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
And here we are in Bangor marina outside Belfast Followed by a day trip to Belfast, with a little maritime history. While there is no Titanic hereabouts there is the Titanic’s handmaiden – the Nomadic. Her job was to ferry the passengers to and from the Titanic and Olympic liners which could not get into … Continue reading
It’s a narrow, buoyed way in to Ardglass marina Which opens out to enclose the marina pontoons Instead, we shopped at Milligans – an independent, well stocked supermarket a short walk up from the front. Remember independent supermarkets in the UK?
Eastern Highlander 