Wind Sock at Kennacraig (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of an orange wind sock on a pole
Wind Sock at Kennacraig (Journey to Islay)

Probably not something most people would take a picture of, but I somehow like the orange colour against the blue/grey water of West Loch Tarbert. Noticed this wind sock during a departure from Kennacraig for Islay. Interestingly from what I understand wind is actually more dangerous for (modern) ferries than waves. Waves they can quite easily withstand, but strong winds can be a problem in particular when they are berthing. A strong gust can easily move a ferry and push it against the pier or linkspan, causing damage.

View out of West Loch Tarbert (Route to Islay)

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Picture of a view out of a sea loch on an overcast evening, an island in the distance
View out of West Loch Tarbert (Route to Islay)

A view from a journey to Islay in September 2021, looking out of West Loch Tarbert from Kennacraig (using a telephoto lens). The Isle of Gigha in the haze in the distance.

October evening in West Loch Tarbert from the Islay ferry

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Picture of a view from a ferry across a sea loch and out to sea with a few islands
October evening in West Loch Tarbert from the Islay ferry

A view from the Islay ferry on the way to Port Askaig on an October evening. When leaving West Loch Tarbert the view goes out Gigha (left) and Islay (right) in the distance.