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Sailing to the Isle of Mull and climbing Dun da Ghaoithe, Sailing around Britain, Episode 11
27 June 2021 · 22 min · 15K views · Craignure Bay, Isle of Mull
What this video covers
Oban Harbour offers visitor moorings for £15 per night with access to a slipway, water, and waste disposal, but the deep water—reaching 40 metres—precludes anchoring.4:19 After departing Oban, the crew navigated a tidal rip near Lady Rock before anchoring in five metres of water over sand in a bay near the Sound of Mull.6:25 They completed a 746-metre ascent of a local mountain, relying on a trail app after losing the marked path.9:46 A subsequent 13-mile passage up the Sound of Mull to Tobermory Bay required anchoring in 20 metres of water due to extreme depths near the shoreline and numerous mooring buoys.21:48 The crew demonstrated mainsail dousing and securing techniques, emphasising the use of sail ties and UV-protective covers to prevent fabric degradation.19:41 Magnetic anomalies in the Sound of Mull can cause electronic chart discrepancies, requiring careful visual navigation.20:03
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