Sitting in Granton harbour awaiting our escort.
Our fist sight of Ratho Princess from the Bridge Inn, Ratho). One of our escorts.
The Princess is 80 years old this year.
and Loch Ness, also from Ratho. Ronald Rusack Junior's boat.
On our way, with the Edinburgh coast in the background.
A bit choppy from another boats wake. Me in bows with John (Howell) and Iain at the stern.
Our escort. Iain's Mum, Margaret, is just visible inside the front cabin.
A good view of the Princess
I am still hanging on, just in case!
Following the Princess into the lock.
The
Matthew, one of the smaller tall ships. beautiful woodwork.
Looking back at the Matthew as we left the lock
In calmer waters inside Leith Docks
Our mooring in Albert Dock. Ratho Princess, Loch Ness and Gamebird.
The Matthew with all her flags flying.
Britannia
A Navy patrol boat
In the lock on our way out.
Ratho Princess making her way to the lock on her way home.
Ploughing along nicely
Loch Ness on her way back with the Forth bridges in the background
Moored at Leith. On Gamebird , Margaret, John, Ann and Iain. On Marjorie, Ralph and Jay.
The retrieval at Granton. Intense concentration trying to get Gamebird between trailer supports which you can't really see from the back of the boat.
Retrieving Marjorie Morningstar. Ralph, Iain and Ann
Both boats on their trailer being made ready for the next stage of the journey.