dunnet bay visit in july

quicksilver1 · 05 February 2011, 22:15

hi there,this is my 1st post to this brilliant site.i am going to scotland in july & staying at the caravan club site at dunnet bay.the site is right next to the beach.i am taking my quicksilver 3.40mtr earodeck with me plus my mariner4hp.does anyone know this area,i am not one for taking chances,i just potter about but ive been elsewhere in scotland eg,loch sunnart,loch linhnie & ardmair point above ullapool.i also went to ballylikey bantry county cork last year
thanks for your help

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:32

Welcome to RIBnet! I can't help with your query (I think you had a query

). Nice part of the world to potter about in, I'm guessing you will have three daughters as crew! One of the local Scroatish lads will be along in a minute to assist

Best of luck

Poly · 05 February 2011, 22:57

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One of the local Scroatish lads will be along in a minute to assist

Boggi's probably one of the most local!

Seriously though, if you've got a specific query the "Bobbyjoeufb" is local - he's not been on here for a while so perhaps PM him or email him.

BruceB · 05 February 2011, 23:07

I have ribbed around the area further West on the coast, its not the most forgiving bit of coastline in the UK.
I wouldn't be particulary happy travelling far in the area in a small inflatable except in sheltered bays. Its a particularly tidal area with strong tides, overfalls and lots of shipping.
Where exactly in the area are you intending to go and I'll see what the pilots say about the specific area you mean..

quicksilver1 · 06 February 2011, 09:01

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Originally Posted by BruceB

I have ribbed around the area further West on the coast, its not the most forgiving bit of coastline in the UK.
I wouldn't be particulary happy travelling far in the area in a small inflatable except in sheltered bays. Its a particularly tidal area with strong tides, overfalls and lots of shipping.
Where exactly in the area are you intending to go and I'll see what the pilots say about the specific area you mean..

thanks for the replies.no way will i be going out to sea,i ll just go off the beach.i always ask the locals before i go out.if its not calm i stay ashore.we are staying there for a week,then making our way down to ardmair point just above ullepool,its sheltered there & its a nice trip across to martin island

spartacus · 06 February 2011, 11:16

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Originally Posted by quicksilver1

thanks for the replies.no way will i be going out to sea,i ll just go off the beach.i always ask the locals before i go out.if its not calm i stay ashore.we are staying there for a week,then making our way down to ardmair point just above ullepool,its sheltered there & its a nice trip across to martin island

As Bruce says, that bit of coastline is pretty unforgiving. It's a treasure-trove for sea birds and fishing. Take an anchor with you, hand flares, plenty fuel, etc. It's useful to have other boats in the area, for peace of mind. I'm heading out of Ullapool in July for my annual holidays to Lewis.

squiddy · 08 February 2011, 03:21

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I'm heading out of Ullapool in July for my annual holidays to Lewis.

By Ferry or RIB?

Took that trip by ferry in 2008. Some lovely views from the deck on the return trip:
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quicksilver1 · 09 February 2011, 12:10

the tall ships will be in ullapool 14/15/16 th july.i m looking forward to that,it should be a great site moored out in loch broom.

squiddy · 09 February 2011, 16:50

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the tall ships will be in ullapool 14/15/16 th july.i m looking forward to that,it should be a great site moored out in loch broom.

That will be stunning. Pretty busy in the town, I guess though???

May have to look into a wee trip for that one.

ta for info.

BruceB · 09 February 2011, 17:52

maybe look at a diving trip that weekend as well. Sounds interesting

squiddy · 09 February 2011, 18:12

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maybe look at a diving trip that weekend as well. Sounds interesting

Are you hoping to find a few nice ROLEX pieces lost under the tall ships????

Good luck to you sir!

surferbill · 01 March 2011, 05:03

Hi
This is my area, i live in scrabster just along the coast and fish and surf this stretch between there and dunnet bay in my 3,8m SIB.

If you stay withen Dunnet head and Holburn head the tides are not much of an issue, Dunnet Bay itself is fully open to and any west wind and swell, There is good shelter from north winds and swell at the north east end of the bay and a very nice small shleterd beach for picnics etc called Peedie sands( small sands ) or secret beach about 500m round from the slip at dwarick. it is very much worth a visit. Very sheltered sun trap in N round to E winds and only 5 or 10 mins from the campsite in the boat. If the wind is strong from the west you can find shelter around scrabster and thurso bay 10 mins drive away, there is a nice slip by the yaught club in scrabster to launch from, Fishing is very good, mackrel, cod, ling and Sea Bass
hope you get some nice weather

Hamper

quicksilver1 · 06 March 2011, 20:02

thanks to all the members who have replied offering help & advise,also to hamper i cant wait to get up there in july,i might see you up there
tony