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Wed 19 August 2009
Gales and Strong Winds
The forecast proved accurate - we had an easterly gale followed by a westerly gale as a deep depression passed over the Outer Isles. However, our third day at Castlebay (photo) saw the return of fair weather and we were able to get ashore for the 13 mile walk round the island. Despite our familiarity with Barra, we never tire of this walk with its ever changing views and the contrast between east and west coasts. Departing the next day, we crossed the Sea of the Hebrides to Rum, passing between the lonely light of Haskeir and the Humla Rock to its NE, and stopping outside Loch Scresort to catch mackerel for tea. A calm night followed, but with the wind rising and another gale expected we slogged down to the shelter of Arisaig, where we anchored just off the moorings. We are now on our second day of steady rain, little visibility and strong winds, with little prospect of change in sight yet. We are comfortable with plenty of books to read!
Posted by skipper at August 19, 2009 10:30 AM