Total rubbish published by The Spectator...

[NormanS]

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At least 46m at one of the recommended anchoring spots ? and the middle of the loch is deep enough to give most southerners vertigo.

I don't know what units you're using for these depths, but the deepest depth shown on the Admiralty chart of Loch Aline is 42 metres. Most of the loch is less than 10m.

 

[dutyhog]

Avoid Lochaline after July. Our anchor dragged last time there - the mud gets softer as the season progresses. Just like Puilldobhran.

 

[ctva]

But it's not free really is it. Those new fangled anchors, and the lengths of chain required for the deep lochs, don't come cheap

Maybes but oor scratched galvanised anchors are wayyyy cheaper than the shinny SS jobbies you see in marinas.

 

[Kukri]

Umm. I was thinking of pottering in a generally Scottish sort of direction, but if the place is going to be full of Spectator readers, as well as midges, perhaps I should think again?

 

[cherod]

and monsters , dont forget about them monsters . not good .

 

[ctva]

Umm. I was thinking of pottering in a generally Scottish sort of direction, but if the place is going to be full of Spectator readers, as well as midges, perhaps I should think again?

So this thread is working…

Though as a YBW reader, you’d be made very welcome.

 

[penfold]

Umm. I was thinking of pottering in a generally Scottish sort of direction, but if the place is going to be full of Spectator readers, as well as midges, perhaps I should think again?

A rolled-up copy of the Spectator is an ineffective midge deterrent, so I suspect most will not offer repeat business.

 

[jamie N]

Killing a midge with a copy of The Spectator is a cruel thing.

 

[Robert Wilson]

I used to see a boat anchor off Gruinard Beach, under by Froach Eilean. And a few cheeky so-and-sos used to use my mooring in Mill Bay. You KNOW who you are.........
And some intrepid voyagers used to sail all the way past into Loch Broom and Ullapool. Quite disturbed the peace and tranquillity of "The Land of No Storms"

I miss you all and hope you enjoy that wonderful sailing area.

Fair Winds and kind waters to you all (especially Gin 'n' Pizza)

 

[adwuk]

No chance a copy of the spectator can deal with these guys!

 

[Fr J Hackett]

I was going to say that the Spectator publishing rubbish hardly qualifies as newsworthy, but decided against it, in case it got me banned for being political.

You would need to try harder than that Oh hang on a minute though.

 

[oldgit]

Recent trip up to encounter the Orcadian lifestyle for an entire week, by car.
Leaving southern latittudes in the blistering heat of mid August, it started raining somewhere around Northumberland and continued to rain with different amounts of mist and fog to break the boredom for the entire rest of the journey.
Pretty certain that there was a notable bridge and mountains out there somethere on our trip up the A9 but we were simply grateful to be able to see the road in front.
We did spot the fence at the end of our hosts garden once or twice when the weather eased a little.
Basically the Isles were closed for the duration.
On the day of our escape the weather had cleared and the wind had come up, this ensured the trip back on the ferry was spectacular, (23 knots), briefly revealing everthing that the area had to offer.
The rain/mist started again a few hours laters and you could watch the car temperature gauge rise as you drove back south ,a good 10C .
Even the midges were away learning to do the breast stroke, we saw nary a sign.

 

[penfold]

Any midges that venture to Orkney end up in Norway.

 

[Thistle]

Any midges that venture to Orkney end up in Norway.

Aye, and they grow into blackflies on the way.

 

[Kukri]

Which brand of midge repellent do the Scots recommend?

 

[cherod]

Which brand of repellent do the Scots recommend?

" claymore " ,,,, it seemed to work at Bannockburn .

 

[Minerva]

Which brand of midge repellent do the Scots recommend?

Best Midge repellant? Staty in the Solent - far better sailing than on the West Coast & you can keep your anchor clean and avoid smelly chain lockers. ?

Although if you do come up, Smidge (not Avon) for putting on your skin and Spraying some Permethrin on your shoes / trousers when out walking should reduce the number of ticks you get on you. Best bring some tick tweezers too - I've a few packets of o'tom tick twister's on the boat, car etc for the inevitable few that do latch on to you.

 

[capnsensible]

Let's hope it does.

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[SaltIre]

Avoid Lochaline after July. Our anchor dragged last time there - the mud gets softer as the season progresses. Just like Puilldobhran.

What kind of anchor were you using?

 

[dunedin]

Which brand of midge repellent do the Scots recommend?

Rocna. Anchor 100m out and not a problem

PS. Not sure if I should add a smiley or will awol take offence, in case insults his trusty CQR (or blue painted Knox)