Moorings

Sandgrounder · Post by **Sandgrounder** » Mon May 05, 2014 6:38 pm

Hi,

I'm considering relocating. Presently I keep my boat on Windermere but having sailed regularly on the West Coast for about 15 years, albeit many years ago, I am pondering trying to find a mooring in Scotland.

What I would be looking for would be a swinging mooring anywhere between Troon and Oban. I'm based in NW England so location would be an issue. On the Clyde I have only found the Royal Northern and Clyde which sounds like the sort of place which wouldn't gladly have me as a member and funds would not run to a marina berth.

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Sandgrounder

JEN-et-ROSS · Post by **JEN-et-ROSS** » Tue May 06, 2014 8:57 am

Hi. My brother keeps his Yacht at the Royal Northern & Clyde and it is actually surprisingly cheap. The place itself is very grand but the members are all pretty normal. Give them a 'phone, you'll be surprised. ( they even let me in and I don't dress to impress !!)

marisca · Post by **marisca** » Tue May 06, 2014 9:01 am

Then there's Royal Gourock YC - 40+ boats on moorings already with launch and boatman. Again mostly normal people.

Fingal · Post by **Fingal** » Tue May 06, 2014 4:36 pm

marisca wrote:Then there's Royal Gourock YC - 40+ boats on moorings already with launch and boatman. Again mostly normal people.

You, surely, would never claim to be normal?

marisca · Post by **marisca** » Tue May 06, 2014 5:23 pm

Are all your students on holiday?

The topic of the first Sociology lecture I ever had was "What is normal?" IIRC the theme was that anything and anyone can be regarded as normal. Possibly one of the reasons I went into a proper job.

As for the RGYC, they are a good bunch and quite capable of putting up with me.

Sandgrounder · Post by **Sandgrounder** » Tue May 06, 2014 5:40 pm

No I wouldn't claim to be normal or otherwise and the nearest I got to sociology was reading some law.

Many thanks for the advice thus far; much appreciated. I'll have a better look at the two clubs.

Pete Cooper · Post by **Pete Cooper** » Sat May 10, 2014 6:51 pm

There are swinging moorings for rent in Fairlie Bay - some owned by Fairlie Quay and some rented out by somebody who I think lives in Millport.

Sandgrounder · Post by **Sandgrounder** » Sat May 10, 2014 10:14 pm

Thanks for this; I'll investigate.

Dougie the Mate · Post by **Dougie the Mate** » Sun May 11, 2014 9:44 am

DRB Marine on the Gareloch opposite Rhu have the cheapest maintained moorings that I know of. The yard is a bit rough and ready but the moorings are fine and there are most services you might need.

It is a bit of a trek round the Gareloch but the bay is sheltered in most conditions except strong easterlies.

Sandgrounder · Post by **Sandgrounder** » Sun May 11, 2014 10:10 pm

Top info; thanks

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