Westray - Docking

May 28, 2024

Anchorages and Marinas:

The Orkney Marinas website provides a useful guide to marinas, moorings and anchorages all around Orkney.

Cruising the Islands of Orkney

Westray Marina:

Westray Marina, located in the bay of Pierowall is a seasonal facility, in the water from May until September and is the smallest of the Marinas on Orkney. Visitors will get a warm welcome from marina staff who will watch you approach and meet you at the Marina when you arrive.

Marina staff attend the marina once a day during May and September and twice a day from June to August.  Electricity is included in the visitor fee and (free) toilets and showers are located by the ferry waiting room.

Contact Jacob, the Harbourmaster on Mob: 07775252924.

Piers and moorings:

Many of the Orkney islands have small piers or jetties where visitors are welcome to tie alongside. However, it is recommended to call ahead to the take advice from pier masters for overnight berthing. Well maintained visitor yacht moorings are also provided in several locations,

The Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority Handbook contains detailed information on piers and moorings throughout the islands.

Orkney Ports Handbook

Last updated:  May 2024

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