When we set sails from the marina of Troon, we were a little anxious about the new experience ahead of us: spending several days at anchor in an unknown destination with a rainy weather forecast. The journey started with windy conditions, providing good speed but also a bumpy ride. As we progressed north and entered the Kyles of Bute, we enjoyed the magnificent scenery as well as calmer waters.
After anchoring in the vicinity of the Burnt Islands, we went exploring with our dinghy. We were delighted by the views as well as by the birds and seals who inhabit the area.
On the green pastures, ship and cows were not the only ones grazing. There also was a group of geese that looked and sounded familiar: In Quebec, we call them Bernaches and they stop twice a year during their migration.
What we loved most about this anchorage was the amazing people we met. Elaine and Fred from ScentStone (Amel 54) as well as Angela and John from Razorbill (custom built aluminium boat). They generously welcomed us onboard their boats and we learned a lot about the art of anchoring, setting up a snubber and managing energy. Angela provided the most instructive splicing workshop, where she helped us make soft shackles that we will use for our snubber.
And most importantly, these two experienced sailing couples shared their philosophy of life on a boat. It was a rainy 4 days, but we had an amazing time thanks to them!
2 replies on “Life at anchor near Burnt Islands”
Bonjour Silvia. Ces photos que tu prends sont vraiment admirables. Bravo ! Quelle chance de voir de si près tous ces bestioles… Joli parcours. Bises
Merci Chantal. C’était une fin d’après-midi ensoleillée, je crois que les animaux aussi se relaxaient au soleil.