I'm still in the water

[Silkie]

(I hope) but I'm not getting much sailing in for various reasons and with a 50 kt northerly forecast for tomorrow (and having already lost a fairlead) I'm beginning to think it was a mistake to stay afloat so late in the year.

[Nick]

Fairwinds survived the 'hurricane' of Jan 12th . . . but she was on a swinging mooring, which I reckon is a much better bet in bad weather.

[Silkie]

I think a swinging mooring would be better too but I'm on a pontoon!

It doesn't look as if it's been quite as bad as forecast, although currently blowing northerly 40 gusting 55 at Tiree. I'll call Merry Monster tomorrow and see how things are.

[little boy blue]

saw him at bowling basin earlier this year. a hardy guy if he`s still on the boat ! he`ll not be attending too many bar-b-qs at this time of year.
where is he now ?

[Nick]

It's nae been that bad. I'll drive up and take a look tomorrow if you are worried.

- Nick

[Silkie]

He's overwintering at Dunstaffnage - very reasonable rates apparently!

I knew him when he ran the local car parts shop in Penicuik (he donated a couple of wee bits for Silkie) so we had quite a reunion when we met up after quiz night at the T'n'T! Didn't manage any sailing that weekend. (comes under the umbrella of various reasons)

[Silkie]

I'll drive up and take a look tomorrow if you are worried.

Thanks for the offer but I'm sure speaking to Bob will suffice.

[Nick]

nm

[Silkie]

Sent me a text to say that Silkie is fine. I 'phoned him back and it appears that there was no significant damage and although one or two boats broke one or two ropes nothing actually escaped.