Family cruise May Bank Holiday

We left from James Watt Dock with good weather forecast for the weekend ahead.  It was the busiest we've seen the Clyde this year with many boats out enjoying the sunshine.

 We enjoyed a picnic on the north shore of Bute and the younger members of the family were kept busy gathering firewood and collecting shells.

 

Our final evening in Rothesay enjoying a drink on the after deck after dinner.

Garelochead

We spent a week between cruises anchored at Garelochead, next to Faslane submarine base. Interesting to watch all the comings and goings from there.

The weather stayed dry so we were able to get some varnishing done and were rewarded with this splendid sunset over the Arrochar Alps.

Queen Mary 2

We had a good view of the elegant Cunarder Queen Mary 2 from our anchorage in Kilchattan Bay, at the south end of Bute, as she sailed from the Greenock Cruise terminal.

May cruises

Mixed weather but at least we can look at the passing scenery and wildlife from the comfort of Chico's saloon.

And enjoy the company over a glass or two.

PS Waverley

You don't have to go far afield for stunning views. Anchored in Gourock Bay one evening we were treated to the sight of the Waverley making her way round to Garvel Drydock for some routine work.

Then the sunset over Holy Loch was spectacular.

One of the better spring days

The weather has been poor so far this season but it only takes a day like this to forget the rain.


Toward Point


 

CalMac Ferries MV Bute and MV Argyll cross on their route between Rothesay and Wemyss Bay