Day 27

We departed on time at 3am in the dark.  It was however worth it, to catch the tide to get round Malin Head and across to Islay.  Getting it wrong can add 4 hours to the journey, or getting it right can take 4 off!

As it happens we got it very right, the boat literally flew along for the first two thirds of the journey topping 10 knots and averaging between 7 and 8 knots.

The last third was a bit slower as the tide turned but we arrived in Port Ellen on Islay at 12.30pm having travelled 46 miles.  

Port Ellen is a very attractive small town and we are delighted to have arrived in time to go exploring.

The Skerries goodbye Ireland

Islay on the horizon