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Scottish Island Class

Scottish Island Class is a 27 ′ 11 ″ / 8.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Alfred Mylne and built by McGruer starting in 1929.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Classic Yacht Scottish Island Class

Commissioned by her current owner and launched in 2000 SHONA is an ‘in class’ modern example of this classic Clyde Estuary design. Drawn by Alfred Mylne to provide owners with close and competitive one-design racing while being capable of cruising the islands during holiday. Unlike her sisters ships built pre-1960 SHONA is constructed using modern techniques with a wooden composite hull of strip-planked cedar fully saturated and sheathed in epoxy laminate. The benefits being a relatively low-maintenance wooden classic, eligible to compete with her sisterships. Great care was taken during her construction to ensure weight distribution and her overall displacement adhered to the original class rules. Having provided her owner with over 20 years of enjoyable sailing this modern classic is now seeking a new owner who wishes to enjoy the pleasures of classic sailing in a truly unique modern yacht. THE CLASS: The Scottish Islands Class One Design was developed to create a one design fleet for the west coast of Scotland. The yachts providing their owner with competitive one design racing while also being capable of cruising the west coast and islands; they were designed to have an inboard engine installed, unusual for one design class of the period. Designed in the late 1920’s by the revered Scottish yacht designer Alfred Mylne, the class was built by the world-famous McGruer’s of Clynder yard. Only 12 Islander class yachts were ever built. The original five were built in 1929, another five just before the start of World War II and one more in 1959, all built by McGruers. SHONA is the final example of the design to have been to date.

CONSTRUCTION Hull Construction: Composite Wood construction Cedar strip planked hull bonded with epoxy adhesive Cedar hull planking saturated with epoxy Hull planking sheathed internally and externally with epoxy laminate using woven glass cloth Hull manufacture constitutes a composite sandwich type construction. Bulkheads of marine ply construction, saturated in epoxy and fully bonded to hull and deck with epoxy fillets. Oak beam shelf Hull finished internally with either clear expoxy coatings or grey bilge paint. Topsides finished in a single pack cream paint. Black antifouling applied below the waterline. Deck & Superstructure Construction: Oak deck beams with cappings, Marine play deck, sheathed with epoxy laminate externally. Superstructure sides of marine play with expoy laminate sheathing, finished in a 4mm teak veneer. Cabin top of Cedar strip plank construction, sheathed in epoxy laminate which runs down superstructure sides and out to decks Bulkheads at forward and aft ends of cockpit finished hardwood planking. Solid teak trims and fittings finished with varnish. Decks painted with single pack non-slip deck paint in cream Cockpit sole of marine play, epoxy coated and finished with non-slip blue/grey deck paint. Keel & Rudder: Lead ballast keel Epoxy bonded to wood keel and mechanically fastened with five stainless steel keelbolts. Laminated wood rudder, epoxy sheathed. MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Yanmar 1GM10 marine diesel engine. 10hp Single cylinder, naturally aspirated, directly cooled. Kanzaki mechanical reversing gearbox Single lever morse control. Propulsion & Steering: Stainless steel prop shaft Dripless type stern seal. Two blade, bronze folding propellor. Oak tiller ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12VDC onboard power system Battery Banks: Engine Bank – 1x 12VDC, 60AH lead acid Domestic Bank – 1x 12VDC, 60AH, lead acid Alternator: Engine driven alternator 12VDC, 55amp PLUMBING Fresh Water: Manually pumped freshwater system Bilge Pumps: Manual bilge pump TANKAGE Fuel: Single stainless steel tank Approximate capacity 45ltr (10 Gal) Fresh Water: Single stainless steel tank Approximate capacity 45ltr (10 Gal) NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT On Deck: Depth – NASA Clipper Log – NASA Clipper ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Finish: Cabin sole of veneered plywood finished with satin varnish Joinery units of veneers plywood and solid hardwood trims finished with satin varnish Hull sides in way of bunks finished with hardwood slats. Superstructure sides, bulkheads and deckheads finished in cream paint Description of Accommodation from Forward: Accommodation space open from companionway to stem Anchor locker/ sail locker forward of mast step. Mast step located between double main ring frame style bulkheads. Rope clutches for main and genoa halyards mounted on mast step below decks. Bench style settees port and starboard aft of mast step. Settees converting to two single bunks with bin locker storage beneath Compact sliding table at aft end of port bunk. Table slides forward to provide access to stainless steel sink and lined space for single burner portable gas cooker to sit. Shelves below deck head running the length of the settees port and starboard. Cave lockers aft of bunks port and starboard. Ships switch panel mounted on companionway bulkhead to starboard. DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Keel stepped, double spreader, fractionally rigged sloop rig. Mast and spars of spruce construction. Standing rigging of stainless steel wire. Single forestay Running backstays Spinnaker pole. Stainless steel folding boom crutch. Barton genoa tracks and cars. Stainless steel mainsheet horse with traditional bronze block mainsheet. Winches: Primary Winches – 2x Meissner GMB10 Secondary Winches - 2x Meissner GMB10 Sails: Mainsail – Slab reefing, cream dacron, cross cut. 2000 Jib – Hank-on, cream dacron, cross cut 2000 Working Jib - Hank-on, cream dacron, cross cut 2000 Storm Jib Spinnaker Canvas Work: Cockpit boom tent Anchoring & Mooring: Bower Anchor – 20kg CQR anchor on chain/warp rode Kedge Anchor – Fortress FX11 alloy anchor on warp rode. Selection of mooring warps Selection of fenders Tender: New and unused inflatable dinghy General: Double stainless steel bow roller Varnished foredeck hatch, hinges at forward end, portlight within hatch. Closing bronze deck ventilators, port and starboard sides of mast appeture. Stainless steel chainplates port and starboard Genoa tracks mounted on side decks inboard. Sliding companionway hatch Hardwood cockpit coamings taper out aft. Primary and secondary winches mounted outboard of coaming forward. Seats outboard at forward and aft ends of cockpit. Lockers outboard of all seating. Stainless steel mainsheet horse aft of tiller Lazzarette locker under aft deck, accessed from cockpit.

