Lovely aerial views of Puilladobhrain and I loved the Bridge Over the Atlantic. Interesting commentary on Cuan Sound which I had been told about by David Hunter and Rod Moore (Blue Moon)…both of whom went down it! And I’ve learnt a new word: Prosaic!
It is our new "Word of Week" feature! 😄😄 It pops up again in a week or two. We have decided that we will save Cuan Sound for emergencies, like if the Sound of Luing is ever closed for some reason, otherwise we will stick to Luing. What did Rod and David think of Cuan? I can imagine David enjoying the ride... Puilladobhrian was lovely, but I do not know if I would want to be caught in there is a blow came up
It's always great getting in the Puilladobhrain early and watching the fun as it fills up and the less experienced types are trying to anchor up whilst everyone is else watching on deck in the sunset with a G&T 🤭
It can get a bit tight in there. We went in once and decided not to stay - the other boats were well spread out. We popped through the sound and anchored in Carsaig bay.
Don't forget the buoyage topmarks. Whatever the state of the buoy and regardless of whether it is IALA A or B, a starboard marker should always be pointed - pointing to the stars :)
So you know those pilot books that make things sound really scary...🤣 Moon Shadow is in Craobh for the winter so looks like we just missed each other once more.
Loving the the drone footage of Puilladobhrain, and the music enhanced it, normally I can live without it. Cuan sound is usually interesting, but not always. Cliet rock is really hard to hit, the water surging sound it pushes you away, I usually aim at it but miss, then I miss the covered rock you mentioned off to the left! I love films about our home patch, the wet ones to put folk off from visiting are just the job LOL :O)
Thanks for the tips! I still do not think I would trust Cleit Rock to push me off! I like to think that we are getting better at the music - quiet, slow and peaceful seemed to suit the location
The boat has a forced air central heating system which is diesel fueled. We turn it up high, hang the wet gear near the outlets and crack a hatch or two open so the warm, wet air can leave the boat. In this instance we went into Craobh and hooked up to the mains and turned on the dehumidifer to dry the entire boat and everything in it.
Hi Lasses, I'm with u Gaynor, very romantic bridge, Bev I'm pretty sure Gaynor was trying to give u a hint!!!. Top drone flying girl now u just have to do it a lot more often please. 🇭🇲🐘🐧🐳👭💜💚💙
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass we did a 400nm run from Antibes to Ibiza. Hitting 18knts with full wardrobe. Then Malta, likely Genova, and if Winded Voyager Alexandre is after surgery we give him a ride to Cape Verde
It’s a while since David spoke about his and Rod’s experience going down the Cuan Sound! The impression I got was of going down a Grand Canyon adventure park water ride. Bit like going through the bar at Strangford Lough. Once committed…no turning back! Must ask them if they would do it again! 😂
😆😆 "Canyon adventure" sounds about right, and a lot more scary than Strangford because the channel in Cuan is very narrow and very fast. Turning back was not an option...
Just wondered, would it be better to do it on a1/12 or 2/12th’s tide, rather than 3/12 th’s? Could you manoeuvre through the rocks with less water or slack high tide?
When we looked at the charts, the low water passage showed rocks and reefs with a depth at 1.2m and we draw 1.7m and the rocks are everywhere. At half-tide we gained about 1.5m of tide giving us a safe passage depth of 2.7m. That combined with a misreading of the pilotage information was all that was needed for a roller-coaster canyon ride.....
Thank you for the invite, but it is unlikely we will be up that way. Next season's plan is to circumnavigate the island of Ireland. However, that was last year's plan too and we wound up in Scotland thanks to Covid.
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass we have couple of spare moorings on the menai straights if you need a stop off at any point . Right opp ynis big . Also have use of the private slipway 200 yards opp .
Thank you for that. Someone let us use their moorings in Menai last year and it was an absolutely wonderful spot and we had the loveliest weather as well. If the plans change and we wind up in Wales again we would love to take up your offer. So much depends on the plague and what happens over the winter. Where is Ynis Big?
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass its in between bangor pier and menai Bridge on the anglesey side .we have 4 moorings depending on your draft . I'll send you the location on messenger Mark grint
Really flying! Very cool thanks Ladies!
Hi Trev - we were definitely flying along and we continue our attempt on the World Speed Record in next week's episode. Practice makes perfect 😄
Nice droneage. Super shots and scary moments. Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.
Thanks. It had a few learning experiences for us... 😄😄
Lovely aerial views of Puilladobhrain and I loved the Bridge Over the Atlantic. Interesting commentary on Cuan Sound which I had been told about by David Hunter and Rod Moore (Blue Moon)…both of whom went down it!
And I’ve learnt a new word: Prosaic!
It is our new "Word of Week" feature! 😄😄 It pops up again in a week or two. We have decided that we will save Cuan Sound for emergencies, like if the Sound of Luing is ever closed for some reason, otherwise we will stick to Luing. What did Rod and David think of Cuan? I can imagine David enjoying the ride...
Puilladobhrian was lovely, but I do not know if I would want to be caught in there is a blow came up
yet more wonderful photography great video
Glad you enjoyed it John. It was a lovely area which makes it easier for the camera
It's always great getting in the Puilladobhrain early and watching the fun as it fills up and the less experienced types are trying to anchor up whilst everyone is else watching on deck in the sunset with a G&T 🤭
It can get a bit tight in there. We went in once and decided not to stay - the other boats were well spread out. We popped through the sound and anchored in Carsaig bay.
beautiful sailing
Thank you very much!
