Today we have an early start at 5:30. We decided to go close to the coast due to moderate or strong north-easterly winds. This will give us less swell. Another reason is to avoid having a 100 miles long leg with tacking from the Minch. We start with reef 1 to have some comfort. After rounding Point of Ardnamurchan we have the wind against us. During the route north-eastwards passing Much, Eigg and Rhum the wind is shifting in strengths and direction. From 5 knots to 22. Getting closer the Sound of Sleat, the wind is more stable and we can go in a steady course of 30 degrees, just have to make small tacks to starboard some times.
Arriving to Kyle Rhea 1 ½ hour before the tides change direction. Kyke Reha is a small sound where the streams reach 7 knots and it´s critical to be there when it changes from south-going to north-going. After a successful passage, Jan starts with dinner and we head towards Kyle Akin. It´s a small fishing harbour on the east side of Skye. We berth at a pontoon occupied by some yachts and fishing boats. After the dinner me and Johanna takes a short walk in the village. It seems that 50% of the houses are Bed & Breakfast for back-packers. At least we found a “local village shop”. Looks not promising!
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