Roger (Grisly)'s photos with the keyword: Yacht

Back to one of our local harbours for this weeks wall, a low tide capture of the inner harbour which is now a 150 berth Marina at Watchet on Somerset’s, Bristol Channel Coast, The high walls have to cope with the second highest tidal range in the world, often exceeding 12 to 14 metres (approx. 40 to 50 feet) during spring tides. This extreme fluctuation is caused by the funnelling shape of the estuary and resonant amplification of the Atlantic tide, HWW to all!

Another image looking across the marina from the East Quay this time to the colourful market stalls on the Southern quayside at Watchet on the Somerset Coast! The long retired lifeboat in center of the image is possibly an ex RNLI Liverpool class boat from around 1939, although this is not conclusive, any information would be welcome! HWW! To all,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Large for detail!

Another image from the archives once again it's 2018, This is Loch Fyne at Inveraray Pier with the Clyde Puffer "Vital Spark" She was launched in 1943 as "VIC 27" (victualling inshore craft) These ships were a World War II derivative of the iconic Clyde-built puffers which, for nearly a century, were the lifeblood of coastal communities up and down the west coast of Scotland. She was the “"the smertest boat in the coastin' tred", with her blood red hull, shiny brass whistle and cargoes of anything from Heilan coos to furniture, and plenty of whisky. She also starred in the mini-series, Para Handy – Master Mariner I recommend a large view,,,,,,, HFF and a lovely weekend to all! I have a link to a programme on the Clyde Puffers for anyone who may be interested, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXKCn_W9Mj0

Another image from this peninsula with a varied landscape this is Achnahaird Beach, looking North, A headland on Assynt can just be seen in the distance. An image from 2012 for the "North Coast 500" group

A small but important fence on the River Brue at Burnham-on Sea, The image also shows clear evidence of the huge tidal range in Bridgwater Bay. For an idea of the tides on the 6th April, Low water at 12.42pm was 0.6m and High tide at 06.42am was 11.6m a mean différance of 11m (36.08924 ft) Ref www.tideschart.com › United-Kingdom › England › Somerset › Bridgwater-Bay The Brue flows into the River Parrett just before it flows into the bay and out into the Bristol Channel HFF and a good weekend, ---------------- Large view recommended!

When the tide goes out in the Bristol Channel ! It really does go out, Watchet harbour on the Somerset Coast. HWW to one and all, a large add a little interest

A low tide scene from the small harbour of Port Logan, The Bell tower was designed by Thomas Telford and built in 1818 Port Logan, formerly Port Nessock, is a small village in the parish of Kirkmaiden in the Rhins of Galloway in Wigtownshire. I prefer the image large.

Sailing the River Parret in the setting sun, Large may be good

The point where the River Brue flows into the River Parret before it enters the sea in Bridgwater Bay, Large may be good

The calm waters of Ardmucknish Bay are about to be disturbed by a brief spell of unsettled weather. When the tides here meet the vast amounts of fresh water being discharged from Loch Etive (just out of shot on the right), the waters become rough and difficult to sail. Much better large I think.

Yacht passes Maiden Island in the Lynn of Lorne as another storm brews in the background, the pip shows the original view from Greenacre Beach, Ganavan, Oban

The yacht "Sensibility" passes the ruins of Castle Moil as it heads out of Kyleakin harbour into the storm through Kyle Akin towards the Skye Bridge and open water. View large for full effect please

Lock Leven at Ballachulish, Large view please

A steamy day as the sun attempts to penetrate the sea mist, birds rest on the small island and the Paps of Jura form a backdrop across the the Sound. Need to view large for details.

The 9 mile long Crinan Canal links Ardrishaig on Loch Fyne with Crinan on the Sound of Jura, In the nine miles from Ardrishaig to Crinan there are 15 locks and the canal reaches a height of 65 feet above sea level. The summit reach of the canal is relatively short and every time a boat goes through the locks about 300,000 litres of water are used. No fewer than seven reservoirs feed the summit reach to try to ensure that the Crinan Canal does not run dry. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/crinan/crinancanal/index.html Large may be good

Watching the sunset drop below the Cullins and the Skye Bridge as the lights of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye glow beneath the new moon, So ends another day in paradise, Large please, The evening new moon brings high water and with the flood tide peoples eyes are peeled looking for any unusual fish or mammals, so my link for sight and sound. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMJswsqlZig Or www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJG9_7f5T5k

Across the Firth of Lorne to Dunstaffnage and the Island of Mull. The water is fast flowing it's at this point Loch Etive enters the sea, Large Please. Sony SLT-A65V/Sigma18-300. 1/160, f/9.0, 100mm, ISO100.

Autumn in the Highlands View large please © copyright , All rights reserved, Image may not be used without my explicit written permission