Rock-dodging

[alan_d]

If anyone would like to experience a one-hour masterclass in rock-dodging, I would recommend a trip on the car-ferry Loch Portain across the Sound of Harris between Berneray and Leverburgh (or vice-versa). Alternatively you could just look at Chart BA2802 where the route is helpfully depicted by a dotted line. I can confirm that, on last Thursday at least, the vessel's track did not deviate from that line by more than about 10 metres.

 

[Stemar]

I can confirm that, on last Thursday at least, the vessel's track did not deviate from that line by more than about 10 metres.

Good autopilot and set route?

 

[johnalison]

The inter-island ferries in the Channel Islands are interesting too, and with double-figure tides they having plenty to think about. I have spent many happy hours watching them on AIS as well as the odd trip on them.

 

[ProDave]

I believe that crossing is well known for being a tortuous route, but it is well charted and well bouyed.

On some spring tides they have to halt sailings close to LW