Join us on our trip from Ullapool to Mallaig as we face an unexpected twist in the weather, forcing us to activate our Plan B and seek refuge in the quaint fishing harbour of Gairloch. In 20 - 25kt winds, short steep waves, squalls, and poor visibility, we diverge from our course, discovering the enchanting Flowerdale waterfalls while awaiting a break in the weather.
Our next destination, Churchton Bay on the beautiful island of Raasay, becomes a magical experience as we encounter a playful school of dolphins accompanying us on our journey. Witness the mesmerising sight of these stunning creatures gracefully swimming and jumping in the bow wave of Polaris.
The brand new visitor pontoons at Churchton Bay come with a challenge as they are exposed to some swell. However, this doesn't deter us from spending two incredible days exploring the island and indulging in the local distillery's award-winning whisky.
Setting sail at sunrise, we navigate through the narrows of Kyle Rhea, taking advantage of the favourable tide during neaps, avoiding the thrill of a 9kt tidal current during spring tides. Our anticipation grows as we head towards Mallaig, where we eagerly await the arrival of our first guests this season. Additionally, we're excited to settle some unfinished business and explore the local bake house, deserving of its far-reaching reputation.
Chapters:
00:00 Coming Up
00:48 Leaving Ullapool
05:20 Abandoning the Plan
07:10 Arrival in Gairlioch
09:00 Flowerdale Waterfalls
12:13 Leaving Gairloch at the break of dawn
14:08 Dolphins!
16:31 Squall and arrival in Churchton Bay
17:36 Leaving Raasay - Sailing through Kyle Rhea - Arrival in Mallaig
23:57 Preview on next episode
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Music from Epidemic Sound:
Age Of Men by Jo Wandrini
Listening Through You by Jonathan Mollberg
Calming Oceans by Spectacles Wallet And Watch
Drown Me In A Whiskey Glass by American Legion
Pirates And Princesses by Johannes Bornloff
November by Magnus Ludvigsson
Weather routing by www.luckgrib.com
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22 июл 2024
