We were awoken this morning by the persistent foghorn at Peterhead Bay Marina. Although an early start was on the agenda, the sound heralded a day of adventure for our team, even if it left a few of us with bleary eyes.
By 6 am, our boat crew had already departed the pontoon, determined to evade the worsening weather forecasted for later in the day. Navigating cautiously through the mist, the crew soon found themselves cruising through the North Sea, en route to the home of another Wetwheels vessel: Wetwheels Edinburgh.
Sticking close to shore, they were eventually rewarded with breathtaking views of the Scottish coastline as the mist lifted, revealing the beauty of Aberdeen and the mouth of the Firth of Tay. As they rounded Fife Ness and entered the Firth of Forth, the crew was treated to a magnificent sight: Bass Rock, adorned with thousands of gannets.
Here, they passed Wetwheels Edinburgh, which was assisting RSPB Scotland with a bird count. The team from Port Edgar Watersports met up with them, providing a warm welcome as they guided our vessel through the Firth of Forth towards Port Edgar Marina.
With 1,351 miles under her engines on this challenge, Wetwheels is scheduled for a well-deserved service tomorrow, which was always the plan for this stop.
The shore crew’s journey also began under wet and misty conditions, with rain accompanying them along the A90 to Dundee. However, the sun made a brief appearance, lifting spirits as they approached Port Edgar.
Upon arrival, they were warmly greeted by the Wetwheels Edinburgh team, who generously provided parking facilities and office space.
Unfortunately, the weather took a turn for the worse, with the heavens opening and thunder rumbling around. Despite the soggy end to the day, the team remains in high spirits, looking forward to the days ahead at Port Edgar Marina.