Orkney Marinas

01/09/2026

Good morning from all at Orkney Marinas.

It is that time of year where our attendants go into winter mode. This means that the attendant at Kirkwall is only on site 0900-1000 daily for the month of September.

Stromness is different as the attendant finishes on Friday and we will let you know the arrangements.

Adam in Westray will be there as normal 0900-1000 for the rest of the month.

If you arrive at the marina and you do not manage to make contact with anyone and have to leave, please contact the office on 01856 871313 or email us at [email protected].

A link will be sent to pay any outstanding fees.

We would just like to take this opportunity to thank Stella and Euan for their help over the summer and wish them every success on their return to Uni.

Enjoy your day

Wherever you are

Neil

31/07/2026

Good evening from Orkney Marinas.

The weather was kind tonight and after a very long sail, the Dutch Ocean People Group arrived in Stromness pretty much bang on time.

Members of the Stromness Small Boat Users Association were there to greet them and in a very short period of time, all boats were berthed.

It was a pleasure to meet them all. I had only spoken to Paul but it was lovely to meet his family, and I left the Marina with a Pennant for the Office and a packet of Stroopwaffels which I am happy to share :)

Thank you to Captain Willie Tulloch who did a great job, Norman Brass and John Heddle for their assistance and David Sinclair for the updates and the screenshot.

A thoroughly enjoyable evening. The flotilla will leave Stromness on Monday for 3 nights in Kirkwall.

We hope you all enjoy your stay.

Enjoy your weekend wherever you are.

Neil

30/07/2026

Hello All

The usual post to let you know I will be in Stromness first thing so the office in Kirkwall will only be open at 1000.

We are expecting a large amount of yachts of of various sizes in Stromness tomorrow night, 16 in total.

If you have not checked in with us, please do not berth on the hammerhead unless you are 13m+, so we can try and accommodate everyone.

If you have just arrived, please be prepared to move, if necessary, so everyone can have a home for the night

We would be grateful if you could move inside the hammerhead and take a finger wherever possible. Largest on the outside getting smaller the further in you go.

They plan to stay until Monday when they are coming through to Kirkwall for 3 nights.

I am on leave from 1330 tomorrow and there will be cover in the office between 0900-1100 Monday to Friday.

More about the group can be found here:

https://www.oceanpeople.nl/

Enjoy the rest of your evening, wherever you are

Neil

OceanPeople, voor zeereizen, trainingen en advies. Ontwerpers van Adventure Cruises.

25/07/2026

Hello from All at Orkney Marinas.

The dreich weather continues and sadly the Westray regatta was cancelled but at least Stromness Shopping Week seems to have received a break this afternoon.

Thank you to the visitors and the locals who have assisted in ensuring safe berthing in tricky conditions for the recent arrivals.

I just thought I would remind you that we have had some decent days and some interesting visitors.

Enjoy your day, wherever you are

Neil

12/07/2026

12/07/2026

Well done Stromness Sailing Club

Lastnight we held the Snipe interclub here in Stromness.
We had boats from Holm Sailing Club as well as two sailors from Kirkwall competing for Orkney Sailing Club, which made 10 boats on the water.
The conditions was very light wind, which made it tricky to maintain speed, and a proper course!
Stromness was the winners this year with a clear lead. Had there been more boats from the other clubs it could possibly have been a diferent outcome.. you just never know especially with the conditions we had. we look forward to competing next year!

Thanks to everyone who turned up, it was great seeing everyone and to have a good laugh both on the water and in the Stromness Golf Club afterwards.

Our regatta is still going ahead this weekend, with a light wind forecast.
There will be food provided for both days, we do believe WannaPizza is going to be open at 5pm on the Sunday if you want to grab a delicious pizza before you head home!

As always thanks to our rescue boat crews and race committee!

12/07/2026

Hello from All at Orkney Marinas.

I was hoping this was the start of summer but the Met Office begs to differ for the rest of the week although that may be the end of the rain for now.

Perfect weather for the Stromness regatta today, I believe.

Enjoy the view from Kirwall Marina at 0730 this morning and enjoy the rest of your day, wherever you are.

Neil

10/07/2026

Morning All

Just a short note to say I will be in Stromness first thing and and will be in the office around 1000.

Enjoy your day, wherever you are.

Neil

05/07/2026

Good morning from Orkney Marinas

A beautiful morning just now with the weather improved and a number of our visitors heading off to pastures new.

Sadly looks like rain after today for a couple of days so enjoy the weather today, wherever you are.

Neil