Kip-Lamlash(ish) Saturday

[Xk59D]

toying with a wee jaunt tomorrow if anyone is about, hit me up.

[Last Tango]

Was thinking of Arran tomorrow. (from Largs)

Is there any way of getting ashore for lunch there?

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Last Tango

Was thinking of Arran tomorrow. (from Largs)

Is there any way of getting ashore for lunch there?

You can get ashore at the jetty at lamlash choice of two places to eat . Best check before leaving though to be sure

[Last Tango]

Thanks.

Looks like there'll be enough water at the jetty by lunch time and it's ok to use,

Think this is a go-er............

[jambo]

Sorry can't join you rib still at Tayvallich. Have a good one. J


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[Xk59D]

If you fancy a trip I'll meet you at the back of little cumbrae or off largs or something tomorrow?

My boat is in and filled up.

Pm me your number?

I love these camel ribs, look brilliant.

Cheers

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

If you fancy a trip I'll meet you at the back of little cumbrae or off largs or something tomorrow?



My boat is in and filled up.



Pm me your number?



I love these camel ribs, look brilliant.



Cheers

Hi mate thanks for the offer but 'other' duties call. Have a good one. J


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[Xk59D]

Spoke to last tango, maybe go round Arran is plan is, if anyone else is about or fancies it shout.

Drop me a pm and I'll let you know the info.

Jambo, maybe next time dude.

Cheers

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

Spoke to last tango, maybe go round Arran is plan is, if anyone else is about or fancies it shout.

Drop me a pm and I'll let you know the info.

Jambo, maybe next time dude.

Cheers

Thanks mate I'll keep in touch.


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[Xk59D]

How is that new motor BTW?

Was so close to getting one. Probably best 150 ish on market for me.

I'd imagine able to squeeze 0.7lpm or so?

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Xk59D

How is that new motor BTW?

Was so close to getting one. Probably best 150 ish on market for me.

I'd imagine able to squeeze 0.7lpm or so?

Yea best thing I ever did!! Unfortunately because of the hellish wx didn't get many hours. Yes what a difference in the fuel consumption figs a joy for the wallet. Thanks for asking.


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[pilotwillie]

Unfortunately not able to be there, too much going on elsewhere 😟. Have a good run. Lochranza (pontoon) always good for a run ashore for a 'refreshment' and 'comfort' break.


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[Xk59D]

Cracking day out....got quite a few vids so will upload in due course.

A few pics mean time though and a mini "Gunard style".

Plan was to meet Last Tango at Largs (ish) circa 9.30am

Just about to cast off at 9am, phone goes..."I've left my boat keys at home, it is 2 hours there/back"....DOH!

Plan B, I'll head to Lamlash and we can meet up there back of 11 bells or so then-sorted!.

Trundle out the marina 9.30am and greeted with perfect weather and low tide.



About a 15 mile run down to North of Arran from Kip, i get 2/3 Mile off the N/E of Arran and it starts to rain...where the heck did that come from!!!!. Decided to stop and have a wee bite of Lunch and watch the single rain cloud right up the Kyles of Bute. After about an hour of pottering around looking for basking sharks and waiting on Last Tango...they make an appearance, we are at the north end of Arran.



Decide to check out Corrie, very small harbour on the East side, looked very dodgy to enter at the tide we were at so decided against it.



Had a look at the other Harbour in Corrie...it looked worse...check the rocks out!!! pic courtesy of paulsaundersphotography.com



Oh well, let's try Brodick behind the ferry pier, off we go again and see a Basking Shark, first one i've ever seen in 20 yards boating around these parts.



Brodick is a no go, ferry approaching fast so we tail it out the bay round to Lamlash.



WOAH...another fin just outside the bay, huge one now.



TBC

[jambo]

Well that's what I call a days cruising. Grt pics can't wait for vid.


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[Xk59D]

Another pic of the basking shark, unfortunately even with a few attempts of drifting near by and swimming towards us they both turned away before a really good picture.



Arrive at Lamlash, place is pretty busy and quite a few ribs knocking about too!





An Avon Adventure 5.6....i still have a soft spot for these.



Time getting on now so, quick bite to eat in the cafe 50 yards from the boat and we are off towards Largs shortly after. As much as i loved my old adventure i'm glad i wasn't in it on way back as was quite lumpy in patches for some reason, we both literally sailed right over the lot of it.



TBC

[Xk59D]

Town in background is Millport.



Nearly home now



i started with 175l of fuel for reference.

62 litres for 68 miles :-)



upload video later, take a wee bit to edit. hopefully get shots from both boats.

I think Gunards crown is safe

[pilotwillie]

As much as I enjoy taking multiple bin bags of accumulated crap to the local dump, I know what and where I'd rather be doing. Looks like I've missed a crackin day oot !!!


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[Xk59D]

few more pics attached from Last Tango.

Little video-didn't bother editing sound, put on music you like

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

[kerlstone]

Good vid Xk59D,
i was planning being out there this weekend, unfortunately done my back in the other day, so feeling sorry for myself at the moment.
Well done seeing the baskers.

Gerry.

[9D280]

Jealous as chuff.

Life is really getting in the way of a decent cruise at the moment....