Sailing and Cruising in Co Down

Sailing in Strangford Lough

The Cuan has two free visitors moorings close to where the Ferry pulls in to Strangford Village.

The Cuan has two free visitors moorings close to where the Ferry pulls in to Strangford Village. Please phone 028 4488 1222 to let us know that you are planning to use a mooring.

The Co Down coast has many anchorages and harbours as well as four marinas, giving a wide variety of interesting havens whether as a crusing destination or on passage in the Irish Sea.

Portaferry Marina

The Marina has 15 berths, water and electricity at the marina with showers and toilets at the marina office.

Location: East shore of the Narrows (5422.67N - 005.32.85W)

Admirality chart: 2156

Depth:2.5m at MLWS

VHF:Channel M2 or 80

Phone: 028 4272 9598; mobile 07703 209780

Ardglass Marina

The Marina has 80 berths, water, electricity, toilets, showers, telephones, boat storage, fuel (in containers) and a laundrette.

Location: South Coast of Co Down (54.15.5N - 005.36.0W)

Admirality chart: 663

Depth: 1.0m - 3.0 at MLWS

VHF: Channel 37 or 80

Phone: 028 4484 2332