Probably the best anchorage in the world.

06Aug13

Loch Aline did not induce the same reaction as Salen Bay although it was still a delightful anchorage. The loch is quite short and has more of a parkland feel to it – this was reinforced by a rib towing children at great speeds on inflatable rubber rings around the place. However, it is a good anchorage with amenities should they be needed and is a good stopover or journey breaker.

With wind on the nose Duart Castle soon greeted us with a wind shift at the point and we were able to sail all the way down to Seil and our anchorage at Puilladhrain. Regarded as 'one of the best anchorages in the world' in the guide books our early arrival increased the numbers to four; soon there were eleven of us – it was beginning to turn into a supermarket car parking scenario, the one where wherever you park your car someone always parks next to you. Fortunately, there was little wind and enough swinging room to cater for us all. Very pleasant though it was the scenery was not as dramatic as previous places we had been but well worth a visit nonetheless, a delightful experience.