Scotland:Port Edgar Marina
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General
For aerial pic see http://www.peyc.org.uk/peycwww/images/bridges.jpg See http://www.portedgar.co.uk/ Good connections by bus and rail to Edinburgh. Plenty of non-boaty things to do locally. No charge for short stay. Good sailing options to east and west.
Approaches, Routes and Navigation
Problem-free from E or W. Keep alert for commercial vessels (12kn limit).
Tidal information and currents
Current across marina entrance.
Charts
Imray C27
Weather
Anchorages information goes here
Port Edgar Marina
Port Edgar Marina has all the facilities the yacht skipper needs including sail and engine repair. Ideal for a crew change as from Queensferry there are frequent buses and trains (Dalmeny Stn) to Edinburgh. It is a training centre for sail and motor boat handling.
Facilities
- Crane for mast removal (Forth Clyde Canal)
- Cafes on site
- Showers
- Water
- Fuel
- toilets
- repairs
- sail loft
- chandler
- diesel
- slipway
- yacht club and bar
(provisions, pubs and restaurants in Queensferry)
Chandlers and Repair Facilities
The Bosun's Locker. See www.bosuns.co.uk
Victuals (Food and Drink!)
Club bar and cafe.
Sailing Clubs
Port Edgar Yacht Club. See http://www.peyc.org.uk/
Places and things to see
Hopetoun House. See http://www.hopetounhouse.com/
Good places to eat and drink
Numerous pubs and restaurants in Queensferry.
