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
Shortly after this was taken a school of dolphins came to play in the moonlight :-)” Paul, aboard Kingfisher Continue reading Leg 2: Arbroath to Inverness
as Kingfisher‘s crew appears to be making this a voyage of gastronomic pleasures, they had to seek out the renowned local delicacy, Arbroath Smokies Continue reading Leg 2. Lindisfarne to Arbroath – smokies for breakfast
The spectacular coast of Northumberland was the backdrop to the start of Leg Two of the Sail for Macmillan. The start of the voyage saw a delay due to stormy weather conditions, but they were soon on their way. Continue reading Leg 2: Newcastle to The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
Hilary Hunter 