This section deals with the closer approach to Millport Harbour. There are various islands and drying rocks encumbering the closer approach and these are described in the next section. tidal disturbances will be experienced closer in, so leave your turn to starboard until the town of Millport is bearing NNW.Īpproach to Millport from South via the Hunterston Channel is straight forwards, as is the approach via the Cumbrae Pass between Little Cumbrae and Portachur Point on the south West tip of Great Cumbrae.Ī southerly Cardinal buoy (No38) is moored to the South West of this point and marks Portachur Spit radiating out from this corner. If approaching from the north-east via the Hunterston Channel, give a good offing to Farland Point, the extreme south-east tip of great Cumbrae Island. The main anchorage for Great Cumbrae, is off the town of Millport situated in a bay that takes up most of the south of the island. Slightly further to the south will be seen more small craft moorings, and the possibility of an anchorage tucked in close. They offer all kinds of training and courses.and have a bar available for visiting yachtsmen/boaters. A link to the Watersports Centre is provided below. landings can be made at the boat harbour. If anchoring anywhere around here, keep well clear of the ferry slipway and note that dive boats are very active in the immediate area.
Great Cumbrae anchorages include one off White Bay on the north of the island, this could provide shelter in southerlies and is shown on the chart provided. This anchorages somewhat exposed and subject to swell. Nose into the centre of the bay and anchor in 2m+ at CD. Attention needs to be paid to the shallows around Trail Isle. A slipway is connected to the shore just south of Castle Island. Little Cumbrae is privately owned, and is currently being used as a meditation/yoga centre. The bay is relatively shallow and lies almost diametrically opposite the Hunterston power station on the mainland shore. formed by Broad Islands to the North, and Castle Island (c/w ruined castle) and Trail Island to the South. Starting with Little Cumbrae Island, the Anchorage lies in the bight.
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