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Campbeltown to Gigha round the Mull of Kintyre
June 23, 2024 · 10 min · 731 views · Mull of Kintyre
What this video covers
Nova Vita departs Campbeltown Marina at 06:30 for a 43-mile passage around the Mull of Kintyre toward the island of Gigha.Watch The crew motors the entire route in calm, glassy conditions, experiencing a maximum of 8.5 knots over ground with a 1.5-knot favorable tide.4:22 Navigation markers include the Sanda Island lighthouse and the Macos Rock buoy.1:23 Despite the reputation of the Mull for rough water and tidal races, the passage remains uneventful with minimal swell.4:22 Upon arrival at Gigha, the crew anchors in 3.5 meters of water in Ardminish Bay, positioning the vessel inside the 5-meter contour line as indicated on Navionics.8:22 This transit marks the crew's sixth rounding of the Mull of Kintyre during their Scottish season.4:57
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