SAORSA - Toward Sailing Club

12.30, Left the comfort and shelter of Rothesay after some cunning manoeuvring to get
off the pontoon, for a sail up the Kyles of Bute and thence to Campbelltown (or maybe
Sanda, let’s see how the weather is.) Wind gusting to 40 knots and steering interesting.
¾ of roller jib out. No main and motoring. Upon opening the galley cupboard,
discovered that one of the three remaining eggs had jumped out of its nesting place and
committed suicide all over the teabags. Kitchen roll call!
As Doreen had made up some rolls, we (I, that is) didn’t have too much hassle making
lunch, although no-one ate much.
Fast passage to Ardlamont, where following seas got increasingly bigger. With breaking
tops. Mike repeatedly extolled the virtues of Tarbert, looking northwards in quite a
wistful way. Engine off, half jib (no mainsail) and still making 7+ knots.
15.40 Off Lochranza, down to less than 5kn so engine back on. Good fast run to
Campbelltown and tied up next to Kieta.
19.00 Arrive Campbelltown, had several ‘wee drinkies’ to steady our nerves. Scoffed
Doreen’s lovely chilli then went to Argyll Arms in search of Al’s wee pal David, the gay
florist, Lovely boy, wasn’t there, so Al in slightly grumpy mood for the rest of the
evening.
Later on: Got back to Saorsa at some point and attempted to work out the tides for
going round the Mull. Nae bother, as Mike good with figures. Didn’t have to leave ‘till
12.00 noon next day, so had a wee nightcap to steady our nerves. Found a new radio
channel, Argyll FM (107.7) with World’s Best Taxi Advert.
Log Reading: 207 n/miles