Friday 31 July 2009

Arisaig - back to the mooring - 30th July

Arisaig is a lovely spot & possible place to leave boat to better explore NW coast. Had a potter about, but we had already decided to leave by 12.00 to head back around Arhnamurchan point as the weather forecast for Friday was not looking good! As you can see it was up hill the whole way ! Pam retreated below with a touch of the 'malade de mer' . Kept going and got to experience our first night sail together - and learnt that neither can see well in the dark (Though Pam has the edge on Dermot! Got to mooring before midnight - knackered & happy!

Thursday 30 July 2009

Arisaig - 29th July

Arisaig with the sun setting on what was a wild and windy days sail/motor. Left Isle of Ornsay in the morning to a choppy slow going motor. Bailed out about lunch time in Mallaig - horrible place with no where to park up . So headed down the coast to Arisaig where we had to navigate a twisty channel through the rocks to get to this delightful bay where we anchored in time for this sunset, and a beer or two-:-)

Wednesday 29 July 2009

Isle of Ornsay - 28th July

Yep wind was still to much so stayed another day. Took a local bus to Portree the capital of Skye. Best bit was hours bus ride across Skye (pics to follow) scenery was fantastic. Portree was ok trying to copy Tobermory but not so well. Spent evening in local hotel at head of pier before the 1/4 mile ride back in dinghy to boat.

Tuesday 28 July 2009

Isle Ornsay -27th July

Left Kyle of Lochalsh to head back down the sound of Sleat. Winds were blowing 25+ on the nose so we dived into Isle of Ornsay on Skye for a bit of shelter as worst was forecasted. A lovely place with a hotel at its head. Had a wild night wind. Will probably stay an extra day as gale force winds are Forecasted! Then see where we go.

Sunday 26 July 2009

Kyle of Lochalsh - 26th July

We were heading for Loch Torridon but the outlook for the following two days was wild so did an about turn and headed south for here. D enjoyed a few more hours of 20 knots of wind to play in! Poss heading for Isle of Oronsay 2morrow.


Plockton - 25th July



Lazy day in the sun. Walked thru Plockton,had pub lunch and spent afternoon reading papers while D busied himself cleaning boat etc. Piper sta2ted the Plockton sailing regatta. D caught two little fish and several little crabs in his creel which were released straight away. Had to have tea at the pub shame!