Wick : Profile

Location

Wick lies on the east coast of northern Scotland, some 15 miles south of Duncansby Head (John O Groats). Since the discovery of North Sea Oil. Wick has been used as a base for offshore supply vessels. The traffic this generates has allowed the development of Wick Airport, just north of the town.

Docking

The harbour, the home of a 30 strong fishing fleet, remains both active and interesting and provides good shelter, although more exposed in strong E’lies when it can be dangerous to enter.

A new 70 berth marina has been developed in the inner harbour. The pontoons originally in the outer harbour have now been moved there. If give no other instructions, visitors use pontoon F.

Last updated November 2009.

Harbour Master
13 Harbour Terrace, Wick, KW1 5HB
Tel:+44 (0)1955 602030, Fax:+44 (0)1955 605936, VHF Channel 16, 14 (working) office hrs
malcolm.bremner@wickharbour.co.uk
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00(Mon-Fri)

Wick Marina
Harbour Office, 13 Harbour Terrace, Wick, Caithness. KW1 5HB
Tel:+44 (0) 1955 602030, Fax:+44 (0) 1955 605936, VHF Channel 16, 14 (office hrs)
jane.henderson@wickharbour.co.uk
Water, electricity, visitors' berths, WiFi. Toilet and shower facilities are available for visitors at a nominal charge, situated on the Mart Jetty. Contact the Harbour Office to arrange access during your stay.

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