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Originally Posted by Bigplumbs
Addictive indeed and that is how your wallet gets empty
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Learn from Bigplumbs mistake: if/when you upgrade the boat you are supposed to sell the old one not just adding to the fleet!
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Originally Posted by Ste_G
I think Inchkeith gets lots of visitors and I can't see why you couldn't wander round. I've only been once, but had the wrong footwear to walk over the rocks and pebbles, so only stayed by the harbour.
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if you kayak, row or sail to it then Mr Farmer (who owns it) has no option but to allow you to then walk around provided you are doing no harm. Arriving my motorboat does not technically afford you the same rights. Although it would be a very rare occasion that he was actually there, and all he can really do is tell you to leave. If you are going there it would be wise to make your shore contact aware - I suspect it is far easier to do yourself some damage on land their than afloat. If you are stuck with a broken ankle somewhere it will save a lot of search time!
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Did you have to pay to land on Inchcolme by the way? That's one I've not done yet but would like to...
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No Historic Environment Scotland who look after the Abbey (and the island) have a liberal interpretation of the Land Reform Act - so don't charge leisure sailors (even with engines) for landing. Just be considerate of the big boats that come in (and bring the paying visitors, that means the island is so well looked after). Ancient buildings aren't my thing but others think the payment to visit the building is worthwhile. The guy you met will be the warden who lives on the island. He'll sell you a coke or an ice-cream - but on a cold day you can't get a cup of tea! (No running water!).
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Originally Posted by Scomich
I quite fancy giving the Isle of May a try but probably a bit far from Edinburgh with just a 6hp. Maybe achievable from Anstruther on a calm day.
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Even from Andstruther on a very nice day that's quite a trip. Plenty of people with bigger boats than yours have never found the right conditions for the 5+ NM open sea crossing. Bass Rock from N. Berwick would be a better bet.
You might find this useful:
forthdinghypilot [licensed for non-commercial use only] / Firth of Forth Dinghy Cruising Pilot
Its intended for those with wind power, but it just as applicable to little boats with small engines. The orginal format was actually a word document that was probably more useful than this on-line thing!