An excess of good living

We had a really good sail out of Stromness, a broad reach in a force four, from the west. We turned on the engine for the last mile into Longhope. Longhope had no signs of life when we arrived, so we moored up inside the small harbour, behind the lifeboat. A short while later we saw a couple walking their dogs. Colin said we were alright where we had tied up, so we stayed put. 

Colin then very kindly worked out the best course and time to leave tomorrow, heading for Wick, using the charts in the lifeboat station. And then he gave us the full tour of the Longhope Lifeboat, a Tamer class. Very high tech, but no less then the lads deserve. 

As a short aside 'Artie', the German shepherd won 'Best Looking Dog' in Kirkwall yesterday. (Left - Colin, Right - Artie)

We walked the short distance up to the Longhope Hotel, which wasn't serving food. It made up for it with lots of atmosphere and an open fire.  John made two good friends, and we did try a few of the scotches.