Gunkholing On The River Forth

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Gunkholing On The River Forth

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Elizabeth Dow

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What is gunkholing? Sounds like an absurd word to be honest. It seems that people all over Scotland gunkhole their sailboats. This is what I found: "Gunkholing is a boating term referring to a type of cruising in shallow or shoal water, meandering from place to place, spending the nights in coves. The term refers to the gunk, or mud, typical of the creeks, coves, marshes, sloughs, and rivers that are referred to as gunkholes. While not necessary, gunkholers typically seek out the serenity of isolated anchorages over the crowds of marinas and popular bays, and a minimal draft is preferred, since gunkholers tend to go as far up and into the gunkholes as possible, seeking ever more inaccessible destinations." The sailboat is resting on its keel and two rudders. It's perfectly balanced. I love this image for two reasons. First because I might actually get my husband to Scotland! He loves to sail and I can't think of a better place to sail. Secondly, I love the fields of sheep in the background. This is not something that I have ever seen on our sailboat in Maine. This photo was taken while I visited Blackness Castle. Blackness Castle is located on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It's a magnificent location and has been a filming location for many movies, one in particular that I am quite fond of is Outlander. The scenery is magnificent and really worth a look around.

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January 27th, 2021

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