Loaded the boat till she is "full and down" Plimsoll mark is just
showing. Forecast is SW 5 occ 6 and presently blowing 25 knots in the
marina. Had a cup of tea and discussed the need to go anywhere, so we
sat in the sun and read our books. At 17:00 finally plucked up the
courage at seeing the Lasers, here for the World Championships, going
out and decided that if they could go out then our 37' should survive.
Set off into the maelstrom, for a brisk sail over to the East Kyles
of Bute with the vessel rolling around heavily in the seas coming up
the Firth, strangely the only vessel around. As expected, further up
the Kyle the wind died away, though we persevered until Colintraive
when we pulled the sails down and motored into Caladh harbour to join
the one other boat there. Day ends overcast with heavy rain and not a
breath of wind in here. Corned Beef Surprise for tea, thanks for the
recipe John. For the day 15' and for the trip 15'