The lock-keepers arranged for us to arrange to move at 1 pm, to arrive at the bird hide before 5 pm. Simon and Margaret are having an “assisted passage”, whereby the lock-keepers operate the locks for them (normally you have to do most of the work yourself). We would join them to provide some company and also benefit from the assistance. Before setting off we walked to see the cup and ring marks on the rocks at Achnabrek.
In spite of the help, it all seemed to take a long time and be rather wearing. Our 2 boats were at the front of each lock and a Bavaria 30 Cruiser came in behind Simon. It seemed that being near the front made us more susceptible to the turbulence of the water coming into the lock. We met a boat coming the other way which had retired from the Scottish 3 peaks race. It seemed their runner had injured his knee on a mountain and they had retired.
Meal and drink on Panache with Simon and Margaret (civilised!)
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track of this day
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| Ancient cup and ring marks |
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| Peaceful mooring at Cairnbaan |
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| Waiting for another boat to arrive |
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| At the “Bird Hide” |
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