Recent content by Blue_mischief

Not so. If the Part 1 hasexpired you have to start from scratch.

Interesting YouTube video:

Went over to the Old Forge for a meal yesterday evening. Needed to book. The place was busy with a good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Somewhat limited menu, but quality food and a decent range of beers. Very nicely decorated and loos are 10/10. Moorings are available for a donation. Even the...

Rubbish. Sat out 40knots plus a few weeks ago, very sheltered. Friendly staff, much improved facilities of late including car hire, decent village shop. Pub a bit plasticky compared to what it used to be. Overall, a good place to stop by. I would agree calling a pontoon with a hammerhead a...

He tried Google and this place is where it led him ….

Harris

“The fundamental cause of the trouble in the modern world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.”—Bertrand Russell.

I’ve claimed a new one twice. However the latest new one is nowhere near the quality of the older versions.

YouTube video interesting for its section on Tilman and the trip to Heard Island: The rest is interesting as well ?

Eigg has a drying wall on Galmisdale Pier. Ardvasar boatyard (Skye) has a couple of posts to lean against. I’ve seen a boat dry out at Flowerdale (Gairloch).

I’ve given up on wet weather stuff designed by the leisure wear firms - invariably overpriced, lose waterproofness rapidly and generally poor quality - IMO, of course. Have a look at any industrial clothing suppliers - I go to HIS or MCGregors in Inverness. Hardwearing, waterproof, comfortable...

Deisul and widdershins.

Consider a mooring if available at Armadale - www.armadalemoorings.com

Nice anchorage the east side of Papa Westray, with, I think, a seasonal visitors buoy. Reduces the distance Pierowall to Fair Isle slightly. Allow a couple of days at Fair Isle. Interesting place.

I think in line with the bulkheads., eliminates compression. You would get an answer within a couple of days from the TA.