Light drizzle with occasional proper rain. We paid a visit to the fish packing factory and bought some fish and shellfish and then left under motor. Did not bother to take off any sail covers as there was no point in getting the sail wet when there was no wind for it. The fish packing factory has a neat way of disposing of empty shells – they dump them in a big pile and the seagulls clean them up.
The smooth water was ideal for spotting things. We saw lots of Basking Sharks (about 20 altogether) in ones and twos. Most of them were at the East end of the Sound of Barra. Also one Minke whale.
At Eriskay we entered the sheltered natural harbour, called of course Acairseid Mhor, and picked up one of the 2 visitors moorings. A small fleet of fishing boats is based here and tie up at a pontoon. Hopefully we will be able to fill up with water there tomorrow.
Walked to the village at the N of the island and did some food shopping. Eriskay is connected to S Uist by a causeway and so has proper roads etc and does not feel like a small island.
Follow the
track on Google Maps
 |
| Minke whale. |
 |
| It is not always sunny on this trip. Leaving North Bay in the drizzle |
 |
| Entering Arcairseid Mhor, Eriskay |
 |
| All the visiting yachts |
 |
| View towards Barra, some small islands and the Atlantic. |