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Scottish Islands One Design

• Designer: Mylne, Alfred
• Builder: McGruers, Clynder, Scotland
• Location: Argyll
• Length on deck: 28'
• Draft: 4'6"

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The Scottish Islands Class One Design, designed by Alfred Mylne,  was built by McGruer’s for the very competitive racing fleet and as a coastal cruiser for the west coast and the islands.   From 1995 this boat was fully restored by the present owner and was relaunched in 2003.  Only 12 Islanders were ever built, 5 in 1929, another 5 pre-war ,1 in 1959 and the latest one in 2000. Her current owner has chosen not to re-install an engine but they were designed to have an inboard.

Carvel pitch pine planking on Canadian rock elm bent timbers.   Copper and bronze fastened.

Lead keel with bronze keel bolts.  The hull was sheathed with epoxy coated woven cloth  during the refit to a professional standard under the direction of a professional boatbuilder.  The wood keelson, stem, sternpost and transom were all replaced.

Decks and cockpit

Deck beams and carlins replaced in the ’95 – ’03 refit.  Also new ply deck, epoxy sheathed.

Superstructure

Mahogany coamings with sheathed ply coachroof deck.

Rig    Bermudan sloop  (Sail No 4)

Mainsail and jib.  New when relaunched in 2003, made by Gayle Heard, Tollesbury.

Total sail area 418 sq ft/39 sq m.

Solid spruce mast, made by A. Garland during the refit.   Stainless steel standing rigging and chain plates.

Accommodation

2 /3 berths.

There are 2 full length ‘Pullman’ berths  which fold up when not in use.   Seating below with full sitting headroom.   A 3 rd berth is possible under the foredeck.

Lockers under the cockpit seats are accessed from the rear of the cabin.

Drawer for navigation materials.  Food storage bin.

Henderson manual bilge pump

10kg Bruce anchor, chain and warp.

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Canna is a Scottish Island Class one design racing yacht, designed by Alfred Mylne around 1928. She was built by the Bute Slip Dock company in 1936. she is planked in lovely pitch pine originally on rock elm ribs and elm keel.

She had an illustrious career helmed by the famous Herbert Thom, one of the foremost yacht racers of the Clyde and beyond. (much is written of him else where on the net). Now in new ownership related to Herbert Thom, we have carried out a major restoration and overhaul. we replaced the wood keel which was in very poor shape, renewed all the floor timbers inside and the ribs through the main part of the boat.

we then went on to refit the interior, cockpit, repair the rudder, fit new toe rails. One of the final jobs before launching was to spline the topsides seems, this was a tough decision to take as she had not been splined before and we were concerned about the final appearance, however we should not have been concerned the result is superb.

