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Approaching Cloch Light
Arran Hills
Arctica’s Summer Cruise 2012 got underway as we left Dumbarton on a sparkling bright morning under a clear blue sky. It was cold on the water, with late patches of snow on the hills and good cover on Ben Lomond. With very calm conditions we settled down to motor south, enjoying the fabulous views of sea and hills, especially the Arran hills. The inshore waters forecast suggested a good W/SW wind tomorrow, ideal for rounding the Mull of Kintyre and making north for Port Ellen, Islay. So we made the 58nm trip down to Sanda, the nearest anchorage to the Mull, anchoring off the stone jetty at 1900. Tired after a long day, we did not venture ashore after our meal, although lights appeared in the pub as darkness fell.