Visiting Yachts to Shetland
Lerwick is a popular destination for yachts during the summer months, with visitors arriving from all over Europe, America and beyond. Around 460 yachts visited Lerwick in 2006, which made for a very colourful and lively waterfront. Many of the crews took the opportunity to explore Shetland's 900 miles of coastline. In addition long-established events, such as the Shetland-Bergen race, Dutch Triangle race and Round Britain and Ireland race, bring old friends and new faces.
On Arrival In Lerwick
On arrival in Lerwick you should contact Lerwick Port Authority, to enquire about your harbour dues. You can also obtain a key for the club (subject to a £5 deposit) from them. The key provides you with access to the Club. If no keys are available at the Lerwick Port Authority Harbour Office, please call along the Clubhouse during bar opening times, where we will issue you with a key. For an information pack with maps showing the location of both the Port Authority and the Boating Club see www.lerwick-harbour.co.uk/pdfs/yachtpack.pdf.
Shower/Washing Facilities
There are 3 showers available for visiting yachtsmen which are located on the lower floor of the clubhouse. The showers are operated by coin meters - £1 will give you a 15 minute shower. There are shaver points in the cubicles, a mirror, and shelving for clothes and toiletries.
There are also 2 industrial sized washing machines and 2 dryers available for use in the laundry room. Both the washing machines and dryers are operated by coin meters - £2 for washing, either 2 x £1 coins or a combination of £1 and 20p pieces. The dryers also take £1 coins. £2 will allow you to dry a load of washing. During normal club opening hours, change can be obtained from the bar area.
Weather Reports
Lerwick Boating Club also offers visiting yachtspersons weather reports - either by fax, from Metfax, or from one of the internet weather reporting sites on offer. Please speak to the bar staff who will be able to arrange this for you.
WiFi Internet Connection/E-mail
There is a wireless internet connection installed at the club, so visitors with laptops can access the internet and their email. A webcam has also been installed outside the clubhouse, to enable the harbour and its activities to be viewed on a computer screen from anywhere in the world click here.