An interesting part was making a new mast to the original drawings, hollow pear shaped with internal wiring for light and VHF. She was then rigged very closely to the original set up.

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Sailing Scotland: the best routes

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• December 14, 2020

Whether you’ve just got a few days to explore the West Coast, or the open North Atlantic is calling, Scotland’s sea routes offer almost endless options says Brian Black

Loch Rodel is one of many inlets to explore on the Isle of Harris. Credit: Scotimage/Alamy

Sailing Scotland is a highlight of UK cruising not to be missed, writes Brian Black .

There is a good reason that around one third of all Scottish yachts are based in and around the Clyde – it’s the gateway to some of the most wonderful sailing grounds in the world.

My sailing career began in these waters and over the years I have left Ireland and gone north, hopping from port to port to reach Stornoway before heading off towards the high latitudes.

On each voyage I kept asking myself, ‘Why leave here when, despite the weather, there is so much beauty to enjoy?’

And that’s the point; the weather is changeable but there are plenty of good days to more than offset the soggy ones.

Sailors are spoilt for choice when sailing Scotland with beauty and isolation available close to home and further afield. Credit: Brian Black

Scotland lies in the track of Atlantic weather systems that do not respect the seasons.

The good news is that they generally go through quickly and as the damp and windy air departs, crystal clear mountains, sea and sky take your breath away as high pressure becomes established.

There is an opinion that May and June are the better months for sailing Scotland with wonderful long days and short nights.

The meteorological statistics suggest that July and August are the wetter months with occasional gales, and they can be real howlers.

There are noticeably fewer yachts around in September so there is less pressure on anchorages but then the more disturbed autumn weather is approaching.

In planning a cruise in these waters I make a rough decision about my preferences with plenty of wriggle room built in.

Credit: Maxine Heath

This approach breaks the west coast of Scotland into several distinct areas.

For a time-limited Scottish cruise, what could be better than concentrating on Mull and its off-lying islands with Tobermory as a goal along with Loch Sunart and Salen at its head?

With more time on hand, a circumnavigation of Skye might beckon and the west mainland coast has unbelievable delights such as Torridon and Loch Gairloch.

For remoteness and wild landscape, the Outer Hebrides have it all.

Orkney and Shetland are achievable for a longer cruise that could start on the west coast then head on round the islands before returning by way of the Caledonian Canal.

And if your taste is for something more adventurous why not go ‘foreign’ to the Faroe Islands?

Boats heading south for Ireland, Wales and the English coast must also be considered in this picture.

Sailing Scotland: Clyde to Skye

There are more than a dozen step-ashore or mooring associations in the Clyde area and for planning purposes, a skipper thinking of a Scottish season in the Hebrides and beyond, the route from there can be split in two.

For yachts based in and around the northern part of the Clyde the shortest and most convenient passage is through the Crinan Canal.

The entrance is at Ardrishaig near Lochgilphead and with warps and fenders at the ready, a full day of negotiating locks brings a boat to the Crinan Basin.

After that, the choice is yours.

Assuming a two-week holiday, a reasonably well-sheltered but time-pressured cruise around the Inner Hebrides would begin on the flood by taking the tight tide-swept passage through the Dorus Mor and the Sound of Luing with the possibility of an overnight at Easdale on Seil Island where the slate quarry workings of the 19th century have been turned into a fascinating visitor attraction.

Tides run fast through the channels around Mull, especially off headlands. Credit: Brian Black

A stopover at Puilladobhrain is almost obligatory although the anchorage can get crowded at times.

From here, the marinas at Oban, Kerrera and Dunstaffanage are within a few hours’ sailing.

Most boats however will be pushing on towards the Sound of Mull to refresh at Tobermory then on round Ardnamurchan with the Small Isles of Canna, Eigg, Muck and Rum in mind.

After that the Sound of Sleat leads to Skye.

By now, time will have become an issue for the two weeks allocated to the cruise and decisions will have to be made either to head back or press on round the top of Skye to complete the loop.

However, the island’s west coast is exposed to weather and if shelter is needed, a boat would head for Dunvegan, which could cause delays as the port is a little off track, or Loch Harport where a visit to the distillery may delay you even further.

