered in strong SW/NW winds. There is no marina at Oban itself. Kerrera and Dunstaffnage being the closest.

There are anchorages at Brandystone, Gallanachbeg, Horseshoe Bay, Little Horseshoe Bay and at Dunstaffnage.

Craobh Marina
By Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8UA, Scotland
Tel:01852 500222, Fax:01852 500252
enquire@craobhmarina.co.uk
Full service Marina developed from near perfect natural harbour with 250 berths for yachts up to 33 metres.

Creran Moorings
Barcaldine, Loch Creran, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1SG
Tel:+44 (0)1631 720265
jock@creran-moorings.demon.co.uk
Swinging moorings. Loading pontoon, water, toilets and showers available. Unsure at present if any are available to visitors.

Dunstaffnage Marina
Dunbeg, Oban, PA37 1PX
Tel:+44 (0)1631 566 555, Fax:+44 (0)1631 571 044, VHF Channel 80
www.dunstaffnagemarina.com, dunmarina@aol.com
3 miles from Oban Dunstaffnage Marina is located on shores of Dunstaffnage Bay Fuel (diesel only), water, electricity, 8 ton boat hoist, mast crane, chandlery, sailmaker, restaurant and bar.

Melfort Pier and Harbour
Kilmelford, Nr Oban, Argyll
Tel:+44(0)1852 200333, Fax:+44(0)1852 200320
melharbour@aol.com
Situated on shores of Loch Melfort, 16 miles south of Oban. Showers/laundry/water/electric but fuel available at neighbouring Kilmelford Yacht Haven. WiFi Hotspot

Oban Marina
Ardentrive Bay, Isle of Kerrera, PA 34 4SX
Tel:+44 (0)1631 565 333, Fax:+44 (0)1631 565 888, VHF Channel 80 "Oban Marina"
info@obanmarina.com
65 slips and 30 moorings. All facilities, fuel berth, laundry, small chandlery, internet access. Ferry service to Oban. Boatyard with 50 ton boat hoist.

Yacht Clubs

Oban Sailing Club
Ledaig, Near Oban
Tel:+44(0)1631 563999

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