Author Archives: Andrew Thompson
On a cold but sunny morning Seventh Wave slipped down the Clyde heading for the West coast. A fresh NEly breeze gave a vigorous sail from Holy Island to 10 miles off Campbeltown. The next day we rounded the Mull … Continue reading
May 10/11-13/14 Long weekend whole boat available May 21-26. Two berths going on Five day cruise June 2-7. Whole boat free for part or all this period June 16-21 whole boat free for 5 day cruise July 7-13. Whole boat … Continue reading
On a lovely sunny Saturday morning we set off from Kip marina for a days sail. With little wind it was a relaxed gentle motor to Millport where we dropped anchor for lunch. We managed to sail most of the … Continue reading
In fantastic sunny weather the sailmaker appeared with all our sails. The new self tacking job was the first to go on and it fitted well with a gentle breeze filling it. Next was the main then mizzen. Tomorrow it … Continue reading
May 21-26. Five day cruise Discover inner Hebridies Aug 11-18. Week cruise Hebridies Sept 22-27 Five day cruise around Mull of Kintyre or through Crinan canal. Whole boat available for groups, families or individuals on May 11-16, June 2-7, 16-21, … Continue reading
After a month out doing all the underwater jobs, with a cleanly painted bottom Seventh Wave was launched back into the water. The new generator was also fitted and it started on the button first time….long may it last! Next … Continue reading
Seventh Wave is now out the water and getting ready for her five year inspection. The new generator has arrived and is now in.
After a trip through the Crinan canal Seventh Wave made her way to Kip marina for winter operations. With the seasons bookings over, her sails were taken off as part of rounding systems down for winter.
On a sunny late afternoon Seventh Wave headed south for N Ireland. After a cracking sail down the Sound of Jura the wind died so we motored into Port Ellen on Islay. The next day saw us crossing a very … Continue reading
