#13 | Weather Breaks and Wildlife Encounters: Sailing to Canna from Tobermory

Join us on an exhilarating episode as we bid farewell to Tobermory after an extended period of weather confinement. The skies finally clear, granting us the perfect opportunity to set sail. Leaving the Sound of Mull behind, we navigate past Ardnamurchan Point, venturing towards the captivating Small Isles. Our ultimate destination is the enchanting island of Canna, known for its breathtaking beauty. As we approach the island's shores, a delightful surprise awaits us—a lively colony of seals extends a warm and playful welcome. Their graceful presence adds an extra touch of magic to our journey. Amidst our voyage, we encounter blustery squalls that challenge our sailing skills. But with teamwork and determination, we navigate through the tempestuous moments. Nature rewards our perseverance with a fleeting visit from a pod of dolphins, a joyful encounter that fills our hearts with wonder and awe. Join us as we embrace the unpredictable beauty of the sea, where every journey brings new discoveries and cherished memories. From the captivating Sound of Mull to the mesmerizing sights of Canna, our adventure continues to unfold. Don't miss this captivating episode, filled with breathtaking landscapes, playful seal encounters, and the exhilaration of sailing through unpredictable squalls. #sailingadventure #Tobermory #CannaIsland #SmallIsles #SealColony #BlusterySqualls #DolphinEncounter #NatureWonder #UnpredictableBeauty Music from Epidemic: Don't Lose Faith by Kikoru Songs Of Tomorrow by Volcan Peaks Fly On The Wall by Deskant Our Green Lands by Bonn Fields Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/sailingpolaris https://www.facebook.com/sailingpolaris https://www.sailingpolaris.uk Hi! We are Kathrin and Daniel sailing, cruising and living aboard our sailing yacht SV Polaris Helvetica, a 14m Bavaria Cruiser 46 from 2017. We left our native Switzerland and moved to the UK almost two decades ago. In 2021, in our mid 50-ies and after our three boys left the nest we made the big decision to leave the rat race in London and to make our beloved sailboat our primary floating residence. Over the years we added a generator, got rid of the propane gas cooker and replaced it with an electric stove and oven, changed our house battery bank to Lithium (LiFePo, Lithium Iron Phospate), added a 1,200W solar arch and a water maker. With these upgrades Polaris is now a comfortable home allowing us to cruise the coast of the United Kingdom and, most recently, Scoland, in comfort, summer and winter. Kathrin loves to cook and bake on board, you will see some of her cookery wonders across our episodes, and makes good use of her Thermomix cooker. We totally fell in love with our new lifestyle although we had to make some tough decisions. We vacated our rental house in London and sold and gave away all our furniture and belongings that had no space on Polaris. It is a very liberating feeling to be able to say that all we own is with us on our small sailing boat. There's nothing else to care about. We enjoy our freedom and exploring new places, discovering their history and we love making new friends along our way.