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Powerboating with Lochaber watersports
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Lochaber Watersports


Contact details:

North Ferry View, Old Ferry Road, North Ballachulish, Fort William, PH33 6SA

Tel: 01855 821391

Email: Lochaber Watersports

Web: Lochaber Watersports


Experience the glorious Highlands of Scotland at our unique Watersports Centre by historic Glencoe.

SPEED across the waves in our powerful and exciting RIB (rigid inflatable boats) on one of our 'Fast and Furious' trips. COMPLETE RYA (Royal Yacht Association) Practical and Theory Offshore Sailing and Powerboat Courses at our Approved Centre. HAVE FUN in one of our hire fleet of small dinghies, canoes or rowing boats with full safety cover always on hand.

What we do best:

EXPERIENCE our exciting 6.1 metre RIB. As well as being used for RYA Powerboat Courses, 'PHOENIX' is available for high speed cruising in the Firth of Lorne. Tobermory is just over an hour away in favourable conditions and many otherwise inaccessible beauty spots give opportunities for viewing and photographing the varied wildlife and breathtaking scenery.

Travel Directions


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Lochaber Watersports is ideally positioned on the shores of Loch Leven at Ballachulish (well sign-posted from the road) and is situated in the grounds of The Isles of Glencoe Hotel, just off the main Glasgow - Fort William A82 trunk road. The centre is around 90 minutes drive from Glasgow.

Available packages


RYA PRACTICAL POWERBOAT COURSES - Learn how to drive a powerboat safely and enjoyably. 2 day non residential courses at Level II, Intermediate or Advanced grades from £120 per person.

Other activities available


Useful info


Equipment provided?

All appropriate safety equipment including lifejacket, helmet and visor on RIB cruises.

What do I need to wear?

On the yachts ¿ jeans and fleece or shorts and tee shirt according to the weather.
On the RIB ¿ really warm clothes.

What do I need to bring?

Yourself and a big smile!

When can I do it?

RIB - All year round.

Is there a pub nearby?

Of course ¿ ¿The Mishnish¿ in Tobermory, ¿The Isles¿ at Ballachulish, ¿The Frog¿ at Dunstaffnage, ¿The Politician¿ at Eriskay to name but a few.


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