Inverness (Seaport Marina) to Inverness (Inverness Marina) – 2.4 miles in 1 hr 10 mins. Back on board and just a quick trip today – from the fresh water of the Caledonian Canal to the salt water of Inverness Marina on the River Ness. We locked out through Clachnacharry Works …
Having arrived in Seaport Marina (Inverness), we will be leaving the boat for 10 days or so. On the way into the canal, we were advised to buy a two week transit licence and we can then extend that for a few days, which should just last us long enough. …
Laggan jetty to Fort Augustus – 9.2 miles in 5 hours and 40 minutes Not far today, but neverthless a trip of contrasts. We waited to leave till around 11am as the forecast said that the torrential rain of the previous 24 hours was set to ease and it did …
Corpach Basin to Laggan locks – 16.2 miles in 6 hours and 40 minutes We started along the Caledonian Canal proper today. We left Corpach Basin around 8.30am once they had locked a fishing boat in through the sea lock and we then followed him for the next few hours. …
Kerrera to Corpach Basin – 33.8 miles in 6 hours A lively sleigh ride of a sail today. The wind was forecast to be gusting 25-28 knots today, so we expected a fast trip, but it is probably safe to say we didn’t expect a top speed of 10.3 knots …