Monthly Archives: August 2011

Our day began just before 9am with a lovely aroma wafting into my cabin – our skipper, having said we could have a lye in today, was enticing us out of bed early by making us bacon sandwiches! Thanks for … Continue reading →

We had an early start this morning as the weather forecast confirmed severe gale warnings in Bailey, Rockall and Hebrides, but our brave skipper boldly went on with our planned passage I enjoyed bringing the boat out of Gairloch as … Continue reading →

Plockton is a lovely find indeed! and we are very grateful to the owners of “Monkey Business” We hope you can see this blog and see our appreciation! Today is my birthday, and my day began with an all male … Continue reading →

What a beautiful start to the day – the sun was shining and the sea was like glass and Loch Nevin looked spectacular Our heads (and John’s bottom!) are a little sore this morning after our brilliant night out in … Continue reading →

A phrase we have often used on this trip – “Every Day Is A School Day” today this as true as any!  I shall explain some of the lessons shortly! We had an early start, up before light with the … Continue reading →

A well earned rest today in a beautiful little spot.  A very peaceful mooring in the bay across from Tobermory where we can see the pretty little streets with the coloured houses, just like it is on the TV! (got … Continue reading →

This is the start of week 7 and we are now officially half way through what is a wonderful “Experience” of sailing around the coastline of Britain! Today is the day to say goodbye to Pete and Chris, and with … Continue reading →

Now we really feel we are in Scotland!  Everywhere we look there is stunning scenery!  My camera has been well used today, everytime I look around I see a photo – I will try to pop some of them in … Continue reading →

Beautiful departure from Port Ellen at 9am this morning, and I do feel impelled to quote from Rick this morning as he said “that looked very professional, you left the marina and got the sails up with strong winds in … Continue reading →