Ep 75 - Crinan Canal Transit

[@ianscott3180]

I grew up sailing in that area with my dad. In later life a passed through the canal many times in my Contessa. Sadly not a 32 but a 26. Now in my seventies and several boats later I still have fonder memories of my little Contessa that any other boat I have owned. I now mosetly day sail and am considering down sizing to another 26 to potter the coast of Argyllshire.

[@CoricContessa32]

Sounds like a lovely plan

[@normanrubenis7283]

One of the best episodes so far, I hope to transit later this year.

[@CoricContessa32]

Thank you very much, can’t stress enough, the importance of reading the skippers guide and taking full advantage of the license to be in the canal

[@RiemerWitteveen]

Wonderful episode! Enjoyed it a lot.

[@CoricContessa32]

Thank you very much, it really was a very pleasant trip.

[@antonchashchin2950]

very beatiful boat!

[@CoricContessa32]

Thank you

[@johnnyseagull29]

Super video. I have transeted the Crinan 15 times, and no one ever mentioned where to get fuel!

[@CoricContessa32]

Thank you, we had a lovely transit. Maybe wish we had gone a bit slower (ie visited Lochgilphead etc)

[@Topsailor-iw4ql]

Crinan is the sort of place just to tie up in and chill for a couple of days. The bothy to let would make a lovelly ice cream parlour.

[@CoricContessa32]

Completely agree, both with relaxing in the canal and the ice cream parlour

[@brianwaters8269]

Echoes of a trip on the Caledonian many years ago, loved it. Great episode, looks like a fantastic part of the world.....where next?

[@CoricContessa32]

The canal was definitely something to be savoured. Interestingly enough, we were through the canal, a bit ahead of where we thought we would be, and therefore I think we’re going to have a bit of a change of plan.

[@SailingSula]

very informative, thanks 👍

[@CoricContessa32]

Our pleasure

[@ray8328]

Thanks for sharing John and Elizabeth. That knot for throwing is very interesting and good to know. Every episode has a nice little lesson built in, much appreciated.

[@CoricContessa32]

Thanks very much for this. Every day should be a school day :-)

[@stephanecerisier5497]

Belle vidéo ... J'ai de grosses lacunes en Anglais ..., mais j'apprécie vos vidéos et de ce Contessa 32 ...

[@CoricContessa32]

Merci beaucoup pour votre charmant commentaire. J'espère que notre dialogue est compréhensible et que nous n'utilisons pas trop d'idiomes.

[@stephanecerisier5497]

@@CoricContessa32 Le jour ou vous vendez vôtre Contessa , merci de me prévenir … Cordialement, Stéphane

[@stevedauncey7584]

Hi John- is that the Raymarine element S 7” plotter you have mounted centrally on the instrument coaming there? I was wondering if this would fit myself!

[@CoricContessa32]

I think it is called an Axiom 7 in the bumph I have, yes. Putting in that position was a good decision. Wasn’t going to have one originally (was going down the IPad route) but I am glad we went this way.

[@Amduscias13]

Your doing the right thing with line through the hook and back...I've watched the Crinan idea with a loop round the hook....Terrible idea! ...If the lock fails and empty's, Your boat can be left hanging..(As a Veteran of the Caladonian Canal)..I can assure you it not only happens..But it will Happen!