Our Bases

On the Clyde

  • Kip Marina

    On the East side of the Firth between Greenock and Largs, Kip is Scotland's longest established Marina.  Kip is convenient for all the favourite anchorages on the Clyde, the Kyles of Bute, Arran and Loch Fyne.

  • Rhu Marina

    At the point where the Firth of Clyde merges into the first sea lochs of Scotland's spectacular West Coast. Lying on the north shore of the Clyde Estuary, Rhu is only a few minutes from the resort of Helensburgh and near to Loch Lomond.


On the West Coast

  • View over Portway's Scottish west coast base at Craobh haven looking west out over the southern tip of the Isle of Mull

    Craobh Marina near Oban

  • Many charterers now prefer to commence their charter from our west coast base at Craobh Marina which lies about 20 miles south of Oban.

  • For those sailing from Craobh Marina, there is an added bonus....the journey there by road from the airports goes through some of the most famous and beautiful scenery in Scotland.

  • The road will take you past:

    • Loch Lomond, Loch Long, over the pass known as “Rest and be Thankful” to Loch Fyne and Inveraray, where you will see the Duke of Argyll’s castle;
    • Then onward to Lochgilphead, the Crinan Canal, through Kilmartin Glen with its standing stones and row of bronze age burial mounds (5,000 years old);
    • Then over the hills to Loch Craiginsh for your first glimpse of the Western Isles and Craobh Marina.
    • The journey is full of variety and interest, whatever the weather .....
    • Even in bad weather, Scotland manages to look beautiful!
    • Added to which, if you engage transport for your trip to and from Craobh Marina through Portway, your driver can give you a commentary on the route and explain points of interest as you go.
    • We want your whole time with Portway to be enjoyable, not just the sailing.

Provisions, Equipment and Skippers

All normal boat provisions can be obtained locally. We offer wet weather clothing and sleeping bags for hire and skippers with intimate knowledge of the local sailing areas can be provided .