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Well its
a rainy November evening in York and thoughts turn to the
season past and dreams for 2009. Firstly my thanks to all
who have joined us this year we hope you enjoyed your holiday
with us and we look forward to meeting again in the future.
For those who are regulars to the site you will notice a number
of changes over this year, the web site being one of them.
I feel a web site linked to this type of business must be
alive and as I get used to working with it I will be able
to update this page whenever I can get a decent mobile internet
signal. I certainly welcome inputs from the readers and also
from our guests who may want to publish anything on the site. |
The Seaplane
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As
always the biggest factor on any holiday is the weather and
yet again we were portrayed as having a poor summer. Wrong!
The weather was excellent. We managed 3/3 to St Kilda and
enjoyed a peaceful Sunday in Stornoway on the last 12 day
cruise taking in the inner sound and the Shiants on the way. |
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As
always the 12 day trips to St Kilda are always popular so
much so that I have built in an early 12 day for 2009. Quite
often it takes a few days to relax and unwind which then gives
plenty of time to sit back relax and enjoy the cruise, scenery
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This
was my first solo season at the helm and Caron has been a fantastic
crew mate and friend, she produced the best food I have eaten
for many years and for those of you that know me I started this
season as a mere 10 stone. Fortunately I managed to increase
my weight in time to take to the sea - without a wet suit! Judging
by the excellent comments in the journal I hope Caron can sail
with me again next season. I am also trying to get a new cooker! |
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The Monachs
are a very special place and we always try and visit them
on the way to and /or from St Kilda. Yes you can just sit
on this sandy beach and relax. The first views of St Kilda
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Gannetts are a most spectacular sea bird.
Fantastic aviators! |
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Dolphins provide a spectacular escort.
In this case they stayed for 45 minutes. They never got
bored and neither did we.
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These magnificant
sea mammals always bring a smile no matter how many times
we see them. Dont forget to get yourself forward as quick
as you can. Take a tip from Caron she always got there first. |
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A fantastic year for basking sharks. We counted
16 in one feeding line and some very close encounters. A big
whow! factor
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I
have decided to change our cruise schedule. We now do 3, 5
and 12 night cruises. We will meet at 2pm on Saturday and
sail as soon as we can. I hope this arrangement will assist
those who travel by public transport and it also means we
get more out of the cruise. |
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The
boat is on the hard stand at DRB Marine.This meant a taking
the boat through the Crinan canal. A really enjoyable trip.
My thanks to Chris for helping with the lock gates. Why not
join him on one of our Photo trips next year. |
Click here for details - propsed itinery |
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I
have found that popping in to Tobermory on the penultimate
night is a popular choice for our night off on the 12 night
cruise. It gives easy shore access and a greater number of
places to eat. I also dont mind popping in on request on the
shorter cruises. |
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The wildlife
this year has been fantastic with some excellent sightings
of Golden and sea eagles I will upload the photos as soon
as I can. |
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I
now look forward to a winter of painting. I am contemplating
altering the colour of Guideliner to a slightly darker shade
of green. The cabins are also due for decoration so I am sure
any of the regulars will be pleased with the facelift. I welcome
any suggestions you have so please get in touch. I have had
an enjoyable and fun season, I am really looking forward to
2009 and more spectacular wildlife. |
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Thanks
to all who have sailed with us this season. Please keep an eye on
the web site and keep in touch.
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