Donald McCallum the organizer of this voyage wanted the first landing in Scotland to be at Southend at the eastern tip of the Kintyre. The straight is considered one of the most treacherous areas to navigate.
A storm was coming and Robin thought it best to head for our second port of call, Machrihanish staying on the west of the Kintyre.

We caught high tide at 2:30 PM and departed on St. Columba’s day June 9th.