Budget sailing on the Clyde

awol said:
There are only 3 roundabouts in Greenock on the way to Kip. Your tolerance is awfy low or you took a roundabout route!!
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We must be talking about a different place. I just counted 13 off Google maps! Between end of M8 and dual carriage way to Kip!
 
Fair comment about the original post....but technically fairlie isn't in the Clyde.
Fairlie would be an option worth thinking about, but wouldn't be for most. Exposed, not particularly attractive and unless you are local, would be a constant cause of concern on your boats Wellfare.
Fair play, if that's what the OP is after on a budget. Not for me or most others, I'd assume. The risk and distance to decent sailing grounds and hotspots may be offset by the cost and may be worth it.....again...not for me though.
All the best.
 
QBhoy said:
Fair comment about the original post....but technically fairlie isn't in the Clyde.
Fairlie would be an option worth thinking about, but wouldn't be for most. Exposed, not particularly attractive and unless you are local, would be a constant cause of concern on your boats Wellfare.
Fair play, if that's what the OP is after on a budget. Not for me or most others, I'd assume. The risk and distance to decent sailing grounds and hotspots may be offset by the cost and may be worth it.....again...not for me though.
All the best.
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The Pilots embark and disembark ships they are piloting in/out of the Clyde south of little Cumbrae, which suggests to me that Largs, Fairlie, Hunterston and Millport are all in the Clyde. The buoyed channels extend to there.
If you wish to think otherwise that is entirely up to you.:)
 
A1Sailor said:
The Pilots embark and disembark ships they are piloting in/out of the Clyde south of little Cumbrae, which suggests to me that Largs, Fairlie, Hunterston and Millport are all in the Clyde. The buoyed channels extend to there.
If you wish to think otherwise that is entirely up to you.:)
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Kip looked like the Clyde to me the other day. Also I have sailed out of Largs a few times and that looked like the Clyde too. Then again I am am English Edinburgh resident so what do I know!
 
A1Sailor said:
The Pilots embark and disembark ships they are piloting in/out of the Clyde south of little Cumbrae, which suggests to me that Largs, Fairlie, Hunterston and Millport are all in the Clyde. The buoyed channels extend to there.
If you wish to think otherwise that is entirely up to you.:)
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Clydeport,s authority extends to a line just south of Brodick to Irvine but I would suggest that Paddy marked it with a milestone at Ailsa Craig
 
QBhoy said:
Fair comment about the original post....but technically fairlie isn't in the Clyde.
Fairlie would be an option worth thinking about, but wouldn't be for most. Exposed, not particularly attractive and unless you are local, would be a constant cause of concern on your boats Wellfare.
Fair play, if that's what the OP is after on a budget. Not for me or most others, I'd assume. The risk and distance to decent sailing grounds and hotspots may be offset by the cost and may be worth it.....again...not for me though.
All the best.
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Where do you think Fairlie is if “distance to decent sailing grounds” would be a concern. Yes it is wider “Clyde Cruising area” rather than strictly River Clyde - and yes the moorings have a degree of exposure, so need boat with stout mooring gear.

But for distance to Clyde sailing the location is perfect - both Cumbraes, Bute, Arran etc all within a short hop for a day sail, and the litmus test “time to the Kyles” vastly quicker than any of the River Clyde and northern mooring areas.
 
dunedin said:
Where do you think Fairlie is if “distance to decent sailing grounds” would be a concern. Yes it is wider “Clyde Cruising area” rather than strictly River Clyde - and yes the moorings have a degree of exposure, so need boat with stout mooring gear.

But for distance to Clyde sailing the location is perfect - both Cumbraes, Bute, Arran etc all within a short hop for a day sail, and the litmus test “time to the Kyles” vastly quicker than any of the River Clyde and northern mooring areas.
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My Admiralty chart 2635 prints the "Firth of Clyde" between Arran and the Ayrshire coast and I too regard Ailsa Craig as in "the Clyde". The "River Clyde" appears to be west of Rosneath patch.

I'm not sure I'd get too excited about day sails to either of the Cumbraes from Fairlie, though - well, not after the first two or three times.
 
dunedin said:
Where do you think Fairlie is if “distance to decent sailing grounds” would be a concern. Yes it is wider “Clyde Cruising area” rather than strictly River Clyde - and yes the moorings have a degree of exposure, so need boat with stout mooring gear.

But for distance to Clyde sailing the location is perfect - both Cumbraes, Bute, Arran etc all within a short hop for a day sail, and the litmus test “time to the Kyles” vastly quicker than any of the River Clyde and northern mooring areas.
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Perhaps we should contact Largs Yacht Haven and tell Carolyn Elder that their marina isn't as convenient for decent sailing grounds and hotspots as they claim!
https://www.google.com/maps/place/L...368b9060!8m2!3d55.775728!4d-4.858961?hl=en-GB
There are endless opportunities to anchor in remote anchorages or tie up in the heart of a busy community. Here are just a few suggestions for your sailing trips, according to the time you have available...

Day Sailing
Cross the Largs Channel and sail to the pretty fishing harbour and lively town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. There are visitor pontoons both in Rothesay harbour and nearby Port Bannatyne, perfect for a stroll ashore for an ice cream or lunch.

Alternatively a sail round both Cumbrae Islands, perhaps with a lunch stop in Millport, with its lovely sandy beach, perfect for young children. You can also hire bikes from the marina and take them with you for the day to cycle around the quiet cycle paths on Great Cumbrae.

Weekend Sailing
Option 1: Sail across to Arran and visit the picturesque anchorages at a) Lochranza with whisky distillery and ruined waterfront castle; b) Brodick with the magnificent Brodick Castle and Gardens and long sandy beach; and c) Lamlash, in the lee of Holy Island made peaceful by the Buddhist monks. (Largs to Arran approx 16 miles)

Option 2: Sail through the superb Kyles of Bute, the narrow waterway around the north end of Bute, perhaps stopping at the award winning Colintraive Hotel en route. Either spend the night on visitor moorings at Tighnabruaich or Kames or sail on further into Loch Fyne to the atmospheric fishing village of Tarbert and tie alongside visitor pontoons. (Largs to Colintraive 12 miles, Largs to Tarbert 25 miles)

Option 3: Head north up the Clyde to Holy Loch with majestic forest walks ashore. Or continue sailing further to Loch Long to Carrick Castle and Garelochead. (Largs to Loch Long 25 miles)

Week Sailing
It is possible to sail a circuit leaving Largs and heading for Campbeltown (visitor pontoons) before rounding the Mull of Kintyre and spending a night at the beautiful island of Gigha with its sandy beaches and turquoise water. Head Northwards to the Isle of Jura and sample the local whisky at the famous island distillery. From there, sail to the charming Crinan and south through the Crinan Canal to Loch Fyne, sailing homewards via Tarbert and the Kyles of Bute.

Alternatively, for the more adventurous sailors, head south to our sister marina at Troon Yacht Haven and then across the North Channel to either Bangor or Ballycastle in Northern Ireland.
http://www.yachthavens.com/largs/our-haven/sailing-destinations/
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Quandary said:
Well, I am not sure you need to be that 'adventurous' to sail from Troon to Bangor.
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It could be pretty adventurous now we know the Clyde doesn't extend that far south. They could just fall off the end before they get to the North Channel.
 
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