Lightning, rain and thunder, we had it all.
What a start to the month. In all my years at the sea this was the worst thunder and lightning storm I have ever seen. While we were on our last trip on Wednesday we were just about to head across to the Longstone Island when the weather turned for the worst. The skies had turned black and then the [...]
Sunshine and Smiles
All it takes is a little bit of sunshine and then people have beautiful big smiles on their faces and today was one of those days. We have waited weeks and weeks for some warm weather, calm sea's and some sunshine and we had it all today and about time too. On our way home today we encountered some Bottlenose Dolphins [...]
I believe I can fly
On our trip the other day we were at the Brownsman Island when we saw a couple of jumpling just about to take that leap of faith, but as we looked around there was not just a few, there was quite a lot. We watched one after another jump of the cliff faces. Some were not afraid, while others used [...]
Dolphins again 20/06/15
As I was in the shop on Saturday morning buying some milk for a cuppa when I received a call from Ron saying that there was Bottlenose Dolphins just outside the harbour. I quickly paid for the milk, jumped back into the van and dashed down to the harbour. I was moored on the outside of Ron so I had to move [...]
Dolphins 16/06/15
On Tuesday we were on our landing trip to the Inner Farne when I noticed another boat going really slow and in a place you would not expect him to be doing it. My first thoughts were, what's he seen and as I looked through my bins I noticed a dolphin jump clean out of the water. After a quick [...]
A wee bit of Sunshine
Boy we needed a bit of sunshine and some calm seas and we got it this week with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday being beauties. We have had some westerly winds lately and if we are going to get any kind of wind, then this is the best direction for us, as we can still get out to sea without any worries. [...]
Razor Sharp
A few days ago we watch a pair of Razorbills going head to head like I have never seen before. Yes you get to see the odd handbag stuff but never really going for it big time. We stopped the boat and watch them fight and fight and even the Razorbills above them watched in horror. One Razorbill even flew [...]
The Jumplings are Jumping
Today you could hear lots of Jumplings (Guillemot Chicks) calling and on our last trip of the day we saw our first chick leave the Staple Island and head out to sea with its dad. I was amazed to see this so quick but if you are ready to go then there is nothing we can do about it. Oh [...]
Pufflings are a coming
While we were on a trip around the islands the other we spotted a Puffin with sandeels in it's bill on the edge of the cliff face at Staple Island. I got myself all excited as I knew that if we saw a Puffin with sandeels then there had to be a Puffling or Pufflings down the burrows. Yes it's [...]
Whit Week
Whit week is finally over and all the kids have back to school and it's been a bit of mixed week once again. Some day's it's been beautiful and others not, but we have been able to get out everyday which is the main thing and we have some lovely guests on board the boat too. Some people have seen [...]