sailscotland 2020

SAILING HOLIDAYS

 Red Moon at anchor, Loch Moidart © Red Moon Cruises

We left the lovely Moidart to continue up the coast. On our way we were joined by a welcome and joyous pod of dolphins – a propitious start to our cruising season! The feel of Loch Ailort is quite different with its open winding passage through numerous islands and disapearing rocks with steep hills along one edge – and a main road on the other. However, it was a sublime evening and we chose to anchor close to the south end of the ‘Black Islands’. We were not bothered by traffic and we saw a fair amount of wildlife, particularly birds, and we toasted the beginning of another exciting season ahead of us. Next day, we took a quick look at anchoring possibilities in the Borrowdale Islands – certainly somewhere to consider as a lunch stop providing there was no south westerly swell rolling in. We had hoped to enter the inviting Arisaig harbour but time was running short...we will save that for next season! *Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath. Clyde Cruisng Club Sailing Directions and Anchorages. Martin Lawrence. Mary Waller Red Moon Cruises www.redmooncruises.co.uk

 Deer - North passage, Loch Moidart © Red Moon Cruises

 Relaxing on Red Moon before a busy season - Black Isles, Loch Ailort © Red Moon Cruises

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