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Location

This is an attractive little town which used to be the island's capital.

Position 54° 04.35'N, 04° 38.94'W (outer harbour)

Docking

The tidal harbour totally dries, but the bottom is firm, level sand. Access is 2 1/2 hours each side of high water. Shelter is good, except in strong SE to SW winds.

There is a 20 ton crane in the outer harbour and fresh water on Irish Quay and in the inner harbour (access via a lifting bridge). Fuel and gas are available in the town.

Harbour Master Tel: +44 (0)1624 823 549

Castletown Harbour Marina

The Quay , Castletown , Isle of Man IM9 1LD

Tel:+44(0)1624 823549 ,VHF Channel 12

Visiting yachts should either berth in the outer harbour or move up into the inner harbour.

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