Crinan Basin
United KingdomScotland

Crinan Basin

1 Rating
VHF 16

About Crinan Basin

⚓ Crinan Basin Situated at the western entrance of the Crinan Canal, Crinan Basin provides sheltered berthing with stunning coastal views and is managed by Scottish Canals  It’s a popular waypoint for yachts and cruisers navigating Scotland’s scenic west coast. 🛳 Mooring & Vessel Capacity Suitable for yachts and cruisers up to 26.82 m length, 6.09 m beam, and 2.2 m draft  Offers a mix of pontoon moorings at Lock 14 and basin; when full, vessels may raft or wait above the lock Crinan Rings, nearby bouy moorings, offer a more secluded option  🏗 Facilities & Services Managed by Scottish Canals, the site now features a modern amenities block (toilet, showers, laundry, disabled access, terrace) . Laundry facilities Electricity (16 amp shore power at Lock 14 and Cairnbaan) Water supply at the basin and the canal-side points  Refuse disposal  Chandlery and boatyard services via nearby Crinan Boatyard  Parking adjacent to the basin  ⛽ Fuel & Supplies No fuel onsite through Scottish Canals. Diesel can be arranged at Crinan Boatyard; petrol is only available at Lochgilphead Calor gas refills, including Gaz 907, are available at Lochgilphead Local shops, cafes, and a hotel are a short walk inland  Nearby services in Lochgilphead include smoked seafood, wine merchants, and banking 📞 Contact Details Scottish Canals – Crinan Canal Basin Canal Office, Crinan, Argyll, PA31 8SW, Scotland  Tel: +44 1546 603210 Enquiries via Scottish Canals website (mooring enquiry form) Crinan Boatyard Crinan, Argyll, PA31 8SW, UK  Tel: +44 1546 830 232 (office hours / VHF ch 12, ch16)  Website: crinanboatyard.co.uk  Crinan Harbour Association Manages private moorings; visitor moorings via boatyard only Contact Honorary Secretary (Mr Matt Shaw) at 1 Harbour House, Crinan Harbour, PA31 8SW or email via the CHA website https://crinanharbourassociation.co.uk/

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COORDINATES
56.09115 N, -5.55670 E

Port Information

Berth Sizes

< 10m, 10-20m, 20m+

Depth at MLW

2 - 3m

VHF Channel

16

Port of Entry

No

Overseas Visitor Berths

Yes

Tidal Flow

Negligible

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Weather Forecast

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5AM - 9AM
15 March 2026
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    S 22 knots decreasing to W 16 knots. Gusts up to 35 knots.
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    6°C
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    SW 0.5-0.8m at 3s period
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    UV Index: 0 - Low
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9AM - 1PM
15 March 2026
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    W 18 knots increasing to 22 knots. Gusts up to 34 knots.
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    5 to 7°C
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    W 0.5m at 3s period
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Sun
1PM - 5PM
15 March 2026
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    W 20–31 knots. Gusts up to 37 knots.
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    4 to 6°C
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    W 0.6m at 3s period
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