Slipway Portmahomack[slipway]

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SlipwayGeneral information:

Long: -3.828866

Lat: 57.838269

Nearest Place: Portmahomack

Country: UK

Region: Scotland

Slipway information:

Ramp Description: There are two ramps. Use the one in the corner of the harbour. The other has a sharp drop at the end and is only available for high tides. The ramp from the corner is quite shallow and leads down onto the sand/mud of the harbour. A portable or small boat can launch at any time level. A larger boat is okay for about half tidal range. It is a small fishing harbour with local boats, mainly smaller ones but a couple of larger lobster boats. There is some kelp in the harbour itself but this should not cause a problem.

Directions: Take A9 North from Inverness, drive past Kildary, turn right onto B 9165, signposted to Seaboard Villages. In Hill of Fearn turn left onto B9165 signposted Portmahomack. Follow this road into Portmahomack, through the village and the harbour is at the end of the road.

Ramp Type: Concrete and stone.

Upper Area: Harbour

Lower Area: Sand

Suitability: Large trailer needs a car

Ramp Length: 3/4 tidal

Facilities: A picturesque little fishing village with hotels, B&Bs, restaurant, toilets, plenty of car parking. There is a tap available as well. A floating pontoon was added to the harbour in 2006.

Charges: None for launching.

Cruising Area: Dornoch Firth, Moray Firth.

Navigational Hazards: No problems about the ramp but to the West is a 'DANGER AREA' which is used by the RAF as a bombing range. This is a real spectacle when they are live firing. Just keep away from this area and you are okay. The entrance to the Dornoch Firth can be tricky in strong easterlies, the Gizzen Brigs and Tain Scalps can be dangerous and there is a large shallow sand bar at the entrance to the Dornoch Firth. The best area for fishing is around Tarbat Ness. You will often see dolphins.

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