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Nova Vita, a 36-foot sailboat, transits the Minch from Canna to East Loch Tarbert on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides.Watch The 55-mile passage requires extensive motor-sailing due to fickle winds and the need to maintain speed against turning tides.6:32 During the crossing, the autopilot fails due to a faulty electrical connector, forcing the crew to hand-steer for the remainder of the trip.2:15 Conditions remain generally flat with light winds, though the crew encounters a brief period of wind-over-tide chop.6:07 Upon arrival at East Loch Tarbert, the crew berths at the Harris Marina, which features concrete wave-break pontoons, shore power, water, and laundry facilities.7:15 The marina is well-sheltered, and the town offers access to local shops, hotels, and bus connections to Stornoway and Leverburgh.10:55 The Isle of Harris Distillery is located nearby.8:39

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