Late-season anchorages that still feel sheltered
October in the outer islands is quiet. A few coves that hold well when the wind backs to the south-west, and where the jetty is still in the water.
Short notes from a small boat: anchorages, ferries, weather windows and the odd cinnamon bun.
Reading the coastal forecast without overthinking it
Gusts, fetch and the difference between “fresh” and “strong”. How we decide whether a crossing to the outer skerries is worth it.
Ferry hopping with a folding bike
No boat? The commuter ferries reach more islands than most people expect. A weekend route with two overnight stops.