A Cruise might include sailing south to Corryvreckan and Bagh Gleann nam Muc both of which are at the north end of the island of Jura and remote from human habitation. A few miles further north we could take a lunch break at the Garvellach Islands and then continuing north past Duart Castle into the Sound of Mull we could visit Loch Aline (one of our favourites), Tobermory or Loch na Droma Buidhe near the entrance to Loch Sunart.
After leaving the sheltered waters of the Sound of Mull we should round Ardnamurchan Point (the most westerly point on the British mainland) and head for the Small Isles. Within this group of islands a visit to Rhum and Canna is recommended. Another place well worth a visit is Loch Moidart, located at the east end of the sound of Arisaig, either via the north or south entrance. Another wonderful place is Loch Scavaig nestling at the foot of the 4000ft plus Cuillin mountains at the South end of Skye. Turner, the artist, has captured the soul of the place on canvas. This anchorage allows easy access by foot to the fresh water Loch Coriusk a few metres above sea level. It is not possible to visit all the places mentioned in 5 days but the weather and state of the tide will help decide.
Typical Cruise
With a full 7 days of good weather and a responsive crew we could, out of Oban, grasp the opportunity to circumnavigate Skye or head for the Hebrides and a group of islands, mainly Vatersay, Sandray, Pabbay, Mingulay and Berneray just south of Barra. If the weather is kind and the swell subdued we might be able to anchor in this area. The island of Eriskay, of "Whisky Galore" fame lies in the Sound of Barra. A visit to the pub on this island, and the press cuttings there, opens up a whole load of questions and intrigue regarding Mrs Simpson and our abdicated King Edward. What exactly was the link between the royal family and the "SS Politician? Why was unmanifested Jamaican cash stowed amongst the large cargo of whisky that was bound for the Americas? What happened to the cargo? Rumour has it that the natives know the answer to the last question.
This page describes many aspects of a Hebridean cruise.
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