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SAILING around Ardnamurchan Point: MOST WESTERLY point of UK mainland
May 27, 2023 · 11 min · 301 views · Small Isles
What this video covers
Nova Vita departs Oban on April 27th for a passage to Canna, navigating the Sound of Mull and rounding Ardnamurchan Point.0:37 The crew motors initially in light winds before the breeze fills to 20–23 knots, allowing for a headsail-only run.2:39 Conditions remain chilly, requiring thermal gear as temperatures stay below 10 degrees Celsius.3:04 While passing the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, the crew encounters steady winds between 17 and 22 knots with flat seas.7:04 As the wind increases to 24–25 knots, the crew reefs the headsail, reaching speeds of eight knots while surfing waves.7:34 The passage covers the distance from Oban to Canna in approximately nine hours, with wind speeds eventually gusting to 28–29 knots.9:22 Upon arrival at Canna Harbour, the crew secures the vessel to a mooring buoy equipped with a heavy-duty pickup line and thick pendant rope.9:57 The route passes landmarks including Ladies Rock, Lismore Lighthouse, Fishnish Bay, and the islands of Rhum and Sanday.1:01
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