Leaving the boat near Mallaig

[iLens]

Hi
I'm planning a cruise for next year and I want to spend plenty of time around Skye, but I need to leave the boat somewhere from 10th June to 3rd July and get the train south. Visitmyharbour.com says there are some longer-term moorings at Mallaig - are they bookable, or is there a better solution?

[wully]

How about leaving her on a mooring at Arisaig?

Or talk to the Glenuig Inn?

[aquaplane]

I was going to say Arisaig too.
Swinging moorings so cheaper, (I assume, not checked cheaper than Mallaig).
Railway within walking distance (on the same line as Mallaig). Quite pretty too.

[iLens]

Many thanks - I'll contact Arisaig Marine

[Mavanier]

Arisaig is a good bet.
Mallaig is a bit pricey IMHO and exposed to the N.
Further up, Kyleakin is cheap, being council run, but unless you're quite small you'll struggle to find a space amongst the locals and fishing boats.

[sam]

Arisaig doesn't actually have any visitor moorings, all the moorings are permanent berths. When you visit you are given a berth of someone who they know won't be coming back that night. But still worth a phone call.
Another option could be Skye Yachts at Armadale, they'll do you a deal and are right next to the ferry back to Mallaig.
Mallaig does have swinging moorings which can be rented on a weekly basis.

[wully]

Well I never knew that Arisaig was only full time moorings..

Worth a call to the Glenuig Inn as they have a good few moorings, not sure how you'd get there by public transport though.

[Mavanier]

Armadale always seems a bit exposed to me, but it must be OK if IoS Yachts use them all through the season.
There's also visitor buoys at Kyleakin and Broadford- the latter being a bit exposed to the north IMHO.

[sahona]

Know it's a bit late, but we used Portree moorings (local RNLI manages) Bus to the mainland and train from there, or free bus all the way if you're crumbly