Largs to Portavadie cruise - 27th and 28th July - Page 5

donald463 · 29 July 2013, 13:33

Pic 3 Ardlamont Point
Pic 4 Portavadie Marina

lump1066 · 19 September 2013, 17:38

I didn't make the original Portavadie trip, but have planned to do on weekend of 27/28th Sept. Got pals coming along etc, but called the marina today and the hotel is fully booked.

So - my question is - anyone know of somewhere ok to stay around that area, where i can leave RIB safely on the water overnight. We are leaving from Largs on the Friday lunchtime, returning Sunday afternoon. Would rather not overnight in Largs, but could as worst case...

Any ideas?

Perroboy · 19 September 2013, 17:46

Kames Hotel moorings only no pontoon but good food and beer.

Tarbert Loch Fyne various hotels and proper marina facilities.

Perroboy · 19 September 2013, 17:49

Lochranza on Arran has hotel and pontoon or moorings.

SPR · 19 September 2013, 18:15

you have a pm from me.

regards

lump1066 · 28 September 2013, 21:25

Just back from Largs-Portavadie trip. Was fantastic. From Largs up Kyles to Tighnabruaich, Kames, then stopped off for the Dolphin show off Ardlamont point. The Dophins were great, couldn't believe it - made our day.

Then up to Tarbert and finally into Portavadie. Thanks go to Matt for sorting out our mooring. Stayed overnight in one of the Studio rooms at the Hotel - very nice. Hit the bar a bit too hard though - wasn't one of our earliest mornings ever

Woke up to mirror flat seas, blue skies with some haze. Great trip to Arran and Loch Ranza per previous Rib-netter recommendation went for lunch at the Loch Ranza Hotel. Sat in the sun enjoying a burger, its not a bad life

Then back up round the Kyles and back to Largs to recover. Got to be a plan to do this as a group at some point, some great spots.

donald463 · 28 September 2013, 22:09

Glad you got there this time. Been working so couldn't join you this time.

SPR · 28 September 2013, 22:54

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Originally Posted by lump1066

Just back from Largs-Portavadie trip. Was fantastic. From Largs up Kyles to Tighnabruaich, Kames, then stopped off for the Dolphin show off Ardlamont point. The Dophins were great, couldn't believe it - made our day.

Then up to Tarbert and finally into Portavadie. Thanks go to Matt for sorting out our mooring. Stayed overnight in one of the Studio rooms at the Hotel - very nice. Hit the bar a bit too hard though - wasn't one of our earliest mornings ever

Woke up to mirror flat seas, blue skies with some haze. Great trip to Arran and Loch Ranza per previous Rib-netter recommendation went for lunch at the Loch Ranza Hotel. Sat in the sun enjoying a burger, its not a bad life

Then back up round the Kyles and back to Largs to recover. Got to be a plan to do this as a group at some point, some great spots.

Glad you enjoyed it - I pass on your thank s to Matt too, hes one of the Good ones out there.

Yes - RIB cruise to there should be rescheduled - next year might be safer?

S.

mattvolvo1 · 28 September 2013, 22:58

Lump1066,

Glad you had a good time! Wish I could have been out with you guys! Been doing PB training in ballachulish though, glad everything went to plan and let me know anytime if I can assist you guys or anyone else in anyway!
Take it the marina looked after you well in my absence? Glad you had a good time anyway and amazing weather for it! All the best Matt

lump1066 · 09 October 2013, 21:25

Video of our return from Portavadie. Followed up on advice from Donald463 and Matt and SPR about where to go and what to look for. Was great weekend - thanks for the advice gents

Largs Portavadie - Sept 13 - YouTube

Dolphins were the highlight, funny thing was waiting for ages to try and spot them, gave up, started to drive away and they appeared playing in our wake. So we stopped and watched the show - nice

AMac · 10 October 2013, 17:45

Glad to see you guys in my office - lol
Please be aware that there is a no wake restriction between the islands as the seabirds nest very close to the water on the islands and it is monitored by a local resident who will report boat names to Authorities if he spots you
Ps the Islands are also good for seals and there is a sculpture park on the Colintaive side during summer months
Pps the Colintaive hotel does excellent food also

lump1066 · 10 October 2013, 17:46

Thanks for info.
Will tread carefully @ the islands

clydeoutboards · 10 October 2013, 18:12

off topic sorry but just a reminder its the Scottish boat show tomorrow and this week end. more info at Home - Scotland's Boat Show

SPR · 10 October 2013, 18:56

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Originally Posted by clydeoutboards

off topic sorry but just a reminder its the Scottish boat show tomorrow and this week end. more info at Home - Scotland's Boat Show

I will be there on RYA Scotland Stand on Saturday ... come and say high

Boatnomad · 10 October 2013, 19:49

This video has been removed by the user.?

lump1066 · 10 October 2013, 23:11

sorry - my bad

Largs Portavadie - YouTube

Perroboy · 11 October 2013, 09:31

You got great weather wish it was like that more often. Good to see the dolphin has a wee pal.

lump1066 · 25 November 2013, 10:33

I'm targeting doing a Largs-Portavadie trip from Friday 27th Dec (depart largs noon) returning on Sunday 29th Dec (out of water by 3pm). Trip to Arran or ?? on the Saturday if possible. Clearly high risk trip, as no idea what the weather gods will send. Have booked into the Portavadie Hotel, so worst case if the weather is truly awful will go by car instead.

Just an fyi in case anyone else wants to get oot and aboot between chrimbo and new years. Cheers.