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The crew of the sailboat Sea Rose sails counter-clockwise 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 harbour 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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