Balmaha Trip 16/11/2014
Joe,Barry,Ross,Ian,Dave,Richard,Kevin,Iain,Andy,Ron and myself headed to Balmaha for 9:30am.
With thick fog covering most of the Loch we set out heading along the fault-line using Inchcailoch as a guide till the fog lifted. Still lying quite heavily we passed the small Isle of Torrinch, then rounding Creinch in the hope by that time the fog would finally be gone!
It lifted enough for us to head to the “Geggles” (narrow passage between Inchmoan and Inchcruin) The clearing fog brought a sunny pictorial Loch Lomond and a few jokes from new paddler Dave! (not repeating them anytime soon!). Having spun Jo around 360 degrees (Again) I thought enough fun/bullying lets have lunch. We opted for the southerly tip of Inchconnachan (Wallabieless Island) with the sun in our faces and bellies full headed through the Narrows known as the jewel of the Loch! It was so beautiful Barry and Benny decided to have a swim. Been in some rough waters with barry and he has never went over so today baffled everyone!
Moving quickly on! Kevin thought he’d go through the narrowest of gaps between two large oaks, which then proved to test his brassing skills 🙂 His skills are good, as he saved a capsize. (well done Kevin. Did I say Barry blamed his capsize on poor Benny? (his dog).lol.
As we played tig in the sun heading over to Balmaha, I was approached by two charging big swans. Being saved by Ron as he banged on the side of his boat saying in a raised voice “They don’t like loud noise’s”! They then attacked Dave lol.
With all the cars loaded we went for a quick coffee at the the Oak Tree Inn. It turned out a quick visit as they were WAY to busy to accommodate 11 thirsty paddlers! So with Iain M suggesting we headed into Drymen “The Cleddens” great move as there was a roaring fire to go with a coffee and an end of day chat.
Looking forward to the next one.
Trip Leader. Tony Clarke. 2nd in command Iain McGhie
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