Inverness : Profile

Location

Inverness gives access to the Caledonian Canal, which allows yachts to avoid the hazardous journey round the far north of Scotland when passing from the North Sea into the North Atlantic Ocean.

Docking

The marina is adjacent to the old Longman Quay (now being redeveloped). Inverness Harbour is immediately to port after passing under the road bridge at the head of The Moray Firth.

There are two more marinas inside the Canal, the entrance to which can be difficult in strong winds.

Yachts over 11 metres cannot enter the yacht haven, but must berth alongside the main quay. Prior permission must be received from the Harbour Master.

Boats transiting the canal, need to proceed along the north side of the Firth until the sealock can be seen to port. There is good holding in 8m NW of the lock while awaiting entry.

Clachnaharry Sealock
Tel:+44 (0)1463 713 896, VHF Channel 74 'Clachnaharry Sealock'
The lock normally opens HW+/-4hrs.

Harbour Master
Tel:+44 (0)1463 715 715, VHF Channel 12 'Inverness Harbour Office'
www.invernessharbour.co.uk

Inverness Marina
Office - Longmans Drive, Inverness IV1 1SU
Tel:+44(0)7526446 348, VHF Channel Ch 12
info@invernessmarina.co.uk
Sheltered natural deep water harbour 7 miles south west of Chanonry Point (on site of old Longman Yacht Haven) 147 berths with usual marina facilities to be fully operational by September 2008 - water/electric, diesel berth, 45 ton travel hoist, toilet and bilge pumpout faciliies, full disabled access including crew lift hoist, chandlery. Service facilities for all major engines, full rigging repairs, electronics and sails. Approach - beware large commercial shipping. Check with Interness Pilots on Channel 12 if channel is clear and if no response, proceed with caution and maintain listenining watch on Channel 12. (August 2008)

Muirtown Basin
in the Canal
Shops and restaurant are adjacent to the Basin.

Seaport Marina
Muirtown Wharf, Inverness, IV3 5LE
Tel:+44 (0)1463 725500, Fax:01463 710942, VHF Channel 74
www.scottishcanals.co.uk, enquiries.caledonian@britishwaterways.co.uk
Seaport Marina at Inverness is at the head of the Caledonian Canal with 55 berths. Popular long term berthing and is accessible four hours either side of High Water. A more comfortable berth than at Longman Quay. Water, electricity, fuel, 40 ton crane, laundry, LPG, pump-out facility and some repairs. Inverness airport 20 minutes away by taxi from marina.

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