To complete the circuit the ideal passage is to sail down the west coast of Mull which is also exposed to the vagaries of Atlantic weather systems.

If this happens, there are useful bunk-holes at Rum, Canna or Bunessan on Mull itself.

After that it’s back to Crinan and home.

Boats based nearer the mouth of the Clyde might consider circumnavigating Skye in reverse.

Take the flood tide for a rapid passage past Fladda lighthouse in the Sound of Luing. Credit: Peter Cumberlidge

This passage starts by rounding the Mull of Kintyre as an alternative to the Crinan Canal.

Strong tides sweep the North Channel and a contrary wind can make this an uncomfortable choice.

It does, however, open the possibilities of a swinging mooring at Gigha or the neat and welcoming marina at Port Ellen on Islay.

The ‘logical’ route from this starting point would be to go through the Sound of Islay and along the west coast of Mull.

The preferred anchorage on this route for me is Tinker’s Hole at the southern tip of the Ross of Mull.

It is shallow but navigable with care and once at anchor, a boat can lie in perfect peace, remote from the rest of the world.

The Treshnish Isles lie on this track and are well worth a stopover in settled weather.

Exploring Skye and beyond

There is a new community-run marina at Ulva and although small, gives good shelter and access to some pleasant walking on the island.

Anyone thinking of this route will have to make tough decisions about time versus places to see.

The Small Isles of Muck, Eigg, Rum and Canna all have much to offer but the big attraction for me is a visit to Soay where careful pilotage is needed to reach the inner harbour with the mountains of Skye forming a superb backdrop.

A few miles away is the lovely anchorage in Loch Scavaig where a short walk takes you to Loch Coruisk at the start of the Cuillin Ridge .

At this point, time may be a consideration and an extra week would be ideal before heading further north.

Loch Harport offers shelter in pleasant surroundings then it’s on round to Dunvegan and from there heading for the top end of Skye.

Loch Scavaig on the Scottish isle of Skye offers shelter

Two suggestions here – the first is to anchor in Staffin Bay for a walk ashore and enjoy the magnificence of the Trotternish Peninsula, the next is a visit to the environmentally sensitive Arcarsaid Mor on South Rona or nip across to the mainland shore for a visit to Sheildaig – a delightful spot in Loch Torridon with good food at the pub and provisions at the local store.

Further south on Skye itself is Portree, with swinging moorings and a lovely village.

From there the route takes you under the Skye bridge, past the Kyle of Lochalsh through the narrows with the tide at Kyle Rhea and on down to Mallaig.

If time allows, a stopover at Arisaig is recommended.

Careful pilotage on the way in opens into a sheltered bay, visitors’ moorings and a helpful boatyard, a fine café and toilet block and a well stocked village store.

It is also an ideal spot to leave a boat as it has easy transport connections.

Tidal considerations

The tides in the Firth of Clyde do not present any serious challenge, but as always it pays dividends to go with the flow.

The situation changes once through the Crinan Canal.

Careful study of the tidal atlas is required but going north, a boat will take the flood tide with calculations based on Oban.

A spring flood will set you through the Dorus Mor at an alarming rate and on through the Sound of Luing, passing cardinal marks and the Fladda Light.

The flow eases as you approach Oban but the golden rule applies – stick with the favourable tide to take you up the Sound of Mull and round Ardnamurchan.

The shipping forecast divides here as well.

Until this point the sea area has been Clyde to Ardnamurchan then it becomes Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath where a boat will be exposed to the prevailing westerlies.

Sailing Scotland: The Outer Hebrides

Make your way to a suitable jump-off for this route.

I suggest Canna with visitors moorings and good shelter.

When conditions suit, the 60-mile leg to Barra puts a yacht in a good place for onward travel although many skippers prefer to make landfall further north at Loch Boisdale.

The village is regarded as the port of entry for the Outer Hebrides and has a marina with all facilities.

The new marina in Castlebay, Barra. Credit: Genevieve Leaper

Anchorages abound, although getting the hook to take can be tricky as kelp often clogs the flukes.

Even when the anchor appears to be set, give it another hard pull with the engine in astern gear just to make sure.

By the time you reach the marina at Loch Maddy you will have had a good sense of the Outer Hebrides and their special magic but many more deep inlets and anchorages lie to the north and if isolation appeals, an entire cruise could be based between there and Stornoway.

