Todays trip to Craighouse Jura

Last Tango · 30 August 2017, 17:30

Definitely not a seagull......for a change

breezeblock · 30 August 2017, 18:34

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Definitely not a seagull......for a change

I take it you got out then

Last Tango · 30 August 2017, 19:53

Trip to Craighouse was an aborted trip to Colonsay. Through the Coryvreckan and confronted with a 2 to 3 metre swell

so doubled back and came down the east shore of Jura to Craighouse. Saw a Golden Eagle and two Sea Eagles in the space of 20 mins.

freespirit3 · 30 August 2017, 21:39

Think we may have passed you, went from Ardfern out to Tobermory through Easdale
back to Oban and then back through Easdale, some lively swells, hope you all got back safely

Last Tango · 30 August 2017, 22:06

Got back to Ardfern with no issues. Sound of Jura wasn't too bad.

May have missed you as torrential rain and poor vis when we left this morning. Heading off tomorrow for Gigha around 10.00am ish. Forecast looks a lot better.

freespirit3 · 30 August 2017, 22:08

Ironically think we are of to Colonsay, winds better tomorrow and good sun, enjoy

A1an · 31 August 2017, 00:06

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Got back to Ardfern with no issues. Sound of Jura wasn't too bad.

May have missed you as torrential rain and poor vis when we left this morning. Heading off tomorrow for Gigha around 10.00am ish. Forecast looks a lot better.

Lovely run down to there. Be sure to stop in at Eilean Mor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eilean...cCormaig_Isles

Last Tango · 06 September 2017, 22:29

A couple of days, Jura then Gigha.

First attempt at video editing.....so more about the subject than the technicalities so be gentle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSU2...ature=youtu.be

Xk59D · 06 September 2017, 22:47

If west is best was ever in doubt.....cracking.

breezeblock · 06 September 2017, 23:11

good bit of footage looks like I missed another decent trip

jambo · 07 September 2017, 12:57

Great vid. Glad you enjoyed my cruising ground, you can't beat it!!

Last Tango · 07 September 2017, 21:24

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Glad you enjoyed my cruising ground, you can't beat it!!

Was certainly impressed with some of the little islands I never knew existed. We're normally further north.
I did take a drive to Tayvalich a couple of weeks ago to have a look at the facilities.
The pontoon looked like a bit of a no-go zone though. There were only two berths that weren't reserved for the ferry or for "vessels over 8mtrs" and both of those were completely "rammed" with yacht tenders and dingys and there didn't look there was anywhere a car/trailer could be left if you launched from there.

Bit of a shame as there's obviously quite a lot of good ribbing around the area.

jambo · 07 September 2017, 23:04

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Was certainly impressed with some of the little islands I never knew existed. We're normally further north.
I did take a drive to Tayvalich a couple of weeks ago to have a look at the facilities.
The pontoon looked like a bit of a no-go zone though. There were only two berths that weren't reserved for the ferry or for "vessels over 8mtrs" and both of those were completely "rammed" with yacht tenders and dingys and there didn't look there was anywhere a car/trailer could be left if you launched from there.

Bit of a shame as there's obviously quite a lot of good ribbing around the area.

Yes it can be busy but there's always room. You could have picked up a mooring. Pity I didn't know you were interested as I would have given you my mooring as I'm not up there at moment. I could have got you parking. J

Poly · 08 September 2017, 14:06

Tango, there is usually parking available along at the village hall (pay in the honesty box). It's a five minute walk. We've not made it there this year yet, but have never had a problem finding somewhere to pop the boat either for an hour or a night. If you pop a mile over the hill then you can launch direct into the sound of Jura too.

Last Tango · 08 September 2017, 16:31

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Tango, there is usually parking available along at the village hall (pay in the honesty box). .................. If you pop a mile over the hill then you can launch direct into the sound of Jura too.

I had a look along there but is there not a sign that says "no boat trailers" at that car park.

The launch site sounds interesting.

jambo · 08 September 2017, 19:15

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I had a look along there but is there not a sign that says "no boat trailers" at that car park.

The launch site sounds interesting.

You are correct LT there's an ongoing problem with rouge Parkers from the ferry and people leaving trailers for weeks so the local folks are regulating it a bit. The only interesting thing about the slip is its shallow. If your ever going again pm me for a chat. J

Last Tango · 09 September 2017, 21:06

Thanks for that Jambo..........there's nothing like a bit of local knowledge.
No immediate plans to be back there but no doubt will be some time in the future.

jambo · 09 September 2017, 21:26

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Thanks for that Jambo..........there's nothing like a bit of local knowledge.

No immediate plans to be back there but no doubt will be some time in the future.

No problems. The parking is becoming a problem but hopefully we can find you something. Do you camp of hire a caravan?

Last Tango · 11 September 2017, 20:35

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No problems. The parking is becoming a problem but hopefully we can find you something. Do you camp of hire a caravan?

PM sent.

jambo · 11 September 2017, 21:21

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PM sent.

Answered. J