26thMay Banavie to Oban – 31nm Early start this morning to get to Corpach, then had a short wait there for the tide. Good trip down, motored to start off with but ended up sailing so that was nice. Had some currents and channels to negotiate with, but all good. Oban marina expensive for what it offers, also have to pay extra for electricity and showers. 27th May Oban to Crinan Canal – 23nm Explored Oban this morning whilst waiting for the tide and then headed off to Crinan. Not a good day today. Rain nearly all day, cold, wind on the nose and for some strange reason, tide against us most of the way. Took longer than we expected. We knew we weren’t going to get to the sea lock before they closed for the
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