Firth of Clyde Yacht Charter Information
The Firth of Clyde, a large, sheltered area of sea off the green coast of Scotland, is a gorgeous stretch of water peppered with a number of islands (both inhabited and uninhabited) that can be visited during a yacht charter. The entrance to the Firth is a bit less than 30 miles wide, and as you sail through it you will begin to understand why numerous songs have been written about the Firth – it’s beauty is unparalleled in Scotland. The various islands in the Firth act as a protecting agent against the wind and as a result the waters are typically very calm. Winds typically blow in from the west at 3 to 6 knots. It’s possible to take a chartered yacht to the Firth and then around parts of the Scottish coasts in one go. Sheltered cruising close to major transportation hubs, with islands, sea lochs, anchorages, marinas and country pubs. Beautiful scenery, and for the more ambitious with over a week, the chance to sail to Ireland or the Hebrides.
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Firth of Clyde Yacht Charter Basic Information
- Main Harbor or Port: Sunsail charter from Largs Marina, as do several other companies.
- Body of Water: Firth of Clyde
- Nearest Major Airport: Glasgow International, Glasgow Prestwick, Edinburgh
- Acceptable Forms of Currency: British Pound
- Languages Spoken: English, Gaelic
- How to Get There from Abroad: Yacht charterers fly to Glasgow or Edinburgh airports direct, or via Heathrow/Gatwick/Amsterdam. Nearest marina is 40 minutes from Glasgow Airport.
- Geography/Terrain: Hills, lochs and islands Edit this Information
Climate in Firth of Clyde, Scotland
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperatures in °F | 43-34 | 44-34 | 47-36 | 52-38 | 59-43 | 63-48 | 66-52 | 65-51 | 60-47 | 54-42 | 48-37 | 44-35 |
| Precipitation Totals in Inches | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Hurricane or Typhoon Danger | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| High Season for Chartering | - | - | - | - | H | H | H | H | H | - | - | - |