I've browsed the forum for a while, but only just joined. I am a member in the ybw forums, with the same name. Myself and my missis have recently bought a Cobra 850 and are in the process of learning to sail. We are based in Bridgend, South Wales with the boat in Cardiff bay.
I note that there is a strong Scottish influence here, which is what interests me. Although new to sailing, we have dived on the West coast for over 20 years, having twice been to St Kilda, many of the other islands, regular visitors to Ullapool and to Oban. In June we chose Dunstaffnage to do our Day skipper course, which we both passed, although the weather was horrid.
We hope, sometime soon, to be experienced enough to cruise the West coast of Scotland, although I think it would be a charter, as bringing the boat up from Cardiff would take a while. We are able to sail at up to 6knots, but that often seems to be in a different direction than the one in which we want to go.
Anyway, hello for now, I'll drop in and joing the chat from time to time.
Martin, Alcyone.
