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Largs Yacht Haven to Brodick Bay. First sail of the season.
28. april 2024 · 16 min · 1K visninger · Firth of Clyde
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The crew departs Largs Yacht Haven for a seasonal shakedown cruise to Brodick Bay, Isle of Arran. Preparations include securing interior items with non-slip mats and baskets, removing canvas, and verifying tide tables against Navionics data.1:12 The passage across the Firth of Clyde covers the distance in two hours under head sail only, with north-westerly winds averaging 14 to 20 knots.9:52 Upon arrival in Brodick Bay, the crew secures the vessel to one of approximately 15 free visitor moorings equipped with pickup lines.16:00 The anchorage experiences a light swell, though conditions remain manageable.11:29 To improve communication during docking, the crew tests a DIY intercom system constructed from standard ear defenders and a motorcycle headset, which allows for normal-volume conversation despite engine noise and wind.12:57 The crew notes that the summit of Goat Fell remains snow-covered, and temperatures hover around 7 degrees Celsius.8:09
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