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I’ve already recommended Orkney to many of my sailing friends, some have taken the hint and really enjoyed their visit to Orkney Marinas
I Edwards, Banchory
Friendly people.  We will be back!
Jeffrey Kane, Fubar, Boston USA 


Did you know?Sailing Around Orkney

Please note that it is the responsibility of the Skipper to evaluate the suitability of any data used with regard to the safety of the vessel and crew.

Pilots, Notices to Mariners and Tide Tables

Admiralty Charts: UKHO 2162 (Pentland Firth) 2249 (West Orkney) 2250 (East Orkney)

Orkney Harbours web site for Notices to Mariners: http://www.orkneyharbours.com/

Tide Tables: UKHO Admiralty Tidal Stream Atlas Orkney and Shetland Islands NP 209

Pilot Book: Clyde
Cruising Club Sailing Directions North and North East Scotland and Orkney Islands ISBN 978-1-899786-05-3

Renewables deployment/Notices to Mariners: www.emec.org.uk


Orkney Harbours tidal information: www.orkneyharbours.com/weather.asp

Local knowledge 

There is a wealth of knowledge and experience of sailing in Orkney waters within our very own sailing community. We hope you will enjoy reading this contribution to our website and find the information a great encouragement to experience Orkney for yourself!
 

 

Click the following links to download various sailing routes around Orkney. These are 'kml' files which can readily be opened in applications like Google Earth or navigation software.

Orkney Marinas Ltd. Shalderha, Holm, Orkney, KW17 2SA; Tel 01856 87 1313
The total Orkney coastline is about 500 miles long.