There were no cruises in 2020, just a short visit to the yacht. We were longing for going back to Scotland when eventually the easing of the restrictions allowed us to sail again in 2021. But first, it was necessary to hoist the yacht for a full antifouling after 2 years of growing mussels on the hull, then there was a lot of little maintenance works to be done until we could sail again, this time discovering the Firth of Clyde which revealed some wonderful anchorages and a fairy tale of landscapes.
Hoist at Fairlie after 2 years in harbour - to apply a new Antifouling to the hull
Rudder and prop - growing grounds for mussels
before... and after the treatment
The hull with a new coating
Work is done - sunset drink
And Corryvreckan sails again - much faster now
Easy going S through Kilbrannan Sound (Firth of Clyde)
Campeltown Marina
the distillery tour is worthwhile
Loch Ranza on Arran (Firth of Clyde) only in settled conditions with easterly winds
and on we go - downwind to Loch Fyne
Upper Loch Fyne - a fairy tale of unknown landscapes
Morning mist at Inveraray (Upper Loch Fyne)
A visit to Inveraray castle
Kyles of Bute - the Burnt Isles anchorage
Isle of Arran seen form NE - evokes a longing for a tour to the mountains
Brodick Bay on Arran - castle and Goatfell
Brodick castle with its splendid gardens
Goatfell, 874 m still to be climbed
Wemyss Bay - another castle
happy to welcome you