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On board Silurian
Most weeks April through October she is either monitoring the waters of the west coast of Scotland for whales, dolphins, and porpoises, or serving as a floating classroom for one of the many Argyll island primary and secondary schools. Read the log below to find out what Silurian and her crew have been up to each week and all about the whales, dolphins and porpoises they spot! To find out about the latest marine life sightings spotted elsewhere, click here. If you would like to send the crew an e-mail with your questions click here. Click here to view the Silurian Log archive. Saturday 8th April 2006 Saturday 8th April 2006 Anchorage: Ardminish Position: 55°40.50N 05°43.9W Distance surveyed: 22 nmi After checking the latest forecast, Dave decided on the safer option of a short trip to Gigha. The weather was much better, and the wind was behind us, enabling us to sail most of the way, with Silurian slicing through the waves like a hot knife through butter. We are all relieved to have had a dry day. We made record progress, rockin and a rollin through the swell, giving us plenty of time to explore the beautiful island of Gigha. The process of mooring the boat was a bit hairy, with Rob the 1st mate hanging off the bow sprit. After visiting Mr. McSporran’s Post Office we wandered around the picturesque gardens belonging to Sir James Horlick. The resident French chef, Marjolaine conjured up some culinary delight in the form of ratatouille in a mug for lunch and we’re currently waiting to experience a fish dish. Sam became the second volunteer to ascend the mast to the crows nest with Rob and Andy following soon after, weather permitting everyone hopes to have made the climb by the end of the week. Oh and still no whales, dolphins or porpoises although according to the acoustics there were nine porpoises!!!! Everyone Silurian Log Archives
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