25th June . Craighouse

Rough night slept middle of boat. Up frequently checking but boat held well. Stayed anchored as wind was up all day. Sun was out though which helped.  Could only look at what we could not reach. 

Set hotspot and watched 'Mother Ship Adrift ' And watched few boats come expecting moorings like we did. Quite windy at times though tried to catch up on some sleep .  And omelette for lunch followed by 

 tinned curry for dinner :-)

Wind dropped late evening so slept in our cabin again. Lovely calm night . 

24th June Craighouse

Strong winds over night. Boat held well. Pottered about reading, checking out insurances via hot spot up the mast.To windy to go ashore. 

Pam repaired & washed bras ( Paps of Jura :-) )

D Enjoyed tinned ravioli for lunch a rare treat from late 1970's  

Spent afternoon reading and prepped boat for more wind, with stay sail. Wind picked up two boats dragged.   Refreshed bolognese for dinner

Were entertained by 6 or so dolphins, before bedding down in centre of boat to minimize affect of pitching. And D set hourly alarm but wind only topped out at 22 knots Not great sleep but Grania held well . 

 

23rd June Fairy Isles to Craighouse Jura

Waited for winds to subside before heading to Craighouse on Jura.

Misty start and low wind resulted in motoring across to Jura. No visitor moorings. Apparently due to be put in the following week all delayed due to Covid, So anchored up.

Went to community shop before 17.45 dinner at Jura Hotel. Met a family of four and their dog Nessie

Rosie. They used to stay at Dallens bay New Archie.

Had excellent meal at the hotel. Owner also Gluten intolerant - had Berry crumble & ice cream for desert GF.  Midges stopped walk so headed back to boat.

22nd June - Tayvallich to Fairy Isles

Nice sunny morning aftrr tidy up motores round to the Fairy Isles. Anchored up thoigh we had place ro ourselves. Til someone else came in.  Went for a motor in dinghy to explore. Motor cut out!! Rowed back against the win. Checked motor out seemed ok suspect it has something to do with over heating. Lovely place couple of seals playing., heron and unidentified birds of prey

Had a shower - pump played up - got it sorted - D flew drone  for awhile .  Pam and uni girls zoom  call. followed by Chilli for tea . Did some planning for next few days as weather not so good. 

21st June - Ardfern to Tayvallich

Nice morning motor sailed most of way as tide was against us, and there wasn't quite enough wind to push through without motor. Lovely day. Picked a mooring at Tayvallich 2pm £15.

Tayvallich Cafe shut every Tuesday ( Timing) Wengt for a brief shop took stuff back to boat then went for a walk along to the Pub. Sat outside gorgeous day. Bit of a cool breeze.

Spagbol with local mince was dinner . Was the longest day of the year. Ruined a bit by boat behind with engine running (topping up battery) for 2 hrs  very irritating. Few seals sat about   

View from Tayvallich Pub

 

Wild party on board for longest day :-) 

20th June - Melfort to Ardfern

Wet damp drizzling morning as we left Melfort.  Went through Dorus Mor with little excitement Rain stopped and started to warm up. Took a mooring at Ardfern.  £20 per night showers free BUT not great!

 Miles away from pontoons!!!  Ate at Galley of Lorn lovely place but food average.  Surrounded by the washing Pam did,  as i type this. The realities  being out on a boat:-)

Realities of living in a small place

 

Ardfern Moorings - bit of a hike!

19th June -Puldoran - Melford Pier

Went for a walk over to the Pub . At the bridge over the Atlantic Though it was shut !!.  After a wee look about....

.... headed off, managed to make a dash through the Cuan Sound before the south bound flood took hold.  Moored up at Melford Pier.  Gorgeous weather  and as mooring had not been inspected got it for free. Little no wind so little or no risk or getting blown off.  And went for a walk along to the village for a pint at Melford holiday Village, where we sat in the sun and learnt about gun powder.  McGraws had been there week earlier . Birds are every where what a racket.  Got to fly Drone

Melford Village

18th June - Oban to Puldoran

Abroath Smokies for Breakfast - accompanied by beautiful sunshine. Then off for big shop at Tesco walking back to boat this time !!!

Arranhed to meet Sarah at 12 ish at Oban Chocolate Co.  She arrived 45mins late just as we wre walking away having failed to reach her by phone. So just had chat & Chocolates   

Then headed off Puldoran. Busy but peaceful and got a good anchorage, though had to chase a few boast away that were planning to anchor to close  No wind, but noise from the boat just up from us, that had generator running for ages!!!

Puldoran ahead

Still Evening

 

 

17th June - Port Ramsey to Oban

Bit of a motor down the side of Lismore then a broad reach across to Oban. Grabbed a berth at the north pier pontoons.  Loaded up with water, had to use own hose, sign of the times!

Had Shower :-)  Though Toilets shut from 8pm to 8am

Had a fish fest of mussels and fresh prawn risotto. After  a Potter round town. And watched 'Everest Film'

North Pontoons

Fish Fest

North Pontoons across to Kerrera