Sailing in the Inner Hebrides invites travelers for various reasons, from surfing and solitude to unique sailing experiences. A voyage begins at Mallaig with a diverse crew aboard the Eda Frandsen, a historic Danish gaff cutter. Skipper Mungo Watson reveals that dolphins naturally gravitate towards boats. Many participants, including those without sailing experience, seek the adventure of offshore sailing, often perceived as exclusive. The journey reflects a blend of exploration and camaraderie on the sea, providing a charming escape from conventional travel.
"Here they come," said Mungo Watson, our boat's skipper, with deadpan calm, hands on the helm. I and the crew on deck turned to survey the horizon, then gingerly moved towards the bow of the boat and looked down. "No, not porpoises - dolphins," continued Watson. "For some reason, and still nobody really knows why, they absolutely love boats."
Eight strangers had climbed aboard Eda Frandsen for a more-or-less unscripted salty-dog sailing adventure around Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Our crew were the boat's recently wed co-owners... experienced sailors who bought the 1938 Danish gaff cutter in 2020 and now run trips out of Cornwall and the west coast of Scotland from April to September.
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