from the SE going round to the SW on Saturday so I felt that going
South was no longer an option, our second attempt to get to Port Ellen
has been thwarted by the old enemy the weather.
We motored back down Loch Sween, in comparison to yesterday it seemed
a much more unfriendly place with the low cloud and the head wind. As
we approached the corner and turned to starboard towards Crinan the
sun broke through, we let out the genoa and raced North with the sun,
wind and tide all in our favour.
Straight into the canal and straight through to the first set of locks
where we met Brian our pilot for the transit. It may cost a few
pounds but the ease of going through with lines tended and locks
opened and closed as you berth is well worth it. We were in company
with another yacht so it was all the much easier for their help as
well. By 5 were berthed on the downside of the bridge at Cairnbaan.
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