come. Just after clearing the Yacht Haven entrance we set sail down
Loch Craignish with a Hallsberg Rassey in pursuit. Knot training was
provided for the crew on the way. Good to say that it was just on
turning into the Dorus Mor that the Hallsberg drew up with us, though
of course we just had the genoa out whereas he was under full sail. A
great run up to Loch Melfort past the marina at Craobh and then a turn
to port towards Ardinamir bay at the south end of Torsa.
The book says that there is a very narrow entrance channel between a
drying rock and an extensive rock ledge and shoal. To be approached
with caution. We needn't go into details here, but at one point when
entering the bay the motion of the vessel indicated that there was
insufficient under keel clearance. The vessel was put astern and then
re-entered the channel and followed the advice of a fellow yachtsmen
shouting out commands with gestures. The passage to anchor then
proceeded without incident.
Crew then demanded liberty and set off for the shore, muttering about
taking the Cal Mac route back to Oban.
Day ended calm and quiet, skipper slightly subdued.
This just sounds nasty, nasty and probably the CCC pilot notes are sponsored by yacht repairers....The Keown sound is bad enough.
ReplyDeleteHope there is another way out and the tides are favourable agin'
Where is the Galley of Lorne? Port Appin?
Our wooden boat week took off today. Photos on FB.
Smaller brother.
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteMy memories of entering Ardinamir Bay (some 30 years ago) were the stentorian shouted instructions from the QHM in the shape of Irene MacLachlan who lived alone in the farm house above the anchorage with her cat, McKelvie, and with no electricity or running water. I thought that the CCC had marked both rocks with perches? I see one of your commentators has an unusual spelling for Cuan Sound. Ian (WSN)
Sounds like an interesting day!!
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