Local (Oban) Information
Link | Description |
|---|---|
| North Pier Pontoons, Oban Bay | North Pier Pontoons, Oban Bay |
| Oban Bay Berthing | Oban Bay Community Berthing manage the pontoon and moorings adjacent to the Sailing Club |
| Oban Harbour Code of Practice | Code of Practice relating to vessel movements in and around Oban Bay. |
| Oban Harbour Information | Oban Harbour Information |
| Welcome to Oban |
Local Watersports Clubs
Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Adventure Oban | Adventure Oban is a not-for-profit, community-led outdoor activity charity supporting equal access for all to Oban’s natural playground. |
| Craignish Boat Club | |
| Glencoe Boat Club | |
| Kitesurfing and Wingfoiling | Wingfoiling is a relatively new sport to the area, but the west coast weather means excellent conditions and great fun to be had with both sports. For more information and to orfganise meetups with like minded people please contact Andy Corbe andycorbe@gmail.com |
| Lochaber Yacht Club | |
| Oban Canoe Club | A paddle sports club, the members of which are mainly sea and river kayakers. Regular meet ups held during the season, with indoor skill building pool sessions in the winter. All skill levels are welcomed. |
| Oban Lifesaving Club | Formed in the 1970s to teach not only swimming, but also lifesaving techniques and water safety, a necessity in a seaside town! Based in Atlantis for children ages 6 and up |
| Oban Otters | An amateur swimming club for children who have Swim Skills 4 or equivalent. The club is run by a volunteer committee and all classes taught by UK CC Level 1 and 2 teachers. |
| Oban Rowing Club | Located in Oban and launching from the sailing club, Oban Rowing Club have weekly meets during the season on their hand built St Ayles Skiff St. MOLUAG |
| Oban Wild Swimming | Ganavan is undoubtedly one of the finest wild swimming spots in our area to build confidence. Oban wild swimming sis a group where likeminded people can arrange to meet and swim, whilst Oban Seals meet before and after Ganavan Park Run and all are invited to partake in both activities! |
| Royal Highland Yacht Club | |
| Stand Up Paddleboarding | Extra-Curricular club for children ages 10 and upwards, with existing swimming skills. Building and gaining confidence on the water, alongside SUP skills whilst having fun! contact gillian.walker@liveargyll.co.uk |
| UHI Wind and Wave Club | Based out of SAMS and Oban Sailing Club, this club is for students based out of UHI looking to sail, windsurf, kite surf and surf while meeting fellow students on the water and at regular social events. |
Other
Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Art & Sea – Boat names, custom graphics & more | |
| OFCOM Ships Radio License EMF guidance | OFCOM Ships Radio License EMF guidance |
| OSC Online Forms list | OSC Online Forms list |
| Scottish Association of Marine Science |
Sailing Links
Link | Description |
|---|---|
| RYA Scotland |
Weather and Tides
Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Inshore Waters Forecast | Inshore Waters Forecast |
| Tide Times for Oban | Tide Times for Oban and nearby areas |
Webcams
Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Webcam – NLB Pier | |
| Webcam – North Pier Pontoons | |
| Webcam – Oban Bay webcam | Oban Bay webcam |
| Webcam – South down Kerrera Sound |
