Little Ship in the Caledonian

[Trop Cher]

Lovely pictures, thanks for posting. I saw the Little Ship in Fort Augustus a couple of weeks ago. Sorry I couldn't stop and say hello.
Castle Stalker, I believe.

 

[AndieMac]

Thanks Tom, some stunning scenery.
Did you go all the way through to Inverness or stay in the boat harbour at Drumnadrochit?
What was the story with the big cruise boat?

The pic of the Alaskan didn't come out, any chance of a re-post?

Cheers

 

[LittleShip]

Thanks Tom, some stunning scenery.
Did you go all the way through to Inverness or stay in the boat harbour at Drumnadrochit?
What was the story with the big cruise boat?

The pic of the Alaskan didn't come out, any chance of a re-post?

Cheers

Callum We went all the way to Inverness and had a great Tapas meal in the town (should have got a taxi back) The big ship is the "Lord of the Glen and they take passengers from Inverness out to Tobermorry and back, had a talk to the capt when they were in the locks and jokingly said try and miss the little white one? he said is Little Ship yours I saw it in Inverness Fame at last

Tom

 

[longjohnsilver]

The GB Alaskan was designed by Arthur DeFever so has more than a passing resemblance to Eos.
Great pics Tom, please post some more when you get the chance.

 

[MapisM]

Here is a flavour of the Caledoina trip
......
Hope you enjoyed them.

R U joking? Those pics are fantastic, I sure did!
Real shame that it's such a long trip from here...
...it isn't possible to rent a boat for a couple of weeks, or is it?

 

[benjenbav]

Thanks. Lovely pix, which reminded me of various holidays in Scotland.

Little Ship's varnishwork looks immaculate.

 

[LittleShip]

The GB Alaskan was designed by Arthur DeFever so has more than a passing resemblance to Eos.
Great pics Tom, please post some more when you get the chance.

Tony Fleming, was a design guy at American Marine in the 60's through mid-80's and then went to run Fleming Yachts, the Alaskans had two designers, Art Defever and Bob Doris according to my sorces

Tom

 

[LittleShip]

Little Ship's varnishwork looks immaculate.

Thanks for the compliments, but I have to say that she is not up to her usual standard due to time factors this winter. She is still looking good but I have already decided that a new coat of paint/varnish is needed this coming winter when I have finished being a Sea Gypsy.

Tom

 

[longjohnsilver]

Tony Fleming, was a design guy at American Marine in the 60's through mid-80's and then went to run Fleming Yachts, the Alaskans had two designers, Art Defever and Bob Doris according to my sorces

Tom

Sorry forgot about Bob, he apparently designed the door handle for the heads.................

 

[Searush]

R U joking? Those pics are fantastic, I sure did!
Real shame that it's such a long trip from here...
...it isn't possible to rent a boat for a couple of weeks, or is it?

I'm pretty sure there are a couple of companies that charter MoBo's on the Caledonian & it shouldn't be too hard for you to convince them of your ability to take them outside the canal, although it might cost extra.

 

[MapisM]

Thanks SR, that'll definitely be included in my boating bucket list!

 

[LittleShip]

Here is one company

http://www.caleycruisers.com/

We were only hit by one boat in two weeks........ I'm told thats good but I didnt think so at the time

Tom

 

[Searush]

Here is one company

http://www.caleycruisers.com/

We were only hit by one boat in two weeks........ I'm told thats good but I didnt think so at the time

Tom

Yup, that sounds about right. That's why they aren't normally allowed out of the canal. People seem to think it's like a Broads or narrowboat holiday - and the clientel is roughly equivalent. Beautiful trip though plus the Dolphins at Kessock & Channory point in the Moray Firth & all the West coast too.

Did you watch the dolphins feeding, Tom?

 

[MapisM]

People seem to think it's like a Broads or narrowboat holiday - and the clientel is roughly equivalent.

Well, the statement on their home page says it all: No previous boating experience is necessary as we provide a comprehensive hand over and 24 hour support service during your stay.
They must have sound insurance policies on their boats, surely...

 

[longjohnsilver]

Did you watch the dolphins feeding Tom?

What did they do, toss up fish for Tom to catch?

 

[Kawasaki]

What did they do, toss up fish for Tom to catch?

Belter!

 

[Searush]

What did they do, toss up fish for Tom to catch?

Thank you for editting my post for me.

 

[Philiz]

I'm pretty sure there are a couple of companies that charter MoBo's on the Caledonian

There are, but they're not cheap! Specially when you have your own boat sitting in a marina.

 

[Kilter]

What did they do, toss up fish for Tom to catch?

 

[Divemaster1]

Here is one company

http://www.caleycruisers.com/

We were only hit by one boat in two weeks........ I'm told thats good but I didnt think so at the time

Tom

Would not even attempt taking one of those to sea..... far to small engines to handle the tides and very roly ... at a push you'll only go backwards at a rate of a couple of knots under Kesock bridge or Corran Narrows.

However there may be other options (less formal) in the area ...., some which can be take to sea, .... I know of a couple which probably would not loose the radar arch in heavy seas....