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Polaris sails from Mallaig to Tobermory, a 34-nautical-mile passage taking 6 to 7 hours.0:57 With 10 to 12 knots of wind, the crew maintains 5 to 6 knots of speed before reefing both sails as conditions become gustier.1:39 After departing Tobermory, the vessel anchors between the islands of Ulva and Gometra to explore the local landscape via dinghy.3:46 The route continues southwest to Staffa to view Fingal’s Cave, where the crew avoids anchoring due to exposed conditions, submerged rocks, and strong currents.10:27 The passage concludes by navigating the Sound of Iona toward the anchorage at Tinker’s Hole.9:16 Because Polaris draws slightly over 2 metres, the crew exercises caution navigating the shoal bank between the village of Iona and Fionnphort.11:34 Entry into the secluded Tinker’s Hole requires avoiding a specific semi-submerged rock positioned directly in front of the entrance.12:50

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