A traumatic arrival in a squall into Lochboisdale on Wednesday night led to a dink on the gelcoat. Really upset but the kindness and skill of the local fishermen averted a potentially much worse outcome. Really owe those guys and I will be a Celtic football fan for the rest of my days!
The guys back in Lorient have promised to fix it, but we need to get back earlier to give them some time to do so. Really sad, but it's time to turn about and head back south down the west coast of Scotland then the Irish Sea again.
We had not initially planned to visit the Outer Hebrides but the kindness of the locals has made this place somewhere that I would want to revisit.
The guys back in Lorient have promised to fix it, but we need to get back earlier to give them some time to do so. Really sad, but it's time to turn about and head back south down the west coast of Scotland then the Irish Sea again.
We had not initially planned to visit the Outer Hebrides but the kindness of the locals has made this place somewhere that I would want to revisit.
We'll head towards Tobermory this afternoon, but search for a small local anchorage rather than the bright lights of Tobermory. Then maybe Belfast for Sunday night and eventually Holyhead to pick up some bits. After that, we'll see ....
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ReplyDeleteNo doubt you're still grumpy and it's a royal PIA but at least you're using it as it should be rather than swanning around quaffing G&T's. Obviously not too badly biffed as you're still sailing, just cosmetic?
ReplyDeleteJust superficial. The boatyard are sending a patching kit to Holyhead until we return to Lorient. Still joining us???
ReplyDeleteJust superficial. The boatyard are sending a patching kit to Holyhead until we return to Lorient. Still joining us???
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