Sailing! Craighouse to Loch Tarbet, Isle of Jura

We left Jura behind this morning, well, the East coast of Jura anyway and headed for Gigha in search of sea life and fair weather. A few porpoises and seals en route were spotted and lots of seabirds including a sooty shearwater which totally made Matt’s day.

Managed to get all three sails out and turn the engine off as we rounded Cara and made for the sound of Islay. I managed to get my first taste of helming, enjoying being able to control this beautiful boat at full sail :) A fast tide took us past Port Askaig as Dawn elegantly clambered up to the crow’s nest for the best view onboard.

A new view of Jura emerged as we rounded the west coast and picked our way into the remote anchorage of Tarbert, very scenic and peaceful until we arrived…rumour has it there may be some swimming later.

So far no swimming…but a rather amusing moment with a chocolate brownie has had us all in stitches! Somehow (no idea how), during the “jabbley” weather as we left Jura, a spoon managed to make its way into the mixture and was subsequently baked into the brownie. This made for a rather comedic moment as Matt discovered the spoon whilst he tucked into the brownie “lollipop” at dinner! Brilliant!

(Photo thanks to first mate Tom)