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Scotland's West Coast Part 4 - Isle of Skye | Ep. 192
19 August 2025 · 28 min · 638 views · Skye
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sea Rose sails counterclockwise around the Isle of Skye, Scotland, navigating from Plockton to Portree, the island of Rona, and finally into Loch Dunvegan.▶ 0:50 During the transit, the crew encounters wind speeds of 17 to 20 knots, exceeding the 14-knot forecast, and experiences significant swells at the northern tip of Skye where current opposes the wind.▶ 19:33 To maintain control in the heavy, rolly seas, the crew switches from autopilot to hand steering.▶ 20:36 The passage includes navigating the narrow, rock-laden entrance to the inner harbor at Rona, where the crew selects a mooring ball in a central, open area to ensure adequate swinging room.▶ 5:16 The journey features stops at Portree, the off-grid island of Rona, and Duntolm Bay, where the crew anchors near the ruins of Duntolm Castle.▶ 22:51 The trip concludes with a visit to the gardens of Dunvegan Castle at the head of Loch Dunvegan.▶ 27:08
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