BLUEMOMENT

Seems to be a bit of an echo in here

Bluemoment Boltholes is still in existence


https://www.bluemoment.com/boltholes.html

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Fairwinds and crew may be available for those dates

Windy allows you to switch between models, even on the free version. (XC uses GFS for the free version and I have not found any way to change this.)

If GFS and ECMW models agree closely then you can have a lot more faith in the forecast.

I have a Spade on the Scottish boat and a Knox on the Portuguese boat. The Knox is bombproof in hard sand, but maybe a little undersized area-wise in gloopy mud and has been known to plough slowly in winds over 30 kts, but has never dragged. however, I have never tried the Knox in kelp. The Spade th...

BlowingOldBoots wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 11:00 am Congratulations, fine work indeed.

Thank you kind sir. Just finished tweaking the CSS for the mobile version. It's been a bit of a rush to get it finished in time for the Boat Show, but I think it is good to go now.

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https://kempsails.com/
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It’s concerning to hear about the issues at The Galley of Lorne Inn in Ardfern. Allegations of poor working conditions, uninhabitable staff accommodation, and excessive working hours are serious and need thorough investigation. It’s especially troubling when reports come from former staff who have ...

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Why are ScotGov keeping quiet about this? (Answer - because they are collaborators)

They are not even commenting on the ludicrous GERS figures out this week.

I have no idea when the Scots will wake up, but I now fear it will not be in my lifetime.

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Staff walk out of Galley of Lorne over work conditions ARGYLLSHIRE ADVERTISER Jul 19, 2024 by Fiona Ross A historic hotel at the heart of a Mid Argyll village has been reported to the council for alleged breaches of health legislation after its entire staff walked out. Ardfern is home to The Galley...

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Long shot, but I have a friend who could do with a tow into the marina tomorrow evening if anyone knows anyone?

claymore wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 5:57 pm You actually paid for it?
Whits happened to you?

I've not been well

I got one from Trail West. Not cheap, but very substantial - heavy galvanised bits,28kg - probably heavier than the dinghy.

Gardenshed wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2024 3:49 pm Try Oban sailing club, they’ve been doing a dinghy park clean up and might have something that’s abandoned

Thanks, I've left a message and sent an email. I expect they are all busy with the Clipper yachts right now.

launching trolley required for hard tender 2.3m x 1.2m

needs pneumatic tyres as boatyard is rough

within driving distance of Oban

condition immaterial (up to a point)

cheapness welcomed, free even better