We all gathered the night before for a ceilidh aboard Seol na Mara. Aboard were Brian and Maggie who left Arctica in Stornoway for a week, Iain and I.
However there is no show without Punch! Two skippers in their respective boats make their welcome appearance!
However there is no show without Punch! Two skippers in their respective boats make their welcome appearance!
Bob sailed over from Blairvaddich in Goosenader, a Waarschip 24, and tied on to the stern. He had Angus aboard who, new to this circus-on-the-water, was in for a real treat!
Peter arrived in his wooden Hiyard 27' - one of his fleet of about 7 which are in various stages of repair and restoration. Lots of meeting and greeting! *****************************************
RACE DAY - THE ONLOOKERS!
Adix, the the 3 masted 64.9 metres yacht in the far distance, is a visitor (flying red ensign). She is not a Fife boat but was present during the event. This is the start line and was crowded with RIBs doing what RIBs do.
Adix was built in Spain in 1984 and originally named Jessica. When new, she was square rigged on her foremast, and was also shorter. In 1991 she was given a major refit. Her masts are made of an aluminium alloy, while her booms and gaffs are timber-clad carbon fibre.
Iain gave them all a skirl on the pipes. Mariquita is out of focus in the background.
Rescue boat and passenger
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