awol
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Let's guess - 13.25m on Oban Transit pontoon?
Crinan to Loch Feochan.
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RunAgroundHard
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Loch Aline pontoons.
dunedin
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Simples then. Loch Aline is one of the best anchorages in Scotland. Even has visitor mooring options for those that don’t like doing the anchoring thing.
RunAgroundHard
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Indeed it has but sometimes the convenience of a pontoon is required. Visitor mooring buoys not visible but work boat with divers is in the marina so likely being checked and prepared for the mooring buoys to be fitted.
Martin&Rene
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For Steve. Remember that tides are not just with you and against you, there can be some big cross sets between Crinan and the Sound of Luing. You are not always going in the direction you are pointing.
ctva
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I have sailed out of Crinan for 20years + and i have never seen a situation where going against the tide would be preferable to going with the tide (wind direction excepted). With upto 8kts in Dorus Mor and 6kts in the sound of Luing you do not want to go against the tide. As to time to think, the area is massive and even with the tide it takes a couple if hours from Crinan to exit Luing.
As to not being ‘wild’ I have first hand experience of ‘wild’ and it is not to be taken lightly.
To the OP, Having said that, and as others have said, go with the tide and be aware of the wind, otherwise it is a beautiful stretch of water and when your nerve is up, Corryvrecken is simple, again with the tight tide and weather. The west coast of Jura is stunning and uncrowded.
The CCC pilots and Antares are the best guides and dont take too much heed of us internet experts.
steveeasy
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I was very pleased when My wife gave me the CCC sailing directions for Christmas.
Steveeasy
steveeasy
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Motor_Sailor
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My comments referred specifically to negotiating the entrance to Loch Feochan. Nothing more.
steveeasy
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Think motor sailor was referring to entering Loch Feochan on a spring tide and going in so fast one might miss the narrow channel. where as going against the tide at least one has time to think, probably too much time.
Thanks for the info, My Crew member who I used to sail with on the Hamble all the time, is catching the coach for a week or so to come with me. I so hope the weather or visibility is good for him. He deals with Navigation, Helming, and night watch. Really I just tend to make coffee and get on his nerves. Hes a good man to have on board. I am very lucky for him to put himself out. mind you it will cost me in beer.
Steveeasy
Shuggy
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From memory there is a 90 degree to turn to make in the entrance to Loch Feochan. Keep a close eye on the buoys and don’t mess it up or the consequences can be a bit messy. If you follow the markers you’ll be fine. Everything leading up there is easy. If you’re nervous use the Sound of Luing rather than the Cuan Sound. Although the Cuan Sound is well marked these days you might be surprised on your first passage. Tides run strongly and the temptation to cut the corner is easy. Ask Claymore of this forum… he was stranded like a chentleman shouldn’t be. Stick close to the Cleit rock despite your intuition telling you otherwise.
Shuggy
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ETA… we’ve been based in Ardfern for the best part of 20 years so fairly familiar with the waters.
Minchsailor
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But not too close!
steveeasy
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I’ll bear that in mind then. Reminds me of one of Tom Cumliffes great bits of advice standing on Portland Bill.
He said no problem 20 mins after slack water. He did not mention (Dover). We got swept 5 miles out and got nowhere while other boats came out later and passed us. Made us laugh.
I should have looked at my tidal charts.!!
Steveasy
Shuggy
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I've never heard of anyone scraping their keel on the Cleit Rock. I'm fairly confident that the tide will sweep you past - you would have to be biscuit-throwing close to hit it.
Aja
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Was it not the other rock - Claymore's Rock that he damaged?
The one to the north of the Cleit?
Donald
Shuggy
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I believe so - hence the not cutting the corner comment.
steveeasy
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I’m sad to report it’s another sunny evening tied up ready to enter the Crinan canal in de morning. Crew still happy but most of the beer has been consumed.
Steveeasy
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ctva
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@steveeasy Are you through the canal yet?
steveeasy
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Helloooo.
Yes through the canal well and in the basin for the night. Currently having a few beers with a good stew to go back too. Very pleasant but tireing journey. Went through with another similar sized boat with ample crew and thier assistance was very well received.
Glad to report their was no bumps or bruises exchanged. The weather was stunning and the Canal staff as with all those north of the English border very well received.
Steveeasy
Yes through the canal well and in the basin for the night. Currently having a few beers with a good stew to go back too. Very pleasant but tireing journey. Went through with another similar sized boat with ample crew and thier assistance was very well received.
Glad to report their was no bumps or bruises exchanged. The weather was stunning and the Canal staff as with all those north of the English border very well received.
Steveeasy