Once again it is decision time – to press on for Stornoway on Lewis or back-track towards Skye and home.

The ‘Sail Hebrides’ website has some useful information – www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/activities/sail-hebrides

Tides and weather

The tides in the southern area are not strong except in narrow channels and off headlands.

However the rocky seabed of the Little Minch can create confused seas and can be nasty in bad weather.

From the Sound of Harris northwards a boat enters the North Minch where seas can be rough, especially in the vicinity of the Shiant Isles where the tide runs stronger.

The Outer Hebrides bear the brunt of Atlantic depressions so it’s prudent to be prepared for bad days as well as good.

Atlantic weather systems are the determining feature for this trip.

The St Kilda group of islands are exposed to swell and strong winds and the only anchorage is in Village Bay where swell can make life intolerable in the wrong conditions – in other words, pick your passage with care.

The rewards however are significant.

St Kilda is the ‘Holy Grail’ of Scottish sailing and many skippers I know tell me they are going to do it ‘someday’.

The village is maintained by Scottish Natural Heritage and is a step back in time to when the inhabitants were evacuated after an outbreak of influenza in 1930.

Village Bay is an iconic anchorage, but surrounded by open ocean, it is liable to swell. Credit: Danita Deilmont/Alamy

In each hearth is a stone bearing the name of the family that once lived there, adding reality to the atmosphere of a place locked in time.

Another less attractive feature of the island is the military listening post, bristling with antenna, radar domes and a noisy generator block.

For this passage, you have a choice of routes.

In settled conditions leave from Castle Bay on Barra near the southern tip of the Outer Hebrides and exit through one of several sounds, all requiring careful pilotage with hazards and tidal considerations along with possible breaking seas at the outer end.

From there, the direct rhumb line is around 60 miles of open sea without prospect of shelter.

The alternative is to go up the leeward side of the islands where there are plenty of bunk holes and a fine marina at Loch Maddy.

When the time is right, exit with the tide through the Sound of Harris and lay your course for St Kilda about 40 miles away.

Instead of a direct return to your point of departure, a couple of days exploring Loch Roag, with its splendid views, golden sands and azure waters would be rewarding.

Tides and sea state

Once through to the open sea there are no serious tidal considerations to bear in mind until close inshore off St Kilda.

A word of caution though – this is ocean sailing and you, your crew and boat must be ready for whatever happens.

The Orkney Islands

This is an attractive and worthwhile destination, different in character to the Scottish islands with its history, archaeology and scenery.

My preferred route is to head up the Sound of Mull on the tide, round Ardnamurchan and take a break in Arisaig, Isle Ornsay or Mallaig.

Plocton in Loch Carron offers a convenient spot for an overnight.

There are several stopping off places heading north and it is really a matter of choice and how much distance you want for a day’s run.

An attractive diversion could be a visit to the Summer Isles at the mouth of Loch Broom.

Cape Wrath marks the end of the west coast, and the turning point towards the Orkneys. Credit: Kathleen Norris/Alamy

There is no secure anchorage around the islands but Ullapool is further into the loch with limited provision for docking at the visitors’ pontoon and some swinging moorings.

If passage making is your priority, then press on for Kinlochbervie, 15 miles south of Cape Wrath.

The name is intimidating but in fact it was called that by the Vikings as they headed for the ripe pluckings in the Hebrides and means ‘turning point’.

There is a live-firing military base on the mainland so be on the lookout for incoming rounds!

Once again, weather is the determining factor.

If conditions are suitable lay a course for Orkney, intending a landfall at Hoy Mouth.

Get the tides right to get into Stromness, inside Orkney’s Hoy Sound. Credit: Scottish Viewpoint/Alamy

Prepare your timing carefully as you will need to enter the sound with a fair tide before making the turn for Stromness.

If in doubt, finding a suitable spot to drop the anchor in Loch Eriboll can provide shelter while awaiting favourable conditions.

The leg to mainland Scotland offers a satisfying round trip by returning through the Caledonian Canal.

This requires crossing the Moray Firth before making for the entrance at Inverness marina.

The transit of the canal and Loch Ness takes three days before exiting at Fort William then onwards to Oban.

Tides and directions

The nearpoint of the Orkney Islands – Hoy Sound – is around 60 miles from Cape Wrath.

Tides around and through the island passages are complex and require careful study of the sailing directions.

