#25 | Conquering The Mull of Kintyre: Sailing Adventure

Embark on an exhilarating sailing adventure as we navigate the legendary stretch of coastline from Campbeltown to Port Ellen on the captivating Isle of Islay. Our journey takes us face-to-face with the formidable Mull of Kintyre-a treacherous headland shrouded in mystery and tales of peril. In this episode, we share our meticulous planning techniques, weather considerations, and tidal strategies that enable us conquering The Mull of Kintyre. Join us as we unravel the story of our triumphs, unexpected twists, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish coast. Our goal is simple: to reach Port Ellen safely while respecting the power of this renowned nautical challenge. If you're an adventure seeker or a sailing enthusiast, this episode is a must-watch. Immerse yourself in the stunning visuals and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts and questions in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell for more thrilling sailing journeys. Let's unite in the spirit of adventure and conquer The Mull of Kintyre together. Thank you for joining us on this captivating ride! Music from Epidemic Sound: Light From The Hilltops by Christian Andersen The Princess by Victor Lundberg The Longest Rest by Alan Ellis I Fall by Victor Lundberg Feel Free by Lalo Brickman Link up on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/sailingpolaris https://www.facebook.com/sailingpolaris https://www.sailingpolaris.uk Hi! We are Kathrin and Daniel. We sail, cruise and live aboard our sailing yacht SV Polaris Helvetica, a Bavaria Cruiser 46 since spriung 2021. We left our native Switzerland and moved to the UK almost two decades ago. In 2021, in our mid 50-ies, after our three boys left the nest we made a big decision. We left the rat race in London behind and made our beloved Polaris our primary floating home. Over the years we have added many upgrades to Polaris. We got rid of the standard propane gas cooker and replaced it with an electric cooker and oven. We fitted a generator and changed to a lithium (LiFePo) house battery bank. We added a 1'200W solar arch and a water maker. We added an inner forestay for a working jib and a storm sail. With all these upgrades Polaris is now a comfortable live aboard yacht. We sail her along Scotland's beautiful coastline and we live on her summer and winter. Kathrin loves cooking and baking on board. You will see some of her cookery wonders across our episodes. We completely fell in love with our new lifestyle although we had to make some tough decisions. We vacated our rented house in London and sold or gave away all our belongings that had no space on Polaris. What 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 new freedom. We explore new places, discover their history and we love making new friends along our way. #sailing #sailingpolaris #polarishelvetica