Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the wa......

[puddock]

It looks like Rosally (and myself) will be heading back West after next season. Despite a couple of very enjoyable years at Peterhead, I have decided that I miss the scenery and anchorages of the West Coast and intend heading over that way again (A 3 day break - by car- over to Dunstaffnage, the other week, finally made my mind up for me).
I would have been heading over next season but have already made a 'gentlemans agreement' with the Harbour Master at Lossiemouth to take a berth there for next season, so it will be 2013 before I move back - although a 1 month cruise is planned around Oban for next year, 'roon the tap rather than through the canal.
Although Peterhead is probably not associated with scenery on a par with the West Coast, I will be sad to leave it as it has been an ideal location to get to grips with my seamanship, particularly the heavier weather sailing and it is where I have been getting used to single handing (night sailing is most definitely my favoured plan - and not just because of the North East scenery during the day). I would certainly say that the North Sea has been a useful experience.
However, I knew I wouldn't be able to stay away from 'the other side' too long.
Hopefully, I will see some familiar faces when I get there and I must say, I am most definitely looking forward to it.

[Orla]

Weve been here since October last year (Dunstaffnage) and cant fault it. It can get pretty wild if the wind blows from the north east, but rare. Most of the big winds are from the west and Orlas bow points right at them, lots of fenders and long heavy ropes....
Great facilitys, and Tim and his team are some of the best people you will ever come across in this industry.
We were thinking of moving on for this winter but dont want to go any further south and dont think we could better Dunstaffnage, so we have booked for another winter, maybe our last in the UK we'll see
The Frog is also very welcoming now as well....