Fresh new crew

The new recruits joined last night, coincidental with the rain
starting, some could take this as an omen but... Day opens with heavy
rain and overcast skies, not to be outdone we set off for Oban on the
10:00 ferry to do all the hot spots. Return to vessel on the 11:00
ferry, but what is this, the skies are clearing and it is now only a
light drizzle. All hands on deck, let go ford let go aft, full
astern, full ahead unplug the electrical lead.
We set off with optimism and the wind on the beam. Just past Lismore
the wind dies then moves round to the direction of the destination.
Harden sheets and we set off to windward up the Sound of Mull.
Lots more wind and a reef in the main and lots of genoa wound in but
we are still clocking up 7 knots through the water. Great sail,
albeit mostly to windward up to Tobermoray and we get one of the last
mooring buoys. Photo of crew relaxing with sun downers, note the blue
sky in the background.
Crew blog: S states that there is a hair dryer in the showers at
Oban. Gin mixed with tonic makes her happy. Hamish has found a tea
towel and is also ecstatic.