Obtaining A Mooring In The Upper Firth Of Clyde

[Deleted member 36384]

Hi,

I am considering putting my own mooring down in the Gareloch / Helensburgh area in the Firth of Clyde.

Basically what I think I have to do is find a spot and then apply via the Crown Estates to drop the mooring. However, the Crown Estates refer to the Clyde Mooring Association and I cant find any information on them. The Clyde Cruising Club is a member of this association but a 2 month old query with them has went unanswered.

So my question is how straight forward is it to find a spot, get permission and lay a mooring somewhere in the areas mentioned above? I know both areas are quite full of moorings. The boat is 41 foot, 10 tonnes, 1.5 m draught.

Any guidance on establishing a private mooring in the upper F of C would be appreciated. If you know of one for sale in the area please let me know.

Many Thanks

 

[JayBee]

You could try these people: http://www.drbmarine.co.uk/Moorings.html

They service my own mooring in the Gareloch and should be able to give you any information that you might need.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

JayBee - Thanks. I gave them a call and they offer everything I need. This will save me a small fortune.

 

[riboid]

Hi,

I am considering putting my own mooring down in the Gareloch / Helensburgh area in the Firth of Clyde.

Basically what I think I have to do is find a spot and then apply via the Crown Estates to drop the mooring. However, the Crown Estates refer to the Clyde Mooring Association and I cant find any information on them. The Clyde Cruising Club is a member of this association but a 2 month old query with them has went unanswered.

So my question is how straight forward is it to find a spot, get permission and lay a mooring somewhere in the areas mentioned above? I know both areas are quite full of moorings. The boat is 41 foot, 10 tonnes, 1.5 m draught.

Any guidance on establishing a private mooring in the upper F of C would be appreciated. If you know of one for sale in the area please let me know.

Many Thanks

Hi, how did you get on with this mooring? Did they allow it? I am looking at a property in Dunoon and would like to do the same.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

In the end my work contracts were extended and reducing overheads was no longer a priority. Instead I have been flitting around marinas on the FOC and West Coast.

 

[cpedw]

Dunoon is outside WHAM's area of interest but there's some advice on their website that should be relevant.

Derek

 

[MM5AHO]

And CYCA have some input to this too, see their website.