Tag Archives: sailing yacht

Sailing yacht near Carraig Mhòr lighthouse, Sound of Islay

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Picture of a sailing yacht tacking upwind in strong winds near a small lighthouseSeen from the Jura side of the Sound of Islay a sailing yacht is sailing upwind in a strong breeze near Carraig Mhòr lighthouse.

Port Charlotte beach panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a coastal village with a small beachA panoramic beach view of Port Charlotte on a beautiful August morning on Islay. The former distillery now housing the youth hostel and the INHT just right of centre. The Museum of Islay Life can be spotted on the hill towards the right. Port Charlotte pier on the left with a visiting yacht moored in Loch Indaal. The Oa also visible on the horizon.

Nice sailing boat in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sailing boat at a pier, a ferry in the backgroundSpotted while waiting to board the MV Hebridean Isles in 2001, a nice sailing boat in Port Ellen. I believe it was visiting from Denmark (the red and white flag I think is the Danish national flag).