Oban/Dunstaffnage
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Charts
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Weather
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Islands
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Communication
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Entrance
Oban/Dunstaffnage is a port of entry for United Kingdom. For details see Entrance: United Kingdom.
Berthing
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Oban Marina
Oban Marina is on the Kerrera island. It has 100 pontoon spaces and 30 moorings. Depth throughout is a minimum of 6 metres
- [email protected]; Tel: +44 (1631) 565333; VHF channel 80
- Address: Oban Marina, Ardentrive Bay, Isle of Kerrera, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4SX, United Kingdom
- Hours: Open every day from 09:00 to 17:00
Dunstaffnage Marina
Dunstaffnage Marina [[Oban/Dunstaffnage#Dunstaffnage Marina|Dunstaffnage Marina]] 56°27.067'N, 005°25.973'W Just 3 miles north of Oban. The Marina has excellent facilities with 250 fully serviced berths. Full facilities.
- [email protected]; Tel: +44 (1631) 566555; Fax: +44 (1631) 571044; VHF channel 80
- Address: Dunstaffnage Marina Ltd, Dunbeg, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1PX, United Kingdom
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Anchorages
- In Oban Bay
- Across E of Kerrera island
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Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Oban/Dunstaffnage#Store name1|Store name1]]
Store name2 [[Oban/Dunstaffnage#Store name2|Store name2]]
Eating out
- Oban Marina
- Waypoint restaurant & bar
- Dunstaffnage Marina
- Wide Mouthed Frog Restaurant, Bistro and Bar
Transportation
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Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Oban/Dunstaffnage at the Wikipedia
- Oban/Dunstaffnage at the Wikivoyage
References
See United Kingdom.
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Date of member's last visit to Oban/Dunstaffnage and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) April, 2018 --Istioploos
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