A weather window

Friday 30 June

After a less than restful night, it was decided to take advantage of a lull in the wind to head back to the mainland, and the relative comfort of a marina. Mate helmed a good course at 6-7 knots under a single-reefed-main and staysail, and took me into the attractive Kilchattan Bay on the Southeast side of the Isle of Bute for a calm and peaceful lunch stop.

After an easy afternoon potter past the Cumbraes in the mouth of the Firth of Clyde, Kip Marina welcomed us in with clear instructions about where to berth, and with the offer of a good meal in the Chart Room, the onsite restaurant, with lovely views, of course, over the marina.