Sailing Scotland's Hebrides, & Cheese Making. Visit Tobermory and sail to Mallaig with the dolphins.
February 28, 2024 · 20 min · 912 views · Tobermory, Isle of Mull
What this video covers
The crew of Northern Brees sails from Oban to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, covering 24 miles under motor in overcast conditions.0:28 After docking for two nights to provision, they move to a mooring ball to await a weather window.1:22 While in Tobermory, they visit a local dairy farm to observe sustainable cheese production, which utilizes a heat pump, wood-fired boiler, and water wheel to manage energy and waste.5:49 Following the farm visit, the crew departs Tobermory for a 32-mile passage to Mallaig through the Sound of Sleat.16:05 They experience sunny conditions and calm seas, encountering Atlantic white-sided dolphins during the transit.17:11 Upon arrival in Mallaig, the crew identifies a pinhole leak in the engine-to-boiler cooling hose.19:13 They temporarily patch the hose with Gorilla Tape and plan to replace it before continuing their journey north.19:18
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