Girvan Harbour

23/01/2025

⚠️RED WARNING FOR WIND⚠️

Very High winds associated with storm Èowyn causing very dangerous conditions and significant disruption on Friday 24/01/25

What to expect

Flying debris resulting in danger to life

Very dangerous driving conditions with fallen trees on roads

Damage to buildings with roofs blown off and power lines brought down

Roads bridges and railway lines closed with delays and cancellations bus train ferry’s and flights

Power cuts affecting other services such as mobile phone coverage

Large waves and beach materials thrown on to coastal roads seafronts and homes

Source met office

We would like to urge all persons to stay away from girvan harbour during high winds as it can be extremely dangerous there will be a member of staff at the harbour to ensure the safety of the public harbour users and vessels .

21/12/2024

Stay safe out there

⚠️ It's blawin a hoolie⚠️

Weather warnings are in place for today and tomorrow, The expected strong winds and adverse weather could pose as a serious safety risk to those around the coast.

The weather warnings are predicted to affect most of Scotland and Ireland with potentially 60-70+mph gusts expected in coastal locations combined with severe rain and snow events across the country.

The RNLI’s key water safety advice is:
✅ Take care if walking near cliffs, seafronts or piers – be aware of ice and frost, know your route and keep dogs on a lead, ideally keep away from these areas and pier ends.
✅ Check weather forecasts and tide times daily.
✅ Take a fully charged phone.
✅ Check your equipment is in good working order.
✅ Be aware of the conditions and your capabilities.
✅ In an emergency call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Dont risk your life for the sake of a photo opportunity, especially around rocky areas or piers and particularly towards high tide times when it can be all the more treacherous.

06/12/2024

Storm Darragh information

We are expecting to bring heavy rain and high winds across this weekend.

The have issued weather warnings - https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2024-12-06

Yellow warning of rain - 3.00pm Friday 6 December to 12.00pm Saturday 7 December

Amber warning of wind - 1.00am to 9.00pm Saturday 7 December

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have issued a flood alert for and - https://floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodupdates/info/group-id/26735/

Avoid unnecessary journeys, follow Police Scotland for travel advice.

East Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council

05/12/2024

An amber warning for very strong winds will be in place across Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire on Saturday from 3am to 9pm.

Conditions are expected to cause disruption and damage in affected areas.

The Scottish Government’s Resilience operation is working closely with resilience partners and emergency services to prepare for the impact of

Stay safe by:

🔵securing outdoor objects around your property if safe
🔵calling 105 in the event of a power cut
🔵taking care by the coast as there may be large waves and spray, and following Police Scotland travel advice
🔵safely checking if friends or neighbours need any help

Keep updated:

🌧️Weather Met Office
🚍Travel advice Police Scotland
🚘Traffic Traffic Scotland
🚆Railways ScotRail
⛈️Prepare for severe weather: Ready Scotland

05/12/2024

The Met Office have issued a yellow warning of wind https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2024-12-05

- 3.00pm Thursday 5 December to 3.00am Friday 6 December

🌊It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.

⌚️Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely

East Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council

19/11/2024

With cold weather upon us, please remember that areas near water can become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking close to the water’s edge, and keep these safety tips in mind:

- Keep yourself, loved ones, and pets at least 2 metres from the edge.
- Stay alert for others who may be walking too close to the water.

Stay safe by the water this winter > https://orlo.uk/DHfQ2 follow Water Safety Scotland

East Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council

03/09/2024

We would like to wish all seafarers a happy Merchant Navy Day. On the 3rd of September every year we celebrate all seafarers past and present who have served in what is often referred to as the “invisible service”. Who during conflicts still went to sea to make sure our goods were brought to us and to other nations in times of great uncertainty. Today at 5pm there will be a ceremony marking the day at the merchant navy memorial on the fisherman’s green next to the harbour masters office.

05/08/2024

And the pontoons are full what a fantastic year for the harbour to see so many boats using the area we could just do with some better weather now

Pontoon spaces in Girvan Harbour are currently FULL! ⚓️ We’re excited about the high demand but unfortunately, we can’t accommodate new applications at this time. Interested in joining our waiting list? apply online - https://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Apply-for/Girvan-Harbour-Mooring/Apply-for-a-Girvan-Harbour-Mooring.aspx

South Ayrshire Council East Ayrshire Council

03/08/2024

It’s all good down at girvan harbour why not pop down and get a tour a burger and some water safety information

02/08/2024

A massive congratulations to all the volunteers who took part in the rnli 200 float over the last 8 days a massive amount of money has been raised for an incredible charity

Remember the harbour gala is this weekend with the lifeboat open day on Saturday 3rd and the harbour gala taking place on Sunday 4th hope to see you all there

24/07/2024

And they are off. A team of volunteers have started their 200 hour float in a life raft in the harbour to raise money for the RNLI. The raft will be manned 24hours a day for the next 8 days. So why don’t you pop down to the harbour and support the team. Donation boxes are located on the railings in front of the pontoons where the team are taking on the challenge or you can click the link below and donate online.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/girvanlifeboat200float?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Mt9hzjv6lAoHItXBJYMEkvMKJ1J4lg-vlFDKYF2t8vbTHl9IxR_LwFsk_aem_XlUKzmUY6VcmSRLCBjdFwA

24/07/2024

Less than 10 minutes untill the guys start head down and support the guys or click the link and sponsor them at anytime

In only 3hrs, we begin our 200 hour float challenge. The 1st of our crew/volunteers will heading into the liferaft at 10:24am For 8 days and 8 hours our fabulous volunteers will spend 24hrs a day floating in a life raft within Girvan harbour. We’re carrying out this challenge to mark 200 years of the RNLI. The RNLI were founded in 1824 so it’s only fitting that our challenge will finish at 18:24 on Thursday August 1st (1/8/24).

Head down and give them some support, at any point our liferaft will be manned, don't be shy to give them a shout and a wave

Sponsor us at anytime during the challenge, We’d appreciate as many kind people helping us along the way. If you can, please click the link below and donate to our just giving campaign.

We've got to thank the local businesses, who are supporting our crew throughout this challenge, we will post more about that soon.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/girvanlifeboat200float?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Mt9hzjv6lAoHItXBJYMEkvMKJ1J4lg-vlFDKYF2t8vbTHl9IxR_LwFsk_aem_XlUKzmUY6VcmSRLCBjdFwA