Loch Spelve (Mull) to Craighouse, Isle of Jura

With last night’s Birthday caterpillar muffins and the rare sighting of a ‘moonbow’ just a distant memory we were up bright and early for day two. The Sea Eagle was still fishing in the bay as we finished breakfast and headed off.

We made a good start, spotting two common seals within the first 10 minutes setting sail, unfortunately, this wasn’t to continue and the rest of the day was limited to creel spotting. The weather was a little changeable (!), ranging from sunshine to 57 knot winds and driving rain, so the waterproofs were well tested! The worst of the weather was as we travelled through the sound of Jura with the Corryvreckan whirlpools fairly hidden from view as we passed.

Although sighting from the mast were few today, the acoustics were more successful, identifying six porpoise. A further porpoise was also spotted off effort.

We anchored in a windy Small Isles Bay off Jura in company of the Hebridean Princess and are currently waiting for the wind to die down for a trip ashore and maybe sample a dram of Jura’s best ….. just to keep out the cold you understand!