Craobh Haven to Tobermory Pleasantly uneventful 05 August 2023

 

Tobermory harbour early evening 

A very leisurely departure from Craobh Haven - after a chat with the owner of Due North, a €5m 68 foot Nordhavn (gorgeous boat), plus a short walk, plus refuelling.  We left eventually at 13.30 ish.  

The seas were calm all the way - up through the Sound of Luing, past Easdale where the world championships for stone skimming are held, across the Firth of Lorne where a young Minke Whale once played in our wake, to the south end of the Sound of Mull.

The south end of the Sound of Mull is guarded by Duart Castle (top) which has been under repair for years and years, and we were passed by the CalMac ferry (don’t get in it’s way - they are notorious for taking no prisoners!)

We had to dodge a number of yachts on the way up the Sound of Mull and were treated to a Sea Eagle (like a flying barn door) crossing the Sound - over to be close to a fish farm.  We safely arrived at Tobermory at 17.45 and were directed to a berth beside a small super yacht, Kaizen - how the other half live.

Tobermory when we arrived 

Forgot to mention a beautifully kept Grand Banks 46 for sale in Craobh Haven.
Anyone interested?

We enjoyed dinner aboard, chicken satay by Mary, followed by a game of horses where Mary’s luck with the cards was extraordinary - she should do the lottery!

Tobermory late evening 


Our place

The boat bird list was very short, just 17 species - but greatly enhanced by the Sea Eagle.

Our route:








































































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