Returning down to Scotland from the Orkney's on Richards Solo sale around Britain and Scotland in aid of Give the World a Shot and Orphans in the Wild.
22nd August Richard had to stay in Sanday until the winds and rain died down, her did get out onto the sand when the tide was out to photograph his McGregor boat, Pegasus, sitting on the sand whislt the tide was out. On 23rd August he sailed towards Ronaldsay but could only see 100-150 yards and was rather worried in case there were other boats coming along. It was 33.9 nmiles to Scapa Flow to see the block ships and visit the area with a lot of history that took place in WW11. https://www.marineinsight.com/.../8-facts-about-the.../. He anchored down in Burray overnight. 24th August, Reluctant to leave the Pentland Skerries and the magical islands he progressed through to Wick the following day, passing two lighthouses, with a very calm wind low and from the SSE, the sea was like a mirror. The tide changed at about 1400 hr so changed his speed from 8 to 5 knots, passing Noss Point down towards Wick Harbour where he went off for supper and a Tusker IPA, much loved by the expat Africans.
Great Quentin thanks for keeping us informed and for the links to Facebook and fundraising......these are really good causes worthy of our support....plus Richard is giving a great shout out for our Macgregor boats ! I hope the news interviews get shared nationally.
Moved yesterday from Banff to Peterhead the move was traumatic sea was rough, keeping on course was difficult and getting around Frazerburgh was quite difficult. Peterhead was very comercial but the marinais well set up. About an hour after i arrived an unforcasted gale arrived and blew for 24 hours
Although the high pressure system sitting over the UK has brought grey skies to many it is, I think, giving Richard favourable conditions. He is certainly making good progress down the east coast of Scotland. Yesterday, Peterhead to Stonehaven.
Richard moving south rapidly. First note of grumpiness, understandably so. Anchored over night in the River Dee - I cannot imagine that was too comfortable either. How about making Richard less grumpy today and drum up some sponsorship for him?
Fellow sailors have you ever noticed how visitors to harbours and marinas are generally allocated the worst berths.it happened to me at Stonehaven last night outer mole on the outside corner and the charge was £20 per night. Worst nights sleep so far Peggy was bunping the wall all night.
Loved Stonehaven lovley town. Spoilt by an under developed overpriced harbour, council owned . Maybe they should check and do a health and safty risk assesment on that berth taking into account id done seven hours at sea and am 74 years old into account. So come on aberdeen council how about it??! I wonder....
Moved today missed the gate times in Arbroath so went to Dundee tide was too low to access a marina so anchored in the river 47.2Nm total so far1650.7Nm.
Blow by blow:
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Returning down to Scotland from the Orkney's on Richards Solo sale around Britain and Scotland in aid of Give the World a Shot and Orphans in the Wild.
22nd August Richard had to stay in Sanday until the winds and rain died down, her did get out onto the sand when the tide was out to photograph his McGregor boat, Pegasus, sitting on the sand whislt the tide was out. On 23rd August he sailed towards Ronaldsay but could only see 100-150 yards and was rather worried in case there were other boats coming along. It was 33.9 nmiles to Scapa Flow to see the block ships and visit the area with a lot of history that took place in WW11. https://www.marineinsight.com/.../8-facts-about-the.../. He anchored down in Burray overnight. 24th August, Reluctant to leave the Pentland Skerries and the magical islands he progressed through to Wick the following day, passing two lighthouses, with a very calm wind low and from the SSE, the sea was like a mirror. The tide changed at about 1400 hr so changed his speed from 8 to 5 knots, passing Noss Point down towards Wick Harbour where he went off for supper and a Tusker IPA, much loved by the expat Africans.
Interview with Richard and Brandon McPhee: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=876912323258649 with thanks to Brandon and Roy of Brandon McPhee Music Hour.
And now for some poetry:
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Today was maintainance day
Bail out any water trying to stay
Dry out the damp bits
And clear out and try to be the ritz
My washing has all been dun
And my shopping not fun
Fuel full up and ready to go
Thank you Wick you helped me so
My bedding fresh to snuggle down
And go into Wick and enjoy the town
Karaoke on the morrow
To leave tonight would be sorrow
So I'll wait another day
And while the time away
Have a song for a change
Before i come back in to range
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Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
2 days progresssouth from Wick. First to Helmsdale and then to Lossiemouth. Loving his fish n chip suppers:
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Sailed from Wick to Helmsdale . One lighthouse and great fish and chips with a home made merangue and strawb filling great
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Moved today to Lossiemouth saw a Minke whale but no photo, also had a fish and chip supper couldnt finish it all and it was sooo beautiful
Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
Great Quentin thanks for keeping us informed and for the links to Facebook and fundraising......these are really good causes worthy of our support....plus Richard is giving a great shout out for our Macgregor boats ! I hope the news interviews get shared nationally.
Roly
Absolutely echo Rolys words and hope we can make a big effort to boost his fund raising total as his journey progresses:
Richard completed big stretch yesterday. He is taking today off:
Lossiemouth to Banff saw bottle nose dolphins at Banff 30.9 nmim staying here tomoz great marina callled white hills
Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
Pegasus' voyage, so far:
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Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
Tough conditions for Richard and Pegasus but progress is made:
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Moved yesterday from Banff to Peterhead the move was traumatic sea was rough, keeping on course was difficult and getting around Frazerburgh was quite difficult. Peterhead was very comercial but the marinais well set up. About an hour after i arrived an unforcasted gale arrived and blew for 24 hours
distance from White hills, Banff 43.2Nm
total so far 1564.8Nm.
Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
A visual of yesterday's route. Passing some big headlands including Rattray Head, familiar to listeners to the shipping forecast:
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Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
Although the high pressure system sitting over the UK has brought grey skies to many it is, I think, giving Richard favourable conditions. He is certainly making good progress down the east coast of Scotland. Yesterday, Peterhead to Stonehaven.
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Peterhead to stonehaven today, passing Aberdeen. Pics - approach to Stonehaven and my primary navigation tool my Garmin chart plotter.
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Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
Richard moving south rapidly. First note of grumpiness, understandably so. Anchored over night in the River Dee - I cannot imagine that was too comfortable either. How about making Richard less grumpy today and drum up some sponsorship for him?
https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/my-page-1623944303270
Fellow sailors have you ever noticed how visitors to harbours and marinas are generally allocated the worst berths.it happened to me at Stonehaven last night outer mole on the outside corner and the charge was £20 per night. Worst nights sleep so far Peggy was bunping the wall all night.
Loved Stonehaven lovley town. Spoilt by an under developed overpriced harbour, council owned . Maybe they should check and do a health and safty risk assesment on that berth taking into account id done seven hours at sea and am 74 years old into account. So come on aberdeen council how about it??! I wonder....
Moved today missed the gate times in Arbroath so went to Dundee tide was too low to access a marina so anchored in the river 47.2Nm total so far1650.7Nm.
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Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
Edinburgh gained....a brief check-in from Richard
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Uptown Edinborough today royal mile photos found a great pub But they dont do food
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Quentin Sands, past owner
1991 26C Mrs MacGregor
1993 Mac19, Margarita
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