Venues
General Marina Information
Clothing
In addition to buoyancy aids, students on courses are provided with waterproofs, or wetsuits when appropriate at no extra cost. All customers should bring a change of warm clothing, towel and soft-soled footwear (gym shoes or soft sailing wellies).
Applications are welcome from any organisation or group wishing to make special arrangement for instruction or hire. Minimum group size is usually three persons. Contact the Sailing School Principal to discuss your requirements.
Private Instruction and Own-Boat Tuition
For customers unable to join a scheduled course, or who have their own boat, we can offer a private instruction service. This can be at any level of competence, or for any specialist skills, and could include the correct setting up and rigging of any boat. Advance booking of at least 48 hours is required. We regret that this service is sometimes not available at weekends.
Gift Vouchers can be purchased at any time of the year and could cover all or part of a course fee or hire charge. They are valid for one year from date of purchase and make a superb gift for a watersports enthusiast, and are ideal Birthday or Christmas presents.
Parking
Adequate car parking is available around the Marina. Please do not park in the circulation access, or block the Pier Road.
Keys
We are happy to hold keys to craft for emergency access purposes only.
Security
The general public has access to the Marina from 0900 – 2100. Duty staff regularly checks boats at their berths. Discreet patrols are made regularly throughout the night. CCTV videotaped surveillance operates within the Marina. Edinburgh Leisure cannot be held responsible for theft from craft stored either inside or out.
Pontoons
Our Pontoons are serviced with power and water. Life belts, fire extinguishers and safety ladders are sited around the Marina. An emergency phone is situated at the top of the gangway. The speed limit in the Marina is 3 knots.
Mooring
Please ensure that your craft is correctly moored and fended, with proper bow and stern lines, and well-placed springs. We cannot accept responsibility for any damages resulting from inadequate moorings and/or fenders. Cleats provided on the Pontoons are cast, and shackles should not be used to secure lines to cleats.
Fuel
Marine Diesel is available during office opening hours, from the Fuel Berth at the seaward end of the East Pier. Please contact the Marina Office to arrange for supply.
Weather Forecasts
The latest local forecast is displayed on the two Marina notice boards, one in the recycling point, and the other at the top of the gangway. More detailed information can be obtained via Marine Call.
Toilets and Showers
Toilets and Showers are available adjacent to the Marina Office. Please use the lockers provided.
Laundry
The laundry, adjacent to the Trolley Park and Recycling Point is available seven days, 0900 – 2100. The equipment is operated by tokens, available from the Marina Office. Washing powder is also available from the Marina Office.
Trolleys
Trolleys are parked adjacent to the Marina Office and at the top of the gangway to the pontoons. Please return the them to the Trolley Park when finished, others may wish to use them. Please do not obstruct the walkways with Trolleys or bags.
Refuse/Waste Disposal
Rubbish bins are located at the top of the gangway, and are emptied regularly. Waste oil and oil filter disposal points are located beside the laundry. Please use the facilities provided, and help us keep the Marina Tidy. Old batteries should be disposed of at your own refuse disposal sites.
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