|
|
 |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
The Sun and the sea...
I cannot wait to get back to sea. A sailor belongs at sea. I want to smell the salty sea air, wake up to see the sunrise in the morning, and, after a fullfilling day on the water, enjoy the sunset in the evening with passengers and crew alike.
I am looking forward to arrive in port, drop anchor and go ashore to meet fellow sailors to suck up the yacht atmosphere, which is so social, typical and unique.
After a whole day of exploration, I want to pull out again and be excited about whatever adventure awaits me at the next destination.
I am very fortunate that I will be able to share all of this, week after week, with the passengers of Fyne Spirit, whether it will be in Scotland, the Canary Islands or wherever the sun, sea and wind may take us. |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
 |
|
|
| |
Seafaring has shaped the world we live in. From pre-historic dug-outs to super container vessels, tankers and cruise vessels with thousends of guests on board, was a long way to go.
The sea inspired humans.Safe and free Oceans, separating continents, are now connecting the world, making world-wide economy possible.
Political power extended across the sea, forming and destroying new cultures.
Since 1500 advanced European navigation and canons formed the political world we live in. To whose advantage and dis-advantage it was depended on what side of the ocean you lived. It meant independence, riches, death or slavery.
We are lucky, unhindered we can freely roam the seven seas, admiring stars above and in the brochures of the cruise vessels.
Fyne Spirit, with four stars attributed, cruises to places of extreme natural beauty and interest. Neither following nor being followed by the "big ones". Guests and crew form a team, there is an open bridge, guests take part in decision making. There is adventure and four stars comfort. Wunderbar.
Klaus Muller, Captain
|
|
|
| |
 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Home by the sea: Oban |
|
|
| |
After Inveraray, Gigha Island and Crinan, Fyne Spirit will call at Oban on her Hebrides Classic Cruise. By Highland standards, Oban is a large town, but can easily be discovered on foot. Kerrera Island, situated just a few hundred meters across the bay, provides natural shelter to the town.
Oban is the starting point for a variety of activities. Highlights are a stroll through the town to McCaig´s tower, the Colosseum lookalike, a hike up Pulpit Hill, for a gorgeous view over Oban bay, or a visit to one of Scotland’s oldest whisky distilleries. The more active can take the ferry across to Kerrera Island and explore its wildlife, castles and sandy bays on foot or by bicycle. A six-mile circuit will take you around the island’s quiet roads. An easy low-level hike is the 8 km walk to Dunstaffnage Castle, which takes approximately three to four hours return. And for the more brave cyclists there is a 58 km ride to the island of Seil, connected to the mainland by a stone bridge, known locally as the ´bridge over the Atlantic´.
 Oban Destillerie
And of course there is golf. Glencruitten golf is a short, hilly and famously scenic 18-hole course set in the beautiful Glencruitten Glen in Scotland’s southwest region. Situated approximately 1 ½ miles from Oban and open to visitors all year round it is a delightful tract that offers golfers of all abilities, from elite players to beginners, an enjoyable rewarding round of golf. In Oban there are also operators who organize fishing and diving trips for those who are interested.
Next time. . . Glencoe, one of the most spectacular and challenging landscapes of Europe.
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
…to be continued! |
|
|
|
