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After our exploration of the lonely rock of Ailsa Craig we set off on our return journey in glorious May afternoon sunshine.
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It was hot work in the sun as what little wind there was began to die away as Ailsa Craig began to grow smaller on the western horizon.
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By the time we were approaching Lendalfoot on the Ayrshire coast, the wind had dropped completely and we paddled accompanied by crazy reflections, some with disembodied heads.
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The tide was well out as we landed in the reefs over which we had paddled just a few hours ago. On the horizon Ailsa Craig looked distant again but now we had an exact measure of that distance.
05/05/2008