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Woke to blue sky would you believe ! But it quickly clouded over. However we set off about 10 ish and enjoyed a fairly gentle sail toward Largs. Julian made me do a practice reefing which although I didn’t want to was actually good for me and I feel a bit more confident now. IContinue reading “Tuesday 15 June Troon to Largs 21 no”

A couple of days rest to revitalise , do jobs and generally sort ourselves out before heading off to ( all being well) the west coast. Julian went into town first thing to get the Sunday paper whilst I had yet another lie in! It was excited that the computer was working again. I actuallyContinue reading “Sunday 13 and Monday 14 June. Troon… ish”

A welcome lie in followed by a cooked breakfast brunch using the last of the blue eggs. The sun is shining and and although it’s a chilly wind, it is lighter . Sadly we had to say bye to Alice and Will who are back to Liverpool today taking in Ikea on the way. Isn’tContinue reading “Saturday 12 June Troon”

Not a particularly comfortable night . As were were near the outer limit of the marina, we weren’t very protected from the very strong gusty wind that had sprung up overnight. Getting off the berth was potentially a bit f s nightmare as we had another boat outside us which we had to avoid gettingContinue reading “Friday 11 June Port Bannatyne to Troon 28 nm”

A beautiful setting to wake up to. The sound of hundreds of sea birds on the islands surrounding Wreck bay. Sadly still gloomy weather but that didn’t stop Will going for a swim off the boat after breakfast. 🥶 Apparently pretty cold, ( no surprise there) so one circumnavigation of Angelique was enough! Fortunately heContinue reading “Thursday June 10 Burnt Isles to Port Bannatyne”

Woke to misty murky weather, but it had been a peaceful night. The “ disturbing swell” documented in the literature, had not occurred! We set off 11 ish bound for an anchorage in the Kyles of Bute . The weather forecast was for quite strong winds up to 25 kt so we always intended toContinue reading “Wednesday 9 June. Otter ferry to wreck bay ( Kyles of Bute). 33.5 nm”

Woke early to something clattering against the boat. In the haze of waking thinking if I just put my head far enough under here… I won’t be able to hear it , and maybe it’ll go away. J was already up and sorting it … the dinghy was making the ladder clatter. Since he wasContinue reading “Tuesday 8 June . Lamlash to Otter Ferry 40 nm”

Another bright day. On the agenda today ….a lot of domestics before Alice and Will due to arrive lunchtime ish. First call for J was trying to get his computer sorted so emails And phone calls to Barry ( Mr fixit in Troon) eventually reaped reward and it appears it has once more sprung intoContinue reading “Monday 7 June Troon to Lamlash (Arran) 19.5nm”

Such a peaceful night! The first photo today was taken at 0430 this morning….just as day was dawning. Just happened to wake up and stuck my head out. Wow .. what colours! When finally waking properly, the sun was shining out of a clear blue sky. Julian cooked us a bacon and egg bap forContinue reading “Sunday 6 June Millport to Troon 18 nm”