sibbing in scotland - Page 2

donald463 · 21 March 2012, 17:51

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Originally Posted by 9D280

Never undersetimate how slow the jouney to the left of the M74 can be, especially if you are towing a caravan! Having said that, I'll second all the stuff above.

Other thing to remember about D&G area is there are lots of flat sandy beaches, which are great for sibs, but your short carry to the water's edge at high tide may become a half mile walk 3 hrs later. Sandhead being a prime example...

It's 100miles from Gretna to Stranraer. Usually manage it in 2 1/2 hours towing. Can sometimes get stuck behind trucks if ferry due but generally trucks want to pass you unless Smokey Bear is on the lookout.

squiddy · 21 March 2012, 17:58

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Originally Posted by donald463

unless Smokey Bear is on the lookout.

Damn that tricky devil Smokey Bear !!!!! *shakes fist*

shaunholland · 25 March 2012, 20:51

evening, i would suggest the same as Discomick as i stayed there in 2009 with my then 380 yam plus 20hp at North Ledaig near Oben.
regards......Shaun..............

uny1965 · 26 March 2012, 19:37

Thanks everyone for the great info.
Have narrowed it down even further, and more or less decided on loch lomond.
In particular ardlui hotel and campsite, has anyone stayed here and if so, could you let me know if you need any permits to sib on the lochs, speed limits etc.
I do have boat insurance and will be taking either a tohatsu 18hp or mariner 25hp.
Many thanks....AGAIN

Poly · 26 March 2012, 20:32

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Originally Posted by uny1965

Thanks everyone for the great info.
Have narrowed it down even further, and more or less decided on loch lomond.
In particular ardlui hotel and campsite, has anyone stayed here and if so, could you let me know if you need any permits to sib on the lochs, speed limits etc.
I do have boat insurance and will be taking either a tohatsu 18hp or mariner 25hp.
Many thanks....AGAIN

Yes you will need to register the boat. Don't think you can do it at ardlui, so either do it by post or stop at balloch rangers office on the way up. It's free (but you'll need to pay postage and for numbers etc) . You'll get the bylaws at that time (or online from the national park website).

willk · 26 March 2012, 20:41

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Originally Posted by squiddy

you could be worried by drunken minks who leave their empty beer bottles and rubbish behind

That's interesting - we have that term too. Here it means second generation (settled) Travellers (Pikeys). Scum of the planet.

tony t · 27 March 2012, 03:37

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Originally Posted by jambo

For God's sake why is everybody south of the border bothered about Midges!! !!

Because they are annoying little buggers who really get up your kilts and we don't want them on us when they have been UP THERE do we

hadd · 27 March 2012, 05:54

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Originally Posted by uny1965

Thanks everyone for the great info.
Have narrowed it down even further, and more or less decided on loch lomond.
In particular ardlui hotel and campsite, has anyone stayed here and if so, could you let me know if you need any permits to sib on the lochs, speed limits etc.
I do have boat insurance and will be taking either a tohatsu 18hp or mariner 25hp.
Many thanks....AGAIN

You will need to call in at Balloch slipway first to register you're sib & pickup you're numbers before you can go on the loch it will cost you about £10

clydeoutboards · 27 March 2012, 08:42

Hi

well if loch lomond it is I am sure we will see you. Just look for a shetland 610 with a shiny 90hp Honda on it and a big fat bloke grinning a lot as that will be me!

Dave

donald463 · 27 March 2012, 09:07

My only overnight stay at Loch Lomond resulted in this.

Do not underestimate the midges!!

Sorry cannot get link to work

tony t · 27 March 2012, 21:19

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Originally Posted by donald463

My only overnight stay at Loch Lomond resulted in this.

Do not underestimate the midges!!

Sorry cannot get link to work

Armed with the Smelly Sock Repellent

can handle the midges

ClydePair · 16 April 2012, 15:22

Here's a trick from someone who has worked in amongst those darn midges, a bottle of Avon Skin So Soft, did me well and no hazardous chemicals on the skin, however my o/h advises me that Avon have changed the recepie so can't guarantee it's potency any more.

9D280 · 16 April 2012, 16:54

Why is it everything that works seems to get banned or "improved"?

Remember "Shoo"? - it even smelt like it should come with a COSHH datasheet before you opened the bottle!

ClydePair · 16 April 2012, 20:08

Remember Shoo very well, a bottle leaked in a plastic tray in my car and melted the plastic, kept the midges away though.

SPR · 16 April 2012, 20:16

http://www.jungleformula.co.uk/ max strength - don't get on plastic melts....works wonders though

TomKat · 16 April 2012, 22:26

Just back from a superb first trip to Scotalnd with my recently aquired sib, went to Loch Lomond first and launched at Rosses Priory (BIL in member of sailing club), had a great day mooching round islands etc

pic on Lomond

Then went onto North Ladaig and it was too rough to launch and not overly interesting looking to me, site was great though.

Then went to Mull and stayed at Fidden Farm which was SIB heaven IMHO, highly recommend it, pic of me prior to launch

I really loved it here, need your wits about you more here (tidal stream, rocks galore) but if you are careful you could have a great time. I did not venture far in my wee sib as its new to me and has yet to gain my trust!

Copinsay · 16 April 2012, 23:50

[QUOTE=Polwart;451767]
However more seriously, midges generally get worse the further north and west you go. Even then they are only usually troublesome from June to August.

Well said ... Although if you want somewhere in the very North of Scotland with pretty much no midge problem at any time of year, come to Orkney. It's largely due the general lack of trees and heather... Although parts of Hoy can have their moments, although nothing like the West coast.

That said, once you get as far as Loch Lomond, you are about half way here from Stockport

PS ... From a professional point of view, great to see such a good and accurate description of the access rights in Scotland Polwart.

Cheers

Steve

ClydePair · 17 April 2012, 18:10

Great trip report and phots Tomkat. Loch Lomond on my doorstep but I'm really keen to get up to Arisaig/Mallaig area, Silver Sands of Loch Morar, got to be a boaters dream.

TomKat · 17 April 2012, 20:23

I loved Scotland and will likely get a bigger better SIB for my next trip, got a taste for the Islands now.

Can see how you would easily spend a few days on Loch Lomond, loads of cool wee Islands to invade!

Portnahaven · 17 April 2012, 20:41

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Originally Posted by TomKat

I loved Scotland and will likely get a bigger better SIB for my next trip, got a taste for the Islands now.

Can see how you would easily spend a few days on Loch Lomond, loads of cool wee Islands to invade!