Ulsta

The small marina at Ulsta is an 'L' shaped pontoon system, one arm being 20m and the other 10m. It is predominantly used by small fishing boats but space should be available for cruising boats to tie up. It is situated inshore from the ferry terminal and not Yell Sound and not visable from boats travelling through Yell Sound. Because the marina is situated within the ferry terminal complex toilets are available onshore and a well stocked shop is at the head of the pontoon walkaway.

There are channel markers, visable from Yell Sound, that direct boats into the marina. However advice from a local fishing boat user suggested that deep draft vessels might have been insufficient depth at low water once they have passed through the markers.

There is no water or power on the pontoons.

Approaches

The approach to Ulsta is clearly charted and a navigation light on the mole arm guides navigators towards the ferry terminal entrance. Once within the mole the port and starboard markers placed on two substantial supports mark the approved channel into the marina.

Care should be taken by visiting craft to allow arriving and departing ferries unhindered navigation.

 

Depth (Low water):	2.3m max
Contact:	SIC Ports and Harbours
Charges:	Please see - www.shetland.gov.uk/ports/tableofdues/scalloway.asp
Other facilities:	Post Office, Shop.