Stornoway to The Shiant Isles in Scotland | DrakeParagon Sailing

Name: Stornoway to The Shiant Isles in Scotland | DrakeParagon Sailing
Uploaded: 2023-10-21T14:20:29.000Z
Duration: 19 min 4 s
Description: Paragon anchors in the Shiant Isles before continuing a southward voyage toward Dingle and Nazaré, Portugal.

21. oktober 2023 · 19 min · 5K visninger · Stornoway, Scotland

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Drake and Monique, sailing the vessel Paragon, departed Stornoway, Scotland, to begin a southward voyage in convoy with the vessel Exodus.2:53 The crew navigated to the Shiant Isles, an exposed anchorage requiring settled weather, where they encountered depths of 40 to 50 feet.6:14 Upon arrival, the crew struggled to find a secure position due to significant swell and proximity to other vessels.10:53 After an initial attempt resulted in being too close to a neighboring boat, they raised the anchor and repositioned to a spot with less roll.14:16 Despite the move, the anchorage remained uncomfortable due to persistent swell, leading the crew to plan a departure the following day for Loch Clay.16:52 The planned route includes sailing down the west coast of Ireland toward Dingle, followed by an offshore passage to Nazaré, Portugal.3:29 The Shiant Isles offer striking scenery and bird life but demand careful monitoring of swell and current for safe anchoring.17:00