We arrived on board Blue Star yesterday afternoon and spent
some time loading the groceries (bought in Oban) and other gear, and fitted the
new water pump. New crewmate Peter joined us, with Robert and David who had sailed with us before. This morning we completed the water pump repair and waited
until the office opened so that we could reclaim our mainsail that had been
repaired whilst we had been away. We then spent some time filling up with
diesel and fitting the mainsail. By the time all the tasks were complete it was
nearly 1100 when we finally left Dunstaffnage. It was a grey showery morning,
the wind was against us and we motored against a lumpy sea which made life
uncomfortable. David and new crewmate, Peter, made soup and sandwiches which
were very well received. Slowly the sea state improved, the wind changed
direction, and we finished the day sailing on a flat sea into Loch Crinan with
another yacht following us. we entered the sea lock to stay overnight in the
yacht basin after an enjoyable end to the day. As we came through the sea lock
we had lots of spectators; locks always attract lots of spectators! Salmon
steaks for dinner tonight.
Peter's joke:
Two men in a kayak were out on the sea. It was rather cold so they decided to light a fire in their kayak. It sank. It just goes to show that you can't have your kayak and heat it!
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| Roger helmimg, with Peter alongside, and the other yacht following us. |
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