After paying for our mooring in Loch Ranza, we headed out around the north coast of Arran sailing hard on the wind on starboard tack, then to the southernmost point of Bute ( Garroch Head ). Now heading north between Kilchattan Bay on Bute and The Cumbrae Islands we made good time untill the wind died out at about 13-20, the engine was started and we motored at about 6Kts towards Inverkip and KIP Marina. With about 4NM to go we were treated to the sight of a small group of Porpoises, and at just after 15-00 'NJ' was moored in Kip Marina.
Kip Marina from the entrance, with 'NJ' in the centre
The forecast for the next few days was not very good, with strong winds and rain promised, we ended up staying four nights, and had a few good walks, did general cleaning and maintenance, and provisioned the boat.
Looking south down the Firth of Clyde with Arran in the distance.
Looking northwest with Dunoon in the distance.
Finally on 12th August we left the marina for the short hop up to James Watt Dock on the Clyde.
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