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Hi Jeff and Rose, Glad to hear your Irish sea crossing passed with only excitement and some thrills. I have only 'done' the Irish sea once from Liverpool Albert Dock to Lamlash (Arran) non stop. We had a terrible over nighter which I will remember for a long time as it was the only time I have ever ...

Hi Jeff, The wildlife oracle indoors thinks it might be a colony of salp which are related to sea squirts - they are semi-transparent. Apparently they join up into chains which are current borne drifters, waving in the current and known to drift in the Gulf Stream. Colonies have been known to form c...

Hi again, I notice you have decided to use the Crinan Canal. Two thoughts for you - After leaving the canal at Ardrishaig leave the bay and head inland up the Loch for a couple of miles or so to Otter Ferry. Otter Ferry is a sheltered bay behind a mile long spit there you will find the Oyster Catche...

Well you are certainly getting your monies worth out of Scotland's variable weather! I still follow your blog with interest and of course wish to congratulate you on your 'discovery'. Here is hoping the weather improves for you on the next legs of your adventure. Wishing you continued safe passage R...