Drie Gebroeders (Three Brothers) is a common name for a Dutch vessel, often the result of several brothers co-owning her, or as in the case of my 121-year-old lady, the original skipper having that many sons. A quick look through … Continue reading A girl called Neeltje
Tens of thousands of Brent geese that come here every winter can’t be wrong! Since the days of St. Patrick humans have settled in the lough area to benefit from the produce of its calm waters and the fertile, drumlin … Continue reading Strangford Lough – a blue gym for health and wellbeing
As the RAF sought to sink as many of these potential invaders as possible, miraculously she survived, emerging with just the visible scars of cuts and welds made to her bow as proof of her war record. Continue reading Not just a houseboat – the incredible story of a very old Dutch lady.
The crews of Kingfisher and Nightsong, who berthed at the Island of Kerrera opposite Oban, woke up this morning to be greeted by thick fog. Luckily this soon burnt off to reveal a glorious day, so they set sail South down … Continue reading Leg 4. The Isle of Kerrera to Craobh
The first day’s sail of leg 4 brought the boats down Loch Linnhe. Continue reading Leg 4. Fortwilliam and Corpach to the Isle of Kerrera and Oban
This remarkable feat of engineering was built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822 and at over a quarter of a mile it is the longest staircase lock in Britain. Continue reading The end of Leg 3, descending Neptune’s staircase
Loch Lochy was the most beautiful part of the journey and with an F4 we had a great sail. As we approached the western end of the Loch the snow-capped Ben Nevis came into view Continue reading Leg 3. The Battle of the shirts, a river horse and Lizzie
This narrow stretch of water is the highest point of the Caledonian Canal and was once the strategic seat of the Chiefs of the Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry, a powerful branch of the Clan Donald. Continue reading Leg 3. Fort Augustus to Laggan lock – land of clan warfare and bloody rebellion
Over 20 miles long, a mile wide and 700 feet at its deepest, Loch Ness is the largest lake in Scotland by volume – no wonder it is hard to find the elusive creature! Continue reading Leg 3, part 2: In search of monsters, myths and legends
The stunning location of the Caledonian Canal offers a unique boating experience. Short stretches of the man-made canal link the scenic Scottish lochs and provide an East-West short cut for those wishing to avoid the long and arduous voyage around the Northerly Cape Wrath. Continue reading Leg 3. The Caledonian Canal, part one
Hilary Hunter 