This morning we enjoyed porridge made by a Scotsman (Marcus) and looked inside the lobster pot, which revealed many crabs; shore, swimming and velvet.

We left a little later today due to maintenance jobs. The wind quickly picked up on The Little Minch allowing the sails to be used. I’ve learned how to set my feet apart, keep flexibility in the knees and hips as well as having a rope close to hand, when riding the waves. It is exhilarating standing near the bow ‘on effort’. However, later, when the wind reached almost 30 knots and the boat keeled over 45 degrees, I did close my eyes for a moment. Well, I wanted an adventure!

We passed Taransay today – where the BBC filmed Castaway. A group of ordinary people was placed on the island for a year and was followed as they struggled to survive. Ben Fogle launched his career after this experience!

Our sightings were few again; one porpoise and a seal. This is uncharted territory, so no data is still good data. Disappointment is short lived when you reach another extraordinary wild mooring, this time at Huisinis, where a perfect sandy beach stretched between the rocks with turquoise water lapping by the shore line.

Log by Debbie

PS. The volunteers (Geth and I) made supper tonight.