We had to leave Inverness Marina in a bit of a hurry, when we radioed the Clachnaharry Sea Lock and they said we needed to be there within 20 minutes or he would be shut for lunch (despite only just opening because of the tide!) So we set off and got there in time, even if a little wet from the spray when motoring the short way there.
The lock-keeper was very friendly, and also very understanding when our attempts to throw ropes up to him failed (many times!) We were also sharing the lock with another boat, who were equally as understanding.
We are now lunching at Seaport Marina (waiting for the swing bridge) before heading through Muirtown Locks. Neither of us can quite believe we are in fresh water, or that we no longer have to plan around the tides!
Lat: 57.4857 Long: –4.2493
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What We Are Doing
Well here we are, planning a trip around the UK coast, we leave on the 12th of June for the 2 and a half month trip, in a boat about the length of a modern estate car. Crazy? Foolhardy?
Well we like to think so.
The aim of this sponsored sail is to raise money for the Fellowship Afloat's bursary fund, which provides oppurtunities for people to enjoy outdoor activities who might otherwise not be able to afford it.
One of Fellowship Afloat's big goals is to allow as many people as possible the oppurtunity to enjoy the activities that the centre provides. Over the years this has meant subsidising the costs for many individuals and groups.
The fund setup to provide for these groups and individuals has been supported over the years by generous legacy's and donations, but this has over the last three years been depleted as Fellowship Afloat has sought to offer itself to more.
We plan with this trip to replenish the bursary fund, our goal £10,000 is the amount that Fellowhsip Afloat spent last year from this fund, and if we can raise it will guarantee another years worth of support.
Please keep checking this page as we update it with our location and the tales of our travels around the UK. If you would like to donate money to the bursary fund Click on the link at the top of the page.
Well we like to think so.
The aim of this sponsored sail is to raise money for the Fellowship Afloat's bursary fund, which provides oppurtunities for people to enjoy outdoor activities who might otherwise not be able to afford it.
One of Fellowship Afloat's big goals is to allow as many people as possible the oppurtunity to enjoy the activities that the centre provides. Over the years this has meant subsidising the costs for many individuals and groups.
The fund setup to provide for these groups and individuals has been supported over the years by generous legacy's and donations, but this has over the last three years been depleted as Fellowship Afloat has sought to offer itself to more.
We plan with this trip to replenish the bursary fund, our goal £10,000 is the amount that Fellowhsip Afloat spent last year from this fund, and if we can raise it will guarantee another years worth of support.
Please keep checking this page as we update it with our location and the tales of our travels around the UK. If you would like to donate money to the bursary fund Click on the link at the top of the page.
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1 comments:
We battled up the moray firth with you yesterday , had a fuel problem so went into Avoch to repAir . Ended up opposite you in the marina , but went home to bed. just watched the other club boats attempt Loch Ness . they turned tale and ran back to the canal for shelter. So I should not attempt it today. Good luck with your journey . Bob
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