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Wed 17 June 2009
A Long Day
A crew changeover saw the Mate off home for a spell, and Jim and Bob joining ship in Lerwick. Our first port of call was the Out Skerries, where we enjoyed an evening of wonderful sunshine in this peaceful spot (photo). We then crossed over to Burravoe at the southern tip of Yell, and climbed its Marilyn - Hill of Arisdale. This was the Skippers 600th Marilyn and qualified him for entry to the Marilyn Hall of Fame. Burravoe pier has been deserted on previous visits, but this time four fishing boats were berthed (it being a Sunday). This led to an early start next morning as the boat alongside which we were tied fired up its engine to leave at 0530. We were over on Fetlar by 0900, anchored at the west of Tresta Wick, and were soon on the way up Vord Hill. Off again on our return, we went north to Unst, and joined Southern Cross and a Swedish Malo at Baltasound pier. Apparently three visiting yachts at the pontoon was a first. As it was a beautiful evening, we went off and climbed Valla Field, returning to the boat at 2130 to start making dinner. It was a long and very enjoyable day.
Posted by skipper at June 17, 2009 02:32 PM
Comments
Brian,
Enjoying keeping up with your blog from the far north.Chala having a day off in Tobermory after a few days on the run from Ormidale via the mull,West loch,Jura and Arinagour.We met up with Peter when he arrived here in Tobermory yesterday evening on Moonpath,on passage to Plockton.keep enjoying these Marilyns.
Duncan
Posted by: Duncan at June 17, 2009 10:55 PM
Congratulations on entry to the Marilyn Hall of Fame. Take care of Jim; remember he's an old man!!
Have fun. Lots of love, Moira. PS - I like the grammar used in "alongside which we were tied". 10/10. Very impressive.
Posted by: Moira at June 18, 2009 09:55 AM
Glad to see that you are having good weather.
Posted by: Hilary at June 18, 2009 12:15 PM
Hi Brian & Maggie, Just to let you know Southern Cross arrived Kalvåg, Norway after a 30 hour passage from Baltasound, arriving before the bad weather did.(See http://homepages.rya-online.net/SouthernCross/cruise2/posrep.html for our progress.)
Enjoy the rest of your cruise,
Sue & Matthew.
Posted by: Southern Cross at June 18, 2009 03:02 PM