Birdlife, scenery and archaeology abound – prior research will pay dividends and add value to your stay in this fascinating area.

The Shetland Islands

The Shetlands , like the Orkneys, their more southerly neighbours, are a place apart with a distinctive culture, fascinating archaeology along with numerous islands and passages.

Assuming a departure from the Scottish mainland, the most direct route is to leave from Wick where there is a recently built marina close to the town.

Shetland’s Lerwick harbour makes a good base from which to explore the islands. Credit: Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland

A 30-mile passage takes you to Kirkwall on the Orkneys and from there another 45 miles offers a pleasant rest at Fair Isle.

Lerwick, the main town on Shetland, is about 45 miles from Fair Isle.

Islands abound and while there are several villages with pontoon facilities, frequently it will be a case of anchoring off.

Tides run strong across The Hole, the name given to the stretch of water between Fair Isle and Shetland, and tend to increase in velocity towards Sumburgh Head.

In windy conditions, this can be a dangerous stretch of water with roosts forming off headlands.

Passages in and around these Scottish islands tend to be well sheltered but the flows are complex and need to be considered before setting off for the next destination.

Faroe Islands

My preferred departure for the Faroe Isles is Stornoway.

This is the main town for the Outer Hebrides and has just about everything a boat will need as well as being a lovely place to stay while waiting for a gap in the weather that will favour the onward passage.

The five-day weather forecasts available from various websites are reasonably accurate and provide much reassurance for a boat heading out into the Atlantic.

A passage of 30 miles will take you from Stornoway to the Butt of Lewis and from there another 180 miles gives you a landfall at Tvoroyri on Suduroy, the southermost of the Faroe Islands.

I prefer using this as a port of entry because it lies below the notorious tidal streams that flow in and around the islands.

Landfall at Tvoroyri on Suduroy is stunning and south of the worst of Faroes’ fearsome tides. Credit: Brian Black

After checking with the local fishermen, a boat can lie alongside the harbour pier.

After that, a call needs to be made alerting the customs office that you have arrived.

Formalities are generally conducted in a courteous manner and documents stamped that need to be produced whenever asked.

The tides are explained in the tidal atlas also known as the Red Scare Book and you need to be sure to get them right otherwise many hours can be spent going backwards.

Torshavn is the Faroese capital with a marina in the town centre; don’t forget to check with the harbour master in advance to arrange a berth is waiting on your arrival.

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Torshavn itself has much to offer – the old town, with its grass-roofed houses, is a must-see – but be warned, this is an expensive place so make sure your credit card is fully loaded.

The Faroese are a sea-faring people and each year there is a maritime festival with music, traditional boats and skiff racing – the ideal cruise would be organised to coincide with these events.

Sailing around the islands requires careful study of the Red Scare Book.

There are fine ‘winter’ ports, often lightly populated in summer as the residents will be away working elsewhere.

The usual approach when sailing around the islands is to dock at small fishing quays when you can if there is space but it is better to find a suitable spot to anchor.

When leaving for the return leg to Scotland it is important to get a fair tide and favourable wind to take you on your way.

On a couple of occasions I have got it wrong and paid the price of nasty seas and a slow start until well out to sea.

Passage notes

Leaving Stornoway with a little planning can have you arriving at a Faroese port in daylight after a full night at sea.

The important thing is to get a favourable forecast, as the last thing you want is a strong wind hitting adverse tides.

Similarly for the return leg when the Butt of Lewis can be a bad place in the wrong conditions.

Further south

Leaving the Clyde from Largs or Troon and bound south presents few problems.

An anchorage at The Wig behind a sandy spit in Loch Ryan provides a handy stopover well out of the way of busy cross-channel ferries.

Largs Yacht Haven is a good place from which to start your passage south. Credit: Largs Yacht Haven

From there, Carrickfergus and Bangor on the Northern Irish coast are around 30 miles away, Douglas and Peel on the Isle of Man around 60 and Holyhead on Anglesey another 60.

Alternatively you could head for Howth, north of Dublin which, at 80 miles from the Isle of Man, is a little further but gets you well down the coast and if the wind is favourable, in a good place for further southbound sailing.

Required reading for sailing Scotland

Sailing directions for all areas are published by Imray or the Clyde Cruising Club.

