We left early and timed it nicely through Dours Mor, past Corryvreckan, and between Fladda and Dubh Sgeir. Some visible rips and waves but there was no wind to speak of and the tides were in our favour. Max about 2 – 2.5 KN of tide with us at any time through here. Not the … Continue reading
Quickly round the corner we requested a guest mooring from Crinan Boat Yard.
Well it just depended on who you asked. However what was definite was that there was a tree down and blocking our passage through the canal. It all began, for us, as we started through the sea lock, the swing bridge for the road and the next lock up. Apparently we would have to wait … Continue reading
Through Lower Loch Fyne to Ardrishaig at the start of the Crinan Canal There are times when you just have to celebrate and this was for Storm Glider’s arrival in Scotland so we really pushed the boat out. Well, they are made in Fochabers! What and end to a great day on the water! And … Continue reading
A fine, blue sky, 86 NM day motor-sailing to Scotland, with the views to prove it! This section 6a covers Kintyre, 6b is Arran, 6c is Ardrishaig. There is overlap in the pictures. (Some weeks later) Presumably a form of ‘inferior mirage’ as the mirage is below the real image. Views higher up the peninsula
Eastern Highlander 