Family acquired 'Islay', a seven-ton teak sloop. Continued cruising the West Coast, and started competing in local races such as the Tobermory Race. Many of the navigation aids of the West Coast (such as the arrow at Acarsaid Mohr) were painted in with the help of Joe Baird, now secretary of the C.C.C. Became involved with motor racing, driving cars such as 'D'type Jaguar and Aston Martin DB3S, which restricted time spent on the water. Did however manage to win several local races such as Round Bute and Tobermory Race.
