Ardrossan

Another short hop of only 10nm was planned to take us back to Ardrossan on the mainland. This time we left Lamlash Bay via the southern entrance. The wind was light from the south so we hoisted our G2 genneker. Today we went even slower at a lazy 3 knots. I suspected Rob was a bit unimpressed with our lack of speed as he started to scrub the decks, but happy too.

Leaving Lamlash Bay

Sailing away from Holy Island

Happy sailor in gentle conditions.

The genneker was doused, and the engine started just outside Ardrossan. After a quick call to harbour control for permission to enter, we passed through the outer harbour and into the marina located in the inner harbour. NJ was tied up securely in the berth by 14:35, after a very leisurely and pleasant 4 hours or so.

  

Ardrossan Marina