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#30 | Outer Hebrides: Tiree to Barra with Dolphins
1 luglio 2023 · 17 min · 1K visualizzazioni · Gott Bay, Tiree
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Daniel and Kathrin sail Polaris 42 nautical miles from Tiree to Castle Bay, Barra, in the Outer Hebrides.0:37 The passage plan accounts for an eight-hour transit through the Sound of Gunna, with a southwest wind forecast of force 3 to 5.0:45 Before departure, the crew checks engine oil, coolant levels, and belt tension.2:10 Upon exiting the harbor, they hoist the main and Genoa, both in the first reef, maintaining 7.5 knots in 15 knots of wind.4:03 While crossing the Sea of Hebrides, a pod of approximately 30 Atlantic white-sided dolphins accompanies the boat for two hours.5:08 As the wind drops to 5–6 knots, the remaining swell causes the rig to bang, forcing the crew to roll in the sails and motor the final stretch.7:38 The approach to Castle Bay Marina requires two attempts due to misjudged speed and windage.11:07 Polaris eventually moors at a pontoon breakwater.12:31 The crew also visits the Barra Airport, noted for its tidal beach runway, and explores local shell-sand beaches.13:50
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