Friday, June 18, 2010

Life on Loch Ness.

A very pleasant week weatherwise, warm temperatures with a lovely balmy breeze and it was great to sit outside whenever possible and watch the boating life of all sizes pass by.The sport of kayaking and canoeing has become very popular, often wih an instructor shouting encouragment. Other users are not quite so responsible and cause some concern.
 Another favourite activity now is going on the RIB [Rigid Inflatable Boat] the 'Ness Express' from Fort Augustus up to Urquhart Castle and back at great speed.
As it passes in front of our house we wave at the RIB and the passengers all wave back - great fun.This exciting service only began last year and has proved very popular and many of our guests go on it for a thrill.
The breeze has enticed a few yachts to tack across the water.
The biggest craft to use Loch Ness is the luxury cruise ship 'Lord of the Glens' which travels down the Great Glen from Inverness to the Inner and Outer Hebrides depending on the cruise booked by passengers.Built in 1988 the Lord of the Glens underwent a complete re-construction in Spain in 2000. This makes her the only vessel able to navigate both the Caledonian Canal and the open sea.

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