We were joined by Steve, Sharon and Aishlene as novice crew for a weekend sail out of Dunstaffnage, by Oban. Newcomers to sailing perhaps, but not to having a good time and being great company. They revelled in the force 6/7 gusting 8 which powered us across to the Sound of Mull, scorned the handy bolthole of Loch Aline and shrugged off the rain as we continued to a sheltered anchorage in Loch Sunart. Sunday gave us sunshine and a more moderate wind so we enjoyed a fine sail back to Loch Aline for lunch and a walk ashore, then returned to Dunstaffnage in the evening. Aishlene seemed to enjoy her trip up the mast in the bosun’s chair!