Arctica is now at Sanda, a small island two miles off the Kintyre coast and thirteen south of Campbeltown as the crow flies. An attractive spot but somewhat exposed to the north-west, from which direction a Force 4/5 is forecast but not expected to last long. This was the tranquil scene last night as the sun set behind the Mull of Kintyre. The island has a pub (plus lighthouse and some self catering – nothing else) called the Byron Darnton, after an American liberty ship wrecked here in wartime, and this is the venue for a Folk weekend. The Bowling Harbour Ceilidh Band is taking part and the Skipper with his moothie is the advance party; Peter, Ken and Alan are being ferried in tonight. The stage is set for a good boys’ weekend!