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crinan lighthouse
Not many people will admit to going back to their place of
work after a stressful week in order to relax. However, for
those of us who have elected to work in a ‘lifestyle’ business
such as yacht chartering, one of the many advantages is that
we are able to mix business with pleasure on a regular basis.
For me the place where I go to relax is the lighthouse next
to the sealock at Crinan. The lighthouse is one of the
most notable landmarks in the area, and features in most
holidaymakers photo albums. On a Friday or Saturday
evening I will often visit after completing the weekly schedule
of turnarounds, repairs and handovers. A pint from the hotel
usually helps calm the nerves as I watch our ﬂ eet pass through
the ﬁ nal two locks in the canal, the charterers boat handling
skills often being somewhat rusty after many months off the
water.
On a Sunday the relaxation is complete – our boats are all
out, and the inevitable early charter teething problems have
all been addressed. We will often take a packed lunch down
to the pier and sit on the bench in front of the lighthouse
watching the trafﬁ c in and out of the canal. Lunch is
usually followed by an ice cream from the coffee shop, and
sometimes a brief snooze if the sun comes out.
Tony Bennett, Argyll Yacht Charters © John G Moore
www.argyll-yachtcharters.co.uk
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