Seems a good day to leave the canal as we have a reasonable forecast and plenty of fair tide to get us through the tidal gates. The plan is to get to Puilladobhrain, but if there is any doubt about the Dorus Mor or Sound of Luing then cosy marinas are available.
Approaching Crinan Bridge we were surprised to see the Bavaria which had accompanied us in the locks yesterday coming the other way having a change of plan – at least the bridge was open for us. Left the canal and spent ages putting away fenders and fender boards. Motored almost to the Dorus Mor in warm sun and then sailed through – no problem – so much for all the dire warnings in the pilot books. Part way up the Sound of Luing the wind went light and variable, so we hoped we would get carried on by the tide. It did not seem to help much, possibly because of the neap tide. However we had time in hand and so slowly passed Easdale when the wind improved and we arrived at Puilladobhrain, soon followed by Simon and Margaret. We took a short walk over the island to the “Bridge over the Atlantic” and then visited the pub to celebrate our passage with food and drink – a successful start to the West Coast part of the cruise.
Follow the
track of this day
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| Through Crinan Bridge |
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| Sail change in Sound of Luing |
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| Making sure it’s done properly |
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| At Puilladobhrain |
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