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SAILING to INCHMARNOCK and back
6 December 2022 · 19 min · 1K views · Inchmarnock Sound
What this video covers
Nova Vita departs Largs on 3 December for a day sail around Inchmarnock Island in the Firth of Clyde.0:50 The crew encounters variable winds ranging from 10 to 15 knots, necessitating frequent sail adjustments, including goose-winging, and multiple tacks while navigating between the islands of Great Cumbrae, Little Cumbrae, and Bute.9:14 Although the original plan included anchoring for lunch at St Ninian’s Bay, the crew abandons this stop due to light winds and limited winter daylight, which provides only about four hours of usable light.10:55 During the return leg, the vessel beats into the wind, maintaining speeds of approximately 5 to 6 knots.12:29 The crew monitors a shallow area with a 1.8-metre depth, which remains safe for their 1.6-metre draft.12:43 They successfully return to the marina by 4:30 p.m., just before sunset.18:19 The passage demonstrates the necessity of adjusting sailing plans based on fluctuating wind conditions and restricted daylight hours during winter months.
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