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| lat=55.62634 | | lat=55.62634 | ||
| lon=-6.18942 | | lon=-6.18942 | ||
| - | | zoom= | + | | name= Port Ellen |
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| image= Port_Ellen,_Islay.jpg | | image= Port_Ellen,_Islay.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Port Ellen - Fishing pontoon | | imagetext= Port Ellen - Fishing pontoon | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Scotland#Weather|Scotland]]''. | |
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==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
* Campbeltown - Port Ellen. Passage of 49 Nm. Pay attention to tidal streams of 1-3 Kt to each direction. Plan passages accordingly. | * Campbeltown - Port Ellen. Passage of 49 Nm. Pay attention to tidal streams of 1-3 Kt to each direction. Plan passages accordingly. | ||
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| + | ''See also [[Scotland#Passages|Scotland]]''. | ||
==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Scotland#Communication|Scotland]]''. | |
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
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{{Warning}}Beware of 2 lines of rocks and reefs closing the bay at SEE side of the bay. The bay is marked with lateral and cardinal buoys - read and follow them carefully. | {{Warning}}Beware of 2 lines of rocks and reefs closing the bay at SEE side of the bay. The bay is marked with lateral and cardinal buoys - read and follow them carefully. | ||
| - | Big ferries approaching the harbour may cause significant streams and interfere with your berthing at pontoon. | + | Big ferries approaching the harbour may cause significant streams and interfere with your berthing at a pontoon. |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| - | Berthing at pontoon at the North-East side of the bay NE to the ferry terminal. There are two pontoons, one for larger yachts with 4m depth guaranteed, the smaller is for local boats with shallower draft. | + | Berthing at pontoon at the North-East side of the bay NE to the ferry terminal. There are two pontoons, one for larger yachts with 4m depth guaranteed, the smaller is for local boats with a shallower draft. |
| - | There is local volunteer coming between 1600 and 1700 to collect fee for berthing. It's 20 pounds for | + | |
| + | There is local volunteer coming between 1600 and 1700 to collect a fee for berthing. It's 20 pounds for 11 m yacht. You can pay at a store called "Sparks" and located 5 min walk from the harbour. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
| - | + | There are moorings W of the port where you can also anchor off. | |
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==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
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| - | + | ''See [[United_Kingdom#References|United Kingdom]]''. | |
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{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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* August 2017 --[[User:Navado| Navado]] | * August 2017 --[[User:Navado| Navado]] | ||
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{{Contributors|[[User:Navado| Navado]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Navado| Navado]]}} | ||
| - | [[Category:Ports - Scotland]] | + | [[Category:Ports - Scotland]] [[Category:Ports - United Kingdom]] |
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Charts
See Scotland.
Weather
See Scotland.
Passages
- Campbeltown - Port Ellen. Passage of 49 Nm. Pay attention to tidal streams of 1-3 Kt to each direction. Plan passages accordingly.
See also Scotland.
Communication
See Scotland.
Approach the bay from south-east towards the lighthouse on the SW side of the bay. There is "Keep East" cardinal sign at the entrance, steer to NNE when you're south of the sign then steer NE when East of the sign.
Warning: Beware of 2 lines of rocks and reefs closing the bay at SEE side of the bay. The bay is marked with lateral and cardinal buoys - read and follow them carefully.
Big ferries approaching the harbour may cause significant streams and interfere with your berthing at a pontoon.
Berthing
Berthing at pontoon at the North-East side of the bay NE to the ferry terminal. There are two pontoons, one for larger yachts with 4m depth guaranteed, the smaller is for local boats with a shallower draft.
There is local volunteer coming between 1600 and 1700 to collect a fee for berthing. It's 20 pounds for 11 m yacht. You can pay at a store called "Sparks" and located 5 min walk from the harbour.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
There are moorings W of the port where you can also anchor off.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | At the pontoon without additional charges |
| Electricity | At the pontoon without additional charges |
| Toilets | There is WC at the port office on the ferry terminal |
| Showers | Showers available at the nearest hostel at 2-3 pounds per visitor. The hostel consists of 2 white buildings at the second line from the shore |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | ? |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | ? |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
There are one pizzeria and one restaurant with a bar in the city. Both located 100m N from the harbour.
Transportation
Ferry to Ireland and to Campbeltown.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
- 13 distilleries on the island. Laphroaig, Port Ellen, Lagavulin, Bowmores and Arberg in walking availability from the bay.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Port Ellen at the Wikipedia
- Port Ellen website
References
See United Kingdom.
Comments
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