We awoke, after a night disturbed by waves, to a morning mist and could only just see the edges of the Loch. The weather forecast was threatening high winds and heavy rain. Therefore, despite the ‘mist’ we opted to leave and head for Skye. This was probably the correct decision but I had to make use of Jomima’s technology to get there. The mist turned into fog and we were unable to see the surrounding shoreline or easily see any other boats. Fortunately, we have radar and this was the first time that I have used it for navigation and safety. The chart plotter was able to show us where we were and the radar confirmed this by showing the shape of the shoreline as well as helping us to avoid stray yachts.
As we got closer to our intended destination of Kyleakin, a sheltered harbour with a secure pontoon, we had to pass through the narrow channel of the Sound of Sleat. Again, we had to make sure that the potentially strong tides were in our favour. We were both very pleased to arrive safely in the harbour.
For the first night, I was forced to moor among the local fishing boats. Again, it proved a long night with Jomima having to take the weight of four boats moored up alongside.
As we got closer to our intended destination of Kyleakin, a sheltered harbour with a secure pontoon, we had to pass through the narrow channel of the Sound of Sleat. Again, we had to make sure that the potentially strong tides were in our favour. We were both very pleased to arrive safely in the harbour.
For the first night, I was forced to moor among the local fishing boats. Again, it proved a long night with Jomima having to take the weight of four boats moored up alongside.
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