Summer Cruise 2010 - Orkney

A few boats are planning to make their way north this summer to the Orkney Islands.

Planned departure: weekend of 3rd July 2010

Planned return: weekend of 17th July 2010

David Vass and Donald Harcus are planning to continue on to the Hebridean Celtic Festival (14th to 17th July) in Stornoway. 

Baisc Itinerary

Nairn - Helmsdale

Helmsdale - Wick

Wick - Orkney

Orkney - general cruising

Orkney - Wick

Wick - Helmsdale

Helmsdale - Nairn

Pentland Firth Tidal Streams

There is a detailed description of the tidal streams found in the Pentland Firth HERE.

Island Information

Papa Westray

Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre

Papa Stronsay

Other Links

Northern Isles Weather Forecast

Scarpa Flow Live Weather

Wick Harbour

Helmsdale Harbour

Orkney Sailing Club - Visiting Yachts Information

Orkney Visitor Moorings

Orkney Sailing Club

Stromness Sailing Club

Holm Sailing Club