Brian Black spent many seasons cruising the high latitudes and sailing Scotland. Credit: Brian Black

Cruising Scotland: The Clyde to Cape Wrath by Mike Balmforth & Edward Mason, 2nd edition (£25.50, Imray)

Ardnamurchen to Cape Wrath by Clyde Cruising Club/Edward Mason, 2nd edition (£32.50, Imray)

Kintyre to Ardnamurchan by Clyde Cruising Club/Edward Mason, 3rd edition (£35, Imray)

Firth of Clyde including Solway Firth and North Channel by Clyde Cruising Club/Geoff Crowley, 3rd edition (£35, Imray)

Outer Hebrides, covering the Western Isles from Lewis to Berneray by Clyde Cruising Club/Edward Mason, 2nd edition (£32.50, Imray)

Orkney and Shetland Islands including North and Northeast Scotland Clyde Cruising Club/Iain & Barbara MacLeod, 2nd edition (£35, Imray)

You should arm yourself with a full set of paper charts as well as up-to-date chart plotter cards and a current Antares download to superimpose on Memory Maps for out-of-the-way Scottish anchorages.

The Scottish Islands by Hamish Haswell-Smith (£40, Canongate Books Ltd)

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• 10 Sep 2010

Ewan G Kennedy

For some years I have been gathering material about the Scottish Islanders, designed by Alfred Mylne in 1928, and I have decided to publish this as a blog. If anyone is interested in these lovely old yachts please visit www.scottishislandsclass.blogspot.com . Best wishes Ewan Kennedy  

• 14 Sep 2010

Ewan G Kennedy said: For some years I have been gathering material about the Scottish Islanders, designed by Alfred Mylne in 1928, and I have decided to publish this as a blog. If anyone is interested in these lovely old yachts please visit www.scottishislandsclass.blogspot.com . Best wishes Ewan Kennedy Click to expand...

• 15 Sep 2010

Very much enjoyed your website and research. As a matter of interest, what colour was Jura? Good luck with the book - these things are well worth recording before the information is lost. Old Frank  

• 25 Sep 2010

Thanks both for nice comments. I've got quite a bit more in hand for future posts. Right now I don't know Jura's colour, Frank. I'm hopiing for coments from people who know that and much more. bye Ewan  

oldfrank said: Very much enjoyed your website and research. As a matter of interest, what colour was Jura? Good luck with the book - these things are well worth recording before the information is lost. Old Frank Click to expand...

• 12 Oct 2010

Thank you very much - I've passed your information on to the owner. She looks to have been painted white for some time.  

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Offering dramatic scenery, gorgeous anchorages and a remarkable history, Scotland is home to some of the most unique and beautiful yachting grounds in the world. Enjoy cruising amid the wild, romantic beauty of the Western isles and immerse yourself in some of the most unspoilt scenery that the United Kingdom  has to offer.

The perfect place to adventure and relax, there is a mythical quality enriched by Scotland’s striking west coast, beautiful cities, lochs and castles. Scotland’s charm is also in its picturesque rolling landscape and centuries of history, guests have the opportunity to take a scenic walk through the fascinating hills or feast their eyes on the incredible vistas from their very own superyacht rental. In the Hebrides you will find towering highland mountain scenes as well as pristine villages around protected harbors which is perfect for any charter vacation.

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Scotland also boasts incredible golf courses and whisky tours for any connoisseurs who would like to experience how it all began. Three of the world’s iconic whisky names are found on the Scottish isle of Islay: Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Laphroig and guests can enjoy private tours and tastings at all three. Another popular activity visitors can embark on during their vacation is to play golf at the renowned Machrie. As one of Scotland’s most highly acclaimed courses offering 18-hole championship links for golfers of all abilities and ages to enjoy. 

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Scottish Islands Peak Race

This adventure race is for teams of sailors and fell runners (both youth and adult) and is held annually on and around the most beautiful parts of the west coast of Scotland.

The race starts in Oban with a short hill run, then a sail to Salen on Mull, run over Ben More, sail to Craighouse on Jura, run the Paps, sail to Arran, run Goat Fell, then sail to Troon. The race takes 3 to 4 days and caters for multihulls, racers, and cruisers.

Each team consists of 5 (usually 2 runners and 3 sailors), and there is also an All Rounders class for sailors that can run or runners that can sail, and a class for Youth (with the assistance of a few adults). All runners should have hill navigational experience.

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