Caledonian Canal
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{{infobox canal | {{infobox canal | ||
- | | entrance1= Beauly Firth |57|29.97|N|04|13.82|W | + | | entrance1= Beauly Firth |
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- | | entrance2= Loch Linnhe |56|42.08|N|05|15.72|W | + | | entrance2= Loch Linnhe |
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| image=Corpachcanallocks-27Jl6-5692.jpg | | image=Corpachcanallocks-27Jl6-5692.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Corpach Sea Lock on the Caledonian Canal | | imagetext= Corpach Sea Lock on the Caledonian Canal | ||
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+ | The Calendonian Canal provides an extremely useful link between the west and east coasts of Scotland, running from Fort William on the west coast to Inverness on the east coast. It takes at least 14 hours (two days minimum) to transit the canal, but is well worth spending longer enjoying the fantastic scenery and sailing on the lochs. | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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- | + | ''See [[Scotland#Passages|Scotland]]''. | |
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+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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- | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' |
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====Beauly Firth==== | ====Beauly Firth==== | ||
{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}} | {{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}} | ||
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==Passage through the Canal== | ==Passage through the Canal== | ||
- | + | Minimum of 14 hours from end to end. May take longer depending on opening hours and the amount of traffic. | |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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- | ''See [[United_Kingdom# | + | ''See [[United_Kingdom#References|United Kingdom]]''. |
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* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 00:00, 4 March 2016 (GMT) | * Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 00:00, 4 March 2016 (GMT) | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:50, 21 August 2018
Caledonian Canal
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Beauly Firth
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Loch Linnhe
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The Calendonian Canal provides an extremely useful link between the west and east coasts of Scotland, running from Fort William on the west coast to Inverness on the east coast. It takes at least 14 hours (two days minimum) to transit the canal, but is well worth spending longer enjoying the fantastic scenery and sailing on the lochs.
Charts
See Scotland.
Passages
See Scotland.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Beauly Firth
Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.
Loch Linnhe
Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.
Passage through the Canal
Minimum of 14 hours from end to end. May take longer depending on opening hours and the amount of traffic.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Caledonian Canal at the Wikipedia
References
See United Kingdom.
Comments
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Verified by
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