Tue 28 Jul, Murky Start

Portmahomack to Wick
A peaceful night at anchor of Portmahomack, the alarm went off at 0700 and we woke up to find that it is raining and a bit murky with just a little bit of wind. The weather guessers have suggested a reasonable wind direction today Wrong as usual, it seems. Weighed anchors at 0900 and sailed close hauled at good speed for a couple of hours. Wind dropped, murk, rain and NFW. Now 1445, been motoring for a while. Good news is the murk has lifted and a bit of brightness. We have been passing through a sea of purple jellyfish 🪼 for the last couple of hours and we think we spotted a minky whale too (pic to follow….)
About 2 1/2 hours later we arrived in Wick, ready in all respects for a beer or two and a bite to eat ashore. We found Mackays Hotel and bought dinner to say a huge thankyou to Steve and Catherine for a lovely stay with them.Read more