Love your description of anchorage. Totally how I felt coming into Lonehort.
I suspect this one was easier than Lonehort, so well done to you & John 👍
Don't forget the buoyage topmarks. Whatever the state of the buoy and regardless of whether it is IALA A or B, a starboard marker should always be pointed - pointing to the stars :)
That is what we figured, but it was in a dreadful condition nonetheless
Pull-door-an aye.
Great bite to eat if you can stand the midgies 😁
The only place we have ever been "midged" is at that hotel up on top of the Crinan canal.
Great video. Both your sailing and drone/ music footage was very enjoyable.
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it
Nice drone work. Looked stunning.
It was! But we are not sure we would want to be in there in bad weather. There is not a lot of room if things go wrong.
Gorgeous video as always. Love your music & drone footage
Sometimes the music suggests itself and that makes it easy for me and Buzzy Lass really helps too 😃
So you know those pilot books that make things sound really scary...🤣
Moon Shadow is in Craobh for the winter so looks like we just missed each other once more.
I thought you were going to Stornoway? But I agree about the pilot books!
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass yes that was the original plan but I waited in Tobermory for three weeks waiting for weather before I gave up.
@@sailingmoonshadow3169 - the season turns early up there...
Have to say that looked a little different sailing through that. Gorgeous scenery but as they say in that part of the world....Drecht sort of a day
We should have got the shampoo out.. 😄
Only time we hit double figures in SOG was surfing down Atlantic waves off French coast in the aftermath of a storm
In that part of Scotland, it is hard to get down to single figures sometimes 😄😄
Loving the the drone footage of Puilladobhrain, and the music enhanced it, normally I can live without it.
Cuan sound is usually interesting, but not always. Cliet rock is really hard to hit, the water surging sound it pushes you away, I usually aim at it but miss, then I miss the covered rock you mentioned off to the left!
I love films about our home patch, the wet ones to put folk off from visiting are just the job LOL :O)
Thanks for the tips! I still do not think I would trust Cleit Rock to push me off! I like to think that we are getting better at the music - quiet, slow and peaceful seemed to suit the location
Looks like another great sail looks really lovely where you are. Just wondering how do you get all your wet gear dry?
The boat has a forced air central heating system which is diesel fueled. We turn it up high, hang the wet gear near the outlets and crack a hatch or two open so the warm, wet air can leave the boat. In this instance we went into Craobh and hooked up to the mains and turned on the dehumidifer to dry the entire boat and everything in it.
Hi Lasses, I'm with u Gaynor, very romantic bridge, Bev I'm pretty sure Gaynor was trying to give u a hint!!!. Top drone flying girl now u just have to do it a lot more often please. 🇭🇲🐘🐧🐳👭💜💚💙
It was a very prosaic bridge, but flying the drone was fun 😉
Where the rocks are haha no matters, we are off tomorrow, yeah crossed the Atlantic. .
Where are you off to?
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass we did a 400nm run from Antibes to Ibiza. Hitting 18knts with full wardrobe. Then Malta, likely Genova, and if Winded Voyager Alexandre is after surgery we give him a ride to Cape Verde
Back to the Carribean? She is a stunning boat
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass we not crossing likely go to st George island
You will be warmer than us, that is for sure 😄
It’s a while since David spoke about his and Rod’s experience going down the Cuan Sound! The impression I got was of going down a Grand Canyon adventure park water ride. Bit like going through the bar at Strangford Lough. Once committed…no turning back!
Must ask them if they would do it again! 😂
😆😆 "Canyon adventure" sounds about right, and a lot more scary than Strangford because the channel in Cuan is very narrow and very fast. Turning back was not an option...
Just wondered, would it be better to do it on a1/12 or 2/12th’s tide, rather than 3/12 th’s? Could you manoeuvre through the rocks with less water or slack high tide?
When we looked at the charts, the low water passage showed rocks and reefs with a depth at 1.2m and we draw 1.7m and the rocks are everywhere. At half-tide we gained about 1.5m of tide giving us a safe passage depth of 2.7m. That combined with a misreading of the pilotage information was all that was needed for a roller-coaster canyon ride.....
Hi girls
Few chaps from lpool and anglesey intending to do the Caledonian canal next season . Would you be interested in joining us ?
Thank you for the invite, but it is unlikely we will be up that way. Next season's plan is to circumnavigate the island of Ireland. However, that was last year's plan too and we wound up in Scotland thanks to Covid.
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass we have couple of spare moorings on the menai straights if you need a stop off at any point .
Right opp ynis big .
Also have use of the private slipway 200 yards opp .
Thank you for that. Someone let us use their moorings in Menai last year and it was an absolutely wonderful spot and we had the loveliest weather as well. If the plans change and we wind up in Wales again we would love to take up your offer. So much depends on the plague and what happens over the winter. Where is Ynis Big?
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass its in between bangor pier and menai Bridge on the anglesey side .we have 4 moorings depending on your draft . I'll send you the location on messenger
Mark grint
Thanks
Cuan Sound gets easier the more times you do it.....
They say you can get used to Hanging if you do it often enough.... 😄😄😄 It was definitely an experience!