Force 9 overnight, felt decidedly unsafe lashed to plastic pontoons in Port Ellen. Waves breaking over pontoons, throwing boat around like a cork. Needless to say -'night watchman's sleep' - wind died at 5-00am (time to sleep).... 8-00am knock on hull - 'Do we need diesel ?' .... yes but need sleep more !
Arranged for fuel bowser to arrive at 3-00pm at quayside... giving us a few hours to visit the LAGAVULIN distillery on Islay.... Donnie (ex-manager of distillery and RIB skipper) invited us to take a ride with him to the Distillery.... top banana, top bloke, top tour - BUT too many tasters !!!! Phoned Dad (Brian) to wish him a Happy Birthday... present to follow, unless we drink it !!!!
Left Islay @ 4pm after refuel and picked our way up the Sound of Jura towards the notorious Gulf of Corryvreckan (very large whirlpool). Sea state was 'confused' to say the least, but great to be tossed around - so close to land !!!!
Arrived Island of Kerrera @ 8-00pm... just in time to catch launch to Oban. Four pints and few whiskies later back on launch to Stray Cat for a long awaited and well earnt SLEEP.... (12 hours please)..... Ooops forgot BLOG.. sleep can wait !!!
Speak soon...... comments please !
Arranged for fuel bowser to arrive at 3-00pm at quayside... giving us a few hours to visit the LAGAVULIN distillery on Islay.... Donnie (ex-manager of distillery and RIB skipper) invited us to take a ride with him to the Distillery.... top banana, top bloke, top tour - BUT too many tasters !!!! Phoned Dad (Brian) to wish him a Happy Birthday... present to follow, unless we drink it !!!!
Left Islay @ 4pm after refuel and picked our way up the Sound of Jura towards the notorious Gulf of Corryvreckan (very large whirlpool). Sea state was 'confused' to say the least, but great to be tossed around - so close to land !!!!
Arrived Island of Kerrera @ 8-00pm... just in time to catch launch to Oban. Four pints and few whiskies later back on launch to Stray Cat for a long awaited and well earnt SLEEP.... (12 hours please)..... Ooops forgot BLOG.. sleep can wait !!!
Speak soon...... comments please !
