Crinan to Lochaline

After having the bridge swung for us we were on our way at 0830 and were soon in Crinan. The tides weren't right for immediate departure so we visited the coffee shop and tested the scones (yum yum!). As we departed another boat, Hesper, joined us in the sea lock and the skipper, Gerry (?), gave us a £20 donation for the CF Trust! (Thank you Gerry! The world should be run by people like you!) Departing around 1100 we found the sea fairly flat with little wind initially, but this soon changed and we found ourselves dealing with very confused seas off the Sound of Mull. After battling our way through the sea was suddenly flat again once we were in the Sound and we opted to sail the last 40 mins or so to Lochaline. (Once again we had spent most of the day motoring against strong winds! Do the weather gods have it in for us?!)

Roger had phoned ahead to book us a berth and Fiona was waiting for us! A discount again for our charity cause was applied. Thank you Fiona! Thank you Lochaline Marina!

After a very nice shower we have opted for dinner out tonight. We plan a gentle sail to Tobermory tomorrow.

Hesper in the sealock with us

The marina at Lochaline, Blue Star in the background

Looking out of Lochaline towards the Sound of Mull (Mull in the background)

Todays joke (especially for Gordon, John and Ian):
A golfer was playing a round with the vicar. He went for an easy put but missed.' Oh Bu**er!' he said. 'I've missed!' The vicar advised him that he really shoudn't use such language. At the next green the golfer should have made another easy put, but missed again! 'Oh S**t! I've missed!' he said. The vicar reprimanded him again and said he should not use such language. At the next hole, where the golfer missed yet another easy put he exclaimed once again 'Oh Bl***y H***! I've missed!' At that moment a bolt of lightening shot from the sky and struck the vicar! A loud voice came as well and said 'Oh Dam*! I've missed!'