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Loch
Lomond has always had a tradition of boating, the Loch
has been used by people wanting to enjoy the area from
the water, for many years. The first commercial pleasure
steamer was brought into services in 1827. The first
regatta to take place was in 1827. Since then there has
been a steady increases in the numbers and type of craft
using the Loch for pleasure sport and recreation.
View from Ardlui looking south |
Craft
of all types are allowed on the loch as long as
they adhere to the Byelaws.
Over the past few years Jet-Bikes have become the
No1 public enemy to many water users, and there
has recently been increased pressure for a total
ban.
If
you own and use a Jet-Bike on Loch Lomond please
adhere to the Byelaws and use your Jet-Bike with
consideration to other Loch users.
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In
recent years a survey has indicated that on a popular
holiday weekend there can be as many as 800 boats on the
Loch at any one time. The pattern and usage of Loch Lomond
has been changing over the past few years. It has been
recognized in most recent years that there are less cruisers
moored in "the narrows" and more dayboats and
jetbikes. As dayboaters tend to camp or barbeque on the
islands and beaches this has also led to an increase in
pressure on the enviroment such as rubish being left on
the islands.
On
busy days some of the slipways may closed for short time,
or have long waiting lines of cars and boats waiting to
slip.
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Public
Slipway Balloch
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Camas an Losgainn,
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The
Loch Lomond Park Authority has a Country Side
Ranger Service which offers assistance to visitors
and local communities alike. To achieve this they
spend as much time as possible out and about on
a regular basis. Since the introduction of the
Byelaws a boat is now staffed by the Ranger Services
to ensure that all watercraft operate in a responsible
and safe manner whilst adhering to the Byelaws.
Before
launching your craft on the Loch it MUST be registered,
this is free of charge and can be done at Balloch,
Balmaha and Ardlui.
PLEASE
RESPECT THE COUNTRYSIDE AND TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME
WITH YOU
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