Location: Gometra Harbour
Position: 56º 29 N, 006º 16 W
Distance surveyed: 45 nm

The day started with a rather ominous weather forecast predicting winds up to force 6 starting easterly and backing to northerly. As it happened the morning weather was quite bright so we ignored the forecast and set sail (or rather engine) for the area between Colonsay and the south coast of Mull. There was great excitement when at about midday a whale was sighted. The engine was throttled back and we succeeded to track the whale for about an hour and observed it surface some half a dozen times. Gen managed to take some photographs but unfortunately only from one side. Observation passed uneventfully for the rest of the day. Chris volunteered for a session in the crows nest followed by Peter. We passed the Island of Staffa and saw the spectacular rock formations: unfortunately not under ideal conditions but it was impressive none the less. We continued to our anchorage in Gometra harbour between the islands of Gometra and Ulva.

While others were enjoying the scenery on deck Chris was busy in the galley preparing the evening meal of curry. We started with poppodoms and various sauces followed by the main course. There was more than plenty: it was delicious and enjoyed by all. Chris really did us proud.