We were late to bed last night. As the clock struck mid-night the crew
returned to Rona from their shore leave to celebrate Kai Holdgate's 21st
birthday.
Alongside of us now was a second Challenger Yacht, Challenger 1, who had
arrived to link up with their sister yacht Challenger 4 in readiness for the
start of the Small Ships Race which assembles in Greenock tomorrow.
The crew of Rona 11 were in high party mood ...two guitars, the cheese
grater and 23 voices which were all in full swing. Sleep was the last thing
on our mind and we entertained the crews of the Challenger Yachts in the
true and finest tradition of the RSP until the early hours!!
On leaving Largs this morning we gave our new friends "3 Cheers" and set
course for Burnt Island which is to the north of the Isle of Bute. Here we
found a delightful anchorage for lunch and a touch of "R&R".
To mark Kia's birthday, his crew mates spent the afternoon "building" him a
magnificent cake, the ingredients of which would impress Delia Smith.
Arriving in Tarbert, we were greeted with a picturesque harbour which was
enjoying the last of the evening sunshine. Once we were securely tied up for
the night, two runners were dispatched ashore to seek out a suitable venue
for a crew meal ashore and one which would match the ceremony of the cutting
of the Cake. The Litbite were delighted to have us. Here we enjoyed an
excellent meal and warm hospitality...the owners of the Litebite found some
candles for Kia's Cake which was delicious.
We spent the remainder of the evening in the care of the local publican!!
Skipper and crew of Rona 11.
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