Vanguard Class Submarine Departing Faslane Naval Base

Up early so thought I'd take a chance and head over to Faslane.

Just managed to catch the outbound submarine as she passed Rhu on her way to sea.

Stayed dry - a bonus - though looked a bit dismal in the morning light.

 Approaching Rhu Spit

 Entourage

Pilot and Crew

 Past the Rhu Spit

 Royal Marines Support

Heading to Sea

Escorted Departure

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Three Loch Classic Car Event

Today we have the Three Loch Classic Car Event and a lovely sunny and warm morning ensured everyone was in good spirits.

The Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club once again play host - this is their 12th year and a great setting.

The event started around 10:00 and the cars planned to drive through Helensburgh, Glen Fruin, Rosneath, and Arrochar, before tackling the old 'Rest and Be Thankful' then returning via Glen Douglas.

I'm unsure if the route was completed as their was a serious road traffic accident on the Loch Lomond road and there were long tailbacks as I headed home.


Beautiful Rhu in the Sunshine

 Austin Arrow

 Smiling Faces in the MG

 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS

 MG Roadster

 Ferrari Dino

Humber Super Snipe 

 MG Roadster 

Daimler 

Ready for the Start


Cars Departed and the Silence of the Trees Remains

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Rhu Spit Activity

I arrived nice and early to get some shots of the outbound US Navy Virginia Class submarine.

The heavens opened and the rain came down heavy as I parked - not encouraging.

Fortunately the shower passed and I made my way down to the beach at Rhu Spit.

She left as expected and I then stayed on to catch the Belgian minesweeper coming in to berth at the Faslane Naval Base.

Also managed a few shots as the light changed as the sun mace up over the marina.


 Early Morning

 MOD Police Security RHIB 

 SD Clyde Racer - Pilot Cutter

 US Navy Submarine Departing

 US Navy Submarine Departing

 Keeping Watch

Eyes Peeled

 Passing the Rhu Narrow

 SD Resourceful in Attendance

 Outward Bound

Sun Breaking through

Coming Up Together 

BNS Crocus Inbound


Faslane Bound

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Three Lochs Classic Car Rally

The RSAC Motorsport's 'Three Lochs Classic Car Rally' took place today with the cars starting at the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club in Rhu.
 

More than sixty vintage and classic cars were expected to take part and I've shown some of the entrants as they departed.

They were gleaming, and their proud drivers gave smiles and waves as they left to start their journey.

The Start of the Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Ford at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Rolls Royce at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

MG at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

 Morris Minor Fire Vehicle at Classic Car Event - Rhu

Classic Car Event - Rhu

Humber at Classic Car Event - Rhu

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