Kip
Starcross Fair Log
Ross Wilson
Thu 16 Jun 2011 12:54
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Tuesday 14/06/11
0930UT Position 55:54.5N
04:52.5W
Distance run Bangor - Kip:
80NM
Intention: to carry out maintenance
including some contractor work before continuing to Dunstaffnage
After a restful day with the
opportunity to explore Bangor and an early dinner prepared by Rory (who also
knocked up an impressive brunch), we slipped at 1740UT and headed across
the North Channel and into the Clyde. The fluky winds from Belfast
Lough into the North Channel requiring occasional engine use to maintain speed
settled down by 2100UT as the sun set. We then enjoyed a
pleasant sail through the night at over 7 knots in flat seas and clear
skies with a full moon astern to lighten the way; a great end to the final
phase of the journey through England, Wales, Eire, Northern Ireland and Scotland
(and the Scillies!).
By sunrise the wind had dropped and we
motored the remaining few miles up the Clyde, noting how beautiful the scenery
is - pity it's not warmer! We received a friendly welcome at Kip Marina
with its excellent facilities and good rail link to Glasgow.
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