Memories from Orkney Marinas
Orkney is home to some of the oldest and best preserved archaeological sites in the world. It is a safe and beautiful haven for wildlife with outstanding coastal scenery that has been admired by many sailors before you.
Unique to Orkney though are the people whose hospitality is often mentioned by our marina visitors. The pace of life here allows you to relax and we have the time to get to know you. We remember you and the stories we have shared.
Sue and Richard Jones, Stromness Marina Visitors
Sue and Richard Jones sailing on Whimbrel recall while in Orkney. “We had a memorable trip all the way from Kent to Orkney but our VHF had given poor reception all the way. On arrival in the beautiful Stromness Marina the local radio man Stuart Walker confirmed we had “aerial problems” up the mast and went for spares.
Contemplating how we were going to deal with our aerial problem, we went off to collect bicycles from the Orkney Cycle Hire man, John Heddle, who happened to be up a ladder repainting his third floor windows.
I asked “You don’t fancy going up a mast do you?”
His response surprised and delighted me! “Well, if you can’t find anyone else I’ll give it a try and tick it off my ‘must do’ list”. Read more...
We also like to think you might remember us! Here are a few of the characters of Orkney Marinas you may come across on your travels with us.
Kirkwall Marina
Donna Stephenson, Marina Superintendent, Kirkwall
Brian Kynoch, Chairman, Orkney Marinas Ltd Kirkwall
John Hinckley, Co.Secretary, Orkney Marinas Ltd., Kirkwall
Bob Moar, Director of Orkney Marinas Ltd., Kirkwall
Stromness Marina
Bobby Muir, Marina Superintendent, Stromness
Lindsey Craddock, Director of Orkney Marinas Ltd., Stromness
David Bowdler, Director of Orkney Marinas Ltd., Stromness
John Heddle, Director of Orkney Marinas Ltd., Stromness
Westray Marina
Tom Rendall, Director of Orkney Marinas Ltd., Westray
Geordie Costie, Director of Orkney Marinas Ltd., Westray
Sam Harcus, Director of Orkney Marinas Ltd., Westray
- Sailing destinations around the North Coast of Scotland
- Inverness Marina
- Wick Marina
- Orkney Marina
- Shetland Marina
“We had a memorable trip all the way from Kent to Orkney but our VHF had given poor reception all the way. On arrival in the beautiful Stromness Marina the local radio man Stuart Walker confirmed we had “aerial problems” up the mast and went for spares.
Contemplating how we were going to deal with our aerial problem, we went off to collect bicycles from the Orkney Cycle Hire man, John Heddle, who happened to be up a ladder repainting his third floor windows.
I asked “You don’t fancy going up a mast do you?”
His response surprised and delighted me! “Well, if you can’t find anyone else I’ll give it a try and tick it off my ‘must do’ list”. ” Read full comment...
Sue and Richard Jones, Stromness Marina Visitors
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