Coll With a day and a half of fine weather, we made passage south eastward across The Minch to the island of Coll. We had a rare blue sky, rather light winds and a seven hour run dead down wind…
The Outer Hebrides
Stornoway We had an easy crossing to Stornaway, although we were becalmed for an hour or so. Stornaway is the ‘capital’ of the Outer Hebrides. It is blessed with an excellent harbour. Many seals inhabit it too and even come…
Over The Sea To Skye
Sailing around Skye
Coping with more weather
During the pause between gales, we had a good passage from Rathlin Islan to Port Ellen on Islay. We arrived in Scotland at last. Once again we had to sit out a F9 severe gale. We tied onto a pontoon…
Sheltering from the winds
The summer weather seems completely broken this year. Whether this is a one-off or environmental degradation has brought the end of summer cruising as we knew it, only time will tell. We have enjoyed five days shelter and rest on…