Mallaig, United Kingdom

It blew hard during the night and rained even harder, so we were pleased with the decision to take up a mooring in Arisaig. Sadly, the movement of the boat on the mooring rendered television unwatchable, so I didn't get my Spring Watch / Kate Humble fix. ...

... at least some of the way. Our destination was to be Arisaig harbour on Loch nan Ceall, on the mainland and just south of Mallaig. The tides were such that they would be favourable from about 12:00 so we had a leisurely start, even by our indolent standards ...

... this by using 2 heavy duty pumps which stopped the water flooding the engine compartment and so the Elizabeth G was able to head for Mallaig with the lifeboat as escort. Well done the RNLI ! We arrived at the moorings by 15:30, having had a lovely 23 ...

We woke to a mill pond. For the first time in weeks, there was not a breath so we did, in truth, have some doubts about the forecast. Nevertheless, we had decided to stay for the day and the appearance at 10:00 of the young man seeking payment for use of ...