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Author: David Metcalfe

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Read more about the article 30th June to 2nd July, Portree to Gairloch

30th June to 2nd July, Portree to Gairloch

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:02/07/2024
  • Post category:Gb24ds
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Sorry for the lack of posts for the last few days. After a couple of days in what felt like isolation on Rona we decided to take a couple of…

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Read more about the article 29th June – Rona, Arcaiseid Mhor to Skye, Portree

29th June – Rona, Arcaiseid Mhor to Skye, Portree

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:29/06/2024
  • Post category:Gb24ds
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We let the wind die down and set off from the very sheltered Arcaiseid Mhor anchorage on Rona. Whilst it is a picturesque Island and anchorage, it is very isolated…

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Read more about the article A windy and wet afternoon in Rona

A windy and wet afternoon in Rona

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:28/06/2024
  • Post category:Gb24ds
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The gale has abated, but it’s still pretty unpleasant up here. We went ashore this morning and explored Rona. It has a permanent population of 4. At the other end…

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Read more about the article Kyle of Lochalsh to Rona pictures and Dolphins off Skye

Kyle of Lochalsh to Rona pictures and Dolphins off Skye

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:27/06/2024
  • Post category:GB24
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https://youtu.be/Qpnc26UCHrc

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Read more about the article Rum to Kyle of Lochalsh pictures

Rum to Kyle of Lochalsh pictures

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:25/06/2024
  • Post category:GB24
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Read more about the article 16th &17th June Crinan to Craighouse (Jura)

16th &17th June Crinan to Craighouse (Jura)

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:17/06/2024
  • Post category:Gb24ds
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Sunday was a lazy day in Crinan Basin. I had a visit from very good friends Tina and David and their grandson Leo, They were visiting their son in Stirling…

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Read more about the article 14th June Cairnbaan to Dunardry 15th June Dunardry to Crinan

14th June Cairnbaan to Dunardry 15th June Dunardry to Crinan

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:15/06/2024
  • Post category:Gb24ds
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We have traveled through the canal at a very leisurely pace. Apparently it is possible to transit the canal in about 6.5 hours, but the transit licence lasts for 4…

Continue Reading14th June Cairnbaan to Dunardry 15th June Dunardry to Crinan
Read more about the article 13th June Into the Crinan Canal and on to Cairnbaan

13th June Into the Crinan Canal and on to Cairnbaan

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:13/06/2024
  • Post category:Gb24ds
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Today marks a milestone on our journey. We have transferred from salt water to the freshwater in the Crinan Canal and is exactly 1 month since we loaded the boats…

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Read more about the article 12th June Caladh Harbour to Ardrishaig

12th June Caladh Harbour to Ardrishaig

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:12/06/2024
  • Post category:Gb24ds
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Another relatively short day, just 23 nm from the beautiful Caladh Harbour to Ardrishaig. The morning started not that cold and no wind. We set off down West Kyle and…

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Read more about the article 11th June Rothesay to Caladh harbour, Kyle’s of Bute

11th June Rothesay to Caladh harbour, Kyle’s of Bute

  • Post author:David Metcalfe
  • Post published:12/06/2024
  • Post category:Gb24ds
  • Post comments:2 Comments

We found Rothesay are rather run down town with a busy ferry running too and from Bute to the mainland. The inner harbour was quite sheltered from the strong NW…

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