Oban June 2010

 

Here we are enjoying the June sunshine in Oban bay, After a lovely sail down from the mooring 

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!

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-:-)

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.

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.