RNLI Fundraiser, upper Clyde - Saturday 25 August 2007

[Amber1]

Reckon to be at Lamlash about 1030 ish, all being well. Will see you then.

Just back from 2 weeks on the island. Think I spotted your boat on a mooring in the bay.

We did the run back from Millport to Brodick last week in a good swell, also runs to pladda, skipness, and Tarbet, Loch Fyne.

All good stuff, saw loads of wildlife.....porpoise, basking shark, and would you believe, what we think was a minky whale!

[The Grocer]

Originally Posted by Amber1

Reckon to be at Lamlash about 1030 ish, all being well. Will see you then.

Just back from 2 weeks on the island. Think I spotted your boat on a mooring in the bay.

We did the run back from Millport to Brodick last week in a good swell, also runs to pladda, skipness, and Tarbet, Loch Fyne.

All good stuff, saw loads of wildlife.....porpoise, basking shark, and would you believe, what we think was a minky whale!

Certainly believe you saw a minke. I've spotted one twice in the last week from the ferry - both times in mid-Clyde, about a mile or two N. of the ferry track. Maybe tomorrow...

Right, sack time - see you all in the AM.

[K&S]

Hi, best of luck to you all, have a great time and raise tons of cash. Hope the weather is better for you than it is in glasgow this morn.
If it becomes an anual date id be interested in coming along next time .
Kim & Sue

[The Grocer]

...after a great day out, despite the weather.

There are piccies on the way from a variety of sources; some may be later than others.

Thanks to the crews of Amber, Crusader and Mhairi 2 for being good company.

Now, where's the shower I promised myself...

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by The Grocer

Thanks to the crews of Amber, Crusader and Mhairi 2 for being good company.

Now, where's the shower I promised myself...

Other than the ones you got this morning? Well we had a great day out too guys so thanks for that... It turned out a nice day weatherwise.. and I have some pics to post accordingly... and I do believe thats a pint I owe you Russell

[Bigmuz7]

Here we go then

No1 Weird rainbow on the water off Arran
No2 Running into the wind coming back from Rhu
no3 Tied up at Tighnabruaich
No4 Amber1 and The Grocer making a fast getaway
No5 The Grocer 'clocked' at the Cloch

[The Grocer]

Leaving Lamlash; Amber; Mhairi 2 & Crusader; the flat rainbow, off Corrie; Tighnabruich ILB Stn.

[The Grocer]

Boys'n'toys; Tally Ho!; Amber; more weather coming; running in to Rhu.

[The Grocer]

The Rhu Seal; Ribsters ashore; No, really, it's an Avon - the tubes fit in the slot; Gourock; Cloch Point.

[The Grocer]

Fun in the sun; Nearly home (for some); Largs ILB Stn.; Any one for a jar..?

[Bigmuz7]

Just out of curiosity I measured the journey at about 170kms, or 105 miles

[Amber1]

Thanks to all who took part. Turned out to be a good day out, with some challenging seas thrown in!

From speaking to the crews, I estimate about £400 in total raised.

Have tried to upload some pics without success, will keep trying.

[Amber1]

Here are some pics.

[Amber1]

And some more.....

[Amber1]

Who is organising the next get together on the Clyde?

(By the way, the QE2 is visiting the river for the last time on 20th Sept, and will be heading down river in the evening, 40 years to the day since it's launch).

[Paul Beaurain]

Hi
Thanks Craig and co for a graet Day.

Good to meet everyone.

So the grocers shop as we past south Arran.
Bryn and me arrived Port Ellen. see sepearte post.
Paul & Bryn

[Amber1]

Hi, glad to hear you made it round to Islay.

I'm very envious......back to work tomorrow!

Hope you are lucky with the weather, the scenery is fantastic up north.

Enjoyed the trip yesterday. If you plan to bring the new boat into the Clyde during the engine break-in period, let us know, and we'll try to meet up.

Will follow the trip with interest.

Best wishes

[Amber1]

Hi,

Just out of interest, I got a letter back from the RNLI, in which they thanked kindly all those who took part on the day for their efforts.

Cheers