It's not all about the racing ...

Mark Haine organised a Skiff Cruise from Prestwick to Lamlash on the Isle of Arran.

That was 20 miles as the crow flies.

The weather picked up a bit for the return journey and it was too rough for Kites – very exciting and totally exhausting.

There were 3 Mustos & 2 cats – supported by 2 RIBs.

It was great fun – fantastic to get to Lamlash and talk to the local sailors – they were amazed.

Next year we will organise some skiff cruises around the Firth of Forth and (hopefully) around some islands on the West Coast as well.

It would be good to have some events in the calendar early, but they are difficult to plan due to weather and you need to know numbers in advance to make sure you have good safety support.

Also, I think each boat should carry a VHF Radio & Flares as a minimum.