The tide helped carry us north through the Kylerhea narrows, through
Loch Alsh and under the Ske Bridge into Broadford Bay. The first glimpse
of the Cuillin of Skye revealed some lingering snowbeds, a reminder that
despite the fine weather it is still only mid-April. We passed through
Caolas Scalpay, a narrow channel which all but dries completely between
Scalpay and Skye, with a least depth of 6ft of water under the keel.
Despite careful tidal calculations, there is always a frisson of
excitement as the moment of truth draws near! Then through the Sound of
Raasay, noting the extensive works in progress for the new ferry
terminal in Churchton Bay, and on to Portree with its multicoloured
frontage rivalling (and probably surpassing) that of Tobermory.