Kirkwall
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Charts
See Scotland.
Weather
See Scotland.
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Entrance
Kirkwall is a port of entry for United Kingdom. For details see Entrance: United Kingdom.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Kirkwall Marina
Marina inside the harbour with 95 berths. Maximum length 20 m. Full facilities.
The marina is accessible through a locked security gate. Please ensure you know the key code before leaving the marina. Key fobs are issued to long term visitors.
- [email protected]; Tel: +44 (1856) 872292; Fax: +44 (1856) 871313; VHF channel 14
- Address: Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, KW15, United Kingdom
- Hours:
Anchorages
It may be possible to anchor in the bay.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In the marina |
| Electricity | In the marina |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | In Albert Street, close to the marina |
| Garbage | In the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | In the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | There are several chandlers and boat repair services located near to the marina |
| Services | |
| Repairs | ? |
| Internet | WiFi in the marina. The password is displayed in the gatehouse. |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Kirkwall#Store name1|Store name1]]
Store name2 [[Kirkwall#Store name2|Store name2]]
Eating out
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Name [[Kirkwall#Name|Name]]
- Location2
- Name [[Kirkwall#Name|Name]]
Transportation
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Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References
See United Kingdom.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Kirkwall and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) April, 2018 --Istioploos
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