Jun 5 – Ullapool
By Joe Barrett | June 5, 2012
A day off in Ullapool to do boat jobs and buy supplies for the trip over the top to Orkany.
Joe spent most of the morning repairing the spray-hood which has started to come apart. The stitching has rotted in multiple places.
A trip ashore resulted in new supplies plus a chance to visit a teashop. The first one of the whole trip – a welcome change from boat tea!
Loch Broom from our mooring in Ullapool
Tomorrow (Wed) we are joined by Andrew Maunder who will be with us until the end of June. Then it’s off to Lochinver early Thursday morning. Two days later we should be at the top to await the weather window for the 90 nm trip around Cape Wrath to Orkany.
Note the next blog update will be on Thursday.
2 Comments
Bob Tyrrell on June 6, 2012 at 2:09 pm.
Hi Joe and David, Bob and Jean here from Bella Rosa. We are on our way to Portreee right now (15.10 on 6th June). We decided we might try going over the top and if weather permits will sail to Lochinver tomorrow in readiness. So, look out for us or you can give us a call on 07879 882 031.
Good luck!
joebarrett on June 6, 2012 at 10:11 pm.
Bob, Jean,
We plan to be in Lochinver on Thursday evening(7th). Looks like the weather is closing in so probably there for 2 nights. We will look out for you. Note we can see your progress on using AIS ( the web version ) as well as our receiver.
Joe and David ( and Andrew who joined us today)