Would the bridge work?? and would we make the cut and be chosen to be one of the lucky boats to be in the first tranche???
YES.....!!!
We packed the lock and were placed behind a very expensive Swedish Yacht . Thankfully we did not cause any damage either to the yacht or our pride. Indeed the crew did a magnificent job in managing the boat in a very
difficult environment.We heard later that the bridge was closed after we left and no boats can now escape from Fort Douglas.....How lucky was that!!
After a few more bridges and locks we entered Loch Oich in sizzling temperatures so were pleased to seize the opportunity of having a swim off the boat.
This picture shows my friend Mike cooling off
Loch Linnie is a most spectacular place with beautiful views and a wonderful atmosphere of calm
By 4.30 the crew were keen to tie up and we were pleased to settle down on a pontoon near the locks st the top end of Loch Lochy.
After a plenary session in the pub nearby, which is housed in an old Dutch barge, the crew enjoyed Chilli con Carne aboard, along with a couple of glasses of Linie Aqua Vit
Can tomorrow trump this?
Only time will tell!!
Only once in many years of cruising the west coast has it been warm enough to swim off the boat! 199? Lough Sunart.
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