It was supposed to be a solid but comfortable morning session, 23nm approx 6.5hrs. However, a relentless headwind picked up and with all the weight in the back of my boat and rudder down, I was spending bags of energy just trying to keep her facing forwards. I only realised what was going on after 4 or 5 hours. Arrived at the target 9.5 hrs later, grumpy and bedraggled.
I told a guy with a crook about some sheep which were stuck on a beach further round but he wasn’t a shepherd, fooled me.
The next decision was short break and short session or long break then long session. Chose the former which, after a miraculous change in wind direction and a great run past stacks and natural arches, brought me to Rubha Reidh, a youth hostel in a lighthouse.
This was a great chance to check kit and get refreshed before Jes’ departure in the morning.
It’s only dark here for 3 or 4 hours this time of year and the sunsets are spectacular.
joeroundbritain 
Great going Joe.
Stunning picture! Enjoy the scenery and the experience! Bec x
Good effort 🙂 just caught up with the blog, sounds like you’re meeting lots of great people and generating some good stories to tell when you get back!
Joe
Harry Barry Phil.
Keep pushing it. Your on target