Tuesday 1 – Thursday 3 August
Deciding against taking the dinghy ashore for possible laundry and provisions, my crew opted instead for a lovely reach across to Mallaig, cutting a swathe through a huge flock of sheerwaters taking a break on the sea. Unfortunately the glorious conditions didn’t last, as the squall they’d been monitoring on its approach from the South caught up with us just before we made the entrance of the harbour, and we all got thoroughly wet. We also had to wait for the ferry to exit the channel, but soon found a comfortable finger pontoon bows-to the wind.
We found Mallaig to be a pleasant town with friendly boat neighbours in the harbour, and all amenities the wandering yachtsman could wish for. There were even opportunities for a little light retail therapy, so Mate was happy too.
MATE RATES:
Fresh fish and seafood from Andy Race Fish Merchants in Station Road
Fabulous baked goods from Bakehouse alongside Marina facilities building:
gluten free chocolate cake to die for, and delicious chunky sausage rolls