Castor Sailing Stuff

Last night on Iona we returned to Safe Return to find my anchoring skills are dire. A large sight seeing vessel we anchored a respectable distance away from was a few meters off our bow after the tide had changed, also,our anchor was under her hull so no way of moving. I started cooking a spagbol then noticed we had swung a bit more and could escape. Taking Don's advice we moved across to Bull Hole where there is a well protected anchorage. Dinner was eaten, wine and whisky consumed and we went to our bunks. I woke at 5:30 and found we were about 100 metres from where we started. Marine Watch tracker shows that just after we turned in we shot backward dragging the anchor until we caught a mooring buoy. Another anchoring disaster! I need advice on this matter.
We then had a brilliant day with F4 - F6 winds sailing to Tobermory via Col, arriving in Tobermory at 15:00. I have installed the new curtains. They were made by Natalie Shaw as a favour for me. I am really pleased. Natalie's Dad Paul Adams introduced me to yachting from Looe. And then when he bought a larger yacht in Greece I continued sailing with him and his business partner George and we became very good friends. Sadly I am the only surviving member of this crew and am very proud to have not wasted the introduction Paul made for me into yacht cruising. Natalie's contribution to my boat is very special to me.
After a beer or two in the Mishnish and supper in Macgochans, I retired to my bunk while David stayed on to watch a folk band who didn't start playing until 10:30.