Lunga to Ulva (part 2)

Pippa Shaw

While waiting for the high tide to get into Ulva harbour, we couldn't resist going ashore and checking out the waterfall up close! And seeing as showers have been a bit of a challenge lately, we decided it was a good idea to have a quick wash - I even braved the cold, dark waters to wash my hair under the waterfall itself... What an experience!! Feeling much fresher, we hoisted the anchor to continue our passage to Ulva. We knew it would be a little stressful with lots of hidden rocks and a slightly wonky route, but we took it slow and kept an eye on our charts and depth to get us in safely. Which leads us onto our next top tips for sailors... when entering an unfamiliar harbour, set lines and fenders up on BOTH sides (saves you having to faff about while trying to navigate onto a pontoon) and take unfamiliar entrances slowly, giving yourself plenty of time to deal with weird currents, unexpected gusts, or unexpected obstacles in the water. In addition to checking your destination on the familiar chart apps, it can also be a good idea to scout out the harbour on Google Earth, taking advantage of their street view if possible, to get an idea of the layout and sounding of the harbour. Happy sailing, everyone!

Boat & Crew

Sudana

Thames Marine, Mirage

David Pasby

First Mate

Pippa Shaw

Owner