adwuk
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Anchored next to the castle in one of the most picturesque lochs in Scotland, not that you would know! 
Summer Sailing on the West Coast
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ctva
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You’ve got me with that one, my first thought was Tioram but not sure…Anchored next to the castle in one of the most picturesque lochs in Scotland, not that you would know!
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ctva
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Is this better...
Whilst it has been a wee bit warm over the past few weeks, the Crinan canal is tropical. Check the water temp, 2’ below the surface… ?
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adwuk
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Correct. Had a couple more settled days, allowing a stop at Sanna bay and a row into Fingals cave. Expecting some breeze this evening though so holed up in Gigha.
ctva
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We’ve never stopped on Staffa, on my list at some point, pics?
PS you never waved when you passed, we were on the West of Jura at the weekend. Where are you heading next?
PS you never waved when you passed, we were on the West of Jura at the weekend. Where are you heading next?
SaltIre
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I've stopped at Staffa - once. Motored all the way from Tobermory to Bunessan in my Sadler 25 in 1990. It was a flat calm... Anchored off Staffa and all went ashore. Masterplan was to play "Fingal's Cave" in Fingal's Cave - but discovered I'd left the cassette tape in the car stereo.
Next time was in my Moody 336 ~2005. I didn't fancy anchoring so my three crew went ashore by dinghy while I sailed around off the east coast. They somehow managed to get off the beach and back on board. A bit dodgy to be honest.
Next time was in my Moody 336 ~2005. I didn't fancy anchoring so my three crew went ashore by dinghy while I sailed around off the east coast. They somehow managed to get off the beach and back on board. A bit dodgy to be honest.
JumbleDuck
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I've passed Staffa (and had a gander at Fingal's Cave) several times, but I really don't fancy trying to land there. One day I'll take a trip with the nice guys who run the tour boats from Ulva Ferry.I've stopped at Staffa - once. Motored all the way from Tobermory to Bunessan in my Sadler 25 in 1990. It was a flat calm... Anchored off Staffa and all went ashore. Masterplan was to play "Fingal's Cave" in Fingal's Cave - but discovered I'd left the cassette tape in the car stereo.
Next time was in my Moody 336 ~2005. I didn't fancy anchoring so my three crew went ashore by dinghy while I sailed around off the east coast. They somehow managed to get off the beach and back on board. A bit dodgy to be honest.
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SaltIre
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In 1990 they were improving the landing stage on Staffa. There was a caravan for the workers, and a helicopter was flying back and forwards between it and Mull, with a hopper full of pre-mixed concrete that got released above wooden shuttering. It took a wee while for us to work out what was going on as we chugged nearer at ~4 knots!
Having been ashore once I happily let the others go ashore in 2005...
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adwuk
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Here you go, a short clip inside the cave.
adwuk
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A short video of our trip this year - a lot less sailing, more diesel consumed than normal, but we were able to visit places that you wouldn't ordinarily consider.
ctva
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Brilliant, shows what a drone can do.
Minerva
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That's very good indeed! I keep meaning to buy a drone and was kicking myself many times this cruise for not having one, what one did you use?
adwuk
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Thanks - I used a DJI Mini 2, which is under the all important 250g weight limit for simpler licensing. It still takes 4K video, although I only use HD as my PC can't really handle the much larger files. There are plenty of instructional guides around to get the most out of it. The best accessory is a small 3D printed handle that allows much easier retrieval from a moving boat, and reduces the risk of you losing your fingers, the drone or both
dunedin
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Thread drift but …… can you point me to an example of the handle you refer to. Only launched my Mini1 once under sail and was a bit of a nightmare getting back on board safely.The best accessory is a small 3D printed handle that allows much easier retrieval from a moving boat, and reduces the risk of you losing your fingers, the drone or both
dunedin
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Great, Thanks
asteven221
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Does that not take it over the 250g limit?
+1 for the DJI Mavic Mini Pro. Astonishingly brilliant bit of kit for a bargain price given the technology built in to it.
