Scottish Pilot

[westhinder]

I'm planning a cruise to the West Coast of Scotland. As I understand it now, I will have to make a choice between the Clyde Cruising Club's and Martin Lawrence's pilot books. Which is your preferred pilot and why? Any other that I'm not aware of?
Many thanks,

 

[FAITIRA]

Always used the CCC Pilot when I lived/cruised there for many years, never had any problems with the advice given.

 

[starboard]

Without doubt the CCC guides by far the superior.....I have used them in this area for many years and find them great.

Paul.

 

[Sgeir]

Either/both is/are perfectly suitable.

 

[JoeQ]

Get for free here;

NGA web site

What you want is Sailing Directions Enroute Pub 141.

As a point of interest, there's loads of info here for free, well worth a look!

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[westhinder]

Many thanks for the link. I had seen it before, but had forgotten about it.

 

[dunedin]

Its like religion - strong advocates of our own branch.

Me I am a Martin Lawrence advocate (but both are pretty great - and indispensible)

 

[double_ender]

Both pilots are v good.
If cruising west coast. wee Feshie 25' clinker double ender will be wandering about from Islay - Skye - outer isles from April -September, look out for us or call. Also applies to all other forumites.
A small craft with a good wine cellar to be sampled!

Malcolm

 

[daveanmucker]

I have spent all my last six summers sailing around Western Scotland mostly single handed, I carry both the CCC pilot and Martin Lawrence, I find them both excellent but being able to consult them both can sometimes give that bit of extra info that is assuring.