Bank Holiday races from Tarbert, Loch Fyne

Heading south from Loch Gair to Great Cumbrae we enjoyed the spectacle of 40+ yachts racing around marks between Tarbert and Portavadie.  It seemed more like The Solent than Loch Fyne.

Loch Gair

Loch Gair, just north of Lochgilphead, was just the place to ride out the unseasonal May storms. It's a small circular loch that is only open to the east.

The folly on the point was built  in the 19th century by the local laird in the fashion of the day.

Barmore Island

Looking north to Stonefield Castle on the west shore of Loch Fyne, this anchorage has good shelter from the west and north and lovely views down Loch Fyne.

Millport, Great Cumbrae

Sheltering from strong easterly winds in Millport Bay.  Chico attracted some local interest - see http://www.s1millport.com/news/dunkirk-veteran-graces-millport.html 

OUT OF THE WATER

Over Easter we took Chico out of the water at Ardmaleish Boatyard on Bute for some maintenance and a repaint. Two days spent cleaning up the copper sheathing and props have paid off, giving us nearly 2 knots in reduced drag.

Out and about again

We left Portavadie Marina during the first week in April, steaming south past Arran on our way to Rothesay through a flat, oily sea.  







At anchor in Rothesay Bay



Spring is almost here

In Spring, a boat owner's thoughts          turn to.........varnishing!