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Holy Loch, inc. Marina

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Courtesy Flag

Flag, Red Ensign

Waypoint

None Given

Charts

Admiralty, 1994, 3746

Rules & Regulations

Keep clear of all piers and slips when anchoring.

Hazards

Head of Loch Dries Out. Ferry and Tripper Boat Traffic

Tidal Data Times & Range

+0115 Dover MHWS 3.4m, MHWN 2.9m, MLWN 1.0m, MLWS 0.4m

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General Description

At around the point where the Firth of Clyde meets the River Clyde proper, a basin is formed with three lochs branching from it.

The first loch you will encounter on your port side as you head north past Dunoon is Holy Loch. This relatively small loch was used by the US Navy up till the early 90s as a submarine base. It was also the home to the famous Robertson's boatyard, notable for building the first 15-Metre yacht designed by the legendary William Fife (Shimna, 1907).

Nowadays this well sheltered loch is turned over mainly to pleasure use, with plenty of residents moorings, and room to anchor, although it is not quite as big as it first looks, the north-west corner dries out significantly. ... read more

Approach

The approaches to Holy Loch are straight forwards enough, with deep water fairly close in on the southern side off Hunters Quay. The Northern side has submerged rocks radiating about 200 m from Strone Point. These are marked by a southerly cardinal buoy (No 30) (Q(6)+Lfl.15s). This buoy has been reported as having a weak light.

Keeping in depths greater than the 20 m contour clears all dangers when entering. Once within there are various anchoring and mooring options which are now covered... ... read more

Berthing, Mooring & Anchoring

Any kind of anchoring within Holy Loch, involves finding a spot with shelter from the wind, where the depths are suitable for a small craft. It also involves keeping clear of all the local moorings.

All jetties and quays should be given a suitable offing when anchoring so as not to impede ships using them, likewise when manoeuvring within 300 m of them... keep away from ferries and ships. ... read more

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