We sailed from Findhorn on the Saturday with very variable fluky winds. One moment we had the spinnaker up and the next (fortunately after we had got it down) we were hit by a cloud burst and violent squall. We…
Back in Scotland and south to Findhorn
On Sunday we sailed against a stiff wind out of Kirkwall through The String. We were using the small staysail instead of the genoa (which we have only done twice before) and it was much easier to handle the boat,…
Mousa and Fair Isles
On Sunday we had a gentle sail against the wind down the east coast of Shetland Mainland and came to the no-longer inhabited island of Mousa, which we had entirely to ourselves. We anchored in a bay and went ashore…
Westray to the Shetland Isles
Friday was wet and windy to gale force so we stayed put in harbour, but got thoroughly wet visiting the village. Saturday was a lovely sunny day but with insufficient wind for a long passage, so we waited another day.…
The Orkney Islands with Stefan
It has been great to discover the Orkney Islands. Apart from the southernmost Hoy, they comprise low rolling hills with many inland lochs, and are very fertile. Agriculture is still the major activity. Culturally, they are quite distinct from mainland…