Wish You Were Here?

We have spent the

Loch Moidart after sunset

last few nights in Loch Moidart, Loch Scavaig, and walking up the Coulin Mountains. Wish you were here? 

Gary admiring the view of the Coulin Mountains

We walked to the foot of the Mountains. What a view! If you look closely, you can see Ann taking in the scenery (in the left of the picture). 

And we're off again!

After a week's break from sailing (hence the lack of posts), we are off again on leg 8. Ken, Ann, Roger, Gary and I headed off from Lock Moidart to anchor near a castle. Tomorrow we are then sailing towards Skye at Lock Scavaig.

Highlights of Leg Seven

We have had very little signal this week so we apologise for the delaying in sharing these photos with you...

A beautiful sunset over the Isle of Eigg (taken in Arisaig on the first night)

After visiting Lunga Island with the crew of leg 6, I wanted Paul, John and Joe to see these amazing birds close-up. Here are just a few of the many photos taken...

                                                   

Macleod's Maidens Loch Bracadale in Skye

A la carte

Paul is an excellent chef! We ate on board most nights this week - delicious, freshly-made meals!

Here is John admiring Paul's pavlova made in the Raven oven!!

Leg 7

Welcome to Paul, John and Joe who are the crew on Leg 7.

Leg 6 - end of the week

 We are now on changeover day and the leg six crew are departing. In the latter half of this week, we have seen some castles, endured a force 7 and even ventured to take part in singing on another yacht!

We endured rains and gusts up to a Force 7 at the
foot of the Cuillen Mountains. Two hours of rain and this
waterfall appeared!

We had a great evening when we were invited onto a neighbouring yacht in Loch Moidart! There was much singing and drinking into the early hours...

Guillemots Galore!

Ever seen a guillemot's egg? 

You have now!

Beautiful oyster catcher

So much to 'sea'...

Monday was one of the best days of the trip so far... In the morning we sailed around Staffa Island and saw the amazing, Fingal's Cave. We then went onto Lunga Island and were surrounded by puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Finally, we sailed onto a quiet anchorage at Ulba for a relaxing evening.

Eat your heart out David Attenborough!

Carsaig Bay

Awww!

Anchoring at Carsaig Bay turned out to be a great idea after we spotted a sea otter, a great number of seals and even a little seal pup. We had a great day in force 5, sailing on a broad reach. After that we anchored 'Tinker's Hole' - a lovely anchorage, just off the Isle of Mull. 

Leg Six

It has been difficult to email pictures and send information back home but we have finally got a signal! Here are the crew of leg six: Russell, Sue, Daniel and Peter. 

Welcome aboard!

Visiting Laphroaig Distillery

Couldn't possibly stop at the Isle of Islay without visiting the Laphroaig Distillery!

Leg 5

We are now well into leg 5 and have reached the Scottish coast! Today we left Northern Island and headed for Port Ellen on Islay Island. We celebrated Tim's birthday yesterday and saw a beautiful sunset at Portrush.

FORTY dolphins!

Here is another video of the forty dolphins that accompanied us for part of leg four (not four dolphins as previously stated!)

More of Leg 4

Andrew, Pete and I at the top of  Slievemore Peak

It has been difficult to get a signal to update the blog this week so these photos are of the past few days in various locations. We have had clear blue skies but little wind so plenty of motoring!

Keem Bay

Downpatrick Head near Killybegs