Crinan Canal - Restricted Lock in Times

Restrictions of sea locks operation to high tide 

Due to the continuing dry weather and its impact on reservoir levels Scottish Canals are now further restricting the operation of the sea locks to within one hour either side of high tide. In addition passage of the Crinan Canal is now only offered to vessels with a draught of 1.8m and below.

Review

Scottish Canals have said that the restriction will be in place for the next seven days and will help to preserve the depleting water levels, delaying closure of the canal at this time.

'This is a final measure following earlier restrictions which were put in place due to the continued dry weather.'

Scottish Canals are continuing to monitor the long term forecast and the effects of these restrictions on the water levels. Plans are being put in place should water levels deplete beyond acceptable levels and an update will be provided next week.

The policy of a minimum of two boats per lock in continues to be implemented for water conservation; this may cause delays of up to and over one hour.   Scottish Canals would appreciate your understanding and patience as they seek to take all steps possible to keep boats moving on the canal.

Updates

Further information is available at Scottish Canals which is  updated regularly.

Crinan Canal - Water Conservation Measures

Restrictions On The Canal

AS a result of the recent glorious sunshine the operators of the Crinan Canal are now taking measures to ensure that water resources are conserved on the canal to enable operations to continue as smoothly as possible.

"We have had to undertake some restrictions to ensure we can conserve water and remain open with some limitations,” said Donna Mallan, Scottish Canals, customer operations manager.

Further Information

Those wanting to transit the canal can find further information regarding the restrictions at Scottish Canals , which will be regularly updated if circumstances regarding canal usage change.

Round Mull Race 2018 Results

Round Mull Race 2018 Results

Round Mull Race fleet under spinnaker, photo courtesy of Craig Pagett Photography

Fleet finishes

There was only one retirement in the 2018 race, Mor Toad after the first leg, the rest of the fleet completing the whole course.   Now that the Round Mull Race is over, the fleet are home and preparing for the next race, we can bring you the results.

Round Mull Race 2018 Points Summary

Congratulations to all those who competed in this years race, and we look forward to another successful event in 2019.

2018 Round Mull Race Results