The alarm went off at 5:30 for the 6:10 start with 20kns of wind whistling through the rigging , but the forecast was for it to drop with fog patches and showers. So it was once again wrap up and get ready to be wet and cold. An hour out the wind dropped and we had to motor to the Mull of Kintyre, before we had a steady F4 behind us and the sun came out but still cool in the wind. As we approached the entrance to Port Ellen ( a narrow rocky channel) a cruise ship at anchor decided to get under way , deciding not to insist on our right we hove to to let him out of the bay.
The Marina in the port is a charity run be the locals to encourage visitng yachts but the showers are at a local B&B costing £3.
The island has 6 distillery's and4 are within 3 miles from the town so tomorrow its a walk or bike hire for some tastings. I guess the trip back will be interesting.
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