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#44 | Sailing Adventure in North-West Scotland: Lobsters, Highland Games And Mount Suliven
November 18, 2023 · 20 min · 3K views · Tarbert Lagoon
What this video covers
A 46-ft Bavaria, *Polaris*, navigates the northwest coast of Scotland, transiting from Tarbert Lagoon to Kinlochbervie and Lochinver. During an anchoring maneuver in Tarbert Lagoon, the chain jumps the windlass pulley, requiring immediate communication via headsets to regain control.3:38 The crew notes that their 33kg Rocna anchor fits the bow roller but requires careful handling during retrieval.3:19 While sailing toward Kinlochbervie in Force 3–5 winds, the crew emphasizes the danger of the boom and the necessity of manual mainsail hoisting to protect rigging.5:29 In Lochinver, the crew observes the local Highland Games, including traditional events like caber tossing, hammer throwing, and piping contests.9:30 Separately, a crew member completes a 30-kilometer hike to the summit of the 731-meter mountain Suilven, navigating steep, rocky terrain and managing water supplies in hot conditions.16:11 The passage concludes with a 14-mile transit to Ullapool to seek shelter from an approaching weather front.20:28 Proper anchor retrieval technique and awareness of boom movement are essential for safe coastal cruising.
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