Great day with fair winds and tides. We had a very quiet night in
Loch Aline, a good secure anchorage with shelter from any direction. The
wind was from the NW which suited us fine for the passage across to
Oban, and the tide with us all the way too; it's great when a plan
comes together.
New crew this weekend, it's lovely to have Julie on board. The Ocean Youth Trust
yacht was in the Loch with us overnight and set off about the same time, big
boat but we seemed to be able to pass her without much trouble. The
passenger ship was anchored off Oban when we arrived at the North
entrance, busy town with a Tall ship in at the North Pier as well.
Onward through the Bay and back to what is becoming the default
anchorage at Seil Island. Julie has headed back to Glasgow and I'm
here looking out at the glorious sunshine and the extraordinary light that you get here.
Some more observations on the Blue Ensign, my bête noir, it is my observation that the downwind,
downtide yachts with motor on and not a sail in sight are generally
flying the blue flag. And another thing, it appears essential to have a
loud laugh when crewing on a blue flag vessel, as is evidenced by the
yacht two boat lengths away from me tonight. The research continues.