The strong winds did not materialise, now they are due tomorrow night so with no wind I headed for the Sound of Mull on a lovely day apart from the lack of a sailing breeze. I started early against the tide to get favourable tides where they run strongest, on a neap tide currents were modest but I followed my already plotted route to give the Gulf of Corryvreckan, famous for it's huge whirlpool and strong tides, a very wide berth.
Passing the Gulf of Corryvreckan
Why it is a good idea to keep clear of The Corryvreckan.
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| Approaching Fladda and about to exit the route inside Jura and Scarba into the Firth of Lorn |
Fladda
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| The route requires accurate navigation in strong currents but is not difficult, pots buoys being the main hazard for a well engined boat. |
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| I was rather concerned when I saw lots of yachts heading for The Sound of Mull, probably with only half showing on AIS, if this was a rally going to Loch Aline or Tobermory space was likely going to be an issue. It turned out it was a local version of the three peaks race. |
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| This crew were taking the race seriously having sliding seats fitted to each hull and two guys rowing. |
The tide was foul shortly after entering the sound but not strong and I was at anchor in Loch Aline at 16:30 on a very pleasant evening watching a few seals.
Entering Loch Aline.
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| A couple of seals moving out of the way as I go into the anchorage. |
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| From the anchorage |
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| 47 miles in eight and three-quarter hours. |
To The Sound of Luing
To Loch Aline,
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