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Welcome

Welcome to the Cramond Boat Club, situated at the mouth of the River Almond, only 4 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.

We cater for all types of small craft, including dinghies, small cruisers and motorboats. The Club organises dinghy and keelboat racing, open regattas, cruises and family fun days.

The Cramond Boat Club is an RYA Recognised Training Centre and is approved for training Club members in the RYA National Sailing and Power Boating schemes.

The clubhouse includes changing rooms, workshop and storage as well as a bar and function room.

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Latest news

Moorings Maintenance

The club's annual overhaul of the moorings took place over the weekend of 8th / 9th November. Fortunately the weather was kind to us - quite warm, no run on the river and no snow (as we have had some years!) On Saturday we tackled the west chain, and after a little difficulty in splitting the chain, we re-made the joint along the moorings boat, adding a short piece of main chain. More »

9 Nov 2025

Crane Out 2025

Our annual crane-out was scheduled for Saturday 4th October but with Storm Amy bearing down on us, this looked increasingly risky as the day drew near. Forecasts were predicting 50 knot northerly winds, so we concluded that lifting the boats on Saturday would not be safe and the decision was made to postpone by one day. Fortunately Bernard Hunter was able to provide a crane and driver (our old friend Stevie) on the Sunday. More »

31 Oct 2025

Closing Cruise to Aberdour

The weather forecast for the weekend of 20th / 21st September was mixed. Predictions of heavy rain and strong northerly winds over the two days meant that many people swithered and delayed making a decision about whether to take part in the closing cruise to Aberdour. In the end, 12 people in five boats made the crossing: Pegasus II, Scherzo, Seeaway, Stravaig and Talisker . The wind on Saturday was More »

21 Sep 2025

Last Evening Race

Four boats took part in the rescheduled cruiser race A5 on a pleasant Friday evening, 12th September. Fortunately, the rain showers had stopped. Exisle , Pegasus II and Seeaway all started roughly together, with Innisfallen bringing up the rear. Exisle was at the windward end of the line, which proved advantageous, permitting Andy to reach Mark D first, but with Keith close behind. The small More »

18 Sep 2025

Upcoming events

Nov 26

19:30 - CBC AGM

HW 1753 2.0
Dec 4

19:30 - FYCA AGM

FYCA AGM
Dec 6

13:00 - Dinghy FB5

HW 1513 5.7
Dec 7

15:00 - CBC Children's Christmas Party

Members will be notified of the details and how to
Dec 10

19:30 - Main Committee meeting

Meeting in clubhouse
Dec 20

13:00 - Dinghy FB6

HW 1445 5.2
Jan 1

11:00 - Dinghy Ne'er day sail

HW 1231 5.1
Jan 17

Dinghy Free Sail

HW 1356 5.0
Feb 1

Dinghy Free Sail

HW 1410 5.5
Feb 15

Dinghy Free Sail

HW 1337 4.9
Mar 1

Dinghy Free Sail

HW 1314 5.1
Mar 21

Dinghy Free Sail

HW 1603 5.8

Tide predictions for Leith

Tuesday

25 November 2025

HW 05:21 4.88m
LW 10:36 1.86m
HW 17:22 4.92m
LW 23:10 1.65m

Wednesday

26 November 2025

HW 06:05 4.75m
LW 11:18 2.06m
HW 18:07 4.78m

Thursday

27 November 2025

LW 00:00 1.79m
HW 06:55 4.62m
LW 12:16 2.26m
HW 19:00 4.68m

Friday

28 November 2025

LW 01:03 1.88m
HW 07:53 4.55m
LW 13:36 2.36m
HW 20:01 4.63m

Saturday

29 November 2025

LW 02:18 1.86m
HW 08:59 4.57m
LW 14:59 2.30m
HW 21:11 4.69m

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