Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a small car ferry approaching a slipway
Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

An interesting view of the Jura ferry from the Islay ferry. While the Islay ferry is being prepared to depart from Port Askaig the Eilean Dhiura made a run to Feolin across the heavy current in the Sound of Islay. The tide was running from north to south (left to right), so the ferry initially travelled “sideways” towards the north, against the current (you can see the wash from right to left). At the last minute is turned right (or better, to starboard) to land at the ferry slip. Some great skill by the captain.

Port Askaig from the Sound of Islay on a November afternoon

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Picture of a small coastal village with a ferry pier and linkspan, a smaller ferry at a pier
Port Askaig from the Sound of Islay on a November afternoon

A view from a ferry in the Sound of Islay, looking over Port Askaig with the ferry pier and linkspan. The much smaller Jura ferry MV Eilean Dhiura moored at the smaller pier, the Islay RNLI lifeboat on the left

MV Eilean Dhiura and Rhuvaal lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small ferry crossing a sound between two islands, a lighthouse in the background
MV Eilean Dhiura and Rhuvaal lighthouse, Isle of Islay

A view from an Islay ferry on the way to Kennacraig, the MV Eilean Dhiura crossing from Port Askaig on Islay to Feolin Ferry on Jura. Rhuvaal lighthouse in the background with Colonsay behind it in the background.