Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th June, Whitehills.

Our passsage from Wick to Whitehills was not the most enjoyable because of the cold, drizzle and an uncomfortable sea. After a little over 7 hours at sea we were very happy to be photographed on our arrival by Bertie the harbour master (a courtesy extended to all yachts who announce their arrival). 

 Approaching Whitehills.

On our way in. 

Sharp turn left. 

Into the outer harbour. 

Nearly there.

We spent the first night on the pontoon in the outer harbour. The next day there was room in the marina in the inner harbour, for us to escape from the slight swell in the outer harbour.

'Norman James' in the inner harbour.

We enjoyed our three nights in Whitehills. It was an excellent place to eat scampi and other seafood, bought fresh to be cooked on board and also to eat in the local pub.

Looking towards Whitehills harbour. 

We had a good walk east along the coast to Banff. For the first time in quite a while we felt the warmth of the sun so took off our shoes to walk along the beach and paddle in the surf.

Banff harbour.

 Warm enough to paddle - just !

Beautiful sandy beach in Boyndie bay.

We planned our departure to round Rattray head. Bertie the harbourmaster advised us to delay slightly to give more water in the outer harbour as we would have plenty of fair tide to take us around Rattray and on to Peterhead.