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Skipper Chris and crew departed Scotland on April 20th aboard the Saga, heading toward the Faroe Islands.Watch The initial coastal transit included stops at Tobamori, Malaik, and Portree, where the crew practiced watch systems and adjusted to ocean motion.0:39 After failing to secure a berth at Kalle L'Occage due to early-season closures, the crew anchored near Eilean Donan Castle.1:22 The passage continued through the Summer Isles to Kinlochbervie, where the crew navigated the entrance to Loch Inchard by locating a North Cardinal mark.3:52 Before the final offshore leg, Chris conducted a safety and passage briefing covering weather forecasts, sail configurations, and the specific challenge of timing tidal streams for landfall.4:35 The crew maintained a watch system during the crossing, experiencing consistent beam-reach conditions and favorable tidal flows upon arrival.5:10 The voyage concluded with a successful landfall after a comfortable offshore passage.5:34

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