Newlyn to Helford River (33nm)
Member's Log
After 2 nights in Newlyn stormbound by Floris, we were ready to leave and the sun was finally shining. My…
7 August 2025
DHSC Members' Logs
Dungarvan to Newlyn (160nm)
Member's Log“With cat-like tread, upon our prey we steal”- this line from the Gilbert and Sullivan musical The Pirates of Penzance,…
3 August 2025Campbeltown, Isle of Arran, Bute Island, Portpatrick, Peel, Holyhead to Arklow.
Member's LogLady Belle left Campbeltown for Lochranza 20nm which is at the north end of the nearby Isle of Arran in…
25 July 2025Lady Belle Malin Head to Carnlough to Ballycastle and Campbeltown
Member's LogMy logs in 2024 covered from Dungarvan to Carnlough, Antrim clockwise. This year I'm starting logs from Malin Head. I,…
21 July 2025When a cruise becomes a delivery
Member's LogSailing back from Scotland down the Irish Sea is always going to be a challenge. We all know the prevailing…
8 July 2025The Crinan Canal
Member's LogThe Crinan Canal is a handy short cut from the Firth of Lorn and the Inner Hebrides to the Firth…
29 June 2025Jura distillery tour
Member's LogThere are plenty of distilleries you can visit as you cruise the west coast of Scotland but Jura was special…
25 June 2025Leaving Mull to port
Member's LogOban is a wonderful staging point. Great access to public transport, so ideal for crew changes. A new pontoon in…
25 June 202511.8 knots SOG off Fladda!?
Member's Log11.8 knots SOG off Fladda!? Cruising in Scotland is about contrasts! On Monday it was lashing with rain as we…
13 June 2025Serendipity…… it’s all about timing!
Member's LogSerendipity…… it’s all about timing! “William Tell” departed with 3 on board heading to the west coast of Scotland via…
7 June 2025
