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The crew of Polaris transits from Loch Sween to the island of Tiree, navigating challenging tidal currents and low-visibility conditions. Departing Loch Sween, the crew avoids the Corryvreckan whirlpool, opting for a safer route through the Sound of Luing and the Garvellachs to reach an anchorage in Kiloran Bay on Colonsay.1:23 During the subsequent 32-nautical-mile passage to Tiree, the crew encounters heavy rain and reduced visibility, necessitating the use of radar and AIS to monitor nearby traffic.10:43 As they approach the entrance to Gott Bay, dense fog reduces visibility to approximately 250 meters.13:49 The crew maintains a course of 286 degrees while utilizing an automatic foghorn and radar to monitor for hazards.14:36 Upon reaching the ferry terminal, the fog lifts, revealing the harbor and mooring buoys.14:41 The experience highlights the importance of radar and AIS for navigating unknown harbors in restricted visibility.15:04

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