Sailing Nova Vitavideo
SAILING with dolphins - Tarbert to Tobermory.
October 6, 2024 · 17 min · 449 views · The Minch
What this video covers
Nova Vita departs East Loch Tarbert at 04:00 to transit to Tobermory, timing the departure to utilize favorable tides for the initial motoring leg.0:12 The crew motors past the Island of Scalpay and Neist Point lighthouse, encountering dolphins and porpoises in the Minch.1:04 By 12:30, wind speeds increase to 17 knots, allowing the crew to shut down the engine and sail with a headsail between the islands of Rum and Canna.7:52 The passage continues south past Ardnamurchan Point and the Ardnamurchan lighthouse into the Sound of Mull.13:24 After 15 hours and 86 nautical miles, the vessel arrives at Tobermory at 19:30 and secures a mooring ball near the local waterfall.16:27 The crew reports using wireless communication devices to mitigate wind and rain noise during the passage.16:05 Favorable tidal planning remains the primary strategy for managing long-distance motoring when wind forecasts are light.
Boats in this video
More from Sailing Nova Vita
From Sailing Nova Vita — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.