December 2010
12 posts
Merry Christmas
Coastal Connection would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2011.
Christmas lunch
Cameron had a full boat over to Kingairloch Estate on Sunday. It was a very cold day but once inside away from the bitter wind it was fine. It was amazing scenery as they spotted deer on the waters edge of the Morvern shore. Lunch was served in the main house on the Estate. The meal was very tasty and ideal for a snowy day. The run back to Oban was beautiful as the sun was setting over Mull.
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Navigation Upgrades
Yesterday, Coastal Connection had some commercial work transferring technicians around the Sound of Mull. The task was to upgrade navigation lights because some had been damaged. The team were lucky with the weather, almost flat calm seas and great visibility. On the way back to base Struan spotted a Sea Eagle on the Grey Rocks and when they approached they could see another one. The Eagles looked...
The Thaw
Cameron was on the water on Saturday with a party from London. There was a break between the freeze and the thaw brought some welcomed temperatures. It was a stunning day in the Firth of Lorn, as there was still snow on the high ground and calm seas. The private charter went over to the Creags then into the Sound of Mull where they spotted a sea eagle. Lots of bird life was spotted on the...
The Big Freeze
Snow has finally arrived on the West Coast after a week of sub zero temperatures. One boat is keeping warm in the shed and the other on the mooring with plenty of insulation. Hopefully next weeks weather will bring warmer temperatures.
