Sat 4 July Crinan Basin

Made it from Bellanoch Bridge to Crinan Basin, managing a slot on the south wall, near facilities and between ‘Lady Kate’ (canal tour boat) and VIC32, ‘The Puffer.’ Before slipping we were accosted by the local bakers selling warm, delicious sour dough bread. £6 a loaf! who cares, well worth it.
Pretty much rained all the way through the Crinan Canal, apart from a brief shopping foray at the start and a 2-3 hour walk along the canal summit, when it was just showery. Just devoured half a fresh loaf with peanut butter and/or honey and a cup of tea. Beer later? (maybe….)
1600. Yep, still raining. Dougie and Fiona (Bavaria39 VelaMhor) stayed at Bellanoch another night. Maybe we will see them again tomorrow. After a wander around to the chandlery, we ended up in the hotel bar again where we met Tanya and Sjack from their Dutch yacht ‘Blauwe Maan’ (Blue Moon) and a girl named Evie from her camper nearby. Animated discussions comparing experiences, plans and aspirations long into the evening before heading back to Wight Mistress.
Planning on moving on tomorrow afternoon with the favourable tidal stream. Still raining!!!Read more