Sunday lunch next to Sanday Island
3 hours ago in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Not a bad spot for Sunday seafood.
Day 109 - Passage to Canna
Today in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
The sailing passage from Rum to Canna across the Sound of Rum is roughly 8 nautical miles, an early start, 6am. Spotted puffins, porpoises, and dolphins during the crossing. The last of the SmallRead more
Day 108 - Windy night, relaxing day
Yesterday in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Winds gusting up to 35 knots meant for a noisy and restless night. Relaxing day for us all today. Short walk and balling for Basil this morning and a chilled afternoon. We spotted red deer on theRead more
Moonntaanns Woof
July 24 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
My best walk yet.
Day 107 - Exploring Rum
July 24 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
The mountains on the Isle of Rum are known as the Rum Cuillin, a rugged volcanic range featuring the peaks of Askival, Hallival, and Ainshval. A great walk this morning with some gabbro rockRead more
Day 106 - Passage to Rum
July 23 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
The sail from the Isle of Eigg to the Isle of Rum was a stunning passage across the Sound of Rum, around 8 nautical miles. Rum is famous for its dramatic peaks, wild red deer population, and anRead more
Day 105 - Passage to Eigg
July 22 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Left early to sail from Armadale (Isle of Skye) to the Isle of Eigg, the direct route covers approximately 15 nautical miles and takes you south through the Sound of Sleat. Misty and rainy morningRead more
Day 104 - Passage to Armadale
July 21 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The sailing passage from Raasay to Armadale is an exquisite 35 nautical mile coastal route. Navigating down the Sound of Raasay, around the northern and eastern coasts of Skye, and into the Sound ofRead more
Day 103 - Rona to Portree to Raasay
July 20 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
After another lovely walk on Rona this morning. Captain Matt decided to fish….he caught one!!
A pollock which was promptly filleted and cooked for lunch due to our lack of fridge!
Quick stop in atRead more
Day 102 - Passage to Rona
July 19 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
The sailing passage from Portree Harbour to South Rona is a scenic sail of approximately 13 nautical miles. It took us through the relatively sheltered but dynamically tidal waters of the Sound ofRead more
Day 101 - Camas Ban Beach
July 18 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Right across the bay from Portree is Camas Ban Beach. The Volcanic beach features grey and dark sand mixed with volcanic rock fragments, showcasing the area's ancient pyroclastic and basalt lavaRead more
Day 100 - No fridge delivery
July 17 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We were expecting the delivery of a new temporary fridge yesterday. Now not able to deliver until Monday, the realisation of just how difficult it is to get stuff done in these remote places.
So, didRead more
TravelerOh NO. What a pain for u both. Great that Just Hooked came up trumps for u guys. So will u go somewhere tmrw and cum back on Monday to collect the fridge ? Yes we agree it’s a big reality check moment. I have a sailing on the Isle of Wight. everything is done in Isle of White time !!!! think that’s also applying to Skye 😬
Day 99 - Exploring Portree
July 16 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Portree is the largest town and vibrant capital of the Isle of Skye. The name translates from Gaelic as "King’s Port”. A bit too hectic after the calm and tranquility of our last few places. WeRead more
Day 98 - Passage to Portree Skye
July 15 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The sailing passage from Badachro (Loch Gairloch) to Portree on the Isle of Skye covers approximately 25 to 30 nautical miles, Crossing the open waters of the Inner Sound and entering the shelteredRead more
Day 97 - Exploring Gairloch and Badachro
July 14 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
An early morning dinghy ride across the loch to Gairloch. Balling for Basil, getting fuel and food provisions and a morning swim. Back to our anchorage for a relaxing afternoon on the boat. Our 13Read more
Taxxxiii
July 13 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Bas Cab Home to biscuits watered down wine.
Wa wa walk eeees
July 13 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Balling. Tennis. Balls.
Day 96 - Passage to Badachro
July 13 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The sailing passage from Plockton to Badachro via the Inner Sound and around the Applecross Peninsula is approximately 35 nautical miles. The passage took around 6 hours to complete. A calm motorRead more
Day 95 - Exploring Plockton
July 12 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Walked through the village and up to The Brae, taking in the bay, the beautiful cottages, some hidden corners and a fine viewpoint looking to Applecross and the Isle of Skye. Streets, paths andRead more
Day 94 - And the sun finally came out
July 11 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
After 7 days of rain, the sun finally came out! A lovely afternoon of fishing and paddle boarding and a pint of Black Isle’s Spidermonkey at Gather & Graze, Plockton’s new and fabulousRead more
Day 93 - Passage to Plockton
July 10 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
In Plockton, the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man used Harbour Street and Cooper Street for its Summerisle harbour scenes. Specific spots include Tigh-an-Rudha which served as the harbour master'sRead more
Day 92 - Fixes and cleaning
July 9 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After a week of solid rain there was a lot of cleaning to do. Damp and mould to be scrubbed and the boat aired. Laundry washed and dried. The fridge decided to stop working yesterday and Captain MattRead more
Day 91 - Passage to Kyle of Lochashe
July 8 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
The sail from Ornsay (Isleornsay) to Kyle of Lochalsh covers roughly 15 to 20 nautical miles through the Sound of Sleat and the narrows of Kyle Rhea. It is a stunning, highly tidal passage. And mostRead more
TravelerWonderful that u hav the sun tday. Its looks like warmer and sunnier tmrw also. Just what u need to dry everything out and get the washing dry 😊 So hope Captain Matt can sort ur fridge out quickly. A very important part of your boat. This is more like living the dream “especially when the fridge is working” 🫣 🥵🐾💋
Day 90 - Passage to Ornsay
July 7 in Scotland ⋅ 🌫 14 °C
Another motor-sail with mist and rain along the Sound of Sleat to Ornsay and the Isle of Skye. We hooked a morning buoy and tendered ashore for a Basil walk and an early dinner. Local Chanterelles onRead more
Day 89 - Rain in Mallaig
July 5 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
The Vikings sailed longships to Mallaig 12 centuries ago. The name comes from the Old Norse Mel Vik, meaning "Bay of the Seabirds". Yellow rain warning today, meaning "be aware" of a potential forRead more
