WIP
A very bumpy crossing with steep, although not particularly high, waves coming from the north rolling the boat badly until about 10 miles out when the wind increased and I was able to sail which stabilised the boat.
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| LochInver Trent class lifeboat overtaking me about 2/3rds of the way across making 20+ knots. by the time I arrived she had already been lifted out, presumably for cleaning etc. |
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It looks like I could be here for a good deal longer than two nights. I just checked this mornings models issued after I left.The UKMO and ECMWF do not agree on all the details or timing but both say strong winds coming Friday/ Saturday and gales (severe?) Sunday / Monday. Whilst there are some decent anchorages around iirc there are only 2 other secure marinas in the outer isles, [edit: I was forgetting Tarbert, which I understand is quite small and unprotected from theSE] Castle Bay being exposed to the SW. loch Maddy is only moderately protected and has reduced capacity due to a dredger destroying part of it in 2023 and Loch Boisdale is a long way south. I could get there but would miss out on the places in between.I’ll review tomorrow when the new forecasts come in. I have been to all 4 marinas and some of the best anchorages and my gut says stay here.
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| Tuesday mornings UKMO & ECMWF. |
Some lifting and carrying during the afternoon, getting it out of the way before a welcome shower. Two trips to Tesco's for vital supplies of beer, a trip to the local garage for diesel, only 10 or 12 minutes away on good pavements so probably quicker than getting it from the marina.
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