Sailing in Scotland is a bit rubbish, really....

[Sgeir]

You know, I'd love to sail on the Solent, but thought I couldn't afford it. But it's a false economy really, because the cost of repairs after hitting a' thae jaggy rocks in The West would more than make up for the price of a berth in some swanky marina down south.

 

[savageseadog]

Plenty of things to hit on the Solent too, especially other boats.

 

[ChrisE]

Bloody good job and all the last thing we need here it an influx of peeps that can't avoid rox ....

 

[wotayottie]

You know, I'd love to sail on the Solent, but thought I couldn't afford it. But it's a false economy really, because the cost of repairs after hitting a' thae jaggy rocks in The West would more than make up for the price of a berth in some swanky marina down south.

Not to mention the cost of the midge repellent and the anti bag pipes noise cancelling earplugs! And the thermals.

Why not do the sensible things and sail the east coast ( of England ) that is. Cheap moorings, friendly natives, 10C warmer, no midges, and you can even understand what people are saying.

 

[dunedin]

Yes it was absolutely horrid today. Really crowded (ie one other yacht saw briefly), no waves and the view really spoiled by the snowy peaks of Arran getting in the way

 

[Moodyjim]

and the midge bites!

 

[ChrisE]

Yes it was absolutely horrid today. Really crowded (ie one other yacht saw briefly), no waves and the view really spoiled by the snowy peaks of Arran getting in the way

Yes it was absolutely horrid on The Solent today. No other yachts, no waves and the view really spoiled by the snowy peaks of The IoW getting in the way ....

 

[armchairsailor]

I hear that Mr Salmond will soon be requiring all those passing the newly reinstated Hadrian's Wall to apply for their tartan card soon, thereby making it even more difficult to visit this dull, uninviting and unpleasant part of the British Isles...

 

[Otter]

Not to mention the cost of the midge repellent and the anti bag pipes noise cancelling earplugs! And the thermals.

Why not do the sensible things and sail the east coast ( of England ) that is. Cheap moorings, friendly natives, 10C warmer, no midges, and you can even understand what people are saying.

Oi enough of that - send them to Wales where you are, the East Coast is a local coast for local people.

 

[WestWittering]

You know, I'd love to sail on the Solent, but thought I couldn't afford it. But it's a false economy really, because the cost of repairs after hitting a' thae jaggy rocks in The West would more than make up for the price of a berth in some swanky marina down south.

If you can't read a chart in Scotland, then you would stand no chance here... At least if you hit a rock & start sinking you can launch the spare, the RNLI will save you and you can get to the pub. Here, if you get stuck on a bank we will point & take photos and it will be hours before you get back for a 'de-brief'...

Di

 

[Danny Jo]

Then there's the problem of drinking your morning cuppa - if you make a hole in your midge net for a straw, the blighters will get through it!

 

[wotayottie]

Oi enough of that - send them to Wales where you are, the East Coast is a local coast for local people.

We dont want them here. You genuinely can sail here on a nice summer afternoon and not see another boat. I've been on the East coast. Great though it is ( and I will come back some day) Burnham on a Saturday afternoon is like the marine M25. It once took me half an hour before I could find space to do the necessary turns to train my anenometer. It was like the solent, no exaggeration.

 

[wotayottie]

Damn. I shouldnt have posted that should I?

The west coast of Wales and Cornwall is just like scotland - lots of midges migrating south under GW, lots of miserable natives many of whom dont even speak English. No marinas and heavy charges for anchoring. Much better toi go to the east coast.

 

[Otter]

We dont want them here. You genuinely can sail here on a nice summer afternoon and not see another boat. I've been on the East coast. Great though it is ( and I will come back some day) Burnham on a Saturday afternoon is like the marine M25. It once took me half an hour before I could find space to do the necessary turns to train my anenometer. It was like the solent, no exaggeration.

Agree, Burnham on Crouch is a bit of the South Coast that slipped eastwards, narrow channel with 3 million boats. Some very nice people though.