Woke up to warming sunshine for breakfast on deck in the lovely anchorage. Departed the maze of Loch Laxford to head south, first to pass the bird sanctuary Handa Island which was home to pirates with camels at one time!
Saw a pod of dolphins in Eddrachillis Bay with its islands. Gentle sailing with the boat nicely trimmed only needing to tap the wheel with my foot every so often. Slower progress again saw the engine back on as we sailed down Sutherland past Lochinver and the spectacular snow topped mountains; including the dramatic Suliven, one I've always fancied climbing. Through Enard Bay and around to the 30 Summer Isles to anchor behind Isle Ristol at 1745.
A sandy beach beckoned a RIB landing party who enjoyed a walk through the heather and moss up a hill for wonderful views of the mountains beyond and the yacht in the fore (photos).
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