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Paul L’Estrange

Paul L’Estrange

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Bangor NI

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132

NM

Total Distance

6

Days

Time at Sea

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Paul L’Estrange

Paul L’Estrange

18 August 2025 at 11:22

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 6

Extremely hot, little or no wind. Motored throughout. Sorting yacht for handover.

2

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 6

4

NM

2h 13m

Oban to Dunbeg, United Kingdom

Paul L’Estrange

Paul L’Estrange

17 August 2025 at 11:58

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 5

Again no wind! Ventured into Loch Aline for a look on the way down. Motor-sailed the whole day.

9

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 5

27.5

NM

5h 35m

Tobermory to Oban, United Kingdom

Paul L’Estrange

Paul L’Estrange

16 August 2025 at 09:09

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 4

No wind - Again! Motored round to Tobermory in order to position for return towards Oban. Beautiful views first thing in Loch Moidart before dawn, then seals as we exited the loch. Helmed the yacht into Tobermory and onto a pontoon.

8

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 4

23.8

NM

4h 58m

Loch Moidart to Tobermory, United Kingdom

Paul L’Estrange

Paul L’Estrange

15 August 2025 at 12:34

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 3

Limited wind again. Fairly straightforward motor sail across from Rum to Loch Moidart. Saw several whales, possibly Minke, accompanied by flocks of birds and dolphins. Tight passage into Loch Moidart and then BBQ on the beach having dropped anchor for the night.

10

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 3

19.4

NM

4h 17m

Inner Seas Off The West Coast Of Scotland to Loch Moidart, United Kingdom

Paul L’Estrange

Paul L’Estrange

14 August 2025 at 12:34

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 2

Some wind initially, but had to also use engine, Calm, sighted dolphins and a pilot whale. Tied up on mooring in Kinloch Bay. Chilly.

10

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 2

29

NM

9h 3m

Tobermory to Kinloch, United Kingdom

Paul L’Estrange

Paul L’Estrange

13 August 2025 at 10:23

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 1

Very calm, little wind. And very hot. Motored the whole way. Anchored for lunch in Duart Bay.

5

Highland Express Leg 14 Day 1

28.1

NM

7h 24m

Dunbeg to Tobermory, United Kingdom