Corpach Sea Lock

Why this stop matters

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Western sea exit of the Caledonian Canal and handover to Leg D. Corpach combines a tide-dependent sea lock, commercial harbour basin, sheltered Corpach Reach long-term moorings and significant local slip/repair capability.

Corpach Harbour provides fresh water, fuel and electricity, VHF 16/74 and larger-vessel jetty space subject to availability. Corpach Reach is a sheltered yacht/cruiser mooring with water and nearby parking/showers/toilets. Annual/summer/winter rates are published. Mallaig Boatyard operates Corpach Slipway and states capability up to 8m beam and 200 tonnes.

At a glance

What a cruiser needs to know

Visitor berthingCorpach Reach/lock-directed leisure moorings; Basin more commercial.

LayoverCorpach Reach/Basin formal long-term options; strong candidate. Formal 3-12 month; shorter special arrangement to confirm. Afloat or ashore via boatyard

FuelFuel at Corpach Harbour.

Water & powerHarbour water/electricity; Reach has water.

Launch / liftMallaig Boatyard Corpach Slipway up to 8m beam/200t. Mallaig Boatyard Corpach Slipway. Up to 8m beam and 200t stated.

AshoreClear end-of-canal / return-to-sea milestone.

Field verification still required

Confirm sea-lock tide/booking and preferred final Leg C overnight. Clarify 1-8 week unattended layover at Corpach Reach, security, power/checks and whether Basin berths suit normal BLUE500 leisure craft. Contact Mallaig Boatyard for slipway booking, tide, road/trailer logistics and small-craft pricing.

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